Women's Issues Therapists in Madison, CT
Leslie Hunt Palumbo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Leslie Hunt Palumbo, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
Life is full of change and the unexpected. Have you been blindsided by one of the many curveballs life can throw at you? Realigning after a huge change- be it the loss of a loved one, separation/divorce, job change, health shift, or even college graduation- can be a challenging process. I love to help people adjust, grow, and transform though these shifts, seeing the forest through the trees to come to a fuller, more centered perspective on all that life still has to offer. Finding our way back to peace and the restoration of joy can feel overwhelming and we could all use some support in this process.
Life is full of change and the unexpected. Have you been blindsided by one of the many curveballs life can throw at you? Realigning after a huge change- be it the loss of a loved one, separation/divorce, job change, health shift, or even college graduation- can be a challenging process. I love to help people adjust, grow, and transform though these shifts, seeing the forest through the trees to come to a fuller, more centered perspective on all that life still has to offer. Finding our way back to peace and the restoration of joy can feel overwhelming and we could all use some support in this process.
I specialize in working with perinatal women and families. The period of matrescence, when a woman transitions into motherhood, can be a pivotal time in one's life. Motherhood and family life come filled with both incredible joys and tremendous difficulties. Navigating these times of transition with hope, trust, confidence, grace and a regulated nervous system can be a life changing pursuit, and one that all women, mothers and families deserve. Parenting is not without its challenges at any age, but it is possible to foster more peaceful, effective, and joyful family dynamics with the proper support.
I specialize in working with perinatal women and families. The period of matrescence, when a woman transitions into motherhood, can be a pivotal time in one's life. Motherhood and family life come filled with both incredible joys and tremendous difficulties. Navigating these times of transition with hope, trust, confidence, grace and a regulated nervous system can be a life changing pursuit, and one that all women, mothers and families deserve. Parenting is not without its challenges at any age, but it is possible to foster more peaceful, effective, and joyful family dynamics with the proper support.
Sarah Welch Schwanfelder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
"Relax as it is."-Pema Chodron. It's a beautifully simple phrase yet it requires two powerful features: letting go and acceptance. Our life shapes the stories we tell ourselves and so often these stories foster feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger and blame (of ourselves and of those close to us). The changes that life always bestow on us are often unwelcome triggers causing us to notice how these ways of thinking can negatively impact our overall well-being. By taking the opportunity to look at ourselves in an honest and gentle way we create new pathways to accept and let go.
"Relax as it is."-Pema Chodron. It's a beautifully simple phrase yet it requires two powerful features: letting go and acceptance. Our life shapes the stories we tell ourselves and so often these stories foster feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger and blame (of ourselves and of those close to us). The changes that life always bestow on us are often unwelcome triggers causing us to notice how these ways of thinking can negatively impact our overall well-being. By taking the opportunity to look at ourselves in an honest and gentle way we create new pathways to accept and let go.
I am a licensed therapist in Connecticut, and I am committed to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for healing. I believe that every individual deserves to be heard and understood. With a deep sense of empathy and an intuitive approach, I prioritize genuine care for my clients. I am deeply passionate about providing a safe space for clients to express themselves, honor their lived experiences, and develop a stronger sense of empowerment.
I am a licensed therapist in Connecticut, and I am committed to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for healing. I believe that every individual deserves to be heard and understood. With a deep sense of empathy and an intuitive approach, I prioritize genuine care for my clients. I am deeply passionate about providing a safe space for clients to express themselves, honor their lived experiences, and develop a stronger sense of empowerment.
Intimate relationships are fluid and complex. Conflict does not mean you are incompatible. It is a signal that you should start paying more attention to the relationship. Problems do not magically go away! Conflict can feel like a crisis, but can be an opportunity for growth and change. It does takes courage to facing what is in front of you, no longer being willing to live with pain, or loneliness. After 45 years experience and years of post graduate training in couples work I can help shift the dynamic and allow you to each move forward. If your partner is unwilling, contact me independently. It is the first step toward changing.
Intimate relationships are fluid and complex. Conflict does not mean you are incompatible. It is a signal that you should start paying more attention to the relationship. Problems do not magically go away! Conflict can feel like a crisis, but can be an opportunity for growth and change. It does takes courage to facing what is in front of you, no longer being willing to live with pain, or loneliness. After 45 years experience and years of post graduate training in couples work I can help shift the dynamic and allow you to each move forward. If your partner is unwilling, contact me independently. It is the first step toward changing.
