Sexual Abuse Therapists in Westport, CT

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 will help you to create the life you want to be living, by increasing your self-knowledge and effectiveness in bringing energy and inspiration to each day. We will identify opportunities for improvement based on existing strengths, as I assist you in developing productive strategies to overcome a wide range of common issues (anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-injury, relational conflict, eating disorders, substance abuse, ACOA issues & career development concerns). My solution-focused approach fosters a sense of safety, providing space for introspection, reflection and growth.

If you are struggling to be the person you want to be, having relationship issues or managing anxiety and depression don't go through it alone. I am here to help you work through your concerns with understanding and compassion. Having been through difficulties in my own life I am empathic towards others who are struggling. We will work together to identify unhelpful patterns and how to change them. You will also have a confidential space to think through what is happening so that you can get from where you are to where you want to be. You deserve to have peace of mind and calm in your relationships.

Whether with partners, family, friends, children, parents or at your work, relationships are the centerpieces of our lives. Handled thoughtfully, they uplift, or they can frustrate, provoke guilt and aggravate. For twenty-five years I have helped people to find greater satisfaction through better understanding of the events in their lives, along with honest discussions of options and helping to find the motivation to move forward. I have published articles about marriage, parenting, and growing healthier relationships, and a book: HOW TO KNOW IF ITS TIME TO GO. Website: lbirnbach.com. I work interactively and confidentially.

If you are having trouble managing roller-coaster emotions or simply "numbing out," are finding it difficult to communicate with loved ones, or maybe are feeling stuck in your job, you've scrolled to the right place. J&L Psychology, the group practice I cofounded with Dr. Jennifer Newman, currently offers video and in-person sessions through which to explore your avenues of change or to find inner peace. Allow the J&L team of highly trained and welcoming clinicians to help you with your first healing steps. Please stop by our website to learn more about our practice: https://www.jandlpsychology.com.

I have been a Psychotherapist with a LMFT since 2001. My work experience includes working with Individuals and their families, I help couples to find better ways to communicate and strengthening their relationships. I also work with individuals and families dealing with life transitional issues; loss and grief; and traumatic events, like Domestic Violence and Sexual abuse.

Have past therapies not worked and are you back to dealing with the same patterns that cause you to feel disconnected? Using the modalities of Relational Life Therapy and the Enneagram, a typology tool, I help you deal with those parts of you that don't want to do the skills you have learned in other therapies. My approach is compassionate and honest with the intention of helping you become mindfully aware of that which keeps you stuck and frustrated in order to guide you towards improved self-awareness and a more fulfilling life of connection, understanding, and love. For more info please visit: www.relationalsolutions.net

Hi. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. At times life can feel challenging. Whether you need to discuss a current situation, an ongoing circumstance or issues from the past, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space to discuss any topic. My specialty is EMDR and working with trauma survivors, but I have decades of experience working with self-esteem issues, body dysmorphia, women’s issues, adoption issues, men’s issues, marital/couples issues, phobias, etc. if you are not sure what you need, please feel free to call or text me and we can figure it out together.

Receiving the experience of being truly heard, seen and known without preconceptions or judgement is the unique gift that the client/therapist relationship brings. It is a joy and an honor to have the opportunity to offer this healing relationship to my clients. In my 22 years of practicing I see how deep acceptance of my clients stirs the embers of their remembering of who they are. I am respectfully directive with my clients; offering them the shift in perception and ensuing behaviors that can transform their suffering into peace and a life lived with the joy of personal authenticity.

I am a holistic integrative psychotherapist practicing in NY and CT since 2009. I see people who want to improve their relationships for greater connections, anxiety and depression, loss and grief, disordered eating, negative body image, sexual issues, and various addictions. I view you as a unique individual so our work together is also unique, not cookie cutter. I embody a whole person approach between physical and emotional conflict resolution. Together we can work to heal, improve connections and grow.

Are you and your partner struggling with communication in such a way that it is leaving you feeling so frustrated you don't know what to do? Maybe you are considering marital counseling to address infidelity and you are not sure how you will be able to trust your partner again. Perhaps you wish to rediscover intimacy in your relationship after feeling lonely in your relationship. Or maybe you need support with life transitions, fertility issues, illness or are looking to do premarital counseling. If you are looking to reconnect with your partner and find a way to end the cycle of conflict, you have come to the right place.

I am a caring, empathetic psychologist who has considerable skills helping people through crisis. I use exploration of past experience combined with practical, concrete techniques for how to with current issues. My strengths are my intuitive understanding of people and my ability to translate this understanding into a plan of action. I tailor each treatment to suit individual differences. I believe in being interactive and giving feedback and direction, but also believe in each individual's capacity to set their own goals and measures of success. I appreciate clients who come with a curiosity to understand themselves better.

I believe that we are built to grow and evolve, and that everyone is capable of creating a rich, rewarding life. As a psychotherapist, my job is to help you turn the obstacles that you are now facing into opportunities to learn, change and thrive. How do you want to feel? How do you want to handle challenges? Who do you want surrounding you? What would it take to make you feel as though you were living your best life? I partner with you to answer these questions and work toward releasing all that stands in your way.

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.

Hello! I am an experienced licensed clinical psychologist. My orientation is relational psychodynamic, which means my clients and I approach problems through the lens of past and current relationships. My style is minimally structured and highly client-centered: you set the agenda and the pace. I also use cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and family-systems techniques where they fit best. I see individuals and couples age 13 through older adults. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, developmental issues, personality/characterological concerns, and relationship issues, among others.

It’s not unusual to feel depressed or anxious when life’s challenges seem too difficult to manage. If this is getting in the way of your relationships, your work, or even just your day-to-day life, a therapist can help you get back on track. Together, we’ll figure out what’s interfering with your well-being and how to address it.

Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Or frequently compare yourself to others, always feeling less than? Or feel overwhelmed easily, flooded with constant worries that you can't rid your mind of? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, overusing alcohol or drugs, overspending. etc.) followed by feelings of guilt, shame, and depression? Are you always talking to yourself with "shoulds" or "what ifs"? Do you have low interest/motivation and find yourself avoiding responsibilities, self care or tasks that would actually make you feel good about yourself? I can help you!

Do you often feel sad? Lonely? Anxious? Or just unsatisfied with the way your life is going in certain areas? Do you sometimes feel stuck in negative thoughts? I can help you to break through, to move towards your goals and feel better. I will be with you all the way, to encourage you, guide you, and help you reach your genuine happy self.

Happiness and fulfillment in life is achieved when the relationships with our inner self, our partner, and our family members are harmonious. Harmony is a process, not a result. I strategize with my clients, who are sick of the status quo, to help them identify areas in their individual, marital, and familial lives that can facilitate peaceful resolutions.