Self Esteem Therapists in Guilford, CT

Depression, anxiety, panic and poor self-esteem can have a profound effect on our day to day lives. Reaching out to someone new can be difficult even when we feel our best. The courage you present by making such an important phone call is tremendous. I am honored to be able to help when you call. Please note I can only bill for CIGNA/Eversource and ANTHEM insurances.

I am privileged to facilitate the exploration and personal growth of clients with concerns such as family-of-origin difficulties, self-esteem, personhood, sense of self, and problems related to histories of childhood abuse. My practice is founded upon my steadfast belief that each and every one of us is doing the best we can, given the circumstances in which we find ourselves. I take a strengths-based approach and seek to create an environment in which each unique client is able to find the emotional safety, trust, and freedom necessary to facilitate growth.

If you are not living as mentally and/or physically healthy as you want and are feeling powerless to create change, I’m here to show you that you ARE NOT powerless! You do have the strength and ability within you to make changes and take control of you life. The power lies in the understanding that mental, physical and spiritual health are interconnected. Whether you're struggling with anxiety and depression, contemplating or recovering from divorce or an abusive relationship, or experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food and low self-esteem, we will develop a holistic plan to move you to more joy and peace in your life.

For the last 12 years I've enjoyed working in the non-profit sector helping people from various backgrounds. My therapy style is non-judgmental and relaxed in which I try to meet people where they are at. I help people address a number of concerns ranging from enhancing their self-esteem and coping skills to treating Trauma, Anxiety, Grief, and severe Depression. I'm experienced with helping adults communicate with other generations within their family and gaining healthier relationships. Over the years I've also fostered skills designed for helping men and women address a variety of challenges.

Our ability to live a more satisfying life is predicated on our capacity for self-awareness and subsequently self-management. By examining our patterned behavior and underlying thinking we have an opportunity to understand the dynamics of our distress. This understanding, derived from insight-oriented therapy, coupled with cognitive behavioral based techniques, can help us transition to living a better life. I help facilitate the process of introspection and awareness with the goal to build and foster skills to better manage emotional and psychological reactions.

Are you feeling sad, worried, or generally out of sorts? Feeling like something is missing but don't know what? I'd like to help. I bring over twenty-five years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy to my practice in Guilford, CT. I've spent many years successfully working with people who are struggling with these exact issues and more. I offer free phone consultations....please give me a call! Together we can figure out how to give you the best help possible.

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!

+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?

I provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. I help my clients find constructive ways of addressing anxiety, depression, loss, family and relationship issues. By doing so I've learned many lessons along the way... one of these lessons is that we all seek compassion and understanding; a basic need in order to move forward under almost any circumstance.

At times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. With the COVID-19 virus we are living through such a time. Generally speaking, we may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone, and not know what to do. When someone listens to us carefully, we learn how to listen to ourselves, to our own inner life. Talking things out with someone in this special way can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways, so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction.

I view psychotherapy as a creative and collaborative process that leads to a fuller engagement in love, work and play. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety and self-esteem issues as well as creativity issues and matters relating to relationships, gender and sexuality.

Are you struggling with all of the stressors life is bringing into your personal life? Are you having relationship problems, self-esteem issues or problems with your work/career? You aren't alone. The world is bringing a great deal of uncertainty to us and we are having even more day to day mental health problems. Anxiety and Depression can sneak up on us and make our lives feel unmanageable. Life transitions, Divorce or breakups, Losses and Traumas happen to us all. At Sound Health and Wellness we help you to heal, to make new choices and learn how to cope with all of these issues in your life so you can start feeling good again.

My client's are seeking a safe space to be their authentic selves. Daily life with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficult relationships or addiction does not have to be experienced alone. I'm here to support, guide, and help you on your healing journey.

My mission is to empower, support, and help navigate an individual’s life transitions, through an unbiased, trustworthy, gentle lens. I provide the highest quality of behavioral and evidence-based therapeutic practices while incorporating a wholesome, humanistic approach that ultimately creates a strong and healthy sense of self in my clients. Focus is an incredibly powerful tool that grows exponentially. I will help you transition your focus rooted in fear and distress to one of safety, strength, and empowerment, with the ultimate goal of alleviating psychological and emotional distress.

You deserve support and someone to listen to your worries and challenges. My focus includes helping you when you are depressed, anxious, struggling with self-esteem, trauma, and/or substance use/addiction. You may be looking for a way to change and improve the quality of your life and feel better. As the alliance builds we will explore coping skills and resources in which we can navigate through your journey. We will seek to create a space to encourage and foster empowerment and understanding.

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.

Safe. Comfortable. Calm. Secure. That's how you'll feel every time you step into my office. I will assist you in dealing with environmental stressors while also empowering & helping you to become strong and succeed. You deserve to be proud of yourself and in control of your life. Be confident in YOU! I will focus on your personal strengths coupled with evidence-based practices. Together we will uncover the best method that will put you back in charge so that you can enjoy life again.

I'd love to work in partnership with someone who wants to do good in the world. Being open to appropriate humor and a straightforward therapeutic delivery is essential, as I keep it very real. I'll mirror back to you your highest potential, identify blind spots, and help you turn your light back on. Then, you can pay it forward. I believe in the interconnectedness of the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspect of the self. I also believe every obstacle or crisis is an opportunity to remember who you are. It's an opportunity to wake up and think differently. About yourself, the world, and your very important place in it.