Teletherapy for Westport, CT

Hello! Deciding to get help takes courage and a desire to feel better. You are very welcome here. I am a clinical psychotherapist offering both in-person and telemedicine appointments. I have extensive experience in both private practice and acute-inpatient settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief and adjustment issues around life transitions such as divorce and loss. My work is trauma-informed and mindfulness-based. My approach is practical, realistic and sustainable, so that you can start feeling better soon.

Lift Wellness Group has proudly served as Southwestern Connecticut's premier outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, medical and dietary group for seven years. Located in the heart of downtown Westport, CT, our multidisciplinary team provides eating disorder recovery services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, dietary services, group therapy, meal support, CBT, DBT, EMDR, executive function coaching, ADHD evaluations and treatment, play therapy, couples counseling, mood and anxiety treatment, therapy for teens, young adult counseling, both in person and remotely in CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.

Finding the right therapist for you, your child or your family is an intensely personal decision and there are a few things that might make me a good fit. My experience with evidence-based models provides me with a framework for treating an array of mental health and family issues and has taught me to be goal-oriented and outcome-driven. It's important to me that my clients feel relief quickly, whether it be through skill building, shifting a family dynamic or processing the root of the problem-the core conflict-that sustains the problematic feelings and behaviors.

Our emotions can feel so overwhelming sometimes and I am here to help you gain control back over your life. My background in marital and family therapy coupled with intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) helps my clients to strengthen their skill sets to feel more in control of their emotions while increasing positive interpersonal relationships. My areas of expertise are in working with clients with eating disorders, family discord, anxiety, difficulties with regulating emotions, self-injury, depression, interpersonal problems, and impulsivity.

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).

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uninspired? I am here to assure you that our purpose is to live with ease and in alignment with who we really are. Counseling can get you out of living in survival mode. I specialize in anxiety, self-image/self-esteem, depression, life transitions, school/job stressors, relationship demands and other mental health concerns. Health and wellness encompasses mental, physical, and emotional well-being. I am here to help you with personal discovery and growth, exploring your emotions, navigating and coping with personal struggles and strong emotions to improve your quality of life.

Things at home are more stressful than ever—trying to find balance in the midst of endless demands is overwhelming. You are doing your best, but the whole house feels on edge, especially you and your partner. Certain pre-existing relational dynamics are now magnified and there’s a storm brewing inside of you. You're feeling angry, resentful and unsupported. You know you play a part in this dance, you’re ready to roll up your sleeves to right this ship, but can’t do it alone anymore. There's a part of you that knows you could be better and another part that is so lost. You need some clarity and guidance.

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.

I am committed to working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their lives either because of a crisis, transition, relationship or long standing issue that one keeps bumping up against. By providing a safe space together we can explore your thoughts/ feelings and increase your understanding of self and others. Self-awareness leads to change and personal growth.

Do you sense your life is not on track with your inner yearnings? Are you searching for a more authentic you? My style is comfortable and creative; humor mixed with skill and lots of experience. I am very present in your journey.

Clients often seek psychotherapy because something feels “off” or there are struggles as a result of family life transitions. Unexplored behavioral and emotional responses can keep us feeling “stuck” and prevent us from fulfilling relationships and careers. Each client is unique and there is no such thing as “one size, fits all” therapy. I provide both long-term and short-term support for clients facing setbacks/life changes.

Your search for a therapist may be prompted by challenges stemming from your past, a current situation or just a desire to achieve a more fulfilled sense of self. No matter the impetus, my intent is to facilitate your process of self-exploration, self-actualization and healing in a place of comfort and safety. My therapeutic style is individualized and empathic. I incorporate various psychotherapeutic approaches based on your goals and needs as well as my education and experiences.

I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to initiate change and personal growth. Clinical areas of focus include, anxiety, depression, grief/loss and maternal mental health. I work with clients to develop strategies and skills that help manage symptoms in realistic and effective ways. Prior to private practice, I trained at NYU School of Social Work and worked at Mount Sinai's Elmhurst Hospital with adolescents and parents in both individual, family and group settings.

Life has many challenges. It's how you grow from your past that defines who you are in life. You may feel alone, misunderstood, and unfulfilled with your life or personal relationships. Perhaps you're having intense negative emotions. People typically enter therapy when they are in distress, although it's usually the long-term and underlying struggles that concern them the most. Initially, we will work quickly to address your immediate pain and provide relief. As therapy progresses, our focus may shift so you develop more positive and enriching relationships with yourself and others.

As a certified perinatal mental health practitioner, I welcome women navigating the pregnancy and postpartum period. I also specialize in women's issues, highly sensitive people, climate-aware therapy, nature connection and spiritual emergence. I incorporate breathwork, meditation, and mindful outdoor experiences. I understand the dynamic complexities of life and try to understand and support the whole person within the context of his or her unique journey through life.

Sometimes people seek treatment knowing what is causing them distress, for example, anxiety and depression, work stress or relationship difficulty including parenting stress. Other times people have been in traditional talk therapy and have made improvement in their lives but still feel stuck in one area or another. For chronic issues and addictive behaviors, clients benefit most from trauma based treatments, like EMDR. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the distress and symptoms associated with troubling life experiences.

Your family's wellness solution. For over a decade, Lift has served as CT's premier choice for counseling, psychotherapy, concierge medical, psychological testing, and nutrition services. Equipped to meet the myriad of needs of modern families, Lift's multidisciplinary team provides psychiatric evaluations, dietary services, individual, group, couples & family therapy, eating disorder treatment, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ADHD evaluations & care, play therapy, career/effectiveness coaching, and mood and anxiety treatment, in person (Westport CT,) and remotely (CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.)

It is time for hope and healing in your life. Through insight and clarity, you will receive support for the difficult relationships and times of trouble in life. My clinical orientation is to assess and attend to the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Depression and anxiety can be crippling factors and painful to endure on one's own. Seeking treatment is a very positive and empowering first step.

Much of my practice technique works to restore self esteem and dignity which are problems as a result of trauma and addiction. My personal experience is conducive to the work that takes place. I create a positive therapeutic alliance that is safe, and confidential. Addictions are treatable. Everyone can get sober, and in doing so you can live a "Quality of Life" that you deserve. Make the call and we can discuss your situation, confidentially and together make a plan to get; "Clean and Sober ". My promise to you that we can make it affordable.