Parenting Therapists in Westport, CT

For the past 25 years I have worked with families, schools, and communities across the country to promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being. Personally and professionally I strive to help individuals in the broadest sense of the word (and world), and enhance their competence and confidence to achieve success in their education, relationships, and occupations.

Depression, anxiety, parenting , substance abuse, infidelity, toxic relationships, trauma-- I have successfully treated clients from 8 to 80 with these problems. I began as a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor. I know that the devastation drugs and alcohol cause individuals and families is rarely overcome without help.

Have you wondered if your child or adolescent would benefit from therapy? As a senior therapist at Zackson Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. 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.

There are so many different reasons that parents seek support for their children, and choosing a therapist is a very personal decision: Experience, philosophy, a recommendation from a friend, all go into the decision. But, usually, its just a personal connection. In the end, finding the right therapist is about making a connection that feels good and that matches your families personality. I am a hands on, goal oriented person. I will help to identify the problem, and provide the support and help needed to empower you, as the parent , to help your child.

Are you your best ally or your worst critic? Often we don't see how our own limiting thoughts and fears are holding us back. We become stuck in self-doubt as we judge ourselves and others. Our ability to cope becomes hindered as we struggle and resist what is around us. Therapy can provide a supportive environment to explore, identify and initiate positive change to help you move forward.

I'm a child therapist and school psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping children and parents. Children feel comfortable meeting with me to help with concerns at home and at school. Anxiety, peer concerns, behavior, and learning challenges are common issues that we address through a variety of techniques, including play and talk therapy. I also provide parent coaching, offering practical, evidence-based strategies for raising healthy children. In addition I am available for school observations, consultations with school staff, and review of psycho-educational evaluations.

Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.

I specialize in child and adolescent psychotherapy and parent work. I see children of all ages, using play therapy with younger children. My approach is insight oriented, in depth psychotherapy. I have been in practice for over 30 years and have had extensive clinical experience with children and adolescents in all settings: inpatient, residential and outpatient. My practice also includes adult psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I am comfortable working with all sorts of issues and/or diagnoses. If you are interested, set up a consultation and we can talk about what you want from therapy and how I can help you or your child.

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.

I am a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, and have a PhD in clinical social work, with a practice in Westport, CT. I have over 25 years of clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting concerns. I also work with grandparents. I see adolescents, adults and couples including non-traditional families, and LGBTQ. Nothing is more important and comforting than feeling understood. No concern is too big or too small to explore. I welcome all feelings. Whether you feel overwhelmed or have feelings, thoughts and behavior patterns that concern you, we will work together to achieve your goals.

The evolving challenges of raising children involve the addition of new technology and an ever-increasing pressure to succeed. Keeping on top of these dynamics can at best overwhelm and at worst alienate those in even the most healthy families. Teens pass through a stage of fluctuating hormonal levels, while negotiating burgeoning independence, and navigating the waters of social media along with peer pressure. Meanwhile parents are dealing with keeping a household afloat, managing the family and their careers, while often having aging parents and/or dealing with grief over their loss. When teens and parents need a little help or mental health challenges require more effort for daily living than they should, learning new coping skills with or without medication can make a difference. Discovering what influences behaviors and learning ways to express what needs to be said can empower parents and their children to find more happiness and fulfillment in life. Sorting through these challenges and developing coping techniques that help organize and balance communication is my goal with all families and individuals.

Clients come to me with many different issues: from parenting to personal and from relationships to reentering the work force. You may be experiencing concerns in these facets of your life or you may be struggling with the particular demands of your own life. But the foundation of my practice is that you can most effectively face and overcome your challenges in a nonjudgmental environment where you can build a trusting and respectful relationship with your therapist. By building that connection, you can begin reconnecting with those you love and moving your own life forward.

I specialize in children, adults and families affected by Misophonia, Sensory Processing Disorders, learning disabilities and developmental disorders. I co-founded the Sensory Processing and Emotion Regulation Program at Duke University (now the and am Director of the International Misophonia Research Network. As a School Psychologist, LPC and mother of adult old triplets, I am well versed in parenting , school issues, and I am highly empathic (and nonjudgmental). I believe in only evidenced-based treatment, and in providing emotional support in order to affect change or to help those in need of coping skills development.

Life changing therapy that is focused on solutions. I maintain a peaceful practice in 2 convenient locations. Being part of a group practice allows me and my clients to be connected to many resources and other highly skilled professionals. I work with many psychiatrists daily to give you the best options in treatment. I want to help you thrive and flourish and I believe that good relationships are a key to making a difference. I work with people in the context of their family. I was part of a research team at Yale University to help families and children.

I specialize in helping parents more effectively meet the demands and needs of their children, particularly those with anxiety, ADHD and/or other learning issues. My approach is very practical, skill based and emotionally supportive. I believe that when parents feel supported and skillful and have their own anxiety and emotional life well managed, their children are better able to learn the skills they need to manage themselves well. I work with a limited number of children at any given time and only with active participation in sessions (with and without the child) by at least one parent .

With over ten years of experience working in the field of mental health counseling I am confident in my ability to help you reach your full potential. I utilize a blend of humor, warmth and compassion while interjecting direct and honest observations of the issues that are most pressing and typically the most difficult to discuss. I am a solution focused therapist who utilizes both behavioral and cognitive behavioral techniques to facilitate change and growth in my clients.

The stressors of life can negatively impact our health and happiness and our relationships. Finding the right therapist for you is an important first step in seeking help. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples and families including LBGTQ, step and blended families. My strength as a therapist is providing a safe, compassionate space to help my clients reach their therapeutic goals. I really enjoy working with couples and helping them improve communication and intimacy so that they can better navigate together challenges they face now and in the future.

Have you wondered if your child or teen would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Zackson Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. 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. Children often feel better early on in treatment.

Have you wondered if your child or teen would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Zackson Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. 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. Children often feel better early on in treatment.