Therapists in North Haven, CT

I am experienced and skilled in assessing, evaluating and treating young adults through older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and dementia. My style is interactive, keeping in mind to treat each person as a unique individual who may struggle with life's choices. I rigorously protect their confidentiality. With their permission, I provide information and feedback to physicians, mental health professionals and social service organizations. If needed as part of a person's treatment, I have access to medication providers.

I work with individuals who are suffering from trauma, abuse ,depression, and anxiety. I also treat relationship issues and marriage therapy. I have a strong background in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. I treat trauma victims, PTSD, and do Family Constellation work.

I am the owner & psychotherapist for Adolescent, Adult & Family Behavioral Health. I specialize in issues of trauma, loss, depression & anxiety for adolescents, adults & their families. I have expertise in working with teenagers within all levels of psychiatric care over the past 32 years. Couples therapy is a passion of mine as I believe in our ability to change our lives by changing the way we think about & approach relationships. I also believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential & to have compassionate support as they reach towards their goals.

Within my practice, we work to address anything that you feel is preventing you from living as your most authentic and self-compassionate Self. If you are carrying daily life stress, the loss of a loved one, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, deep and debilitating sadness, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, I'm here to honor your reality - whatever that may be - so you can begin your healing process. With compassion and curiosity, my role is to help you nurture and strengthen that which encourages you to feel heard, liberated, and fulfilled.

I am a highly trained and experienced clinical social worker whose practice invites individuals, couples & families facing adaptational challenges of all kinds throughout the life cycle: infancy through end-of-life. Working with strength-based developmental treatment models, I find best results are achieved in strong collaboration with individuals (and designated family members), who have the capacity to engage in a meaningful therapeutic relationship, have good family and social supports, and are motivated for change.

Our group practice has recently increased capacity and has openings for children, adults and families with Medicaid, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna Insurance. Please contact me via psychology today to be connected to one of our clinicians. I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support.

Choosing self-care and asking for help are no small feats. We will work collaboratively and our sessions will be whole person focused as we accept where we are and commit to growth. I will support you with courage and a down to earth and realistic outlook. I offer an integrative approach of CBT, DBT, positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, and somatic techniques coupled with decades of experience teaching mindfulness and yoga as well as restorative bodywork.

As Maya Angelou, the Poet, stated "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote embodies my therapeutic approach where we will work together to build a safe, genuine relationship that highlights your strengths, and provides clarity about your struggles so we can use them as opportunities for growth. My style is warm, engaging, creative, direct and flexible. Drawing from a wide range of effective treatment strategies, I listen well while also asking the challenging questions to get you to the place you so desire.

New Insight Counseling, LLC is a private counseling practice located in Bethany, CT. We are made up educated, experienced, therapists who specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. We provide individual, family, couples and group therapy. We practice from a strengths based approach and understand finding the right therapist for you and your loved one is important. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help guide you through navigating some of life's difficulties. We want to help make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible, while taking the steps in your healing process.

As a trauma-centered and embodied therapist, I combine talk therapy with the use of play, art, and the body as tools for healing and liberation. I am curious about how wounds of the past and harmful expectations have impacted your sense of wholeness. You might be someone who learned exactly who you "ought" to be from a very young age. Boxes are easier to fit into when you're small. They feel safe, too, especially if your family or culture has been boxing parts of themselves away for generations. But any condition that limits your ability to fully step into the wholeness of who you are is ultimately damaging.

Are you seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and healing? Maybe you are dealing with issues that may include, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, trauma, or life transitions? We all need support and guidance within a safe, understanding space.

Life can be intense and complicated; no one should have to face it alone. I will partner with you to find new levels of awareness, move blocks or areas that you have been stuck to assist you in transforming. I believe in exploring trauma, broken attachments and looking at root causes of dysfunction. I am well versed in addictions and codependency. I enjoy guiding couples to learn kind and compassionate but direct communication skills. I think it is essential to incorporate and identify societal "isms" that effect us all.

The goal of my work is primarily about creating a safe, warm and non-judgmental environment in which you can explore and process your concerns, fears, and other life struggles that may be impacting your relationship with yourself, others, and the world.

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!

Come find relief for mind, body, and soul and release what no longer serves you. We would be developing discussion of dreams goals of what needs to happen immediately, challenges to the immediate, what is imagined at 6 months, one year, and for the lifespan! With time, we resource and strengthen self esteem and self-love. Come find out what no longer serves you in life and let my skills help you bravely face and leave behind those thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that keep you from what you truly you want out your life.

NEW clients welcome! Our team of trauma therapists connect with clients who are ready to explore their experiences of emotional-, physical-, sexual-, and spiritual health. We value curiosity to guide our holistic approach to therapy, and together we look into your sense of self, and the world, and how you are coping. Holding space for you through individual or group therapy, we want to provide you with tools that support your exploration, and help you change the patterns that are no longer serving you.

My background is in chemical dependency training at state and local hospitals where I worked at various levels of care from those who are very early in recovery to those with sustained recovery and ending at a community mental health facility where I supported individuals in transitioning to medication assisted treatment out of Department of Corrections. I was trained as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and worked supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence while they transitioned out of narcissistic patterns of abuse. I have worked with children who have mood disorders, attachment disorders, and conduct disorders.

Imagine you work up the courage to go and talk to someone about all the things that that have been weighing heavy on you. But you find yourself having to do more work explaining your culture, your community, your beliefs, your womanhood…the convergence of all the above… and then hope they get YOU. I’m sure you didnt have to imagine too hard because this is the reality of so many, including myself. You deserve understanding and expert skill to support you through the highs, lows and sometimes chronic nature of life.