Teletherapy for Old Saybrook, CT
![Photo of undefined - Jennifer Charbonnier, PhD, LMFT, LLC, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42394cbb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Charbonnier, PhD, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I have significant experience with kids' issues, parenting a challenging child, and supporting people working through other relational difficulties.
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
I have significant experience with kids' issues, parenting a challenging child, and supporting people working through other relational difficulties.
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
![Photo of Carleigh Hannah, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2c7446b-a7b2-4af5-a1d2-95a98dca67b3/3/320x400.jpeg)
Carleigh Hannah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I work with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
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 work with children, adolescents, adults and couples.
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.
![Photo of undefined - Sara B. Snyder, LCSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4096f329-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sara B. Snyder, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
My areas of expertise include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Marital issues and improving Parent-Child relationships.
I am a social worker with over 25 years experience in clinical practice with an office in old Saybrook, 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.
My areas of expertise include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Marital issues and improving Parent-Child relationships.
I am a social worker with over 25 years experience in clinical practice with an office in old Saybrook, 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.
![Photo of Leah O'Connor, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4da25a35-a345-4a7e-bcc5-2dbdfaf0fc9e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Leah O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Having worked as a counselor with children, adolescents, young adults and parents for over 14 years, I help each client identify the barriers in their life, and collaboratively work together to help them find strength within and new strategies in everyday life to enhance overall wellbeing. While I see clients of all ages with a range of issues and concerns, I primarily specialize in the 6-25 year old age range. My clients want to find joy, enhance self-concept and self-esteem, work towards achievable goals in varying areas of their lives, and experience relief from problematic patterns or experiences.
Having worked as a counselor with children, adolescents, young adults and parents for over 14 years, I help each client identify the barriers in their life, and collaboratively work together to help them find strength within and new strategies in everyday life to enhance overall wellbeing. While I see clients of all ages with a range of issues and concerns, I primarily specialize in the 6-25 year old age range. My clients want to find joy, enhance self-concept and self-esteem, work towards achievable goals in varying areas of their lives, and experience relief from problematic patterns or experiences.
![Photo of undefined - Comprehensive Psychiatric Care](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81eadadf-cdd5-4294-a42c-e45c698760a6/1/320x400.png)
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
We are able to serve children, aged 4-18, as well as adults and seniors at our facility.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
We are able to serve children, aged 4-18, as well as adults and seniors at our facility.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
![Photo of Maureen McCann, MEd, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97ae92f7-be13-44f3-8008-f59af3367443/3/320x400.jpeg)
Maureen McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
I welcome Individuals and couples in my practice. Clients seeking therapy may be experiencing anxiety, depression and grief, Others may be wanting to develop strategies to help balance the demands of relationships, parenting, work, life cycle transitions, and finding time to look after their own needs. In seeking therapy, they wish to gain greater clarity and understanding of their issues and themselves.
I welcome Individuals and couples in my practice. Clients seeking therapy may be experiencing anxiety, depression and grief, Others may be wanting to develop strategies to help balance the demands of relationships, parenting, work, life cycle transitions, and finding time to look after their own needs. In seeking therapy, they wish to gain greater clarity and understanding of their issues and themselves.
![Photo of Heidi Straube, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dc6a7d56-2228-4038-a743-e4566934ff9f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Heidi Straube
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
We really know deep inside what we want in our lives, but have never been taught how to find that part of us, or honor it. Our fears and unhappiness come from feeling stuck and alone, having no options. My work is to reassure you that you're not alone, and to give you the guidance and knowledge that you need to face your challenges, and make satisfying life choices. Whether experiencing unexpected life change, leaving relationship, or living your authentic self, I help you find your inner strength and courage, and provide the tools to take the next step.
We really know deep inside what we want in our lives, but have never been taught how to find that part of us, or honor it. Our fears and unhappiness come from feeling stuck and alone, having no options. My work is to reassure you that you're not alone, and to give you the guidance and knowledge that you need to face your challenges, and make satisfying life choices. Whether experiencing unexpected life change, leaving relationship, or living your authentic self, I help you find your inner strength and courage, and provide the tools to take the next step.
![Photo of Karyn L Hester, NCSP, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c4adbfc9-f4b0-4ac4-878a-54395734b1a8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Karyn L Hester
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCSP, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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.
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.
![Photo of Andrew S. Pollak, LMFT, CHT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fe1eb97-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Andrew S. Pollak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
30 years in practice, and working intimately with thousands of individuals, families and groups, has been my greatest teacher. It has taught me the single most important ingredient that determines ones likelyhood of successfully achieving their desires and actualizing their highest potential. The ingredient COURAGE allows for fear AND steps forward in spite of it. Call now if are a sincerely determined individual and want to feel relief and have a greater sense of control and mastery over the direction of your life, despite feeling stuck,anxious,depressed, suffering with traumatic memory.If you bring the courage anything is possible
30 years in practice, and working intimately with thousands of individuals, families and groups, has been my greatest teacher. It has taught me the single most important ingredient that determines ones likelyhood of successfully achieving their desires and actualizing their highest potential. The ingredient COURAGE allows for fear AND steps forward in spite of it. Call now if are a sincerely determined individual and want to feel relief and have a greater sense of control and mastery over the direction of your life, despite feeling stuck,anxious,depressed, suffering with traumatic memory.If you bring the courage anything is possible
![Photo of Lucy D Solari, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/989edf71-0326-4596-939d-ed0e0ed4caf5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lucy D Solari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Currently Accepting New Clients! It is never easy to seek out a therapist, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step! I’m happy you’re here. I enjoy working with adolescents through young adult aged individuals. This time in life is such an important developmental stage but can often bring about challenging issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, decision making in life choices (college, career, etc.), anxiety and mood changes and more!
Currently Accepting New Clients! It is never easy to seek out a therapist, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step! I’m happy you’re here. I enjoy working with adolescents through young adult aged individuals. This time in life is such an important developmental stage but can often bring about challenging issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, decision making in life choices (college, career, etc.), anxiety and mood changes and more!
![Photo of undefined - Andrea L. Pollak, LMFT, LMFT, CCEP, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f028392-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Andrea L. Pollak, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCEP
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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.
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.
See more therapy options for Old Saybrook
Nearby Online Therapists Searches for Old Saybrook
See More Online TherapistsOnline Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.