Anxiety Therapists in Westport, CT

Have you wondered if your adolescent would benefit from video therapy? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Zackson Psychology Group, I enjoy working with adolescents that may be struggling with adjustment to home school, anxiety , depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.

I have been a psychotherapist in Westport for the past 25 years seeing adults, couples, children and adolescents and families. In all cases, I think generally in terms of family dynamics. Welcoming and nonjudgemental fundamentally define my attitude. The adolescents I see often come with social or home complaints, or obsessed with online activities, eating disorders, or other self injurious behaviors. My work with them frequently focuses on identity issues, including explorations of relationship choices and career direction, gender and/or sexual orientation questions, and divorce or blended family dilemmas.

**We will work together to help you find balance, happiness, and health.** My private practice is located in Westport on Post Rd, easily accessible from the Merritt or I-95. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a wide range of training and interests. I specialize in psychodynamic, humanistic, and interpersonal/relational psychotherapy, but also incorporate skills/CBT/Mindfulness-based techniques. I have extensive training in women's/men's issues, relationship issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, life transition difficulties, GLBTQQ identity, PTSD/trauma/sexual abuse treatment, young adult/college-related difficulties, grief, pregnancy, and adjustment disorders.

I provide a holistic, integrated and collaborative approach to therapy in a trusting, calm and comforting environment, helping navigate current relationship difficulties while empowering each individual to access their authentic self and harness their full potential.

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this time. I provide individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a broad range of disorders using evidence-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems. I work with children with diagnoses of Anxiety , Depression, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Attachment disorders , Social anxiety , and many others

Have you wondered if you would benefit from Teletherapy? I offer a phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process during this challenging time. I am a licensed clinician who works well with high functioning individuals struggling with anxiety , depression, relationship issues, career issues, and trauma related issues. I also do coaching to optimize work performance. My approach is to empower you. I draw on your strength while building new skills to work through your challenges and learn to become your own therapist. My focus it to help you achieve a fulfilling life.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Or perhaps experiencing emotional distress that is interfering with your quality of life? In my experience, problems arise when the ways we cope with life's challenges are no longer effective or are inhibiting the growth we desire. By identifying these behaviors and understanding the beliefs that are driving them, I can help you resolve issues that impede your progress and promote personal growth.

As a child/adolescent therapist and parent-child specialist, I know that parenting will always have its challenges and that a certain amount of stress is inevitable, even under the best of circumstances. However, this current pandemic, with its consequent uncertainties and increased challenges and stresses on families, is unprecedented. If you are a parent who is having difficulties or are the parent of a young child, teen or young adult who is having difficulties, talking to a professional can be helpful.

In addition to treating adults with anxiety , depression and other common and complex conditions, I specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy, substance abuse struggles as well as LGBTQ populations, including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan.

In my psychotherapy practice, I work primarily with people who are dealing with anxiety , depression, managing significant life transitions, relationship difficulties, and work stress. In addition to working in private practice, I am the psychotherapist for Steward House at Silver Hill Hospital, where I provide individual and group therapy for people with significant high-level career roles and responsibilities who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use problems.

Do you feel discouraged, anxious, or just unable to feel better? Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts or worry that you aren't good enough? Experiencing conflict in your relationship? Struggling with adoption issues? Have a family member with special needs? Life presents us with many challenges that can be overwhelming. My priority as a therapist is to provide you with a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your strengths, unrecognized needs, and goals can be realized. I work with clients on creating meaningful connections, improving self-esteem and confidence, self-care, and achieving overall well-being.

Are you struggling with figuring out what is next and trying to make some life decisions? Are you seemingly stuck, feeling like you need to "get it together" or just haven't been your happiest self? Would you like your relationships to be more meaningful and fulfilling? I offer 20+ years of solution focused, therapeutic excellence to help resolve issues that create anxiety and worry. Areas of emphasis within my practice include, but are not limited to: stress management, infidelity, communication skills, women's issues, assertiveness training, self-esteem, confidence building, conflict resolution, parenting, career and life transitions, sexual dysfunction, anxiety , depression and substance abuse.

I'm a warm and dedicated therapist who sincerely wants to help individuals live happier lives, filled with purpose, satisfaction, and meaning. Having extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapies, EMDR (certified), and Somatic Experiencing (certified), I take an eclectic, tailored approach to treat range of issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, parenting, interpersonal relationships, and life transactions. Providing a nurturing and safe environment allows an individual to grow in awareness and become capable of making positive changes.

People often tell me that I'm a thoughtful and compassionate clinician with a good sense of humor. My clinical training is in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which I integrate with other treatment modalities, including DBT and mindfulness skills. My aim is to provide a supportive atmosphere where clients can work towards their goals, utilizing the strengths they have within themselves...all while learning practical skills to take forward for a healthier life.

Are you feeling anxious or uneasy as you and your family re-acclimate to in-person work and school? Do you feel overwhelmed or depleted by the demands of balancing your work with aspects of your family life? Are you pregnant or navigating motherhood with a sense of isolation or uncertainty? Let me help you take the next step! I utilize a warm, collaborative, and goal-directed approach to help women achieve the well-being and life satisfaction they deserve.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings many years of experience working with adults, children and adolescents and their families. With children, I incorporate therapeutic and playful interventions into my work in an effort to promote feelings of safety and the freedom to have fun. My background also includes extensive training and expertise in working with individuals who suffer from eating disorders. My many years of experience as a clinician and program director of both residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment has provided me with the skill set and knowledge to effectively and skillfully treat individuals with all types of eating disorders.