Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Connecticut

I work collaboratively with you to create a safe, supportive relationship to help you to identify and attain your goals. So often we know what is wrong but don't know how to "fix it." I work with you to get to the heart of the matter, working closely with you to find joy and contentment in work, relationships and life. My expertise as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor has shown me that deep and lasting change is absolutely possible with guidance, caring, and courage. I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.

Hello potential teammates! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Erica Guzman, my background includes working with individuals who have struggled with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. This includes experience working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mood disorders. If you feel you have been experiencing stress related to your mental health and well being, I'd love to chat with you about what your experiencing to better help you conquer your health!

Hello, I am Alexia, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Healthy Healing. I believe and strive to provide healthy, soothing, and compassionate ways of healing through all of life’s struggles and obstacles. Together, we may explore and target your personal goals. I provide traditional psychotherapy services, as well as psychedelic assisted psychotherapy services. My specialization encompasses trauma informed interventions through a mindfulness and gentle lens. I prefer an integrated approach which embodies holistic interventions to support solution focused modalities.

We all know life can be tough, and this is especially true for adolescents and young adults in our increasingly turbulent world. My practice, Arete Psychological Services, is designed to address the special needs of adolescents, young adults, and their families. "Arete" is the ancient Greek word for excellence in all aspects of personhood. In the spirit of this idea, I am deeply committed to assisting young people capitalize on what is healthy and resourceful in their nature, in enabling them to use their existing abilities more effectively, to develop new life skills, and mature in positive directions.

My 25+ years of experience includes working with survivors of trauma and violence; intimate partner violence; depression; anxiety and panic; stress management; individuals with histories in foster care; infertility; and parenting- particularly single parenting. The foundation of my practice are trauma-informed and psychodynamic approaches, and I have pursued additional training in solution-focused techniques, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

At WSM Holistic Family Wellness, we focus on the total you: Emotional, Physical and Spiritual aspect of your being. Through sitting mindfulness meditation you will learn how to get in touch with your deeper consciousness to clear up negative emotions buried deep inside. Learn mindfulness tools to combat anxiety, and self-doubt. Redevelop a more confident peaceful you. I provide a Holistic approach to my practice of Insight oriented healing through the integration of deep breathing Meditation exercises to improve an individual's desire for a more Harmonious self. Coupled with Tradition Psychotherapy services.

I work with Adolescents and Young Adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and self-esteem issues.. These factors interfere with functioning and one's ability to enjoy life and thrive. My clients want to be happy, more confident, and to feel more empowered in their lives.

My approach to counseling is to have a foundation of trust and unconditional positive regard while creating a safe environment. Many of my clients are looking to make changes in their lives in order to find peace, happiness, love within themselves, and their relationships. More often than not, my clients come to me because they have been feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling with self-esteem and are looking to change how they have been feeling and the quality of their lives. I offer a non-judgmental approach to getting to know my clients and helping them to determine their goals for improving the quality of their life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years' experience providing skilled, compassionate care to adults, young adults, adolescents and families. I am a graduate of Columbia University's School of Social Work and have extensive additional training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness- Based Cognitive Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Social Skills/Relational Training. I have worked in outpatient mental health in school and hospital settings, and am currently a staff member at the Anxiety Institute in Greenwich, CT in addition to my private practice.

Helping you help yourself has been my passion and mission for over 15 years. I am the kind of therapist that will be real with you with empathy and compassion. I won't sugar coat it or use too much clinical jargon to confuse you. I will utilize theoretical frameworks such cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma therapies, mindfulness work etc. I enjoy working with tweens to adulthood and have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, peer conflict, family issues, trauma, and anger. I have unique experience in specifically treating those who have experienced medical trauma.

I like to focus on helping people to find their passion in life. My holistic approach can help to relieve your uneasiness, fears, and problems in order to live a healthier, more satisfying life every single day. I specialize in hypnotherapy, Mindfulness practice, CBT, and EFT to eliminate negative beliefs and capitalize on strengths to help you achieve your goals. I believe that thoughts and emotions have a direct impact on your physical and emotional wellness. Anxiety, stress, and internal conflict can negatively affect your health and overall physical state which can effect how you enjoy your life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions and addiction. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe space in which you may gain insight into yourself or move through a difficult situation in your life. I view the therapeutic relationship as teamwork where you are the expert on yourself and I facilitate the healing process, your growth, and the achievement of your goals for change.

I provide a healthy, safe, non-judgmental, and caring environment. I focus on making positive changes in the lives of my clients. I see clients in person in my New Canaan location as well as virtually via doxy.me

I am a down-to-earth, quirky, holistic clinical social worker that uses evidence-based techniques in innovative and creative ways to provide compassionate, empathetic, person-centered care. I am here to help you reach your goals through a personalized process. Together, we can work to come up with a plan that feels right to you to help you work through your concerns and issues and back to a balanced place in your life.

In our lives, we walk a path with many challenges and trials. Through the therapy, I provide, we will explore your life choices, negative patterns and seek to create positive resolve. For over 20 years, I have provided therapy, which has helped adults and children overcome the trauma of separation, divorce, neglect, abuse, loss along with the need for acceptance. My clients often reveal a discovery of inner strength and personal specialness as they learn to value, who they are and who they want to become.

Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood? Maybe you're grieving the loss of a loved one or a relationship, or struggling to move forward from the weight of trauma, depression and anxiety symptoms. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Professional and owner of Whole Wellness Counseling, LLC. I specialize in working with mothers of young children with training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders; pregnancy loss; those struggling with PTSD, and am trained in Grief and Loss. In our sessions together, I will meet you with compassion and grace using evidence-based techniques with a laid-back approach.

E.M. Forster, the novelist’s phrase, “Only Connect” is a good place to begin. As psychotherapist, writer, human, I am committed to listening with compassion and to helping clients find within the courage to heal, to grow and to become more fully their true selves. I have practiced in a variety of settings and with all ages since 1994. A graduate of the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (2001) I specialize in Grief and Trauma work, incorporating Mindfulness teachings and practices into my approach. I am also a certified practitioner of the trauma-healing modality, EMDR (2002).

It's not easy reaching out for professional help with relationship, family or emotional problems, but I hope you choose to take this important first step toward changing your life for the better. In my 30 years of practice, I have never felt a greater sense of hope and optimism about what talk therapy can realistically offer to reduce suffering and improve our personal and family lives. I can present you with a "user friendly" path into treatment that will ease your very understandable anxiety and skepticism. My goals for you as a client are learning, growth, empowerment and customer satisfaction.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is collaborative, compassionate, and action-oriented. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT (MB-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Certified) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).