Marital and Premarital Therapists in Westport, CT

I use all of my experience, knowledge and talent to help my clients to reach their goals. Clients describe me as warm, relatable and insightful in my approach as we confront life challenges and emotional struggles. My years of experience and extensive training in contemporary trauma and relational treatments have helped those overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts and poor self esteem. We embark together towards developing a positive sense of self and a happier life. I strive to transform painful experiences into opportunities for healing and growth.

It is time for hope and healing in your life. Through insight and clarity, you will receive support for the difficult relationships and times of trouble in life. My clinical orientation is to assess and attend to the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Depression and anxiety can be crippling factors and painful to endure on one's own. Seeking treatment is a very positive and empowering first step.

Things at home are more stressful than ever—trying to find balance in the midst of endless demands is overwhelming. You are doing your best to keep a sense of normalcy, but the whole family is on edge, especially you and your partner. Certain pre-existing dynamics are now magnified and you're turning to unhealthy coping skills. You're feeling angry, resentful and unsupported. You're worried if your most important relationships are falling apart. There's a part of you that knows you could be better and another part that is so lost. You need some clarity and guidance.

Are you in a state of emotional distress and looking for relief? Do you have persistent negative thoughts, feelings, or destructive behaviors? Has there been a traumatic event in your life that needs to be addressed? Perhaps you are facing a challenging transition in your life or career. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, and general unhappiness can be successfully treated by talk therapy. I can help you feel better and improve the quality of your life.

I am a caring and pragmatic problem solver for individuals and couples who will listen closely and partner with you to resolve your issues and help you move forward with your life. I have over 20 years of experience treating clients with depression (including postpartum), anxiety, marital and family issues, career and life transitions, pre-teen and adolescent issues (for both children and parents), and issues concerning the elderly. I also treat alcohol and drug abuse and post-traumatic stress (PTSD). Please call me for a free phone consultation to find out how I can help you.

I offer a compassionate, warm, and understanding approach in working with my clients and firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is essential in seeing change and progress. I have been providing therapy to individuals, families, and couples of all ages for the past 14 years offering my support to those faced with a variety of different life challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, marital and relationship issues, parent/child relational issues, mood disorders, adolescent and young adult issues, grief and loss, and other related concerns.

Serving Connecticut and Maine with a love for helping others, A Caring, Competent and Effective counseling approach. Board Certified PTSD Clinician Board Certified Professional Counselor NEW OnLine Video Remote EMDR treatment for PTSD Certified Clinical IMAGO Relationship Therapist Certified Clinical EMDR Specialist Advanced Counseling and Therapy Center, is a powerful and compassionate counseling approach that works when other treatments, approaches and protocols have not. Stuck in power struggles, depression, anxiety and unresolved issues? Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist. 20 years of experience helping people Find Their Way. A Veteran and love to be of value in helping individuals, families, and couples with the most challenging issues .

Thanks for stopping by and taking the first step toward improving your life. If you've come this far, you may be looking for support in your life to overcome or process a recent life transition, challenge, or enhance relationships with the ones you love. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore and assist in finding new perspectives or areas for growth. I strive to meet my clients where they are, to build strength and resilience, while collaborating to change cycles of interaction that may keep them stuck and disconnected. I see families/individuals as beings desiring connection, love, and resolution.

I am committed to working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their lives either because of a crisis, transition, relationship or long standing issue that one keeps bumping up against. By providing a safe space together we can explore your thoughts/ feelings and increase your understanding of self and others. Self-awareness leads to change and personal growth.

I am a Licensed Relationship Therapist and Coach with over 19 years of experience. My lead speciality is working with couples who are in crisis or have a focused desire to increase understanding and passion in their relationship. I have advanced post-grad training in Sex Therapy, ADD/ADHD Counseling/Coaching and Couples Counseling. I see clients in my CT and RI offices and offer phone/Skype sessions. Intensives offered for those couples wanting accelerated change. My Westport and Orange offices are accepting new clients, RI is waiting list only.

