Marriage Counseling Therapists in Westport, CT

As a marriage and family therapist, I employ a strength based approach in guiding individuals, couples, and families in sorting out current difficulties and making changes in their lives.

I provide a holistic, integrated and collaborative approach to therapy in a trusting, calm and comforting environment, helping navigate current relationship difficulties while empowering each individual to access their authentic self and harness their full potential.

I work with individuals, families and couples. I work from an emotional perspective, which means I help people sort out and understand where their feelings come from. When people are able to make sense of their emotions, they can let go of old wounds and find new feelings that lead to a more positive and compassionate connection with themselves and others. It is my belief that in order for the client to feel better, a therapist has to both understand the client conceptually and be emotionally attuned. I strive to create a strong empathic connection with my clients.

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.

Happiness and fulfillment in life is achieved when the relationships with our inner self, our partner, and our family members are harmonious. Harmony is a process, not a result. I strategize with my clients, who are sick of the status quo, to help them identify areas in their individual, marital, and familial lives that can facilitate peaceful resolutions.

For twenty-five years, my practice has been devoted to finding unique and creative solutions for the difficult challenges that life presents. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Body-Centered Psychotherapy. By combining a traditional approach with a knowledege of an energy based focus, I am able to view my clients from a broader perspective. I work with individuals, couples and families who are seeking solutions to their problems with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, illnesses, work related issues and creative blocks.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and for the past 8 years I have been working with adults, adolescents and families with a variety of issues ranging from eating disorders, family/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual identity exploration, couples work or just navigating life’s transitions. I have worked as a Family Therapist in residential and outpatient eating disorder settings such as Center for Discovery and Monte Nido and Affiliates and have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from eating disorders and supporting them and their families.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Clients often seek psychotherapy because something feels “off” or there are struggles as a result of family life transitions. Unexplored behavioral and emotional responses can keep us feeling “stuck” and prevent us from fulfilling relationships and careers. Each client is unique and there is no such thing as “one size, fits all” therapy. I provide both long-term and short-term support for clients facing setbacks/life changes.

If you are not feeling heard, if you are feeling like you rarely come first, or if you feel like your opinion does not carry much weight, I can help you. Couples therapy can provide you with healthy habits for your relationship. Personal counseling can help you save yourself instead of everyone else all the time. Living in Fairfield County, though lovely, comes with its own sets of problems: financial pressures, the lonely and pressure-packed 70-hour work week, and the sacrifices and benefits of staying home with the kids. Don't suffer alone. There are skills, solutions and remedies available for you, as well as for your spouse.

Do you have problems communicating with your partner? Has your relationship been impacted by an affair? Are you and your partner drifting apart? I work with you to achieve results in a fast and realistic way. My clients describe me as bright, compassionate and innovative. My goal is to support and empower you to make changes to improve your life. As a Marriage & Family Therapist I am experienced in utilizing the strengths you possess to make positive changes. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their marriages. I can help you with career changes, divorce, remarriage, childbirth, or other life transitions.

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 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.

Understanding how we humans behave in logical, predictable ways to address our needs (often missing each other in times of distress) is a gateway to learning how to respond to each other, and ourselves, in better ways; we have the opportunity for a new experience when we learn about the underlying unmet needs and then provide a positive, healing response. This can be accomplished with an individual, couple, or entire family. I also help therapists in their work with "self", understanding their process in the context of their work (aka, Self of Therapist).

Welcome to a journey of healing and growth! I'm Moises, a dedicated associate licensed marriage and family therapist, committed to guiding individuals and families through life's challenges with compassion and empathy. I provide a safe space and the proper tools for individuals and couples to process their emotions, build confidence, and go from surviving to thriving.

Our emotions can feel so overwhelming sometimes and I am here to help you gain control back over your life. My background in marital and family therapy coupled with intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) helps my clients to strengthen their skill sets to feel more in control of their emotions while increasing positive interpersonal relationships. My areas of expertise are in working with clients with eating disorders, family discord, anxiety, difficulties with regulating emotions, self-injury, depression, interpersonal problems, and impulsivity.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through AASECT with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Antioch University. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals who are experiencing a range of challenges including relational distress, infidelity, a lack of intimacy, depression, desire discrepancy and more.

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.

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.