Therapists in Hamden, CT

Ron Ifrach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
I genuinely believe we are each magical beings that have something incredible to offer the world. Sometimes we struggle with our own authenticity when we struggle with issues like: substance use, body image, self-esteem, gender identity, disorder eating, past trauma and levels of systemic oppression people in our lives may not understand. I believe becoming your most authentic self is possible. I also believe each person, especially queer people deserve to have healthy, safe, loving relationships free from judgment and we are here to help you a long the way.
I genuinely believe we are each magical beings that have something incredible to offer the world. Sometimes we struggle with our own authenticity when we struggle with issues like: substance use, body image, self-esteem, gender identity, disorder eating, past trauma and levels of systemic oppression people in our lives may not understand. I believe becoming your most authentic self is possible. I also believe each person, especially queer people deserve to have healthy, safe, loving relationships free from judgment and we are here to help you a long the way.

Michelle A Collins-Greene
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, CGP, FelAGPA
Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
Waitlist for new clients
Currently my practice is full except for group psychotherapy. I have been in private practice for 35 years treating a wide range of personal and emotional issues for professionals, artists, creative individuals, young adult women, mothers, career women, men in relationships, teenagers in stressful family relationships, parents wanting to improve parent-child relationships of all ages, and couples. I am a Certified Group therapist and Board certified in Group Psychotherapy. I have an ongoing Women's Group in the evening.
Currently my practice is full except for group psychotherapy. I have been in private practice for 35 years treating a wide range of personal and emotional issues for professionals, artists, creative individuals, young adult women, mothers, career women, men in relationships, teenagers in stressful family relationships, parents wanting to improve parent-child relationships of all ages, and couples. I am a Certified Group therapist and Board certified in Group Psychotherapy. I have an ongoing Women's Group in the evening.

Stand Firm Health and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
At Stand Firm Health and Wellness we combine the Christian faith with the principles of psychology to improve mental health and quality of life. We use scripture, biblical teachings, prayer, and evidence based mental health practices to help you deal with life’s challenges, including but not limited to stress, emotional distress, adjustment issues, trauma, church hurt, abuse, grief, identity confusion, and addictions.
At Stand Firm Health and Wellness we combine the Christian faith with the principles of psychology to improve mental health and quality of life. We use scripture, biblical teachings, prayer, and evidence based mental health practices to help you deal with life’s challenges, including but not limited to stress, emotional distress, adjustment issues, trauma, church hurt, abuse, grief, identity confusion, and addictions.

Busola Ojo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I am passionate about helping each individual reach their highest potential by collaboratively working to gain clarity, identify and achieve goals as well as deepen your awareness of what may be preventing you from experiencing happiness, peace and your goals. I am also a firm believer in self-care and utilizing non-judgmental spaces to navigate self-discovery and empowerment through supportive listening, clinical strategies and learning healthy coping skills.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I am passionate about helping each individual reach their highest potential by collaboratively working to gain clarity, identify and achieve goals as well as deepen your awareness of what may be preventing you from experiencing happiness, peace and your goals. I am also a firm believer in self-care and utilizing non-judgmental spaces to navigate self-discovery and empowerment through supportive listening, clinical strategies and learning healthy coping skills.

Nell McGloin-King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.

Christine Tirado
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is ready to ask questions and try new approaches to behaviors that have had them stuck for a long time. They are ready to be open and honest with themselves about the need for change.
My ideal client is ready to ask questions and try new approaches to behaviors that have had them stuck for a long time. They are ready to be open and honest with themselves about the need for change.

Luis T Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
Accepting new clients. I am available for telehealth or limited in-person sessions. I help people cope with challenges as they navigate through life while reminding them to focus on their strengths and successes. Life can be overwhelming, especially when struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, low self esteem, or conflicts in relationships.
Accepting new clients. I am available for telehealth or limited in-person sessions. I help people cope with challenges as they navigate through life while reminding them to focus on their strengths and successes. Life can be overwhelming, especially when struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, low self esteem, or conflicts in relationships.

