Family Therapy in Ridgefield, CT

Beginning the process of therapy is a brave choice. I hope to offer you a space filled with compassion, curiosity and clarity. I am licensed marriage and family therapy and I provide individual, couples and family therapy . My specialization is with family conflict and transitions, disagreements on parenting styles, single parent stressors, co-parenting conflict, divorce and remarriage stressors, blended family support, empty nesters and caregiver stress. I navigate couples who experience conflict over decisions, feel misunderstood or unloved, engage in heated fights, and have intimacy and sexuality concerns.

Thank you for reaching out for help, it is one of the most courageous actions any one can take. If you or a loved one is suffering with compulsions, addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement issues or any level of difficulty with adolescent substance abuse or behavioral problems I would love to be of service. I am grateful to have been a therapist for 34 years and to have the ability to engage even very resistant clients in the process of real and lasting freedom and health. My goal is to have you feeling better and improving your functioning quickly and I use many evidence based methods to these ends.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Connecticut and New York, offering psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. I feel fortunate to have an incredible passion and zest for the work that I engage in to assist people through various struggles and tribulations. My approach is supportive, warm, non-judgmental and empathetic. In addition, I have 25 years of experience working in hospitals, mental health clinics, and private practice. I utilize an eclectic approach, incorporating several therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems.

Welcome to my profile! I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety and Depressive disorders, as well as general emotion regulation difficulties, relationship stressors, and life transitions. I work with adolescent, young adult and adult patients in individual, couples and family therapies. I aim to offer skills and strategies to reduce symptoms and suffering, while encouraging growth and generalization to help my clients maintain progress outside of session. I use a warm, validating, and collaborative clinical style to create a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and change.

I am available during the COVID 19 pandemic via telehealth. We are living in a very stressful time today. If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, sleep issues, please know you are not alone. I am here to help and support you. I work with patients 18 years and older. I have been working as a counselor for over 15 years. I have experience working with issues such as; anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and family conflict. Please call to set up an appointment. Stay safe and be well.

Imagine how differently you might feel if you could overcome the obstacles that keep you feeling stuck in your life and relationships. Patterns that no longer work for you can be reshaped and built upon to make the most of who you are and want to become. While we may explore the landscape of the past, my approach pairs a psychodynamic model with targeting your highest priority challenge, to achieve both momentum and relief. We can uncover what you want more of in your self and your relationships, and how to get there. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them build and shape their lives, partnerships and marriages.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 25 years of experience and a background in special education. I have worked in a wide variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, and community centers, and I provide individual, group and family therapy sessions. Throughout my career, I have enjoyed working with a diverse patient population, though I have particular expertise with adolescents and their families. My treatment approach involves developing a warm and trusting environment while helping individuals and families to negotiate some of the difficult challenges that human development and relationships present.

Spire Therapy LLC Receives 2022 Best of Ridgefield Award! I am so happy you decided to visit my profile. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that since you're here and reading this, you've already made the first & most important step towards embarking on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. I'm humbled by the opportunity to embark on this journey with you. I offer a stable & compassionate helping hand along the way. My approach is simple; whether I'm your individual, couple, or family therapist , I offer a positive experience so we can figure out together how to improve both your life and relationships.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating adolescents, adults, couples and families in private practice. The work I do focuses on how to help my clients make sense of their internal lives and the issues that trouble them. I help create an environment where people can safely explore their thoughts, feelings and patterns of behavior--especially those that have brought them to treatment. I work to provide effective coping strategies to live in the complex world of adolescence and adulthood. Understanding ourselves is the key to living a healthier, happier, independent and meaningful life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have experience working with diverse populations, consisting of different economic, cultural, ethnic, spiritual, racial, sexual and gender identities, as well as individuals with chronic and severe mental illness. In my practice, I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach deriving from several theoretical models. I integrate evidence based methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to individual needs. I draw upon various aspects of Psychodynamic, Couples and Family Systems, Client Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies. My approach to couples therapy combines elements of many schools of thought as well, depending upon the needs of the couple.

People deserve to live their best lives from a place of their true self. Therapy is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary -- It is the admirable effort to live the best version of you! I work with adolescents and adults with issues around depression, anxiety, school performance, family adjustments, career stresses, grief and more.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of experience I work closely with my clients to help them better manage life's stressors, explore and understand the origins of their behavior and develop the best methods of coping with and reducing the symptoms of relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, loss, and family dysfunction. I tailor my methods to each individual's needs and will work with you to develop the skills needed to reverse the destructive thoughts and habits that are holding you back.

I have a deep-rooted commitment to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds, backed by professional expertise in a variety of settings. But I also believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. I have worked with clients of all ages, from as young as three to late adulthood, in outpatient therapy settings; methadone clinics; intensive outpatient programs; inpatient psychiatric units, and in-home crisis intervention. One thing remains constant: the focus of therapy should be based on what YOU wish to work on.

Understanding your child's strengths and weaknesses can help prepare your child for success. I perform psychoeducational testing in the form of neuropsychological evaluations, assessment of learning disorders (including ADHD), social/emotional evaluations, autism evaluations, and personality assessments to facilitate treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Assessments are individualized in order to develop a greater understanding of each person and how they can expand on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. I also provide therapy, utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques, while being mindful of how early attachment experiences influence later relationships.

I am a NY and CT state licensed psychologist with private practices in Manhattan and Fairfield County. I specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, and younger adults suffering from past traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space to help individuals better understand and overcome blocks in self-acceptance and interpersonal difficulties. I also help people set and achieve goals related to academic or professional development. Former clients have found me to be perceptive, helpful, and warm.

As a marriage and family therapist , my work helps couples and families love and function better. Much of my work has involved rejuvenating moribund marriages and navigating the challenges of divorce, co-parenting, remarriage, and step- family relationships. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents, who are often in conflict with their parents and dealing with individuation, identity, and relationship issues of their own that can lead to substance abuse and other risky behaviors.

I am an experienced marriage and family therapist licensed in NY and CT offering comprehensive therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families. My specialites include anxiety, depression, affairs, divorce, relationship issues, sexual issues, intimacy, grief and peer relationships. In my practice I deal directly with strategies to enable personal and family growth and life enhancement.