Therapists in Westport, CT
Nathalie Hausman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Analyst, Coach
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
Trained at Columbia University & NYU, Certified Coach, addressing realities of our challenging environment using cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic techniques.
Feeling stressed, anxious, isolated, worry about money/finance, the future, relationship issues, uncertain? We will discuss techniques to help free yourself from negative thoughts, and clearly assess your needs. The aim is to to provide awareness, helping you to get meaning into your life, to help you better understand yourself and finding a feeling of satisfaction and balance within. Those answers will allow you to lower symptoms and go deeper into the therapeutic work. I served an outpatient mental health clinic in NY and in a private practice for 22years. I offer both virtual or in person sessions.
Trained at Columbia University & NYU, Certified Coach, addressing realities of our challenging environment using cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic techniques.
Feeling stressed, anxious, isolated, worry about money/finance, the future, relationship issues, uncertain? We will discuss techniques to help free yourself from negative thoughts, and clearly assess your needs. The aim is to to provide awareness, helping you to get meaning into your life, to help you better understand yourself and finding a feeling of satisfaction and balance within. Those answers will allow you to lower symptoms and go deeper into the therapeutic work. I served an outpatient mental health clinic in NY and in a private practice for 22years. I offer both virtual or in person sessions.
Irma M. Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Strength Based Psychotherapy is a unique and holistic approach to life's challenges. I will assist you in understanding and resolving your issues while teaching you to use your strengths. It is a process of empowerment and helping you to create the life you want to live. Anyone with anxiety, depression, addiction issues, LGBT concerns, and relationship issues can benefit from this therapy. This work is suited to individuals, couples and families and I use a variety of approaches including skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and meditation training.
Strength Based Psychotherapy is a unique and holistic approach to life's challenges. I will assist you in understanding and resolving your issues while teaching you to use your strengths. It is a process of empowerment and helping you to create the life you want to live. Anyone with anxiety, depression, addiction issues, LGBT concerns, and relationship issues can benefit from this therapy. This work is suited to individuals, couples and families and I use a variety of approaches including skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation and meditation training.
Mel A Solis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
If you are reading this profile you have come to a point in your life where you have an issue, or issues, which have become unmanageable. Most likely you have tried to find answers for yourself, to no avail. I am able to provide a safe place (and an empathetic atmosphere) that will enable you to explore these issues, understand them, as well as be able to find solutions or discover better ways to manage them.
If you are reading this profile you have come to a point in your life where you have an issue, or issues, which have become unmanageable. Most likely you have tried to find answers for yourself, to no avail. I am able to provide a safe place (and an empathetic atmosphere) that will enable you to explore these issues, understand them, as well as be able to find solutions or discover better ways to manage them.
Ina Werdinger, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with extensive training and experience. I am psychoanalytically trained but use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients. I conduct individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy with a demographically and diverse patient population. I am skilled at working with clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, family problems, parenting issues, coping with health issues, life transitions, grief and loss, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-sexual issues, women's problems, infertility, trauma and PTSD. Issues of Adult Children of Alcoholics. Clients struggling with recovery from addiction as well as clients with a past and present history of abuse.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with extensive training and experience. I am psychoanalytically trained but use an eclectic approach to meet the needs of my clients. I conduct individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy with a demographically and diverse patient population. I am skilled at working with clients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, family problems, parenting issues, coping with health issues, life transitions, grief and loss, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-sexual issues, women's problems, infertility, trauma and PTSD. Issues of Adult Children of Alcoholics. Clients struggling with recovery from addiction as well as clients with a past and present history of abuse.
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Dr. Lawrence Ludwig
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06825 (Online Only)
As a Connecticut licensed clinical psychologist for more than 40 years, I practice individual, couples, and group therapy. In my doctoral and post-doctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale University, and throughout my years of clinical practice, I have had extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation.
I try to empathize with clients' feelings, and foster a safe, respectful, collaborative environment where in-depth exploration can occur. I can help you arrive at your own insights and conclusions. If you like, I can also offer suggestions to help translate insight into behavioral change.
As a Connecticut licensed clinical psychologist for more than 40 years, I practice individual, couples, and group therapy. In my doctoral and post-doctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale University, and throughout my years of clinical practice, I have had extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and meditation.
I try to empathize with clients' feelings, and foster a safe, respectful, collaborative environment where in-depth exploration can occur. I can help you arrive at your own insights and conclusions. If you like, I can also offer suggestions to help translate insight into behavioral change.
