Codependency Therapists in Westport, CT

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.

If you are experiencing self doubt or struggling in an important relationship I can offer you a safe space, empathy, compassion and a professional therapeutic approach to work on what might be keeping you stuck. Whether it is anxiety or depression or any of the many difficult life circumstances; together we can identify ways to help you get back to enjoying your life fully. I am passionate about helping people on their way to a place of emotional well being.

Life can be difficult and there can be times you feel stuck. In challenging times and life transitions we all need relief and want to feel good. I view therapy from a Mind-Body-Spirit perspective which produces healing through feeling, talking through difficult challenges and building new coping skills. We will tap into the inner wisdom and coping skills you've always possessed.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CT, NY, CA with 39 years of experience. My areas of expertise are counseling couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship distress and intimacy issues. I provide insight and perspective that helps you resolve your problems while creating a trusting and safe environment. My work is client centered and collaborative using a systemic approach to facilitate change. I focus on process, attachment needs and emotions in order to deepen your experience in therapy. I find success using a relational attachment perspective for healing. My Website www.brennertherapy.com.

I became a psychotherapist to help support others through life's challenges. From relationships to family to career, life can be a roller coaster of events. I believe that creating some space in your life, even just one hour a week, can be very beneficial to your health and overall well being. As the saying goes when flying on an airplane, "...make sure to put the oxygen mask on yourself first before attempting to help others around you." This is crucial. If you are not well, how can you help take care of those around you?

I’ve been in practice for 30 years specializing in couples and family work, addiction, adolescent issues, as well working with the LGBTQ community. I’m only accepting tele-health clients (online) currently and provide both pyschotherapy and consultation. I’m also available to provide supervision to MFTA’s working toward licensure or post licensure.

My clinical focus is PTSD, developmental trauma and addictive disorders. I combine traditional "talk" therapy with QEEG-informed Neurofeedback and EMDR, where appropriate. This offers you the best chance of healing past emotional wounds, alleviating symptoms, and living more fully in the present. The subtle, transformative power of Neurofeedback helps many clients resolve the traumatic stress, fear and anxiety that often underly behavioral and addictive disorders. EMDR is another powerful tool that can help resolve emotional trauma, improve functioning, and help you become more present-focused.

No matter what stage of life, we are all subject to the stress of our modern world, and it is how we cope with distress that decides our social and emotional well being. I believe that if you can alter your thinking and preconceptions you can alter your self-experience. As a Clinical Psychologist for over 30 years, my role is to provide a safe environment to navigate clients in a creative self-discovery process. Self-expression with validation allows for the growth of confidence and reduction of self-defeating behaviors. As a team we can create coping skills that are the key to success.

If you are not feeling heard, if you are feeling like you rarely come first, or if you feel like your opinion does not carry much weight, I can help you. Couples therapy can provide you with healthy habits for your relationship. Personal counseling can help you save yourself instead of everyone else all the time. Living in Fairfield County, though lovely, comes with its own sets of problems: financial pressures, the lonely and pressure-packed 70-hour work week, and the sacrifices and benefits of staying home with the kids. Don't suffer alone. There are skills, solutions and remedies available for you, as well as for your spouse.

My approach to therapy is practical With over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults I focus my energy with clients on the present. I help my clients identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are creating difficulties for them. I will help you use skills you already have or develop new techniques for managing difficulties in your life. If issues from the past are keeping you from managing your present life we will work together to neutralize issues from the past, so you can manage current life stresses with current, more effective techniques.

Something in your life does not seem to be working. Maybe you are feeling unfulfilled, having trouble navigating a change or you have realized that you just aren't happy. I know that we will be able to do the work, albeit hard work, to relieve your discomfort and bring you to a satisfying place in your life. You deserve the opportunity to be honest, heard and happy.

Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point in their lives. I specialize in supporting patients and their loved ones as they navigate complex illnesses such as chronic Lyme Disease and tick borne illnesses. I am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and help patients, couples and families who are impacted by addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. It is important to me that my patients feel they can safely express their emotions and receive supportive feedback in a nonjudgmental manner. I would like to help you develop life-long coping strategies and achieve a better quality of life.

I have over 15 years of experience working with adults and teens who living with issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of self- confidence, grief, trauma and PTSD and relationship issues. While I believe that talk therapy that leads to greater self-understanding is very helpful, it's best combined with practical tools and suggestions that help people minimize their suffering when they are out of the therapy room and in their daily lives. My first question usually is if your life was working well, what would it look like? Then, I do my best to help you get there.

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!

I offer in-person psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults in Westport and surrounding areas. I have extensive experience working with kids ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges, specifically those who have difficulty in school, kids who "shut down," kids prone to anger and opposition, depression, anxiety, and kids who struggle dealing with hardship. I also work with young adults in their 20s and 30s with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, loss, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, among others.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

I love helping people who are working through some particular life struggles. Life itself is a challenge to be met by all of us, with many obstacles that can get in the way. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the difficulties and navigate the maze of life's problems. I am here to help. I work with everyone in strengthening their personal self-confidence, self-esteem so that each person's potential can be maximized. I enjoy working with people of all ages, no matter what the problem or illness.

My philosophy as a practitioner is to partner with you to help build confidence and independence. Our work together is meant to bring you clarity, direction, strength and healing. Working together, we will discover your strengths and the personal resources that can help achieve your desired goals.