Samantha Parsons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RSMT, CLMA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Hi, I’m Samantha Parsons, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I empower individuals to navigate their life’s challenges, heal trauma, and achieve emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, culturally informed, and integrative care through Somatic Movement and Mental Health Therapy, which aid in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, and physical issues.
Hi, I’m Samantha Parsons, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I empower individuals to navigate their life’s challenges, heal trauma, and achieve emotional wellness. I provide compassionate, culturally informed, and integrative care through Somatic Movement and Mental Health Therapy, which aid in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, chronic illness, and physical issues.
Hello! And welcome. My name is Emily and I am a practicing psychotherapist with a passion for holistic healing and empowering you to live a life you love. I enjoy working with women and survivors of trauma. I specialize in helping clients navigate their many meaningful relationships, in perinatal wellness, and in determining better ways to heal mood and anxiety symptoms. I am trained in CBT, DBT, perinatal counseling, and mindfulness. I'll follow your lead throughout this process. You are the expert in your life. I love what I do, and I take my job to help you grow very seriously. We're in this together.
Hello! And welcome. My name is Emily and I am a practicing psychotherapist with a passion for holistic healing and empowering you to live a life you love. I enjoy working with women and survivors of trauma. I specialize in helping clients navigate their many meaningful relationships, in perinatal wellness, and in determining better ways to heal mood and anxiety symptoms. I am trained in CBT, DBT, perinatal counseling, and mindfulness. I'll follow your lead throughout this process. You are the expert in your life. I love what I do, and I take my job to help you grow very seriously. We're in this together.
Pamela is a calming, beneficial presence on life's journey. With empathy and compassion, she gently helps you make permanent changes leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. Pamela has been a practicing psychodynamic psychotherapist for 33 years. Her work focuses on addressing the problems at hand and then collaborating with you to find and understand the underlying belief systems that are causing disharmony and unhappiness with yourself and others. Pamela works with you to develop a more satisfying, life-enhancing belief system, helping you to flourish to your potential.
Pamela is a calming, beneficial presence on life's journey. With empathy and compassion, she gently helps you make permanent changes leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. Pamela has been a practicing psychodynamic psychotherapist for 33 years. Her work focuses on addressing the problems at hand and then collaborating with you to find and understand the underlying belief systems that are causing disharmony and unhappiness with yourself and others. Pamela works with you to develop a more satisfying, life-enhancing belief system, helping you to flourish to your potential.
Holly Starkman, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills provides an added support to clients for strengthening their ability to better manage stress and for overall well-being. In over two decades as a psychotherapist I have consistently found that an integrative approach is most effective for promoting the positive outcomes that my clients are seeking.
My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills provides an added support to clients for strengthening their ability to better manage stress and for overall well-being. In over two decades as a psychotherapist I have consistently found that an integrative approach is most effective for promoting the positive outcomes that my clients are seeking.
Welcome! I'm Grace, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut! I would like you to take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or both, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.
Welcome! I'm Grace, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut! I would like you to take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or both, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
Meet Our Women's Issues Therapists
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my specialty is figuring out what needs to be done to affect change. I use a variety of techniques to help my clients identify the patterns that are disrupting the quality of their lives. I will work with you to form a therapeutic relationship and will "meet you where you are" emotionally and psychologically. I will help you learn to shift behaviors that are not serving you well, and assist you in achieving your full personal potential.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my specialty is figuring out what needs to be done to affect change. I use a variety of techniques to help my clients identify the patterns that are disrupting the quality of their lives. I will work with you to form a therapeutic relationship and will "meet you where you are" emotionally and psychologically. I will help you learn to shift behaviors that are not serving you well, and assist you in achieving your full personal potential.
Erin Pfeifer-Andrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Helping others is truly what I love to do! EFT and CBT are evidence-based therapies that transform lives. I have over 20 yrs experience helping people make positive changes. My goal is to help you overcome a mood disorder, work through life circumstances, & evolve to your highest potential. I will teach you skills to manage stress & anxiety so you can be the best version of yourself. EFT will help you feel lighter. There's always hope. When you can't control what is happening, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you change the way you think about and respond to what is happening. I'd love to show you how!
Helping others is truly what I love to do! EFT and CBT are evidence-based therapies that transform lives. I have over 20 yrs experience helping people make positive changes. My goal is to help you overcome a mood disorder, work through life circumstances, & evolve to your highest potential. I will teach you skills to manage stress & anxiety so you can be the best version of yourself. EFT will help you feel lighter. There's always hope. When you can't control what is happening, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you change the way you think about and respond to what is happening. I'd love to show you how!