Deborah D Price, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
Together, we can achieve relief from the discomfort or immobilization caused by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and/or parenting issues. We can work together to overcome these obstacles, helping you enjoy a more satisfying, productive life as quickly as possible! I also specialize in trauma and PTSD, with advanced training in EMDR.
Together, we can achieve relief from the discomfort or immobilization caused by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and/or parenting issues. We can work together to overcome these obstacles, helping you enjoy a more satisfying, productive life as quickly as possible! I also specialize in trauma and PTSD, with advanced training in EMDR.
Monica A Rosado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
Stamford, CT 06906
Waitlist for new clients
I am a LCSW with over 16 years of experience working with adults, adolescents & children. My clinical expertise allows me to work with a wide range of presenting concerns. My training allows me to work with people across the life cycle and my knowledge of how intergenerational issues impact ones life in the present makes my track record for success very high for helping client's meet their goals and objectives. My practice style best described, always respects client's uniqueness while utilizing an evidenced based best practice approach that has proven success in treating a client's primary concern.
I am a LCSW with over 16 years of experience working with adults, adolescents & children. My clinical expertise allows me to work with a wide range of presenting concerns. My training allows me to work with people across the life cycle and my knowledge of how intergenerational issues impact ones life in the present makes my track record for success very high for helping client's meet their goals and objectives. My practice style best described, always respects client's uniqueness while utilizing an evidenced based best practice approach that has proven success in treating a client's primary concern.
Four Seasons Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, SAP, LPC, LADC, CCDP-D, NCC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06610
If the flowers in your garden are wilted instead of vivacious, perhaps you are watering the wrong lot-- and if you find yourself to be in the right lot and weeds are growing instead of flowers, perhaps you better check what kind of seed was sowed; and after all of that, if the results you are seeing are different from what you expected, perhaps I can assist you with this vexing dilemma. At Four Seasons Therapy the focus is on you and how to work the solution to reach your life's goals.
If the flowers in your garden are wilted instead of vivacious, perhaps you are watering the wrong lot-- and if you find yourself to be in the right lot and weeds are growing instead of flowers, perhaps you better check what kind of seed was sowed; and after all of that, if the results you are seeing are different from what you expected, perhaps I can assist you with this vexing dilemma. At Four Seasons Therapy the focus is on you and how to work the solution to reach your life's goals.
Dr. Adina Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Therapy is team work. My approach in therapy is interactive and empathic. I am told by my clients that I help them feel safe and comfortable. Starting with your first visit, we will look at your strengths, goals and concerns. Together, we'll observe patterns and help you develop new skills leading to a more satisfying life and relationships. I have over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual psychotherapy,& couples' counseling. I specialize in anxiety & stress reduction, depression, womens' issues, interpersonal problems, adjustment/coping issues, elder care, relationships and loss. www.dradinagoldsteintherapist.com
Therapy is team work. My approach in therapy is interactive and empathic. I am told by my clients that I help them feel safe and comfortable. Starting with your first visit, we will look at your strengths, goals and concerns. Together, we'll observe patterns and help you develop new skills leading to a more satisfying life and relationships. I have over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual psychotherapy,& couples' counseling. I specialize in anxiety & stress reduction, depression, womens' issues, interpersonal problems, adjustment/coping issues, elder care, relationships and loss. www.dradinagoldsteintherapist.com
David Isenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06825 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for 30 years. I have advanced training in self psychology, cognitive behavior therapy, mind-body distress release therapies, family therapy, and child play therapy. Self psychology, cognitive therapy, and mind-body psychology focus on changing self-identity beliefs that interfere with feeling good self-esteem and feeling harmony within oneself and within relationships. I try to understand each patient from within their unique perspective and work together to bring about helpful change. For patients wanting to discuss spirituality I have an interest in helping to develop spiritual views that promote emotional health.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for 30 years. I have advanced training in self psychology, cognitive behavior therapy, mind-body distress release therapies, family therapy, and child play therapy. Self psychology, cognitive therapy, and mind-body psychology focus on changing self-identity beliefs that interfere with feeling good self-esteem and feeling harmony within oneself and within relationships. I try to understand each patient from within their unique perspective and work together to bring about helpful change. For patients wanting to discuss spirituality I have an interest in helping to develop spiritual views that promote emotional health.
Joanne Reinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06851 (Online Only)
Therapy is primarily about trust within the client-therapist relationship, and is most effective when you are recognized and supported in regard to your thoughts and emotions, life's experiences, situations, and environments. Embracing a well-rounded approach to treatment, I consider the importance of mindfulness, interplay of emotional and physical well being, and impact of learned patterns of behavior on how we each greet the world. I encourage people to embrace resilience asking themselves not "What's wrong with me?" but "What's right with me?"