Tracy Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518 (Online Only)
A Ray of Hope Counseling Services is a safe space for you to work through important issues and daily struggles. I meet individuals where they are at and help guide them to their identified goals. I have worked with young adults with various diagnoses in different settings. I hope to hear from you as you try to navigate and support your mental health wellbeing.
A Ray of Hope Counseling Services is a safe space for you to work through important issues and daily struggles. I meet individuals where they are at and help guide them to their identified goals. I have worked with young adults with various diagnoses in different settings. I hope to hear from you as you try to navigate and support your mental health wellbeing.

Leslie Pollack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
My experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples over the past 40 years has demonstrated that no challenge is impossible, no situation hopeless. I see people dealing with issues typical of their phase of life, their relationships, their families, their use of substances, and/or mental illness ranging from the mild to the severe. Because I see people of all ages (16 and up) with all kinds of reasons for coming to see me, I'm best thought of as a general practitioner. I am, however, developing an increasing interest in working with the trans and gender diverse.
My experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples over the past 40 years has demonstrated that no challenge is impossible, no situation hopeless. I see people dealing with issues typical of their phase of life, their relationships, their families, their use of substances, and/or mental illness ranging from the mild to the severe. Because I see people of all ages (16 and up) with all kinds of reasons for coming to see me, I'm best thought of as a general practitioner. I am, however, developing an increasing interest in working with the trans and gender diverse.

Emily Rose Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06514 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with an incredible passion for mental health and helping others. Through compassion and empathy, I aim to individualize treatment approaches based on a person’s unique set of circumstances, with their own ideas and goals at the core. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities (I.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, etc.), while maintaining a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. Working together as a team, we can process, heal, build skill sets, and develop an internal sense of empowerment that makes moving forward easier.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with an incredible passion for mental health and helping others. Through compassion and empathy, I aim to individualize treatment approaches based on a person’s unique set of circumstances, with their own ideas and goals at the core. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities (I.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, etc.), while maintaining a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. Working together as a team, we can process, heal, build skill sets, and develop an internal sense of empowerment that makes moving forward easier.

Aliya Webermann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide affirming and trauma-informed care which conceptualizes individual mental health within a sociopolitical and cultural context. This is particularly important to understanding the experiences of individuals within invalidating and discriminatory environments. I know the impacts of minority-based stress and trauma cannot be addressed merely through changing your thinking. My aim is to help you develop coping skills, insight, and resiliency to thrive in our challenging world. Additionally, as a queer therapist, I aspire to offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ identity exploration. I specialize in PTSD and gender dysphoria.
I provide affirming and trauma-informed care which conceptualizes individual mental health within a sociopolitical and cultural context. This is particularly important to understanding the experiences of individuals within invalidating and discriminatory environments. I know the impacts of minority-based stress and trauma cannot be addressed merely through changing your thinking. My aim is to help you develop coping skills, insight, and resiliency to thrive in our challenging world. Additionally, as a queer therapist, I aspire to offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ identity exploration. I specialize in PTSD and gender dysphoria.
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Jorge Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
Therapy is hard work. It involves going into the outside world and trying new, often scary things, whether that may be with our partners, families, or even ourselves. It's often by taking ourselves out of our comfort zone, and breaking up those same old patterns that are not working for us, that we truly begin to see change.
Therapy is hard work. It involves going into the outside world and trying new, often scary things, whether that may be with our partners, families, or even ourselves. It's often by taking ourselves out of our comfort zone, and breaking up those same old patterns that are not working for us, that we truly begin to see change.

Shlomo Bogart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Hamden, CT 06517 (Online Only)
I am committed to providing a warm and safe environment for my clients. I have 12 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with all sorts of cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges.
I am committed to providing a warm and safe environment for my clients. I have 12 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with all sorts of cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges.