Kerry is a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has facilitated groups, workshops and training on parenting topics, personal development and teenage issues. Blending her extensive clinical training with modern, holistic wellness practices, Kerry offers an approach that connects the mind and body while remaining rooted in day-to-day practicality. Kerry's comprehensive clinical background has included many modalities of treatment and comes from a foundation of examining how mental and physical health integrate.
Kerry is a licensed therapist with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has facilitated groups, workshops and training on parenting topics, personal development and teenage issues. Blending her extensive clinical training with modern, holistic wellness practices, Kerry offers an approach that connects the mind and body while remaining rooted in day-to-day practicality. Kerry's comprehensive clinical background has included many modalities of treatment and comes from a foundation of examining how mental and physical health integrate.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner/Founder of Trauma Dump LLC and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who is fiercely passionate about supporting individuals on their journey in healing from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief/loss and life transitional stressors. My approach is warm, bubbly, authentic and genuinely non-judgmental.
Welcome! I am a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Owner/Founder of Trauma Dump LLC and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who is fiercely passionate about supporting individuals on their journey in healing from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief/loss and life transitional stressors. My approach is warm, bubbly, authentic and genuinely non-judgmental.
Welcome! I am a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience and owner of Back on Track CT, LLC. Life throws unexpected surprises in our direction from time to time. My goal is to help you explore your options, assess barriers, develop tools built specifically for your current challenge, then help you pivot into action. If one person in a relationship or family is struggling, more often than not it will have a ripple effect. There are ways to minimize the impact while strengthening your family system. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy options to ensure all your behavioral health needs are met.
Welcome! I am a seasoned clinician with over 20 years of experience and owner of Back on Track CT, LLC. Life throws unexpected surprises in our direction from time to time. My goal is to help you explore your options, assess barriers, develop tools built specifically for your current challenge, then help you pivot into action. If one person in a relationship or family is struggling, more often than not it will have a ripple effect. There are ways to minimize the impact while strengthening your family system. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy options to ensure all your behavioral health needs are met.
Nicole Eastwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
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. I believe it’s my objective to work myself out of a job. I believe in teaching and empowering clients to be able to confront their patterns of behavior and tolerate distressing events in their lives to move closer to their goals.
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. I believe it’s my objective to work myself out of a job. I believe in teaching and empowering clients to be able to confront their patterns of behavior and tolerate distressing events in their lives to move closer to their goals.
You are not alone in your anxiety or feelings of sadness that cause a strain on your life and relationships. As a trained Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, I am passionate about working with couples to establish ways to deepen their bond and strengthen the connection they long for. As an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)-trained therapist, I help clients who have experienced trauma to find long-lasting healing through restructuring negative beliefs into healthy, positive emotional freedom.
You are not alone in your anxiety or feelings of sadness that cause a strain on your life and relationships. As a trained Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapist, I am passionate about working with couples to establish ways to deepen their bond and strengthen the connection they long for. As an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)-trained therapist, I help clients who have experienced trauma to find long-lasting healing through restructuring negative beliefs into healthy, positive emotional freedom.
Jessica G. Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, CT 06443
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received her Master of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude in Mental Health Counseling.
Jessica Miller is independently licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and in New York as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has dedicated her career to treating people with mental health issues, substance abuse and dual diagnoses. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus where she also received her Master of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude in Mental Health Counseling.
Are you struggling to make progress on your own? Do you desire to live in more peace, less worry and more stability? I'd love to help you reach your personal and relational goals! My approach to therapy is to provide clients a collaborative, therapeutic space. I seek to give clients the opportunity and support they need to pursue the changes and healing they are hoping for in their relationship with themselves and others. My main areas of expertise are supporting clients in life transitions such as: prenatal & postpartum support, parenting, marriage and adjusting to life after loss. As well as eating disorder recovery.
Are you struggling to make progress on your own? Do you desire to live in more peace, less worry and more stability? I'd love to help you reach your personal and relational goals! My approach to therapy is to provide clients a collaborative, therapeutic space. I seek to give clients the opportunity and support they need to pursue the changes and healing they are hoping for in their relationship with themselves and others. My main areas of expertise are supporting clients in life transitions such as: prenatal & postpartum support, parenting, marriage and adjusting to life after loss. As well as eating disorder recovery.
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Nearby Women's Issues Therapists Searches for Madison
- Branford
- Chester
- Clinton
- Deep River
- Durham
- East Haven
- Essex
- Guilford
- Killingworth
- North Branford
- Old Saybrook
- Westbrook
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.