Therapists in Woodbury, CT

Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.

Whatever it is that you are struggling with, I am certain of one thing, it has been beating you up and convincing you that there is no hope. You’re tired of it, you’ve been fighting it tooth and nail and yet it still persists. You are surviving without any tools and my role to you is to give you a hammer. As someone who has ten years experience working with people who struggle with anger, anxiety, relationship issues, and who struggle with conventional therapy, I have found reliable methods to elevate people to where they want to be in life.

You feel overwhelmed, sad, angry and frustrated, but the worst part is the guilt. This is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, and it is difficult to share these feeling with others. Imagine relief from these scary feelings and finding a path to happiness. Individuals who are seeking to find the next step on their journey find our relationship to be a safe place to explore these emotions and develop a renewed sense of self.

My most recent endeavors have been learning how to heal without medication. Many don't know that 90% of our brain's serotonin is made in our gut. Let me teach you how to feel better by eating the right foods. I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.

 I specialize in the assessment and treatment of:

 PTSD
, Substance abuse
, Conduct Disorder
, ADHD
, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, 
Anxiety, 
Depression
, Postpartum & can help with health related issues

As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am deeply committed to facilitating healing and growth across diverse populations, including individuals, couples, families, and the aging community. With a focus on holistic well-being, I specialize in addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, health-related concerns, life transitions, and supporting mothers through their unique challenges, including those related to postpartum and menopausal transitions. Additionally, I offer specialized expertise in individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as support for the aging population.

I have been in private practice for over 30 years and believe that people can truly change their lives. People can take very difficult experiences in their lives and use them to develop a more meaningful life. I draw from my own experiences while I work with my clients and believe that change can happen at any age. People can use grief, loss, trauma and life's most difficult experiences to develop meaning that they may never have had. Finding your own spirituality and your own style of coping is what makes it unique.

For more than 25 years, I have specialized in working with adults of all ages who find themselves stuck in their lives. My patients tend to be people who would like to know themselves better and discover self-defeating patterns they would like to change. Most of the people I see are facing some kind of relationship, family, or work conflict often caused by anxiety or depression. The most rewarding work for me is helping people who are motivated to change and face issues in their personality and behavioral patterns that get in the way of living life more fully.

If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, chronic illness, self -esteem concerns, trauma, or are going through a big life or career change, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might feel hesitant to seek out help and support for what you are experiencing, but when you do, know that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and creating a more peaceful life. You might have been feeling symptoms for such a length of time, that you are unsure if things can get better. They can. You deserve to live the life you imagine for yourself or your child.

Our brains are wired for connection, but trauma rewires them for protection. That's why healthy relationships are difficult for wounded people. -Ryan North

Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As committed, professional psychotherapists, we implement effective counseling methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. APCS is a private mental health practice made up of licensed therapists who provide counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families. Morning, evening, and weekend appointments are available and we accept major insurances. Call us to learn more about how we can help you and/or your family.

When life's adversities discourage and distract you from obtaining peace, I am available to support you in understanding yourself as we partner in renewing your mind, body and spirit. It is my passion to encourage and empower you to improve your ability to thrive and find healing.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live their best life. I apply my experience and knowledge to help those with a desire to grow, adjust, change, and evolve into their best self. I have a Master’s degree in Human Services Counseling and am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor. I work with both adolescents and adults. I have significant experience working with those that suffer with substance misuse and addiction. I do not believe this disease is hopeless. I am dedicated to working with those who desire change and want to live a better life.

Welcome to starting this journey! We all deserve to live our BEST life. Why shouldn't you? I am a Licensed Professional Counseling and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the CT public school system as a School Counselor for the last eight years. I bring a unique perspective and experience into the counseling room to help my children and adolescent clients with school related issues.

Are you pregnant or gave birth within the past year? I specialize in working with adolescent and adult pregnant/postpartum women who experience a wide range of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). As a Clinical Social Worker and founder of Apparent Health & Wellness, LLC, I offer a holistic approach (Mind, Body and Spirit) towards each woman's unique journey into motherhood. With over 15 years of experience working with new mothers and families, I utilize a multi-modal, clinical approach to for treating PMADs, along with safe prenatal/postpartum exercise and mindfulness-based meditation.

Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of therapeutic experience. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, but I understand the importance of psychodynamic intervention as well. These therapies are used for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder both with individuals and couples.Within a population of 18 years and older adults, including couples, my mission is to empower my patients to focus on their strengths and accomplishments. Through insight, awareness, and ultimately change, behaviors can be corrected to bring persons to where and what they want to be in life.