Therapists in Old Saybrook, CT

I am a social worker with over 20 years experience in clinical practice with an office in Essex, CT. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented psychodynamic and psycho-educational techniques to help you understand yourself better and resolve issues and reach goals most important to you.

Chances are you or a family member is affected by addiction. It is a heartbreaking disease but there is A WAY OUT! I use a person-centered, individual, holistic approach to addiction treatment and education for individuals and family members. I employ clinically proven strategies to recovery. I successfully treated addicted clients and supported and educated family members for over twenty years. I would be honored to walk with you on your road to a newly found life! I treat men and women 17 years and older. Feel free to call. I'm happy to speak with you.

Welcome! I want to support you on your journey to becoming your best self by helping you identify your needs and goals and taking steps toward balance, acceptance, healing and self renewal. I have 20 years of experience working with children, families and individual's. As a School Counselor I have worked extensively with children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school and social issues. I work with adults with anxiety, depression, trauma work/life stress and relationship issues to find solutions to specific problems, new insights into self, higher levels of functional coping and more effective communication.

I am an experienced therapist who treats adults. As a licensed clinical social worker I provide assistance for grief/loss, relationship issues, anxiety/panic, and depression. Addressed are problematic situations in personal or family relationships. Please email me through this site to contact me. Telehealth only.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 13 years of experience treating families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I am currently seeing adults 18 years old and older virtually.

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.

Working on the shoreline for more than 30 years; I have been passionately dedicated to helping individuals in all stages of life who are motivated toward personal growth and seeking to find relief from emotional pain/stress, anxiety, and depression; and who are struggling with relationship(s). I can help clients help themselves through the use of strategies and techniques to achieve greater impact, integrity, and intimacy in their lives.

You will select me as your psychologist not because I simply listen- but because together we will change, create, and organize your true self through hypnosis. Together with a Registered Dietician, have put together a program to change how you eat. After 30 plus years of working with clients in psychotherapy, I continue to look for the unexpected, the surprises, and the unknown, about the important people in your life and most of all, renewal within you. Within the last decade, I have often used hypnosis to help my clients imagine a new, desired, self.

Looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating so congratulations on taking the first step in healing! Life, especially now more than ever, can be exhausting, challenging and hard. You are taking the first and most important step into finding the healthiest version of you. My experience is with adults and teens who have experienced various life stressors including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, alcohol use, relationship and communication related issues, and family conflict. As a therapist, I offer a collaborative approach with my clients.

**Currently conducting therapy through telehealth and I am available to work in CT, NJ, MA, VT and RI. Please contact me for more information.***I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a broad base of counseling experience with; children, adolescents and families. Areas of emphasis; mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bi-polar disorders and Asperger/Autism Spectrum. I view mental health holistically, incorporating the roles of mind, body and spirit as key components to healthy living. I am a relationships based counselor, which uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy as my models for treatment.

Welcome! I have been working in various therapeutic settings with children and teens for nearly a decade to help them overcome family, relational, school and life challenges so they can find more joy and grow as an individual. I have found that many kids and teens benefit from movement while engaging in therapy so I incorporate outdoor activities while using traditional therapy techniques. I have had extensive training and experience in outdoor recreation such as hiking, paddling, snowshoeing, and more which I now use to help my clients grow and heal in accessible locations within Middlesex County.

Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.

I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling and psychotherapy to people dealing with a wide-range of personal concerns across the lifespan. I work with young and older adults with depression/anxiety, codependency, family concerns, grief and loss and specialize in later life issues including: dementia, Alzheimer's and eldercare stress. I have a nonjudgemental and empathic approach that promotes healing, restoration, growth, and self-awareness.

My therapy practice focuses on creating a warm, welcoming, safe space to foster creativity, openness, and genuine sharing, empowering individuals to make positive changes. My therapeutic approach is individualized to client needs, and incorporates evidence-based techniques to improve self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, protective factors, and self-esteem, for overall improvement in emotional and behavioral regulation. In addition to talk therapy, I embrace role playing, problem-solving activities, mindfulness, and between session skill practice into my work.

As a clinical social worker, I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a variety of therapeutic settings. Creating a therapeutic environment that is warm, compassionate and nurturing is one of my strengths. Therapy often helps provide insight into our strengths and internal resources we already have so we can build skills for improved daily functioning, emotional health and fulfillment and positive change. My areas of special interest include adjustment to life changes, low self-esteem, stress management, relational concerns and emotional/mood disorders.

I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.