Therapists in Norwalk, CT

The process of therapy is to bring about clarity during difficult situations and discover new ways of dealing with life's stressors. Using a collaborative, strength-based approach, my goal is to aid in self realization and develop strategies and plans to deal with life's obstacles in order to bring about positive change. I have a Masters in Psychology with a dual concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed in the state of Connecticut as a professional counselor, and an addictions counselor.

I am a seasoned clinician of 25 years providing support to individuals, adolescents, families and couples struggling with substance use & co-occurring disorders, trauma/ grief and family/marital conflicts using evidence-based methods; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT). I facilitate therapeutic interventions, construct treatment plans and identify services if needed. I am prepared to meet your needs providing both in-person and virtual sessions. I practice with a deep level of empathy, an extensive knowledge base and a core desire to help my clients meet their desired goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and former CSSD Family Relations Counselor who works with individuals, couples, and families. I believe therapy can offer relief and hope for whatever it is you may be struggling with. I provide a warm, supportive, empathetic environment for clients in order to foster self-exploration without judgment. My techniques include EMDR (most effective treatment for trauma), Gottman couples therapy, EFT for couples and CBT. I can help to navigate through all aspects of divorce. I also offer pet assisted therapy with my certified therapy dog, Gracie.

Life can be hard, even more so when you have anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or relationship conflicts. It is time to level up. Change can be difficult, but you don't have to face it alone. We can work together on finding the solutions for sustainable growth.

Scott Simon, M.A. LMFT Scott completed a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in 12/2019. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and had a successful 30-year career on Wall Street. He enjoys working with families, couples and individuals. His approach integrates cognitive behavioral (CBT), structural, Bowen, Object Relations, narrative and experiential therapies, including completing EFT Core Skills training.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my clients to engage in the therapeutic process. I work to ensure your concerns are heard and will empower you as we navigate your challenges and work to strengthen your most meaningful relationships. Together we will assess what is contributing to your problems and develop healthy strategies for you to manage them and reach your goals.

Does this sound familiar?: You've lost touch with the hopes and dreams that used to motivate and inspire you. An important relationship is in trouble: your relationship with your spouse, partner, child, or family is a repeated source of pain. You received feedback that you don’t seem yourself lately or that your behavior is alarming to those who care about you. The responsiveness of a therapist can help us acknowledge the deep urging and longings of our truer selves. Therapy can be a place where we chart a new course for our lives. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I thank you for reaching out during these challenging times. I have been in private practice for the last 16 yrs. My approach is to create a climate of support, empathy and compassion where together we can develop solutions for your concerns. I specialize in helping adults with relationships of all kinds - whether it be in a marriage - with family members (siblings or parents) or even in the workplace - reach out if you could use some help.

Among the joys of my job is the privilege of walking alongside a person on their path to discovering their personal possibilities. I can help you combat anxiety and depression by helping to reveal unrecognized treasure in you. Together we will identify what you are doing right and how to do more of it. In couples therapy, I will help you achieve a deeper, safer connection through a new pattern of communication that gives you the confidence of being partners who will be there for each other.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing therapy for individuals, couples and families with emphasis on issues surrounding parenting, marital difficulties, and life challenges of adulthood that may relate to a breakdown in relationships. Knowing that life is a series of transitions, I help facilitate my clients' navigation through the imbalance that those transitions present. Some of these may include becoming a parent, mid-life adjustments and launching children.

Something in your life does not seem to be working. Maybe you are feeling unfulfilled, having trouble navigating a change or you have realized that you just aren't happy. I know that we will be able to do the work, albeit hard work, to relieve your discomfort and bring you to a satisfying place in your life. You deserve the opportunity to be honest, heard and happy.

I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.

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.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

I believe in starting where you are and helping you find your path to healing, success, and recovery. I have extensive experience working with all populations successfully. Life can be tough – but you can be tougher! My work with clients is client centered and goal directed. My therapy style is eclectic. I integrate all different types of therapies, including but not limited to: CBT, DBT, Exposure, Mindfulness, Strategic, Solution-Focused, MI, psychodynamic, and person-centered.

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 and 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.

My psychotherapy practice is informed by formal training in contemplative and psychodynamic therapies, valuing health and wellness. My framework is a natural outcome of my own ongoing therapeutic work and developing spiritual practice, allowing me to more fluently move between the spiritual language of love and compassion and the psychological language of emotional distress and resiliency. The focus is on the here and now, understanding that your early developmental experiences affect your present feelings, mood, and behavior, often masking your natural capacity for well-being. Those experiencing life changes, challenges, transitions, such as loss and grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, work-related issues would benefit.

Now accepting new clients! Starting therapy can be challenging and anxiety inducing. However, you deserve to feel better! It’s time to take care of yourself and begin your journey to growth and healing. While therapy can be thought of as many different avenues, it’s truly your unique experience to process your hardships, struggles and concerns. I utilize a holistic approach and will tailor our sessions around your needs while focusing on our goals. I also use a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused approach. My goal is to help you build your toolbox with coping skills that you can access anytime.

I provide a warm and compassionate environment for clients who wish to discover their fullest potential and move forward towards the best version of themselves. I have helped children, adolescents and adults on their journey of self-discovery through a variety of psychological and social difficulties. Over my 15-plus years of practice, I have learned that every one of us wants to grow and feel connected. Using an authentic therapeutic relationship as the foundation, I guide clients in recognizing thoughts and patterns that have been unhelpful and allow clients to connect to their own skills and inner resources. This exercise