I help people figure out relationships. I work with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationship, get through a crisis, break old relationship patterns, figure out whether they want to stay together, rebuild after a break-up, learn to co-parent. Counseling can create clarity and provide some direction. It takes courage to ask for help and let someone into your inner world, especially when you've been trying so hard to hold it together. Once you reach out, however, you usually feel relief. Whether you want to figure things out as a couple or individually, you don't have to do this alone.

I believe in the beautiful complexity of humans and in human fortitude to navigate what hurts. As a therapist, I am here to help deepen your understanding of the wonder and the pain within your meaningful stories. Knowing that reaching for support takes courage, I will meet you on your path, assess your needs, and together—begin—to help healing unfold in a warm, safe, and encouraging space. My approach is integrative, strengths-based, and crafted to meet my client’s needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy for couples , and the mind-body connection among other therapeutic techniques. NY, CT, & NJ

*Telehealth Provider* Are you feeling anxious, stuck or lost? Is your marriage in trouble? Is your family going through a significant transition? Are your children anxious or having difficulty expressing or regulating their feelings? I can help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering individual therapy for anxiety, depression and life transitions for adults and children/adolescents; couples counseling and divorce counseling; and family therapy and parent coaching.

I am sure that finding a therapist at this moment is difficult for you. One wants to choose a therapist who has just the right sensibility. Having been in practice for 30 years has taught me to be present and listen carefully to your needs. As a Family Therapist I think about all the elements that influence and impact your life, your work, your family and your friends. As a Systemic Thinker I know that your attachment to others and your interpersonal skills determine how you feel. I hope you will consider this as you search for a new therapist.

On the outside, no one would know...but on the inside there's a part of your life that feels wrong - maybe even downright awful. Are your marriage or personal relationships strained and disconnected? Are you making a career move and you don't know how to begin? These and many other stressful life issues can lead to anxiety and depression. I can help you cope. It's time for a change. I provide real and positive counseling, never hesitating to be direct when something is off, and for finding a smile even at the toughest times.

I work with individuals, couples, partners, co-parents & those who are deciding whether or not to relaunch their relationship or end it with honor. Specialized practice with a focus on relationships. Couples & Sex Therapy: I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Affair & Divorce Recovery specialist. Discernment Counseling or Healing Separation for partners who are considering ending the relationship. Co-parenting Counseling: to prioritize needs of the kids after the relationship ends. LGBTQ welcomed! Videos & testimonials @ kelleyhopkinsalvarez.com. I have trained with the best in the field & provide email support & homework.

Life is a balancing act. At times we may find ourselves in need of direction to solve old problems or face new challenges. Therapy is a tool for uncovering our hidden strengths and developing new strategies to create a healthy environment for ourselves and those around us.

If you are experiencing self doubt or struggling in an important relationship I can offer you a safe space, empathy, compassion and a professional therapeutic approach to work on what might be keeping you stuck. Whether it is anxiety or depression or any of the many difficult life circumstances; together we can identify ways to help you get back to enjoying your life fully. I am passionate about helping people on their way to a place of emotional well being.

I am not currently accepting new clients. Life is messy, things that once made sense sometimes become confusing or complicated. I support people and their family members to positively navigate their way through the inevitable challenges of life, love, family/parenting, work, and self exploration. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with children, adolsecents, adults, couples and families. My goal is to help clients to identify and meet their clinical goals, to have a better understanding of themselves, and to improve their relationships with the significant people in their lives.

I specialize in working with couples in crisis. Issues include infidelity, addiction, illness, separation, divorce, parenting and transitions. Typically, the couple initially meets with me for an intensive weekend in Miami Beach away from competing work/home pressures. Couples report that the therapy entails an intensive, carefully managed 48 hour experience. The schedule and process is tailored to each couple's specific needs. The members of the couple should expect to learn about their respective strengths and weaknesses, including destructive behaviors and relevant histories of relational trauma.