Couples Counseling Therapists in Guilford, CT

Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..

I offer brief, solution-focused therapy that is specific, and has attainable goals designed with the "end in mind". I help individuals, couples and families work through life transitions that cause stress and tension in your relationships. I have experience working with a variety of issues and people which include: parenting, single parenting, communication difficulties, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression as well as individuals who might have difficulty setting and reaching long term goals.

I am passionate about helping individuals live their best life. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative effort to determine your goals and help you achieve them. I offer various tools and resources that support your efforts to eliminate, reduce and manage intrusive symptoms. You will learn how to challenge patterns of behavior that may be contributing to your feeling "stuck" and find empowerment to help you live your best life. If you are experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, we will explore your strengths to help realign obstacles that may be getting in your way of living life to its fullest.

I’m sure you’ve been asked this a thousand times… “I’m so impressed—how do you do it?” On the one hand, that question is SO satisfying as your inner perfectionist steps up to claim her gold medal. But on the other, you’re silently screaming that the pressure of trying to do it all is crushing you. Your perfectionism shows up in your work. You probably find yourself working way more hours than your colleagues. It might show up in your relationships. Have you ever gone into a tailspin because you wanted to plan the perfect party for a loved one? Or it might show up within yourself—how you eat, dress, exercise, or maintain your home.

I believe that we all need support, however at times we may need a different type of support than what those close to us can and/or are able to provide. Reaching out and asking for help takes a significant amount of strength and courage, something I not only recognize, but respect in all aspects of my practice. Whether you are going through a difficult life experience or are dealing with something that is more long-standing and chronic, I am committed to working with you to reach your personal goals.

Do you feel that your life, marriage or family are falling apart? Do you say to yourself that things can't go on the way they are yet unclear about a way out? I am an ally who can see things from your point of view. I listen, reflect, and support you on your process of making sense about issues close to your heart. My work doesn’t just focus on difficulties or the past, but looks at your strengths, and aims to help you get what you want out of life; whether that is to grow, to become happier and more fulfilled, to change old patterns that no longer serve, or to identify and develop your potential.

Congratulations on taking the important step towards improved mental health and healing! I welcome the opportunity to work with you on becoming your best self. I work with individuals, couples and families suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, alcohol/drug misuse and addiction. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, an evidenced based therapy for the treatment of trauma. Let's get started!

I am a highly trained and experienced clinical social worker whose practice invites individuals, couples & families facing adaptational challenges of all kinds throughout the life cycle: infancy through end-of-life. Working with strength-based developmental treatment models, I find best results are achieved in strong collaboration with individuals (and designated family members), who have the capacity to engage in a meaningful therapeutic relationship , have good family and social supports, and are motivated for change.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker experienced working with children, adults, and families. I believe that healing and growth are possible regardless of the pain or challenges that people experience and have faced. I earned a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University following my undergraduate education from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in International Studies with a focus on Conflict Resolution. Initially, interested in resolving global conflict, I learned the greatest conflicts in the world lie within us and between us in our daily lives.

If you are going through a transition or wish to make changes in your life, I could assist you with creative suggestions, constructive feedback and valuable support. If it is a relationship that is of concern, I have worked with couples for over forty years on a variety of issues with the focus on effective communication and conflict resolution whether it be to bring about a more fulfilling and committed relationship or separation and divorce. I offer a safe and supportive environment in which you can work out your issues.

I adjust to my clients, meeting them where they are when they begin while pushing them forward and onto accomplishing their goals. I balance tenderness with truth and believe strongly that the therapeutic relationship is a key factor in success.

You may be experiencing distress due to major life changes – even positive transitions are often psychologically fraught. Perhaps your relationship could benefit from some restorative attention. Maybe you are an artist and want to explore your creative process. Are climate concerns are affecting your mental health? There are moments in life where the therapeutic process can be beneficial. Through the therapeutic process you will have the potential to increase your capacity to achieve your goals, and to take resilient action.

At the Shoreline Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health (SPBH) center, we care for clients of all ages and stages including young children, adolescents and adults as they learn to cope with their psychological issues. We provide individual, couples , family and group psychotherapy.

I believe that each of us already possesses the ability to live a happy and fulfilling life. With greater self-understanding, we can discover and break through barriers that hold us back, find new perspectives, and achieve new goals. I work with people who are experiencing specific challenges--such as trauma or relationship issues--as well as those who suffer from anxiety, depression, feel "stuck in a rut" or are simply interested in exploring new ways to find more fulfillment in their lives. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.

Life can often feel overwhelming–you’re carrying a lot on your shoulders–and as a result you feel stuck in a rut or routine. Please know that this narrative can change; it’s possible to find peace, and I’m here to help. Our therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy, and so my objective is always to provide a space where folks feel safe and heard and like they can be their authentic selves within a session. I use a warm, validating approach balanced with a directness that is clear and affirming. I’m person-centered and believe that my clients should be co-creators in their own paths to healing.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma that often accompanies major life transitions (launching to adulthood, birth of a baby, career shifts, loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship /divorce, health crisis). Life transitions impact our identity, our relationships and our sense of Self, often in ways we don’t expect. If a life event feels overwhelming or is keeping you stuck in patterns of thinking/behaving that no longer serve you, let's talk. EMAIL inquiries are the most efficient way to reach me.

My ideal client is an individual who is willing to work. I have a passion for helping clients learn more about who they are and how to fully accept both the good and the bad with in them. This understanding of who we are, will always lead to a healthier state of mind. For me there is no greater reward then seeing a client reach that AH-HA moment that true inner growth and self-awareness connects.

I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe space in which you may gain insight into yourself or move through a difficult situation in your life. I view the therapeutic relationship as teamwork where you are the expert on yourself and I facilitate the healing process, your growth, and the achievement of your goals for change.