Photo of Caroline H Schiff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 06880, CT
Caroline H Schiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
We offer individual, family/couples and group therapy.
Caroline Schiff, LCSW (owner/clinician) and Sasha Cabin, LCSW believe all people can heal, grow and improve their lives. We are here to help you find greater balance, feel more empowered, and develop a stronger sense of self. We will work together to identify the areas in your life that you want to improve and create a unique, individualized plan to get there. Our approach to therapy is empathic, non-judgmental, and entirely person-centered. By working with us, you can: experience relief, understand yourself and others better, develop new skills, become more resilient, and meet your goals.
We offer individual, family/couples and group therapy.
Caroline Schiff, LCSW (owner/clinician) and Sasha Cabin, LCSW believe all people can heal, grow and improve their lives. We are here to help you find greater balance, feel more empowered, and develop a stronger sense of self. We will work together to identify the areas in your life that you want to improve and create a unique, individualized plan to get there. Our approach to therapy is empathic, non-judgmental, and entirely person-centered. By working with us, you can: experience relief, understand yourself and others better, develop new skills, become more resilient, and meet your goals.
(203) 349-6943 View (203) 349-6943
Photo of Kristine Gigliotti, Marriage & Family Therapist in 06880, CT
Kristine Gigliotti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist who is trained in researched based methods that have helped many couples.
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 an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist who is trained in researched based methods that have helped many couples.
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.
(203) 403-2490 View (203) 403-2490
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David Walenczyk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
I’ve been in practice for 30 years specializing in couples and family work, addiction, adolescent issues, as well working with the LGBTQ community. I’m only accepting tele-health clients (online) currently and provide both pyschotherapy and consultation. I’m also available to provide supervision to MFTA’s working toward licensure or post licensure.
I’ve been in practice for 30 years specializing in couples and family work, addiction, adolescent issues, as well working with the LGBTQ community. I’m only accepting tele-health clients (online) currently and provide both pyschotherapy and consultation. I’m also available to provide supervision to MFTA’s working toward licensure or post licensure.
(203) 350-6435 View (203) 350-6435
Photo of Ann Susan Brenner, Marriage & Family Therapist in 06880, CT
Ann Susan Brenner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
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 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.
(203) 296-3006 View (203) 296-3006
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Causeway Collaborative, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
We know the shadows of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and family breakdown.
Real-world mentorship. Candid coaching. Practical therapy. All focused on young men and the academic, career and mental health challenges they face. Causeway Collaborative is get-your-life-back-on-track counseling for guys 16-30 who need expert guidance to move forward and find their purpose.
We know the shadows of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and family breakdown.
Real-world mentorship. Candid coaching. Practical therapy. All focused on young men and the academic, career and mental health challenges they face. Causeway Collaborative is get-your-life-back-on-track counseling for guys 16-30 who need expert guidance to move forward and find their purpose.
(475) 244-9439 View (475) 244-9439
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Michelle Minogue
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
Do you feel discouraged, anxious, or just unable to feel better? Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts or worry that you aren't good enough? Experiencing conflict in your relationship? Struggling with adoption issues? Have a family member with special needs? Life presents us with many challenges that can be overwhelming. My priority as a therapist is to provide you with a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your strengths, unrecognized needs, and goals can be realized. I work with clients on creating meaningful connections, improving self-esteem and confidence, self-care, and achieving overall well-being.
Do you feel discouraged, anxious, or just unable to feel better? Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts or worry that you aren't good enough? Experiencing conflict in your relationship? Struggling with adoption issues? Have a family member with special needs? Life presents us with many challenges that can be overwhelming. My priority as a therapist is to provide you with a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your strengths, unrecognized needs, and goals can be realized. I work with clients on creating meaningful connections, improving self-esteem and confidence, self-care, and achieving overall well-being.
(203) 220-6147 View (203) 220-6147
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Westport Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPhilEd, MSEd, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
We became psychotherapists to help support others through life's challenges. From relationships to family to career, life can be a roller coaster of events. We believe that creating some space in your life, even just one hour a week, can be very beneficial to your health and overall well being. As the saying goes when flying on an airplane, "...make sure to put the oxygen mask on yourself first before attempting to help others around you." This is crucial. If you are not well, how can you help take care of those around you?
We became psychotherapists to help support others through life's challenges. From relationships to family to career, life can be a roller coaster of events. We believe that creating some space in your life, even just one hour a week, can be very beneficial to your health and overall well being. As the saying goes when flying on an airplane, "...make sure to put the oxygen mask on yourself first before attempting to help others around you." This is crucial. If you are not well, how can you help take care of those around you?
