Anger Management Therapists in Suffield, CT

I've been involved in the behavioral health field over 25 years working with children and adults. In that time, I have become acquainted with numerous types of treatment. I've seen many positive responses to these techniques, but have also heard clients state how the reality of their lives did not always fit the mold of some approaches. This "fitting a square peg into a round hole" has been an issue for some clients in previous treatment. Though issues people experience can be common to others, they are also specific to the individual. This makes more generalized treatments difficult.

With 17 years experience in private practice, I primarily work with late adolescents, adults, and couples. I help individuals with various challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, marital discord, divorce, coparenting, and grief. I provide clients with insight oriented work to help them understand the cause of their symptoms along with cognitive behavioral strategies to change behaviors and thought patterns to promote mental health.

As a Certified EMDR Therapist I specialize in trauma, performance enhancement and anxiety/depression. I work with adults and adolescents to facilitate personal growth and achieve substantive change in their lives. Negative cognitions, unhealthy beliefs and emotions can be linked to unresolved disturbing/traumatic experiences from ones past. The remnants of these experiences can lead to low self-esteem, self-doubt, and emotional dysregulation. I assist clients to cultivate greater self-awareness while reprocessing the past disturbances in a way that enhances self-confidence, personal performance and interpersonal relationships.

Welcome! Thank you for landing here as you comb through copious profiles in your search for just the right therapist. If you’re struggling with life stressors/changes, feeling like you’re not your best self, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed and you’re looking for a therapist that is compassionate, authentic, can hold a safe space for you to show up as you are, and brings a sense of humor, you may have found the right fit!

*Please email me for current availability* “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein. Whatever your reason is for deciding to seek therapy, I believe it is important to find a therapist that makes you feel safe, understood, and heard. Reaching out to a new therapist can be intimidating and also shows a great amount of strength and courage. My approach is client centered meaning I believe we are all the experts on our own lives and that my role as a therapist is to guide you through your growth and to help you begin creating the changes you want to make for yourself.

I work with adolescents and adults on an individual, couple, or family basis. Having experience with both clinical and medical social work has provided me the ability to help and guide others through empathy and education. I specialize in anxiety, depression, chronic illness, addiction, loss and grief, and relationship issues. I also can assist with body image and eating disorders as well as career coaching and daily life skills.

Accepting new clients! We offer both outpatient therapy and medication management. We work with clients of all ages who are committed to improving their overall functioning in their daily lives. Mental health struggles, such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relational struggles, negatively impacts one's path to happiness and success. Our goal is to join with you and help you find your way to succeed in your pursuit to happiness and wellbeing.

Deborah specializes in helping clients strengthen relationships and deepen connections. Using holistic and science-based methods, clients learn a new way to communicate and alter unhealthy relationship dynamics. Partners are able to have productive conversations without blowing up or shutting down. Deborah is an 'active therapist' who offers suggestions and brings good energy to sessions. On her watch, there is no “bad guy” and blame is never the focus. She creates a safe space where clients feel comfortable discussing tough topics and personal issues. Deborah is warm, open and has the ability to quickly identify the core issues.

I know and understand that life can and will be stressful. In my practice I am committed to helping each of my clients learn how to live a more fulfilling and balanced life despite the many stressors that each are faced with on a daily basis. My approach is unique. I believe that therapy is a journey that is truly collaborative between the client and the therapist. I will walk the journey side by side with you and assist you along the way to help you live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

I specialize in using an integrative, mind-body-spirit approach to help individuals get back in touch with their own inner source of wisdom, creativity, and empowerment. Reconnecting with the deeper parts of yourself is often the key to overcoming challenges and moving forward again. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is troubling you, as well as ways to heal and grow that reflect the potential of your True Self. I am passionate about seeing my clients use this process to make positive changes and create the life they want.

Stripped away of all the fancy language therapy is a process of growth and change. I have had the privilege of helping people grow and change for over 20 years. I’ve also had the benefit of doing this in a wide variety of roles from crisis intervention, to classroom teacher where I was given the honor of being named my district’s teacher of the year, to the last decade as a therapist. I’ve learned that the recipe for change is different for each individual and a large part of that is finding the right combination of motivators, techniques, and support systems to help people achieve their goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. I use a cognitive behavioral and strengths based approach that tailors treatment to the unique needs and goals of each person. Change is not something that happens overnight and seeking help is the first step on the journey of healing and recovery. People deserve the right fit when it comes to the therapist/client relationship and I emphasize this as the cornerstone of a positive treatment experience. I am committed to providing a comfortable treatment environment that is nonjudgmental, empathic and focused on treating the whole person.

A wise friend once told me that getting involved in therapy is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself, and I think she was right. I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing some of life's tough times. I believe that these tough times can pass with some help and support.

Is it true that one can take steps to become healthier, happier and more productive in their lives? We often find that we get easily wrapped up in the hustle bustle of daily living, and we can tend to forget about ourselves while taking care of those around us. Perhaps, you have found that coping skills that were effective in the past, are no longer working, and have become problematic. Has addiction impacted your life in a profoundly negative way, or is sustaining long term sobriety difficult? We can begin a journey to more positive perspectives.