Steven G. Simon, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
As eclectic therapists, we like to work collaboratively with clients to support positve change and growth. We draw upon cognitive-behavioral, systemic, strengths-perspective and psychodynamic theories of treatment to meet each client's needs. New coping tools, including rational challenges to negative thinking, are essential elements in the treatment process.
As eclectic therapists, we like to work collaboratively with clients to support positve change and growth. We draw upon cognitive-behavioral, systemic, strengths-perspective and psychodynamic theories of treatment to meet each client's needs. New coping tools, including rational challenges to negative thinking, are essential elements in the treatment process.

Bergvik Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
Are you experiencing a personal crisis in your life right now? If you need someone to help you regain your balance and direction in your life, perhaps I can help. Together we can chart a new direction or get you back on track. Call me. Listed below you will find that I have recently been certified in Divorce mediation and that I am working towards sex therapy certification. If either of these areas of concern are of interest to you, please call and ask about how I may help you.
Are you experiencing a personal crisis in your life right now? If you need someone to help you regain your balance and direction in your life, perhaps I can help. Together we can chart a new direction or get you back on track. Call me. Listed below you will find that I have recently been certified in Divorce mediation and that I am working towards sex therapy certification. If either of these areas of concern are of interest to you, please call and ask about how I may help you.

Adara Holecz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
I believe that therapy is not "one size fits all." Everyone wants to feel heard, seen, and valued. My aim as a therapist is to provide a safe space to allow you to be your true authentic self and help achieve your goals.
I believe that therapy is not "one size fits all." Everyone wants to feel heard, seen, and valued. My aim as a therapist is to provide a safe space to allow you to be your true authentic self and help achieve your goals.

Margaliet Ligtenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
I have a lot of experience working with individuals (from young adults to seniors), who are anxious or depressed or who are encountering challenges in their lives that are overwhelming. I work with adults of all ages. My work is trauma informed. I like to help people figure out what they can do to feel better about themselves and about their circumstances.
I have a lot of experience working with individuals (from young adults to seniors), who are anxious or depressed or who are encountering challenges in their lives that are overwhelming. I work with adults of all ages. My work is trauma informed. I like to help people figure out what they can do to feel better about themselves and about their circumstances.

Christina Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
Welcoming new clients! Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps overwhelmed by stressors, struggling with your mood, or unfulfilled in your relationships? If so, first please know that you are not alone. I am licensed to work with children, adolescents and adults and have witnessed great change in my clients throughout treatment. As your therapist, I believe in building a working relationship based on non-judgment, support and validation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable expressing yourself freely, so that we can build insight into the root causes of your challenges and then create the change you have been seeking.
Welcoming new clients! Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps overwhelmed by stressors, struggling with your mood, or unfulfilled in your relationships? If so, first please know that you are not alone. I am licensed to work with children, adolescents and adults and have witnessed great change in my clients throughout treatment. As your therapist, I believe in building a working relationship based on non-judgment, support and validation. My goal is to help you feel comfortable expressing yourself freely, so that we can build insight into the root causes of your challenges and then create the change you have been seeking.

Elaine Benevides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Hamden, CT 06518
Life is a journey. There are times when it's easy and good, and times when it's harder than you want it to be. If you're at one of the lower moments in your life, it can sometimes help if you reach out to someone who is understanding, a good listener and who has many years experience helping people problem-solve their way back to a place where life feels more manageable. If you are feeling more sad than happy, more anxious than calm, then maybe you should call me. We'll chat a little and see if we think we'd make a good therapeutic team.
Life is a journey. There are times when it's easy and good, and times when it's harder than you want it to be. If you're at one of the lower moments in your life, it can sometimes help if you reach out to someone who is understanding, a good listener and who has many years experience helping people problem-solve their way back to a place where life feels more manageable. If you are feeling more sad than happy, more anxious than calm, then maybe you should call me. We'll chat a little and see if we think we'd make a good therapeutic team.

Shayna T Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06514 (Online Only)
I believe that optimal health includes attending to one's body, mind, and soul. My passion for working with individual adults of all ages allows me to explore the barriers in their lives that prevent them from enjoying life to its fullest capacity.
I believe that optimal health includes attending to one's body, mind, and soul. My passion for working with individual adults of all ages allows me to explore the barriers in their lives that prevent them from enjoying life to its fullest capacity.
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Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.