Therapists in Westport, CT

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I am a solution-focused psychologist who uses cognitive behavioral strategies and psychodynamic approaches. I work with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families who present with depression, anxiety, marital/infidelity/divorce and parenting issues, educational and vocational issues, and adjustment disorders, and those who are at any stage of the divorce process. In the confidential therapeutic environment people can safely explore their issues and achieve understanding and improved personal/interpersonal functioning. I provide executive coaching with foci on developing insight into the self, anger and anxiety management, and interpersonal relationships both in the work place and at home.

For over 30 years I've treated adolescents and adults who experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and problems with eating. Additionally, I work with couples improving their communication skills, as well as the difficulty dealing with divorce. Working with individuals as well as groups, I assist them with the challenges of parenting.

Relationships are the bedrock of our wellbeing. When things go awry in our most important relationships with partners, parents, children or friends our stability is threatened. For over thirty years I have helped couples, friends, adult children and their parents repair and enhance their relationships. I have found that the combination of individual and joint sessions is most effective in helping clients reach their goals.

I believe that helping individuals and families heal both physically and emotionally allows for changes in behavior and relationships. I am truly invested in helping ease the pain of those individuals in personal struggles through the realities of life. My goal is to restore peace and the human spirit within each individual. I work with individuals to reduce conflict, improve communication and relationships, and embrace individual strengths. I feel that a strong therapeutic relationship facilitates trust and growth. Individuals can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and care in a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment.

If you are not feeling heard, if you are feeling like you rarely come first, or if you feel like your opinion does not carry much weight, I can help you. Couples therapy can provide you with healthy habits for your relationship. Personal counseling can help you save yourself instead of everyone else all the time. Living in Fairfield County, though lovely, comes with its own sets of problems: financial pressures, the lonely and pressure-packed 70-hour work week, and the sacrifices and benefits of staying home with the kids. Don't suffer alone. There are skills, solutions and remedies available for you, as well as for your spouse.

I have worked with the major themes of individuals, couples, and families coming to see a therapist. These are depression, anxiety, stress of all kinds, and problems relating to work. I work such problems quickly and then assess the client's desire to stop or continue on. I have run groups for divorcing clients, assertiveness training, women's issues and vocational issues. I have worked with older clients and enjoy doing so. I have worked on a hospice team and feel comfortable dealing with medical issues of all types. I work to provide a safe and secure environment that is non judgmental and warm.

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.

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).

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I offer a complimentary consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can help you explore your feelings, provide meaning to your experience, and developing your full potential. I can help become your own therapist by increasing your awareness, learning techniques, and coping strategies to deal with life's challenges. I work well with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and body image issues. Clients frequently report improved well-being early on in therapy.

Are you someone who is struggling with managing the overwhelm of day to day life? Wishing that things could be different, but not having the knowledge or tools to make change. Perhaps you are a parent looking to understand how your own upbringing influences how you show up for your children. Maybe you are looking to feel more connected in your relationships and are having difficulty breaking free from the cycles that no longer serve you or identifying what these cycles are. Maybe you have suffered trauma in your life and that is keeping you from being fully present, embodied and unable to claim the space that you deserve.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CT, NY, CA with 40+ years of experience. My areas of expertise are counseling couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship distress and intimacy issues. I provide insight and perspective that helps you resolve your problems while creating a trusting and safe environment. My work is client centered and collaborative using a systemic approach to facilitate change. I focus on process, attachment needs and emotions in order to deepen your experience in therapy. I find success using a relational attachment perspective for healing. My Website www.brennertherapy.com.

I am a LCSW with over 15 years of experience in the field. I received my Masters of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in 1994. I work with teens, adults, couples and families. I have significant experience working with individuals that struggle with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self esteem, illness and grief. I use a variety of interventions depending on my clients needs which include Client Centered Therapy, CBT and Mindfulness.

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 feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uninspired? As your therapist 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.

I assist my clients in moving from "Crisis To Capacity" with my approach, "The 5 Steps To Healthy Change." For CHILDREN: Adjustment therapy, behavioral and social skills training. For ADOLESCENTS: Managing the stressors and pressures of school, dating, family, and career. With ADULTS: Enhancing self-esteem, changing unhealthy life patterns and building successful personal, professional, parental, social and family lives. Expertise in supporting/sponsoring the CREATIVE PERSONALITY. For COUPLES: Communication skills and the reconfiguration of intimate partnerships for more satisfying relationships. With FAMILIES: Relationship dynamics, interpersonal skills and strategies to develop a stronger/healthier family culture.

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.

I believe that understanding and acceptance of yourself - your feelings, your values, your needs - are key to personal growth and the ability to face life's challenges. Finding the right fit with a therapist who understands you and your unique experience in the world is so important.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Or perhaps experiencing emotional distress that is interfering with your quality of life? In my experience, problems arise when the ways we cope with life's challenges are no longer effective or are inhibiting the growth we desire. By identifying these behaviors and understanding the beliefs that are driving them, I can help you resolve issues that impede your progress and promote personal growth.