(203) 635-0019 View (203) 635-0019
Photo of Donna Rogg, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 06880, CT
Donna Rogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
My training includes adult psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, child/adolescent therapy, Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
Asking for help can be challenging for many people, especially when you’re not feeling your best. Given the range of options, choosing the right therapist for you may feel overwhelming and confusing. Having an appreciation of the value of the therapist-client fit, I am committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment where issues may be better understood. As a seasoned therapist, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with concerns related to self-esteem, school, ADHD, work, family, life stage transitions, eating disorders, illness and losses.
My training includes adult psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, child/adolescent therapy, Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
Asking for help can be challenging for many people, especially when you’re not feeling your best. Given the range of options, choosing the right therapist for you may feel overwhelming and confusing. Having an appreciation of the value of the therapist-client fit, I am committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment where issues may be better understood. As a seasoned therapist, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with concerns related to self-esteem, school, ADHD, work, family, life stage transitions, eating disorders, illness and losses.
(203) 312-7968 View (203) 312-7968
Photo of Zoe Cohen, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 06880, CT
Zoe Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma related issues, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, family conflict, and general life problems.
I believe that therapy can be an enjoyable, comforting, challenging, and moving process. I recognize how difficult it can be for clients to show up consistently for themselves and put in the work. It’s a privilege to be able to guide my clients through this process and I do my best to support them in whatever ways needed. I strive to create a safe and judgement-free space where clients can be vulnerable.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma related issues, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, life transitions, family conflict, and general life problems.
I believe that therapy can be an enjoyable, comforting, challenging, and moving process. I recognize how difficult it can be for clients to show up consistently for themselves and put in the work. It’s a privilege to be able to guide my clients through this process and I do my best to support them in whatever ways needed. I strive to create a safe and judgement-free space where clients can be vulnerable.
(914) 228-7959 View (914) 228-7959
Photo of Phillip Racies, Marriage & Family Therapist in 06880, CT
Phillip Racies
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
Grounded in a somatic (body-centered) approach and extensive training in family and human systems theory, I offer clients a structure in which they develop more awareness and understanding of both self and others through practicing different ways of exploring experiences.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
(475) 264-4547 View (475) 264-4547
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Dr. Diana E. Miner - Westport Behavioral Health
Psychologist, MS, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Some of the areas that I specialize in are adjustment issues, mood disorders, trauma, family issues and anger management.
Some of the areas that I specialize in are adjustment issues, mood disorders, trauma, family issues and anger management.
(203) 769-9671 View (203) 769-9671
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Sarah Gersick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
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.
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.
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Photo of Michelle Albright, Psychologist in 06880, CT
Michelle Albright
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I have authored numerous articles and curriculum on social-emotional learning, parenting, and school-family partnerships and have consulted to universities and organizations across the country including the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and Harvard Family Research Project.
For the past 25 years I have worked with families, schools, and communities across the country to promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being. Personally and professionally I strive to help individuals in the broadest sense of the word (and world), and enhance their competence and confidence to achieve success in their education, relationships, and occupations.
I have authored numerous articles and curriculum on social-emotional learning, parenting, and school-family partnerships and have consulted to universities and organizations across the country including the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and Harvard Family Research Project.
For the past 25 years I have worked with families, schools, and communities across the country to promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being. Personally and professionally I strive to help individuals in the broadest sense of the word (and world), and enhance their competence and confidence to achieve success in their education, relationships, and occupations.
(203) 987-5934 View (203) 987-5934
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Betsy Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
If so, we will start with a 3-session assessment, after which we will determine goals and interventions for your family.
Welcome! I bring over 20 years of experience working with children and their families and am passionate about helping to navigate the wonderful, while sometimes confusing and challenging path of parenthood. I work to build a safe and trusting relationship through which change can be supported. Working with children and their caregiver(s), we create a plan of care with clear goals and treatment interventions based on evidence based practice models. At the core of my work is the child's sense of self and well-being. Together, we will work to better understand your child's inner world and how to best support them.
If so, we will start with a 3-session assessment, after which we will determine goals and interventions for your family.
Welcome! I bring over 20 years of experience working with children and their families and am passionate about helping to navigate the wonderful, while sometimes confusing and challenging path of parenthood. I work to build a safe and trusting relationship through which change can be supported. Working with children and their caregiver(s), we create a plan of care with clear goals and treatment interventions based on evidence based practice models. At the core of my work is the child's sense of self and well-being. Together, we will work to better understand your child's inner world and how to best support them.
