Couples Counseling Therapists in Westport, CT

You may be considering if therapy can help your child/teen to build resilience when facing life's challenges. You may be longing for a deeper connection and improved communication with your child/teen.Making the decision to invite a new professional into your family's life can feel scary. This is why I take the process of building trust so seriously. I use a comfortable and relational approach to assess family dynamics, strengths and opportunities to build and repair connections. I understand the complexity of relationships with those we love . I will walk alongside you to facilitate healthier day-to-day and long-term functioning.

I devote myself to helping people people through life transitions such as relationship , divorce, anxiety, depression and career issues. I am very passionate about my work and devote all of my intellect, experience and caring to assist my clients. My work in relationships is at the core of my passion and I have developed an effective and solution oriented approach to relationship challenges.My new book is The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love (Sounds True, Fall2017).

My therapy journey has certainly not been an ordinary one. Twelve years ago, I made the decision to pack up my whole life into one suitcase and move from South Africa to the US, where I now have a beautiful family and a career that I love and care deeply for. I started out as an actor in NYC (I even had a few small bit parts here and there on TV), but I quickly realized that what I adore more than being on stage is working with clients 1:1 and seeing them thrive! I strive to make each and every client I work with feel seen, heard, understood, and cared for.

I am an experienced, licensed psychotherapist who works with adults of all ages in a non-judgemental, interactive and supportive manner. My areas of specialization include, but are not limited to the following: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related problems, self-esteem issues, life transitions and loss.

If you are stuck, lonely, misunderstood, confused or unhappy, perhaps a small group is just the thing for you! I have a weekday morning group for adults who want to improve their communication satisfaction and increase their ability to be emotionally intimate. Group therapy is an ideal "laboratory" and a sacred space in which you can have the dual benefit of my 39 years of clinical experience along with mutual sharing with people like you. For individuals and couples , I will listen to you, and once the problem is understood, we will utilize the most appropriate technique to enable you to achieve your goals. Please call me!

Have you wondered if Tele therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help you work through your difficulties and also help you become your own therapist by learning how to better deal with challenges that come up in life. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship , eating and body image, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.

There is no reason to delay... a better life is yours for the making! If you are thinking of coming to therapy there is probably at least a small part of you that knows things could be better in your life. I specialize in helping you articulate what is getting in the way and moving to where you want to be. The specific challenge may be a relationship that isn't working, a pattern of behavior, a way of treating yourself or other issue. I am easy to talk to and highly interactive.

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.

I use all of my experience, knowledge and talent to help my clients to reach their goals. Clients describe me as warm, relatable and insightful in my approach as we confront life challenges and emotional struggles. My years of experience and extensive training in contemporary trauma and relational treatments have helped those overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts and poor self esteem. We embark together towards developing a positive sense of self and a happier life. I strive to transform painful experiences into opportunities for healing and growth.

Are you new to therapy, and looking for the most advanced neuroscience-based interventions available? Or, have you tried talk therapy and made progress, but ultimately felt that it wasn’t enough? Have you returned to using alcohol or other drugs despite your best efforts in recovery? What if there were a way of reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, trauma and attention problems that could complement talk therapy and medication? A new approach to treatment called “neurofeedback” yields promising results of this nature.

With over 20 years of experience treating adolescents and adults, I am fully committed to helping my clients explore what is most meaningful to their lives and how to move forward to realize their goals. I have worked with clients to treat a wide variety of symptoms, specializing in anxiety and mood disorders, and with life transitions such as grief and loss, relationship ruptures, and processing traumatic events.

LIFE IS DIFFICULT, My psychotherapy addresses your problems of living. Problems arise in three general areas: in your relationship ; in your career or in job performance; and in the intrapersonal sphere (emotions, dissatisfaction with self). My approach is to engage in problem-solving through full 60-minute sessions across a brief time. When significant relief is achieved, and you are in a more emancipated place, you will be better able to anticipate and attenuate emerging problems, yourself. Should patterns that interfere with your functioning or self-esteem return, booster sessions are a solution. I offer housecalls (home or office).

Asking for help can be challenging for many people, especially when you’re not feeling your best. Given the range of options, choosing the right therapist for you may feel overwhelming and confusing. Having an appreciation of the value of the therapist-client fit, I am committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment where issues may be better understood. As a seasoned therapist, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with issues related to self-esteem, school, work, family, life stage transitions, illness and losses.

Are you in a state of emotional distress and looking for relief? Do you have persistent negative thoughts, feelings, or destructive behaviors? Has there been a traumatic event in your life that needs to be addressed? Perhaps you are facing a challenging transition in your life or career. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, and general unhappiness can be successfully treated by talk therapy. I can help you feel better and improve the quality of your life.

Let's talk! Albert Einstein once said, "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." The first step in conquering ANY troubling issue must begin with seeking help and resources beyond your current supply. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists are wholly committed to the personal triumph of each of our patients over their presenting problem, and our outcomes reflect that investment! You've taken care of everyone else. Now, this is the time for you. Let's broaden your network of support in order to level up, to view and interact with your situation in new ways, with expanded support and energy.

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.

**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 believe that every person has the right to live a happy, healthy and purposeful life. There are times when challenges get in the way of this. Happiness is not a straight trajectory, there are twists and turns and sometimes barriers that get in the way. I feel my purpose is to walk and support my client on their path of self discovery and assist them in acquiring skills that leads to life long changes. Self discovery and self empowerment is the key to change. I hold a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore themselves. Healing is like peeling an onion with many layers. We are complex.

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.