Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Westport, CT

Thanks for stopping by and taking the first step toward improving your life. If you've come this far, you may be looking for support in your life to overcome or process a recent life transition, challenge, or enhance relationships with the ones you love. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore and assist in finding new perspectives and areas for growth. I strive to meet my clients where they are, to build strength and resilience, while collaborating to change cycles of interaction that may keep them stuck and disconnected. I see families/individuals as beings desiring connection, love, and resolution.

Therapy has the potential to initiate a profound shift in your life. Showing up is the first step, even if you do not know where to begin. Whether you wish to understand how your past influences your present, need help navigating stressors, or already possess insights you would like to further explore, I would love to be your teammate on your journey of growth and self-discovery. Having worked with diverse populations with a wide array of challenges, I have developed a comprehensive toolkit of skills, modalities, and wisdom that will effectively facilitate the change you desire.

At Rivia Mind, we focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. We are a treatment center that offers up to date, evidence based treatment for a wide range of psychological struggles that get in the way of you living life to the fullest. A consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

The fundamental core of my practice is to foster a nurturing and open space. My genuine curiosity of people and their life story is what drew me to this line of work. We all have a story and sometimes what we need most is a safe place to share. I approach therapy with a deep sense of compassion combined with an eclectic mix of modalities which include psychotherapy, CBT, trauma-focused and mindfulness based tools. Each person is unique, so my approach is tailored to best meet your needs in order to gain a deeper sense of self.

My mission is to empower you to define and claim the authentic, peaceful life you were born to lead; letting go of self-judgment, guilt, and maladaptive patterns to uncover strength and resilience. I believe in the transformational, healing power of a trusted therapeutic relationship. I possess advanced training and expertise in a variety of evidence-based modalities. Collaborative assessments and thoughtful, intentional treatment planning yield a customized course of action tailored to match your presenting problem and case disposition. I look forward to working with you, and am honored to play a role in your unfolding story!

Coming to therapy is a time to reflect upon yourself, your relationships, and the quality of your life. Whether you're feeling just a little "stuck" or find yourself facing significant life crises, therapy can offer relief. During my more than 20 years of providing therapy, I have helped adolescents and adults learn new skills, feel validated, and be heard. My specialty is working with clients suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, panic attacks, OCD, emetophobia, and attention issues. I provide a safe, supportive, compassionate space to share your feelings freely and explore the changes you are looking for.

In the heart of every problem lies its solution. Alex Boianghu, LPC, EMDR is a gifted therapist who works with individuals and couples. He has more than 25 years of experience of clinical work utilizing an integrative holistic approach with an emphasis healing trauma through integrative somatic therapy, EMDR, and nonduality therapy. He also uses EMDR, a technique that is effective in the treatment of PTSD, flashbacks, nightmares, trauma, abuse & anxiety. Alex knows that healing happens when people integrate their past into the present.

An accomplished practitioner with 30 years of notable credentials and multifaceted expertise, clients of all backgrounds and ages have taught me that our lives are not defined by what happens to us but by how we respond to our circumstances; therapy is about collaboratively finding new and effective responses to life. Utilizing and integrating a variety of approaches, in the context of a caring relationship, I help adolescents and adults cope with: the effects of stress, divorce, loss; relationship & work dissatisfaction; depression, anxiety; alcohol & drug abuse; and family-of-origin dysfunction.

Strength Based Psychotherapy is a unique and holistic approach to life's challenges. I will assist you in understanding and resolving your issues while teaching you to use your strengths. It is a process of empowerment and helping you to create the life you want to live. Anyone with anxiety, depression, addiction issues, LGBT concerns, and relationship issues can benefit from this therapy. This work is suited to individuals, couples and families and I use a variety of approaches including skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and meditation training.

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

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!

I have over twelve years of clinical experience working with people overcoming addictions, empowering individuals to reduce stress and anxiety and uplifting those suffering from depression and low self-esteem. I work with a wide-ranging population of adults from college students to older retired people. I provide culturally sensitive services specializing in helping the LGBT population. I can assist those who are questioning their purpose in life, their career and their relationships.

I provide support and treatment for adults, children, and adolescents experiencing social, emotional, or academic challenges. My career has spanned both nationally and internationally as I have provided individual and group counseling in private settings and schools systems for the past decade. My emphasis on building rapport and trust with my clients has led to long established relationships and successful outcomes for children and adults alike. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I also specialize in treating children and adolescents displaying school refusal tendencies, peer relationship issues, and academic challenges.

Current openings Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I am a passionate therapist who believes in being the vehicle for change for the families, individuals and groups I work with. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Family involvement is crucial in implementing long term change. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, relational problems, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. I love working with people transitioning to becoming a mom. Additionally, I am a mom, yoga teacher, previously a school counselor and world traveler. I have been working in the field for 12+ years.

I have over twenty years of clinical experience in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment issues, and relationship problems as well as others that keep them from living their best selves and finding satisfaction in life. My focus is to help you feel happy and productive. I am a graduate of Columbia University School of social Work and have had extensive training the Westchester Institute for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

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.

Therapy is one of the most valuable measures of self-care one can take to live a well-balanced life. I am honored to support my clients as they navigate rocky or unfamiliar waters during periods of adjustment, anxiety and depression. These seasons of our lives can feel unsettling and cause us to feel “stuck” in an unpleasant place. Fortunately, they also present us with the opportunity for growth toward a more rewarding life. Unveiling anxiety, depression, unsettling thoughts, insecurities, trauma and disappointment requires courage- I commend you for taking this first step!

Are you struggling? I work with you to create a compelling vision of who you want to be. I help you to overcome any beliefs or fears that block you from moving forward. Together, we develop a strategic plan and break it down into manageable steps, to get you where you want to go. I support you, and hold you accountable for tangible results, so you can live your BEST LIFE. If you are ready to gain a new perspective, learn new coping skills, change your life style or relationships, my focused, purposeful approach will provide tools for making decisions in line with your unique gifts, talents, preferences and values.

FamilyWorks Counseling offers support to typical and atypical children of all ages and their families through individual counseling, group therapy, school consultation, crisis intervention, etc. We also have a clinical psychologist who can test and evaluate the kids seen as well. Our philosophy is that at various junctures of life, every individual can benefit from a a little support.