Therapists in Groton, CT

Welcome! Thank you for checking out what we have to offer in your search for a therapist who can meet your unique therapy needs. For 100% telehealth, we currently have waiting lists of 0-4 weeks for adults and 2-8 weeks for couples or teens 15-17. For in person services, waiting lists are 3-6 months for ages 10 and up, couples, or family therapy with kids 8+; 6-12 months for children under 10 or family therapy with kids 7 and under. Unfortunately we do not have openings after 2pm or on weekends. We do our best to return calls within 2 business days, but if it takes longer, know that we WILL call you back!

I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual therapy, using Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other effective therapy styles. I also provide couples therapy and family therapy; assessment for bariatric surgery; psychological evaluation; and assessment for ADD and learning disability.I accept all commercial insurance, Tricare, Husky, and Medicare.

Whether struggling with a particular issue, or feeling that there should be more to life, I appreciate the opportunity to help individuals move toward wellness. I have over ten years of experience helping manage issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and family conflict.I strive to provide a caring, safe, and confidential environment to explore issues that may be getting in the way of a more personally fulfilling life. It is my goal to provide individuals with the tools needed to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to a more rewarding place in their lives.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do/with your one wild and precious life?" Welcome! Now accepting new clients! Have you lost focus on your wild, precious life? Let's work to find it, or towards finding it again/anew. I believe that positive change can happen, a positive life can result, with confidence, courage, and with the skills you’ve possessed all along but might not have known you had at your availability. I take blended approach to therapy, so that treatment can be tailored to fit your need(s); this is centered in/around an empowerment/strengths based foci; one both respectful and responsive to the concern you bring.

I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals.

This year has changed our lives forever. While still providing traditional coaching and therapy, I am now implementing a new approach. I am excited to share this new approach with clients. This new approach has clearly made a difference for myself and others.

I am Accepting New Clients-Virtual and In Person availability. I provide a full range of counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am a Licensed Couples and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2004 and have experience working with a wide range issue. I work with children 5-18 years old, adults, couples, and families.

I can help with your Depression and Anxiety to gain more joy and less feelings of being overwhelmed with life. If you have anger I can help you understand it and how to cope with it. If you have unresolved childhood issues I can help you heal pain and resentment from the past. I can help your child behave better if they are acting out. If you have experienced something traumatic I can provide you with very specific treatment so you can move on. If your struggling with addiction I can help you live substance free.

From daily life stressors to a history of traumatic events, finding hope within your everyday can be extremely challenging. I believe that all people are capable of and have the right to experience joy and peace in their daily lives. I believe that through a strong therapeutic relationship, I can support you in healing from past wounds in order to live the life you deserve and reach your greatest potential.

Relying on the help and support of others can be uncomfortable. You may be at the point in your life where you are in desperate need to talk to someone. Maybe you are struggling internally, pushing your feelings determined not to show them, afraid of backlash from friends and family, or dealing with this constant idea of being "normal." It is always the right time to explore where you are now, where you want to be, and how you can get to where you want to be. The great thing about this journey is that you don't have to do it alone.

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS I am here to provide the support and compassion needed to begin your journey of healing from mental health, substance abuse and relationship issues. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families who are having difficulty coping alone. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your thoughts and feelings, to increase your understanding of self and others and to gain the skills needed to cope.

I am a Accelerated Resolution Therapist. This type of therapy utilizes bi-lateral eye movements and voluntary image replacement. This method changes the way in which distressing images and memories are stored in the brain so they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. I have been certified in Advanced and Enhanced ART. If you are looking to feel better quickly, please contact me. This type of therapy can help a wide range of problems including phobias, anxiety, PTSD, depression, panic attacks, sugar addiction and even physical problems like head aches.

LPC and Certified Trauma Therapist using evidence-based interventions with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who experience a variety of symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition difficulties. As a Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Practitioner I go beyond traditional therapeutic interventions providing additional holistic wellness solutions.

Having had over 30 years of experience, I understand that different people respond to different approaches to therapy. We will work together to find solutions based on who you are. If you are looking to work with someone who is direct, concrete, and flexible, you may want to meet with me to explore how the patterns you may have formed in your life are no longer serving you.

Providing creative counseling solutions within a safe, caring and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been providing clients with opportunities of growth and change for the past 20 years by utilizing a variety of therapeutic treatment approaches to include: CBT, Trauma Treatment, EFT, ACT, Solution Focused Counseling, Couples Therapy, and Mind-Body Spirit.

Waterstone's staff of compassionate and licensed professionals are on hand to care for your individual counseling needs and goals to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression or substance use. We incorporate best clinical practices, expert treatment knowledge and a thorough understanding of the overwhelming factors individuals face. We understand that finding the right therapist or treatment center can be difficult. We ensure that each potential client understands all the counseling options open to them.

Covid 19 is not an issue. Virtual & in person sessions available. No waiting list . 12 Staff Clinicians available. Hablamos Espanol tambien. We serve Greater New Haven, Milford & Bridgeport areas. Now have an office in Greenwich. Dual Diagnosed patients are a specialty. CBT, DBT, & insight oriented treatment methods for mood, anxiety disorders. Drug/alcohol addiction. Also seeing and responding to recent crises among teens and young adults. Accepting nearly all insurances including Husky and Medicare. We respond to all inquiries for service within 24 hours. Again, no waiting list and are accepting new clients.

I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

Sometimes in life you get lost and need to stop to ask for directions. Therapy can be a great way to get your life back on track. I offer a safe, non-judgemental environment for you to figure out whats working in your life, whats not, and how to move forward. Improving your emotional health is key to overall happiness. I am passionate about helping people with their mental health so they can feel better about their lives. I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, self esteem, mood disorders, trouble adjusting to life changes, and trauma.