Anxiety Therapists in New Canaan, CT
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Gary S Gruber
ND
I help you break the cycle of stress,
anxiety
, depression, fatigue, and burnout while transforming your life into vitality, health, and well-being.
Jon Abelack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with daily tasks, constantly feeling overwhelmed, feeling restless at night, and having racing thoughts during the day? Are you having trouble connecting with people or often feeling misunderstood? If you can become more aware of your feelings, you can learn to identify what is causing your
anxiety
, build coping strategies to more effectively manage and mitigate your
anxiety
, and communicate more effectively with the important people in your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Devon Suozzi, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families and young adults with various needs including those dealing with divorce, life transitions, personal crisis, depression,
anxiety
, sleep disorders, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief and loss.
Everyone struggles with a variety of issues throughout their lives. It is my goal to help people through these struggles and come out with a better understanding of themselves and improve on their ability to cope in the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and private practice.
Meghan V. Tatum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of professional experience. I treat women and men who struggle with depression,
anxiety
, relationship problems and issues preventing one from living one's best life. I have ample experience treating both adolescents and adults and enjoy the experience of treating people during important life transitions such as late adolescence into young adulthood and transitions related to marriage and parenthood.
Alison M Goldman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Sometimes your day-to-day routine can make you feel stuck. You may find that you've stopped looking for opportunities to better yourself or grow.
Anxiety
can interfere with your ability to live your life according to your values. Change can be difficult. I work collaboratively with you to address barriers that impede growth and self-improvement.
Kevin Fleischmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
You're looking at this page for a reason, stop procrastinating and start making your mental health a priority! I would be grateful to be a part of your journey as others were there for my own journey. As people we all create patterns in our early life that protect us, at some point these patterns or behaviors become unhelpful and are no longer needed yet can cause consistent struggles. After becoming aware of our patterns, we can begin to challenge and change them. I am a psychotherapist with expertise with addiction, dual diagnosis, depression, and
anxiety
. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults primarily aged 16 to 45.
Jackie Ordonez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with issues such as
anxiety
, depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, life transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Are you feeling like there are issues you want to work on in your life, but you don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Together, we can work on building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that we can explore and work through your most distressing issues. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in identifying their goals, turning these goals into action, harnessing their strengths, learning new coping skills, and assisting with the transformation as people with difficulties rediscover a sense of momentum, all while using a caring, empathetic, and compassionate approach.
Erica Saypol
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
While people come to therapy with me for all kinds of different reasons, most people I work with seek to address stress,
anxiety
, depression, and/or relationship issues. People also come to therapy with me following stressful events or life changes. I also have a particular interest and expertise in reproductive psychology, focusing on treatment related to issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, and postpartum adjustment.
Myrna Hill, MS, LPC,
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist with over 40 years of ongoing education, training and experience with almost all mental health and life issues. I offer many types of treatment and can even customize one that may work best for you. I am dedicated to helping you tell your problems and needs without rushing you. I am told I am a warm, genuine, and compassionate listener, who accurately and nonjudgmentally empathizes with your suffering and the human emotions of sadness, fear,
anxiety
, anger and shame. I will help you practice mindful awareness and heartfelt acceptance of whatever is occurring for you, so
Robert Denkin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Denkin specializes in individual therapy with pre-adolescents, adolescents and adults who have a history of experiencing problems with depression,
anxiety
, trauma, attention-deficit, and substance abuse.
Dr. Robert Denkin is strongly committed to helping you achieve satisfaction in all areas of your life. He integrates a practical and skillful approach to problem solving that will enable you to identify and overcome obstacles that are impeding your growth. Robert S. Denkin, PhD, was an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University for nearly 10 years and in addition to high-level training and a broad knowledge base in the field of psychology, he is a former professional baseball player and collegiate coach; experiences that have contributed to his understanding of what it takes to accomplish goals.
Ellen Arcamone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Ellen has extensive experience treating addiction, grief,
anxiety
, depression, adjustment, as well as personality disorders, with a special focus on women’s issues.
Ellen Arcamone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in treating adults and young adults. Ellen uses a client-centered and compassionate, strength-based approach, helping her clients to navigate through life’s transitions and stressors. Ellen believes in the power of change and is extremely passionate about helping her clients to grow, learn, and evolve.
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Ashley Lyman Rosset
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise are addictions, depression, bi-polar disorder,
anxiety
and those struggling with major life adjustments (death, divorce, career change, etc.
Welcome! I am passionate about helping individuals gain awareness, mend current or previous wounds, and develop coping skills that are healthy and appropriate for navigating the world, including interpersonal relationships.
Dr. Terry D'Elisa
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified
Verified
Psychological assessment for autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and social/emotional concerns. In addition to assessment, I provide counseling to both children and adults across a variety of issues including
anxiety
and depression. Children, adolescents and their parents face many challenges today. The pressure to succeed in school and in the social milieu can be overwhelming. I can help children and parents navigate the challenges of growing up in this high-powered environment and help adults navigate family relationships and personal challenges.
Nicole Rhind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping my clients reduce their suffering and gain balance in their lives. I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults with depression and
anxiety
. I meet clients where they are and together, we develop goals and strategies for achieving well being, peace of mind, and joy. I have worked in marketing for many years before returning to graduate school to pursue my passion of helping others.
Janet Mentore Lee
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As we know, life can get overwhelming. Today’s society is very fast-paced and at times it is challenging to balance everything. My work with clients is collaborative. We work together to identify triggers and to effectively problem solve. My specific areas of specialty are: stress management,
anxiety
, depression, and self-esteem. My current practice focuses on teens through all ages of adulthood. I also offer consulting for entrepreneurs who need help identifying and resolving obstacles (e.g., procrastination, disorganization, attention difficulties, etc.) in their work life.
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Cheryl L Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ST
Verified
Verified
Among the joys of my job is the privilege of walking alongside a person on their path to discovering their personal possibilities. I can help you combat
anxiety
and depression by helping to reveal unrecognized treasure in you. Together we will identify what you are doing right and how to do more of it. In couples therapy, I will help you achieve a deeper, safer connection through a new pattern of communication that gives you the confidence of being partners who will be there for each other.
Andrea F Gerber
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders,
anxiety
, depression, substance use disorders and relationship difficulties. I work with older teens, young adults and adults.
Beth Epstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people to get relief from depression and
anxiety
, get unstuck, improve relationships, and examine & stop or reduce drinking and/or drug use.
Welcome. If you or a loved one are feeling down, sad, anxious, or maybe concerned that you are drinking too much or about drug use, marital issues, or are just going through a difficult stretch and want someone to help sort it through, I provide individual, couple, or family therapy for adults and adolescents. My goal is to explore your concerns, identify strengths, and use a combination of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, compassion, and insight to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. We will focus on resolution of current symptoms, and understanding the big picture.
Julia Portale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH, MBA
Verified
Verified
I support people through personal and life-changing events with respect and compassion for their experiences. I focus on people's strengths and desire for change in order to live a more meaningful and joyful life. I understand the complexity of family relationships, career loss,
anxiety
and sadness. I help people understand and manage this complexity in order to achieve their goals.
Denese Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, AADC
Verified
Verified
I work with clients who require a high level of discretion and confidentiality due to being in the public eye or having an executive position. I work with OCD,
anxiety
, depression and substance abuse/addiction. I am experienced with people from all walks of life, belief systems and sexual orientation/lifestyles. I truly belief we are not defined by the way we are in the current habit of living. While change is hard, it is possible and you don’t have to live with obsessive thoughts and actions, debilitating depression, paralyzing
anxiety
or being chained to substances in order to function.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.