Therapists in New Canaan, CT

Welcome! I am board certified (ABPP) in School Psychology, and I provide psychological assessment for autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and social/emotional concerns. I also provide parent support and coaching and counseling to both children and adults across a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. Children, adolescents and their parents face many challenges today. The pressure to succeed in school and in the social milieu can be overwhelming. I can help children and parents navigate the challenges of growing up in this high-powered environment and help adults navigate family relationships and personal challenges.

Welcome. If you or a loved one are feeling down, sad, anxious, or maybe concerned that you are drinking too much or about drug use, marital issues, or are just going through a difficult stretch and want someone to help sort it through, I provide individual, couple, or family therapy for adults and adolescents. My goal is to explore your concerns, identify strengths, and use a combination of evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, compassion, and insight to help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. We will focus on resolution of current symptoms, and understanding the big picture.

Sometimes your day-to-day routine can make you feel stuck. You may find that you've stopped looking for opportunities to better yourself or grow. Anxiety can interfere with your ability to live your life according to your values. Change can be difficult. I work collaboratively with you to address barriers that impede growth and self-improvement.

As your therapist, I approach our work together with compassion and curiosity. Pursuing relief from painful experiences often means understanding your patterns of coping, adapting and relating. When we understand how to care for ourselves and our brains, we hold the keys to a fulfilling life.

The ups and downs of life can trigger crisis; leaving us confused, emotionally upset, and sometimes leading to dysfunctional coping. We do not have control over all situations in life but finding meaning and purpose in these times can provide a framework for personal growth and development. I love to work with those who want to understand the origins of their problems, experiencing life transitions, problems in essential relationships, depression, and childhood trauma or loss. Therapy sessions are conducted via secure Video conference.

The therapeutic relationship is a unique and powerful one that can bring insight and transformation into a person’s life. From the start of my career, my ambition has been to work with people in a variety of ways to assist them in identifying and reaching their goals, better understand themselves based on their lived experience, and collaborate together to achieve the changes they want and need to see in their lives. I have significant experience working with mood and anxiety-related issues, substance use problems, personality disorders, and folks who have experienced trauma, both single-episode and complex trauma.

As a psychotherapist, I feel privileged to work with people as they explore the challenges that bring them to treatment. I understand that it takes courage and vulnerability to take the first steps to contact a clinician and come to therapy. It is important to me that you feel safe during our work and that our collaboration is a good match for you. A positive therapeutic relationship creates the opportunity for insight, growth and fulfillment. I am an interactive therapist, who facilitates a treatment environment that is empathic, warm and supportive. I treat adolescents, adults and couples and provide both short and long-term treatment.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

Deciding to start therapy can be intimidating, but it also shows courage. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I understand the difficulty of wanting to change aspects of your life, but not knowing how. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, difficulties in a relationship, or aren't quite sure what the problem is, l will help you learn skills that will help you become happier and more comfortable. In session, I am supportive and empathic, but provide honest feedback and conduct check-ins to ensure that our work is on track. I also use humor to promote rapport, reduce anxiety, and help reframe perspectives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in the treatment of Eating Disorders. I work with adolescents and adults who are looking to develop the psychological insights, skills and strategies that are necessary to create positive and lasting change. Together, we will expand awareness of self and others, examine the underlying long-term issues that led you to seek therapy, and work toward creating a new way of coping with inevitable challenges.

I have been a therapist for over 15 years, and I find the most affective treatment is collaborative and tailored to fit each person’s goals and needs. Whether you are coming to therapy to find new coping strategies, change unhelpful patterns, or process traumatic and painful life events, we will work together to make sure that we are always solution-focused and moving steadily toward a place of health and wellness.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

I am a therapist with over 40 years of ongoing education, training and experience with almost all mental health and life issues. I offer many types of treatment and can even customize one that may work best for you. I am dedicated to helping you tell your problems and needs without rushing you. I am told I am a warm, genuine, and compassionate listener, who accurately and nonjudgmentally empathizes with your suffering and the human emotions of sadness, fear, anxiety, anger and shame. I will help you practice mindful awareness and heartfelt acceptance of whatever is occurring for you, so

I have been counseling addicts and alcoholics since 1993. I have inpatient, detox, outpatient and intervention experience. I have completed many assessments for teens at college that have been sent hiome for evaluations and treatment if needed. DWI and DUI assessments and education can be done at YOUR convenience and not according to an agencys schedule. My ideal client is a motivated client, that want's to make their life better, or recognizes that his or her substance abuse/addiction is causing major disruptions in their life. I also enjoy the challenge of the unmotivated client that I can help through the stages of change. Individual, group counseling and random drug testing (on site) are regular practices, family work and education are important services that I provide as well. I work closely with Psychiatrist's in Greenwich Ct, New Canaan Ct, and NYC when needed. These are trusted addiction specialist psychiatrists. I look forward to helping you and or your family member. When I am working with a client I become available 24 hours a day.

My mission is to provide a compassionate counseling experience that help empower individuals to overcome challenges & improve their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe & supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings & behaviors to work towards achieving their personal goals. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential & outpatient clinics. Each experience has allowed for my passion of helping others to flourish.

Dr. Robert Denkin helps individuals find fulfillment across all aspects of life. Using practical problem-solving methods, he enables personal growth by identifying and overcoming obstacles. With 20 plus years of clinical expertise, Dr. Denkin is highly skilled in managing various mental health conditions. His experience as a collegiate athlete and coach, along with serving as faculty at Yale University's Department of Psychiatry, gives him valuable insights into personal growth, self-confidence, and goal achievement.

I have been helping those with addiction for over 20 years. I have a Masters in Social Work and a Certification in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment from Fordham University. I am also a Certified Recovery Coach from the Center for Recovery Coach Training. I help people recover from a variety of addictions, including alcohol use disorders, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis.

I am committed to working collaboratively to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Always using a trauma-informed approach, I bring my years of experience in the healthcare setting and in oncology support services to help clients find hope and meaning in the face of a crisis. Whether managing a life transition or serious illness, mourning the loss of a loved one, or processing the end of a relationship, my training supports individuals managing a range of stressors and losses. I have support group facilitation experience with bereavement, cancer and divorce.