Anger Management Therapists in Westport, CT

I work with individuals and couples. I am very passionate about what I do. It is my vocation to help people live peaceful and satisfying lives. There is no need for anyone to settle for less!

NOW OFFERING SECURE ONLINE SESSIONS - convenient treatment in the privacy/comfort of your home or office. Build & Repair Your Relationship - our goal is to save marriages. I believe that marriage is a good thing - a superb tonic for mental health! Getting or staying married reduces symptoms of depression far more than being single or divorced, according to a noted study. We take a brief therapy approach, because no one wants to spend years, or even months in therapy - nor need they. We focus on solutions not problems, on the present not the past.

I am a solution-focused psychologist who uses cognitive behavioral strategies and psychodynamic approaches. I work with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families who present with depression, anxiety, marital/infidelity/divorce and parenting issues, educational and vocational issues, and adjustment disorders, and those who are at any stage of the divorce process. In the confidential therapeutic environment people can safely explore their issues and achieve understanding and improved personal/interpersonal functioning. I provide executive coaching with foci on developing insight into the self, anger and anxiety management, and interpersonal relationships both in the work place and at home.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, anger , relationships and family issues, and substance issues. I blend techniques from the Top in our field from the Cognitive Behavioral model, Dialectical behavioral model, motivational interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Put in simpler terms, whatever you’re going through. I will find ways to bring you closer to your goals and live your best life. I have compassion for what it feels like to be vulnerable.

Many parents worry whether their child is adjusting well to changes or recent stressors. Does your child appear sad or anxious or worries that something bad will happen? Or perhaps your child often displays an irritable mood and you're feeling unsatisfied with your relationship with your child. Utilizing the strengths of your family and child, we will work together to customize treatment goals that may include: Improve parent/child relationship; Improve ability to express feelings; Healthy channeling of anger ; Improve academic performance; Decrease depression & anxiety, Heal wounds and internal conflicts; Enhance interpersonal relationships; Elevate self-awareness & self-esteem; Improve developmental growth & Increase coping skills.

I believe in the ever-present possibility of growth and the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate productive change in regard to what is not working or troublesome in people's lives. As a psychotherapist, I engage in confidential collaborative relationships grounded in respect, empathy, and safety in order to explore and help free people from patterns of functioning that are generally old, now maladaptive and personally limiting. Through achieving a deeper sense of self-understanding and personal growth, I believe in the increased capacity to live more satisfying emotional, social, and professional lives.

No one should suffer from unnecessary psychological distress. I specialize in "mindfulness" and cognitive-behavior therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I have been practicing for more than twenty years and have helped many people achieve life goals that had previously seemed out of their reach. I am fortunate that I love what I do. This is evident in my dedication to my clients. Their legacies are my rewards. My therapeutic approach enables me to positively impact individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, obsessions/ compulsions, phobias, post traumatic stress, dysregulated moods and delusional thinking.

Whether with partners, family, friends, children, parents or at your work, relationships are the centerpieces of our lives. Handled thoughtfully, they uplift, or they can frustrate, provoke guilt and aggravate. For twenty-five years I have helped people to find greater satisfaction through better understanding of the events in their lives, along with honest discussions of options and helping to find the motivation to move forward. I have published articles about marriage, parenting, and growing healthier relationships, and a book: HOW TO KNOW IF ITS TIME TO GO. Website: lbirnbach.com. I work interactively and confidentially.

Welcome! If you've made it this far, chances are you or a loved one are in need of some help. I'm a wellness and strength based counselor, meaning I believe wellness to be our natural state, and that we possess the innate strength to get there. In the midst of adversity, the goal is to return to a state of wellness, improve daily functioning, and regain the ability to experience joy in life. It often feels overwhelming or even hopeless, but it's not. I offer a non-judgmental and positive, person centered approach that ensures a confidential and comfortable space to process all the challenges life has thrown your way.

Is everyday a parenting struggle and everything a battle? Considering medication but would love an alternative that works? I offer two evidenced-based therapies, one for parents/ one for children. I can help you navigate through the most difficult of parenting struggles. Mild behavioral issues such as potty training and following directions to more severe such as, ADHD, school issues, anxiety, and aggression/talking back. This short-term program, (generally 3-8) achieves success quickly! The techniques help parents stay consistent and calm which also decreases marital discord and family chaos. Call today and begin increasing cooperation and compliance, and enjoy family time again.

Is your present situation affecting your emotions and behavior? Let me help you explore your issues, renew your mind and move you in a positive direction-body-mind-spirit. I work with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families. Working in the public schools for 30+ years enhanced my skills as a therapist.

Are you tired all the time? Sad most days? Does the littlest thing take so much effort? Maybe you're snapping at loved ones and easy to anger ? Are you constantly worried? Do you chew on the same negative thoughts over and over? Feel lost? Empty? Overwhelmed? Alone? Are you struggling to balance work and family and your own needs and feel like you are failing at all of them? Do you self-medicate with substances, food or unhealthy activities? It's time to do something about it! With telehealth it's easier than ever to start therapy!

With a results-oriented perspective, Charles invites his clients to identify and move toward their goals, one step at a time. Using ongoing feedback from his clients, Charles creates dynamic partnerships to achieve positive outcomes. With unfailing respect for his clients' values and beliefs, he encourages a sense of spirituality to assist in the healing process and to bring wholeness and harmony to life. Charles has his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Connecticut.

Dr. Galat is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford, Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology (GIPP). Dr. Galat completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Middlesex Hospital where she provided a continuum of psychological services and case management to children, adolescents, and adults (ages 8-65 years) with emotional and behavioral difficulties in foster care, outpatient, and school settings which included diagnostic assessment, evidenced based treatment and intervention.

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

I work within a Holistic and Strength-Based Foundation, with a profound understanding of the impact of environmental elements, and the effects these elements cause in the mind and body. Emotional influences cognitive influences physical/physiological influences emotional well-being: these internal systems are intricately woven in a magnificent tapestry that is the individual at any given moment. The individual is further affected by the external systems of family, job, school, neighborhood, spiritual affiliations, nutritional selections, and on and on. I believe in the power of the individual to learn to heal the Self and achieve Wellness and Peace in all Systems.

I have a passion for holistic wellness and a strong focus on assisting individuals through various life stages and transitions. A healthy body and mind take practice, and I strive to help clients connect to their most authentic selves by providing a safe, non-judgmental space to get curious, explore and grow.

I am a clinical psychologist with experience treating adolescents and adults and training graduate-level clinical counselors. My specialty, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is an empirically-supported short-term approach to treat anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessional thoughts, compulsive or unhealthy behaviors, depression, anger , and trauma. CBT strategies can also be useful in the domains of stress management, romantic relationship concerns, family conflict, parenting, self-improvement and goal-setting. I was trained and mentored directly by Dr. Albert Ellis, the founding father of CBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy).