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Arta Cakaj
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, CLAT
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06830
My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, neglect and abuse.
I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist providing Art therapy, Psychotherapy and EMDR. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that creates a safe, empathic and supportive space where you can be heard. I work with children, teens and adults integrating art - making, talk therapy, EMDR, sand tray, mind and body approach. The therapy is tailored and individualized based on your needs.
My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, neglect and abuse.
I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist providing Art therapy, Psychotherapy and EMDR. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that creates a safe, empathic and supportive space where you can be heard. I work with children, teens and adults integrating art - making, talk therapy, EMDR, sand tray, mind and body approach. The therapy is tailored and individualized based on your needs.
Shannon Broderick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
Shannon is specialized in addressing depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, and eating disorders, as well as school-based anxiety and college readiness.
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.
Shannon is specialized in addressing depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, and eating disorders, as well as school-based anxiety and college readiness.
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.
Bianca Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I specialize in helping teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD/trauma, body image, self-esteem, academic and social pressures, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and career counseling (career exploration and assessment).
If the thought of trying to find help seems overwhelming, you're not alone! Finding the right therapist and setting that first appointment can be an emotional burden on its own. However, procrastinating often allows the problem to grow. The earlier you begin your journey towards a happier life, the quicker you will see positive changes. Together we will work to overcome the obstacles and challenges you are experiencing or have experienced in the past. Easy online appointment scheduling is available at www.biancacummingscounseling.com
I specialize in helping teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD/trauma, body image, self-esteem, academic and social pressures, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and career counseling (career exploration and assessment).
If the thought of trying to find help seems overwhelming, you're not alone! Finding the right therapist and setting that first appointment can be an emotional burden on its own. However, procrastinating often allows the problem to grow. The earlier you begin your journey towards a happier life, the quicker you will see positive changes. Together we will work to overcome the obstacles and challenges you are experiencing or have experienced in the past. Easy online appointment scheduling is available at www.biancacummingscounseling.com
Dr. Amanda Gail Whitacre
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06830 (Online Only)
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or something for which there is no name, my goal is to help you leave therapy stronger and more capable than when you began.
It is my hope that this is the last time you have to go online and search for a therapist. With individuals of all ages, I engage in a joint effort toward symptom relief and self-actualization. My intention is for clients to look forward to coming to therapy and to feel supported and guided in the journey. I combine a traditional approach (of closeness and connection) with a decade of psychological expertise and cutting-edge research.
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or something for which there is no name, my goal is to help you leave therapy stronger and more capable than when you began.
It is my hope that this is the last time you have to go online and search for a therapist. With individuals of all ages, I engage in a joint effort toward symptom relief and self-actualization. My intention is for clients to look forward to coming to therapy and to feel supported and guided in the journey. I combine a traditional approach (of closeness and connection) with a decade of psychological expertise and cutting-edge research.
Jessica O. Riocci
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06906
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, conflict, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in maternal mental health including preventing and treating perinatal anxiety, depression, and birth trauma. I believe healing is relational-between you and parts of you and you and the people in your life. I'm passionate about helping people heal themselves and their lineage through ending harmful cycles. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, conflict, trauma, and life transitions. I specialize in maternal mental health including preventing and treating perinatal anxiety, depression, and birth trauma. I believe healing is relational-between you and parts of you and you and the people in your life. I'm passionate about helping people heal themselves and their lineage through ending harmful cycles. I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.
Elizabeth Davis
Art Therapist, MFA, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwich, CT 06830
Feel better faster with Intensive Therapy to address anxiety, sleeplessness, addictions, and depression. I specialize in the treatment of the long term effects of stress and trauma using the Intensive Therapy approach. Intensive therapy is structured psychotherapy designed to get to the root of the problem faster so clients can move on with their lives with less chronic symptoms. I use research-proven treatments integrated and tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. My approach is creative and collaborative, helping my clients confront what is often painful and otherwise intolerable, and work towards true healing.
Feel better faster with Intensive Therapy to address anxiety, sleeplessness, addictions, and depression. I specialize in the treatment of the long term effects of stress and trauma using the Intensive Therapy approach. Intensive therapy is structured psychotherapy designed to get to the root of the problem faster so clients can move on with their lives with less chronic symptoms. I use research-proven treatments integrated and tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. My approach is creative and collaborative, helping my clients confront what is often painful and otherwise intolerable, and work towards true healing.
Candida Jones
Counselor, MA, LPCC, EMDR , RSP
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
My work combines evidence based techniques for trauma, anxiety, grief, loss, and depression.
We live in an unprecedented time of change, experienced fear and stress. Resilience is born of developing self knowledge, appreciation of nature, and the development of sound relationships both friends, family, animals, and the natural world. During this epoch, let's help to find you the best life plan so that, despite these unparalleled times you can learn to not only live, but thrive. Joy, Passion, Laughter are what we deserve and can embody. Let's explore the path to the life you desire including the ingredients that make your life truly exceptional.
My work combines evidence based techniques for trauma, anxiety, grief, loss, and depression.
We live in an unprecedented time of change, experienced fear and stress. Resilience is born of developing self knowledge, appreciation of nature, and the development of sound relationships both friends, family, animals, and the natural world. During this epoch, let's help to find you the best life plan so that, despite these unparalleled times you can learn to not only live, but thrive. Joy, Passion, Laughter are what we deserve and can embody. Let's explore the path to the life you desire including the ingredients that make your life truly exceptional.
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06854 (Online Only)
If you experience Depression, Anxiety, Peri-natal, Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Grief/Loss, call.
Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.
If you experience Depression, Anxiety, Peri-natal, Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Grief/Loss, call.
Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.
Westport Family Counseling
Counselor, LMFT, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06901
We treat Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Martial Issues, Life Transitional Issues, and Postpartum Mood Issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships? We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your behaviors, feelings and beliefs. We help you to become more connected with your intuition and gain clarity and awareness to live a more fulfilling life. Whether couples therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, or behavioral issues in children, our team of therapists can help. We work with young children, adolescents and adults and treat a variety of issues.
We treat Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Martial Issues, Life Transitional Issues, and Postpartum Mood Issues.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships? We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your behaviors, feelings and beliefs. We help you to become more connected with your intuition and gain clarity and awareness to live a more fulfilling life. Whether couples therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, or behavioral issues in children, our team of therapists can help. We work with young children, adolescents and adults and treat a variety of issues.
Dr. Maria Beatriz Alvarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
There are circumstances in life that may trigger such negative feelings that we can barely stay afloat and function. During such times, we may feel stuck, realizing that all the resources that worked for us in the past do not work anymore. At other times, we may feel okay yet not fully satisfied with our present lives; we may want more but do not know what. I’m here to help you make that journey from surviving to thriving. I combine psychotherapy, coaching, and education. With my husband Michael we also offer Couple to Couple Coaching, drawing from our own professional training and life experiences to help other couples.
There are circumstances in life that may trigger such negative feelings that we can barely stay afloat and function. During such times, we may feel stuck, realizing that all the resources that worked for us in the past do not work anymore. At other times, we may feel okay yet not fully satisfied with our present lives; we may want more but do not know what. I’m here to help you make that journey from surviving to thriving. I combine psychotherapy, coaching, and education. With my husband Michael we also offer Couple to Couple Coaching, drawing from our own professional training and life experiences to help other couples.
LIFT Wellness Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
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.)
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.)
Tara Jogee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenwich, CT 06830
Seeking help and support is often times not an easy thing to do, but my role is to help guide you. I am passionate about my work, and building effective, therapeutic relationships with my clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have several years of experience working with children, adolescents and their guardians/families. My experience ranges from hospitalization programs to outpatient settings.
Seeking help and support is often times not an easy thing to do, but my role is to help guide you. I am passionate about my work, and building effective, therapeutic relationships with my clients. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have several years of experience working with children, adolescents and their guardians/families. My experience ranges from hospitalization programs to outpatient settings.
Ready Therapy Practice LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06905
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with a variety of clients including adults, families, couples, children and adolescents. I believe in the power of a genuine therapeutic relationship, and a holistic approach in creating entire awareness, healing, growth, peace, purpose and self acceptance. I equip people to empower themselves using mindfulness, coaching, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. My years of experience and collaborative approach to therapy offers individuals seeking healing, peace, and purpose an opportunity to make positive change happen.
I am Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with a variety of clients including adults, families, couples, children and adolescents. I believe in the power of a genuine therapeutic relationship, and a holistic approach in creating entire awareness, healing, growth, peace, purpose and self acceptance. I equip people to empower themselves using mindfulness, coaching, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. My years of experience and collaborative approach to therapy offers individuals seeking healing, peace, and purpose an opportunity to make positive change happen.
Gary W Stanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06902 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
Julia Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06830
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. While unlike traditional child therapy you participate in weekly phone discussions, receive assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Elizabeth A. O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cos Cob, CT 06807
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
Susan Gestal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06831
I have a passion for helping people of all ages improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills and heal from relational injuries or trauma. In a safe and accepting environment we explore and understand the things that are not working well for you. There is always a reason for people's choices and behaviors, even those that cause significant problems. Once you understand the reason behind the behavior you can begin to make changes and adopt new healthier ways of living. I walk alongside and encourage you in this often difficult, but rewarding process.
I have a passion for helping people of all ages improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills and heal from relational injuries or trauma. In a safe and accepting environment we explore and understand the things that are not working well for you. There is always a reason for people's choices and behaviors, even those that cause significant problems. Once you understand the reason behind the behavior you can begin to make changes and adopt new healthier ways of living. I walk alongside and encourage you in this often difficult, but rewarding process.
Gisselle Acevedo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwalk, CT 06850
I will welcome you into a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore what it could be like to find the freedom to live your life with self-compassion while taking full responsibility. I believe therapy can help you find a sense of peace in your life because you are able to identify your own power, your own wisdom and really focus on what brings your life joy. If your family is experiencing difficulties then family therapy is a necessary first step toward finding a more harmonious family life. For further information please visit my website: GisselleAcevedoTherapy.com.
I will welcome you into a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore what it could be like to find the freedom to live your life with self-compassion while taking full responsibility. I believe therapy can help you find a sense of peace in your life because you are able to identify your own power, your own wisdom and really focus on what brings your life joy. If your family is experiencing difficulties then family therapy is a necessary first step toward finding a more harmonious family life. For further information please visit my website: GisselleAcevedoTherapy.com.
Colleen Fawcett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
Waitlist for new clients
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use an eclectic approach using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure response therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and strength-based therapy. I work with clients to recognize the power of thoughts and their subsequent reactions/responses. Integrating my formal education and my work experiences (psychology, art, teaching, crisis intervention, and social work) my simple goal is to help clients thrive regardless of life circumstances.
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use an eclectic approach using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure response therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and strength-based therapy. I work with clients to recognize the power of thoughts and their subsequent reactions/responses. Integrating my formal education and my work experiences (psychology, art, teaching, crisis intervention, and social work) my simple goal is to help clients thrive regardless of life circumstances.
Cindy A Fay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Greenwich, CT 06830
It takes a great deal of courage to seek help and doing so is the first step toward change. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support adjusting to it's challenges. You may be feeling stuck or constantly on edge and overwhelmed by worry and that unrelenting self critic. You are not your best self but the thought of change can be terrifying. Whether you are confronting relationship issues, divorce, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss, my goal is to provide you with a genuine and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can grow, heal, and thrive. Change is possible and I am here to help.
It takes a great deal of courage to seek help and doing so is the first step toward change. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support adjusting to it's challenges. You may be feeling stuck or constantly on edge and overwhelmed by worry and that unrelenting self critic. You are not your best self but the thought of change can be terrifying. Whether you are confronting relationship issues, divorce, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss, my goal is to provide you with a genuine and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can grow, heal, and thrive. Change is possible and I am here to help.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.