(475) 244-9058 x744 View (475) 244-9058 x744
Photo of Zoe Tarrant, Marriage & Family Therapist in 06880, CT
Zoe Tarrant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I know it's hard to take that first step. I am a strength-based family-systems-trained therapist who believes, "it is never too late to be what you might have been." I believe that who we are both in and out of relationship is not fixed, and that implementing small steps toward change is both do-able and rewarding. My passion for therapy is grounded in the belief that problems and worry held in isolation grow, whereas voicing them aloud in a safe place and working together with a compassionate and skilled therapist can help reduce them to a manageable size.
I know it's hard to take that first step. I am a strength-based family-systems-trained therapist who believes, "it is never too late to be what you might have been." I believe that who we are both in and out of relationship is not fixed, and that implementing small steps toward change is both do-able and rewarding. My passion for therapy is grounded in the belief that problems and worry held in isolation grow, whereas voicing them aloud in a safe place and working together with a compassionate and skilled therapist can help reduce them to a manageable size.
(203) 487-5859 View (203) 487-5859
Photo of Keona Wright, Marriage & Family Therapist in 06880, CT
Keona Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880  (Online Only)
As your therapist, I believe in cultivating a therapeutic relationship and collaboration. My goal is to create an environment that is inviting and safe as we partner to identify and/or address any concerns that you see impacting your life. We will work together to develop effective change and coping skills in areas of life whether it be relational, interpersonal, or professional. We will work together to address the presenting problems but also the root of the presenting problem in your life, your marriage, your family, and/or your child(ren). As your therapist I want to partner with you to heal and be the best version of yourself.
As your therapist, I believe in cultivating a therapeutic relationship and collaboration. My goal is to create an environment that is inviting and safe as we partner to identify and/or address any concerns that you see impacting your life. We will work together to develop effective change and coping skills in areas of life whether it be relational, interpersonal, or professional. We will work together to address the presenting problems but also the root of the presenting problem in your life, your marriage, your family, and/or your child(ren). As your therapist I want to partner with you to heal and be the best version of yourself.
(475) 405-2349 View (475) 405-2349
Photo of Lindsay Blass, Psychologist in 06880, CT
Lindsay Blass
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I'm a psychologist working with children, parents, and families to help manage and address a variety of issues surrounding child development and behaviors that can impact the family as a unit.
Hello, and thanks for visiting my page. I'm a clinical psychologist available for individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support in dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or emotional struggles. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents to provide answers and recommendations for ADHD, learning problems, and social-emotional issues. Additionally, I am able to provide support for children from toddlerhood through adolescence, through parent consultation, to help families understand how best to manage challenging behaviors and foster loving relationships.
I'm a psychologist working with children, parents, and families to help manage and address a variety of issues surrounding child development and behaviors that can impact the family as a unit.
Hello, and thanks for visiting my page. I'm a clinical psychologist available for individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking support in dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or emotional struggles. I also conduct comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents to provide answers and recommendations for ADHD, learning problems, and social-emotional issues. Additionally, I am able to provide support for children from toddlerhood through adolescence, through parent consultation, to help families understand how best to manage challenging behaviors and foster loving relationships.
(914) 269-2068 View (914) 269-2068
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Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Beyond treating individuals, I provide couples and family therapy.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
Beyond treating individuals, I provide couples and family therapy.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
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Photo of Susan Goodman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 06880, CT
Susan Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSJ
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
If you are concerned about your child or teenager, I can help. I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that may interfere with feeling more secure. Parents contact me for guidance with a broad range of issues including anxiety, relatedness issues, depression, school avoidance, learning challenges, trauma and grief. Together, we can demystify symptoms difficult to understand, so you and your child can feel deeply connected. I enjoy working with tweens, teens and young adults on identity and relationship issues, family conflict, school pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem.
(203) 409-8594 View (203) 409-8594
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Elaine Levy Cooper
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, NCPsyA, LP
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I use an age-appropriate combination of play and talk therapy to help young children and teens work through their social, school and/or family anxieties.
As a child/adolescent therapist and parent-child specialist, I know that parenting will always have its challenges and that a certain amount of stress is inevitable, even under the best of circumstances. However, this current pandemic, with its consequent uncertainties and increased challenges and stresses on families, is unprecedented. If you are a parent who is having difficulties or are the parent of a young child, teen or young adult who is having difficulties, talking to a professional can be helpful.
I use an age-appropriate combination of play and talk therapy to help young children and teens work through their social, school and/or family anxieties.
As a child/adolescent therapist and parent-child specialist, I know that parenting will always have its challenges and that a certain amount of stress is inevitable, even under the best of circumstances. However, this current pandemic, with its consequent uncertainties and increased challenges and stresses on families, is unprecedented. If you are a parent who is having difficulties or are the parent of a young child, teen or young adult who is having difficulties, talking to a professional can be helpful.
(203) 583-8179 View (203) 583-8179
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.