Therapists in Old Saybrook, CT

Much of my work has been with individuals who have experienced extreme stress or trauma in their lives. Today, so many of us have experienced events in our lives which we have not felt comfortable talking about and that pain has continued inside of us. I offer a place for individuals to explore these issues and to discover how these stressors affect and change the way our brains work as well as ways to re-train our brains and work. I provide outpatient, individualized, holistic care and offer a safe and comforting environment. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and help people become aware of their inner strengths.

I will work together with you and help you to achieve your goals. The first step is the most important one. Finding a therapist that you can connect with is vital to your success. Often times we become stuck and repeat patterns that are not useful to us. I will assist you in breaking free of negative behaviors that are bringing you down. I specialize in treating clients that suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, O.C.D. and many other conditions. I work with children 10 years and older as well as adults of all ages. I look forward to meeting with you.

Everyone experiences difficult times in life and can feel unsure how to navigate through. I guide clients to overcome obstacles and challenges. My belief is that we hold the power within ourselves to make necessary positive changes. I empower individuals to come up with their own solutions and learn to channel intuition. This enables clients to move forward in life with confidence. All that is required is a little bit of motivation and willingness.

I'm a Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Addictions Counselor, and a Forensic Psychologist. I have spent my career working in child welfare and with complex trauma survivors. I specialize in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Clinical treatment approaches are based on Person-Centered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Disorders, Traumatology, and Emotion Effect Regulation. You must be committed to changing your life and doing the work required. If not, psychotherapy will not be effective, I assist you in doing the work which is required for symptom reduction.

Spire Therapy LLC Receives 2022 Best of Ridgefield Award! I am so happy you decided to visit my profile. I want to take a moment to acknowledge that since you're here and reading this, you've already made the first & most important step towards embarking on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. I'm humbled by the opportunity to embark on this journey with you. I offer a stable & compassionate helping hand along the way. My approach is simple; whether I'm your individual, couple, or family therapist, I offer a positive experience so we can figure out together how to improve both your life and relationships.

I have experience working with teenagers, young adults, adults, couples & families struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders (Bi-Polar, BPD), grief, trauma/PTSD and life transitions along with other areas. I am experienced working with first responders, military, front line workers, as well as the LGBTQ+ community. As a military spouse I have dedicated part of my counseling career to Crisis & Trauma counseling, working with PTSD/Trauma clients within all populations.

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.

We provide individualized mental health care for adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. With over 20 years of experience, we've also treated a wide range of additional mental health conditions. Most of all, we meet you wherever you are now, and we’ll work together with you along every step of your healing process. We celebrate all the effort you make in therapy, because every little step can make a big difference in your well being!

Patricia Taglialavore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with years of experience. She specializes in treating adults, but can work with clients of all ages. Patricia treats addiction, relationships issues, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitional issues, family conflict, and much more.

I believe that therapy can be effective in helping those that suffer from addiction. I have worked in in detox, outpatient and residential treatment. It is essential in treating people affected by this malady to understand the nature of the problem involved in treating this condition. Addiction does not exist in a vacuum. Recognizing and treating other problems, trauma, anxiety and depression, and the relationship between those problems and addiction, is necessary for successful treatment. I am extensively trained in trauma therapies, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Joseph Boivin has been a therapist for over 35 years in a variety of treatment programs including hospitals, PHP and IOP, transitional living/halfway houses and outpatient programs. Joseph entered the independent practitioner realm 8 years ago with his private practice associated with a team of healthcare professionals. He is licensed as a professional counselor and as a drug and alcohol counselor. He sees individuals, couples and facilitates therapy groups fostering drug abuse recovery. He works to provide clients with a tailor-made treatment plan that can be integrated into their daily life.

We honor the courage it takes to ask and seek. Humans are meaning-makers, and we seek out answers, particularly to the hard questions around self and identity. Suffering is a part of the human experience, and the hardships of life have a way of giving us false answers to these questions of "who am I?" Difficult experiences fill us with beliefs such as "I am not enough" or perhaps "I am too much," or "I am shameful/unloveable/incapable/a bad parent/fill in the blank." Maybe you're struggling with a transition, or crippled by perfectionism or scrupulosity. Perhaps something from the past keeps coming up.

Come find relief for mind, body, and soul and release what no longer serves you. We would be developing discussion of dreams goals of what needs to happen immediately, challenges to the immediate, what is imagined at 6 months, one year, and for the lifespan! With time, we resource and strengthen self esteem and self-love. Come find out what no longer serves you in life and let my skills help you bravely face and leave behind those thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that keep you from what you truly you want out your life.

Does your life feel stagnant? Do you find that decision making has its challenges? Do you lack coping mechanisms to navigate through life’s difficulties? Do you believe you can make the necessary changes to improve your life? Rai of SonShine Wellness provides the space for individuals, to get the help that they need in a reverent, empathic and confidential manner. We understand that there will be shifts in our lives that are unexpected and unavoidable and no two individuals are the same, so we tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you that help normalize the often awkward experience of looking for help.

I have over 26 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I worked extensively with trauma, addictions (substance, sexual), anxiety and depression. My mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families heal and grow. Using a strength- based, relational In addition to my therapy practice, I provide coaching to individuals for personal and professional purposes. My wife, Debra Borzellino LMFT, is an exceptional therapist so by special request, we offer Co- Therapy for Couples. We have been married for 27 years and practicing for 26. Our approach offers the couple a balanced and supportive experience.

Are you ready to move through some of the challenges that you or your child has been facing? As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal. Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Techniques, Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Based practices help empower clients to integrate inner/outer disconnections of self, heal wounds and release stuck energies, in a safe environment. Art Therapy improves self-esteem, cultivates resilience, promotes insight, helps with emotional regulation, and increase overall well-being physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.