Are you stuck in a pattern of self-defeating behavior? Do you feel you've lost your bearings in life? Are you struggling with problems in your relationships? As a psychotherapist I help people strengthen their inner resources to deal with problems ranging from addiction and eating disorders, to anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with patients, ending self-destructive beliefs and behaviors, developing their genuine self-love and acceptance, and recovering their true selves.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained specifically as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

You’ve come here with an important insight: that your current ways of managing life may not be serving anymore, and you want to find a new path forward. This is an awesome first step – welcome! Whether your awareness comes in the wake of loss and trauma, adjusting to life as a parent, or a time of transition – I am here for you. My mission is to provide compassionate telehealth services so that you may live authentically, finding healing and balance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in parenting, relational issues both within and outside of the family unit, and anxiety in children/adolescents and adults. I am a graduate of Columbia University's School of Social work and have extensive additional training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy. I have worked for the past decade in the school system, helping parents, adolescents and children overcome a wide range of emotional, behavioral and familial issues.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or past trauma, and feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward? You are not alone. Would you like to learn the tools to cope with these issues, get back in the driver's seat, and regain a sense of control or direction in your life? I am here to create a treatment plan that is catered to where you are and what feels right for you. By listening compassionately and teaching scientifically-proven skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors, I help people get better, and STAY better.

As an Italian-American immigrant and expatriate with extensive training in Social Work and Psychotherapy, as well as over 20 years in the Corporate world, I bring a lot of life experience to my work as a therapist. We will work together to confront the roots of anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and confidence, and self-destructive behaviors. I can help you with anxiety and depression, relationships, immigration issues, sexuality, emotional impact of student loans, and addictive compulsive behavior. Career counseling.

Sex therapists work with individuals or couples on improving sexual functioning and satisfaction. We understand that sexual issues are often the result of both physical and emotional factors. At Maze, sex therapy is a unique, cutting edge, collaborative model that integrates the medical, emotional, and behavioral components of treating sexual dysfunction - all under one roof. Painful intercourse, low desire and issues with arousal or orgasm can reflect problems in a relationship, with self-esteem or shame, a hormone imbalance, a reaction to medication, or various other medical factors.

I am an English/Spanish Bilingual Social Worker who has trained and completed her MS from Columbia University School of Social Work. My specialty is in child development, and trauma (abuse, grief, DV, and assessing for PTSD). As a clinician, I have focused my treatments with families, youth and children. I also specialize in mood disorders and behaviors impacting interpersonal relationships.

Are you a professional struggling with depression and anxiety but don't know why? Are you at a place in life where you believe you should feel happy, but are still struggling and most days you feel like "uggh"? By teaching you real tools, and helping you process through old experiences, you can find the relief, growth and joy you have been seeking. If you are tired of reading self-help books, getting no where and are ready to do the work to change, I am here to help. Let's do this! Call today! Located in West Hartford Center close to Blue Back Square and serving Fairfield County via telehealth.

A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.

What do you really want to do? Could you use some guidance in identifying and attaining your dream career? Together we will explore your aspirations, desires, talents, and ideals, as we recognize and address the stumbling blocks that stand in the way of your professional satisfaction and success. Whether it's pursuing a particular profession, starting your own business, or realizing a lifelong dream, we will work together to create a concrete career action plan to tackle your career goals step-by-step.

I believe in the value and beauty of every individual and consider it a privilege to help someone recognize and experience the gifts they have inside. I see asking for help as a positive step, resulting in an opportunity to receive new insights, hope and strength for the tasks at hand. I know that life's lessons are often painful and yet can create the greatest opportunity for growth. Whether you are dealing with chronic mental or physical health problems, stressful life transitions, traumatic events or other life challenges, you can get help and healing.

Life can be hard at times - for all of us. Sometimes, it is because of challenging circumstances such as the loss of a loved one, an illness/health issue, or a life transition. Other times, it's difficult to recognize the cause of the challenge. From the outside, your life may look wonderful, yet it may not feel that way on the inside. You don't need to push through on your own. I am here to help. It is crucial that you feel "gotten" by and connected to your therapist. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, as everyone is different and there is no "one size fits all" solution to life's challenges.

For therapy to be helpful, it is essential to feel at ease and understood. I believe the most productive therapeutic environment is one of mutual trust, respect and collaboration. I am committed to helping individuals make desired changes to promote personal growth and enhance life experiences. I have extensive experience counseling young adults and prior to my career as a mental health counselor I worked as a Career Counselor in a higher education setting.

Have you tried dealing with issues on your own,with a significant other or with family and friends? Are you still stuck? Then maybe now is the time to talk to a therapist who has the experience, training and knowledge to help you cope with your problems. With over 30 years of extensive and diverse clinical experience,I have developed the expertise and sensitivity to help people deal with a host of complicated issues My goal is to help you solve your problems not engage you in life time therapy.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy is a process of growth. I have the tools and experience to help you get back on track.

Wouldn't it be great if you could say to yourself, "Life will only get better from here?" Come to therapy with me and that can be your reality. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or ambivalence about what directions to take in life and still feeling stuck, therapy could help get you back on track. A first step is to recognize how your past informs your present and could influence your future. I counsel individuals, couples, and families emphasizing the importance of trust, honest communication, loyalty, and self-awareness to heal wounds and strive for happier lives.

If you're a new mom who is struggling to adapt, you're in the right place. I am an online therapist for moms and I understand how much pressure you're under and how hard it can be to know where to turn to for your own support. If you're feeling exhausted, uncertain or yourself, unable to sleep, anxious or depressed it's essential that you prioritize your mental health with someone you can trust. It can feel vulnerable and overwhelming to take this first step so I applaud you for even being here in this moment. You deserve to be well again and it would be my honor to support you on your path to healing

Are you struggling in any of your personal or professional relationships? You are not alone. The quality of our lives is directly measured by the quality of our relationships. Whether weekly, or through half, 1 or 2 -day couples' intensives, I invite you to master full-respect relational-living. Partnering & parenting and every other relationship in between, requires skills. I help you organize your thoughts, spot what you'd like to see transformed and the way to it. Mainly, I work with the parts of you that won't use the skills. My work is collaborative & interactive, shaped & refined by over 20 years in the field. Bilingual/Lic.

I work with adults both individually and as couples, encompassing a range of mental health issues. I specialize in relationship counseling whether you're just getting into one, want to enhance your marriage/relationship with new skills and insight, aren't sure if you are leaning in or out of your relationship or have filed for divorce. We get hurt in relationship and we heal in relationship. Let me help you get on the path of healing. It need not take years of therapy to become conscious of what's going on and what you long for.