Therapy is primarily about trust within the client-therapist relationship, and is most effective when you are recognized and supported in regard to your thoughts and emotions, life's experiences, situations, and environments. Embracing a well-rounded approach to treatment, I consider the importance of mindfulness, interplay of emotional and physical well being, and impact of learned patterns of behavior on how we each greet the world. I encourage people to embrace resilience asking themselves not "What's wrong with me?" but "What's right with me?"
BlueSky Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Accepting new clients! - You are not alone. Most people experience difficulty in their lives at one time or another for various reasons. You've made a decision to find a therapist who is a good fit and whom you can feel comfortable exploring and working through what brought you here. We are here to support your journey of self exploration, discover what's working for you and what isn't, and develop emotional and psychological resilience to work towards resolving the issue(s) that brings you in.
Accepting new clients! - You are not alone. Most people experience difficulty in their lives at one time or another for various reasons. You've made a decision to find a therapist who is a good fit and whom you can feel comfortable exploring and working through what brought you here. We are here to support your journey of self exploration, discover what's working for you and what isn't, and develop emotional and psychological resilience to work towards resolving the issue(s) that brings you in.
Suzanne Guerrucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06601
Not accepting new clients
Creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment, I start where you are in your journey of personal growth. My practice beliefs are that each of us has a unique capacity for change. In lifes most challenging times, I believe we are presented with an opportunity to heal a part of ourselves. With sensitivity and respect, we work together to move you forward in your life. My practice experience is across the adult life span honoring diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and differing physical capabilities due to medical conditions.
Creating a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment, I start where you are in your journey of personal growth. My practice beliefs are that each of us has a unique capacity for change. In lifes most challenging times, I believe we are presented with an opportunity to heal a part of ourselves. With sensitivity and respect, we work together to move you forward in your life. My practice experience is across the adult life span honoring diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and differing physical capabilities due to medical conditions.
Online Therapists
Patricia Bonenfant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
As a therapist, I specialize in diverse approaches like cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, & humanistic therapy.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care
Verified Verified
Norwich, CT 06360
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
Ludi Pappas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777 (Online Only)
I believe in a client centered approach in a supportive environment. I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and trauma.I work with individuals and their families coping with chronic mental illnesses. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and play therapy. I have a focus on helping children through divorce, adolescents and a specialty in geriatric psychology. I work with individuals, couples and families, seeing all age groups.
I believe in a client centered approach in a supportive environment. I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and trauma.I work with individuals and their families coping with chronic mental illnesses. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and play therapy. I have a focus on helping children through divorce, adolescents and a specialty in geriatric psychology. I work with individuals, couples and families, seeing all age groups.
Sara B. Snyder, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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.
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.
Robert S. Colen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Danbury, CT 06810
I have been a licensed Psychologist in the Greater Danbury area for over 35 years and work with individuals who have a variety of personal concerns and/or mental health issues. My style is relaxed, authentic, empathic, and supportive which encourages patients to share their issues in an unconditionally accepting environment. While I am flexible and eclectic in my approach, I employ psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused elements in my treatment. My practice includes individuals, couples, families, and late adolescents.
I have been a licensed Psychologist in the Greater Danbury area for over 35 years and work with individuals who have a variety of personal concerns and/or mental health issues. My style is relaxed, authentic, empathic, and supportive which encourages patients to share their issues in an unconditionally accepting environment. While I am flexible and eclectic in my approach, I employ psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused elements in my treatment. My practice includes individuals, couples, families, and late adolescents.
Arlene Havens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Niantic, CT 06357
I work to understand my client's history and current difficulties within a psychodynamic focus.
I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of settings including schools, employee assistance programs, partial hospital programs as well as private practice. I enjoy working with tweens, adolescents, adults, including elders, couples and families. Most commonly clients present issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including bullying), and issues related to trauma, abuse and addiction.
I work to understand my client's history and current difficulties within a psychodynamic focus.
I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of settings including schools, employee assistance programs, partial hospital programs as well as private practice. I enjoy working with tweens, adolescents, adults, including elders, couples and families. Most commonly clients present issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including bullying), and issues related to trauma, abuse and addiction.
Jennifer Vessicchio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06517
My approach is strongly client-centered, strengths and cognitively behaviorally based while also drawing on psychodynamic techniques.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who treats adults and adolescents struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, managing life transitions, anger management, and substance abuse. I provide individual and couples psychotherapy.
My approach is strongly client-centered, strengths and cognitively behaviorally based while also drawing on psychodynamic techniques.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who treats adults and adolescents struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, managing life transitions, anger management, and substance abuse. I provide individual and couples psychotherapy.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.