Therapists in Old Lyme, CT

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.

Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, and unfulfilled? Worried about a struggling child or family member? When being listened to, heard, and understood, you might perceive your world in a new, more positive way. As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to help individuals, couples, and families to collaboratively define and reach their goals. We live our lives wishing for close connections with our loved ones. I am hoping to provide you with warm, gentle, and empathic companionship on your journey towards healing.

Do you feel stuck in your life or in your relationship(s)? Or are you in a transition that's bogging you down? You don't have to go it alone. Together, we can clarify what isn't working for you and identify areas for change; tap into your strengths and talents; and help you move toward greater joy and deeper connections.

Virtual therapy services booked online: Changetalkllc.com/appointments . Psychotherapy envelopes the very embodiment of human potential and success. Dr. Adam Russo, EdD, MS, LPC is a doctoral and masters level trained traumatologist counselor who also specializes in neurodevelopmental difficulties such as ASD and ADHD. He spent over 11 years of professional academic experience in the arenas of criminal justice (AS), public safety (BS), mental health counseling (MS), and traumatology (EdD). Adam has experienced the entire gambit of psychological care including outpatient, clinical day, IOP, in-home, residential, and inpatient care.

Are you feeling stuck, defeated, and struggling to manage your or your child's emotions? It can be hard just to make it through the day. I know life is really hard and we are all facing challenging times. Taking that first step to ask for help can be difficult, you are not alone. I think everyone would be surprised at actually how many of us need and can use a little extra support, whether it be for yourself or your child. You don't have to continue to feel this way.

**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.

I am an experienced, engaging therapist who brings warmth, humor, creativity, hope, and compassion into my practice. I am dedicated to helping rebuild, strengthen, and empower individuals and families who have felt lost or been hit by life's challenges. I have extensive experience in working with young individuals and families who have experienced significant loss or trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I specialize in early childhood, attachment, developmental/ behavioral issues, trauma in infancy/ early childhood, issues around adoption, and in helping parents develop insight and understanding into their child's behavior and experiences.

Currently Accepting New Clients! It is never easy to seek out a therapist, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step! I’m happy you’re here. I enjoy working with adolescents through young adult aged individuals. This time in life is such an important developmental stage but can often bring about challenging issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, decision making in life choices (college, career, etc.), anxiety and mood changes and more!

Seeking change, making meaning, discovering a new path: these are just some of the motivators for pursuing support and making change in our lives. Together, we can take those first steps down the path that you are hoping to find your way down, despite whatever barriers may already exist that prevent you from taking those steps on your own. If you are in need of support, we can work together to find the best course of treatment, goals, and together look forward towards a more positive future.

Judy offers individual, marital and family psychotherapy to help clients to better meet the challenges of their lives. She hopes they will find and enhance individual strengths and resources, heal old hurts and “baggage”, develop potentials and build satisfying relationships. Building on her original psychodynamic training and work with children and adolescents, she incorporates learning from family therapy and newer therapies and research, including EMDR, into her work. In recent years, she has worked particularly with adults dealing with serious illness, grief, childhood trauma and with couples seeking to improve their marriages.

I am a social worker with over 20 years experience in clinical practice with an office in Essex, CT. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented psychodynamic and psycho-educational techniques to help you understand yourself better and resolve issues and reach goals most important to you.

If you are feeling lonely, lost, uncertain, dull, disconnected, frustrated, sad, or generally dissatisfied in your relationship, you have come to the right place. I will help you find, build, solidify, strengthen, heal and nurture your relationship at any stage. With several years of expertise and a passion for continuing to expand my knowledge, I am someone you want on your side. I believe that the health of one's relationships is the most influential factor in life satisfaction and overall wellness. Services include dating coaching, individual counseling, couples therapy, premarital counseling, and parenting support

Greetings! I am an holistic individual, family and couple's practitioner who focuses on optimum development for the client(s). I know that when you have a better understanding of your own roadblocks and patterns, you can better achieve optimum wellness and life satisfaction. I will support and guide the process toward your desired change. You can build a better you, it's never too late to recreate yourself. I also offer supervision for new professionals working on licensure or practitioners wanting to tune up or explore their development as a clinician.

What are you looking for? An increased sense of happiness, better communication?Love? Forgiveness? Better relationships? Are you faced with possibly making the biggest decision of your life? Are you suffering from trauma?There are many reasons people turn to therapy. With 30+ years of experience, we can work together to help you enrich your life and heal. Whether you're dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship, grief or parenting issues, I can help. With 3 adult children, and being a working mother, I understand the pressures of life. I work with children, teens, couples and families.