Child Therapists in Bridgeport, CT
Stefania Maiorana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06601
I integrate into my work my formal education and my extensive experience working in various treatment settings with children, adolescents and adults.
Sometimes we all need a supportive ear when we become stuck. As a psychotherapist my goal is to provide a nonjudgemental safe space for clients to express themselves. By building a strong therapeutic alliance and using a strength based approach, I help my clients achieve their goals and overcome challenges and obstacles standing in their way. I believe in bite-size progress to help motivate us to make bigger changes over time.
I integrate into my work my formal education and my extensive experience working in various treatment settings with children, adolescents and adults.
Sometimes we all need a supportive ear when we become stuck. As a psychotherapist my goal is to provide a nonjudgemental safe space for clients to express themselves. By building a strong therapeutic alliance and using a strength based approach, I help my clients achieve their goals and overcome challenges and obstacles standing in their way. I believe in bite-size progress to help motivate us to make bigger changes over time.
Jasmine M. McLean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06604 (Online Only)
Seeking mental health treatment for yourself or your child can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, identify any concerns that may be preventing or delaying your individual growth and help you work towards your goals.
Seeking mental health treatment for yourself or your child can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, identify any concerns that may be preventing or delaying your individual growth and help you work towards your goals.
Judith Zackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder and body image issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder and body image issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
April Van Bergen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
I also have a strong background in working with children and adolescents.
(203)900-7060 [Accepting new clients on limited basis for individual counseling only.] Welcome! Whether you feel like you have lost your way, are at a crossroad in life, or are looking for strategies to help manage everyday stressors and boost self esteem, we can work together to help you get where you want to be. I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in the relationship between the therapist and client. Therefore I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, compassionate environment where my clients feel supported and encouraged to reach their personal goals and full potential.
I also have a strong background in working with children and adolescents.
(203)900-7060 [Accepting new clients on limited basis for individual counseling only.] Welcome! Whether you feel like you have lost your way, are at a crossroad in life, or are looking for strategies to help manage everyday stressors and boost self esteem, we can work together to help you get where you want to be. I believe that the core of successful psychotherapy lies in the relationship between the therapist and client. Therefore I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, compassionate environment where my clients feel supported and encouraged to reach their personal goals and full potential.
Augusta Mattar Colodette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06606
My name is Augusta Mattar Colodette and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. My interventions are strength-based and individualized to meet your specific needs. I look at both the current challenges an individual may be facing as well as the underlying issues that may be contributing to these challenges. The focus is on strengths to make healthy decisions, to develop the solutions needed to move forward and increase self-awareness. I use creative activities that may help children and adolescents to process through their thoughts and emotions.
My name is Augusta Mattar Colodette and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. My interventions are strength-based and individualized to meet your specific needs. I look at both the current challenges an individual may be facing as well as the underlying issues that may be contributing to these challenges. The focus is on strengths to make healthy decisions, to develop the solutions needed to move forward and increase self-awareness. I use creative activities that may help children and adolescents to process through their thoughts and emotions.
Dr. Valerie Quarles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
I am a veteran in working with individuals, couples, children and families and have over thirty years of experience to offer you.
It is my aim to empower individuals to use their strengths and skills in attaining and maintaining their goals, personal growth, and self-sufficiency. I contend that it is important to positively role model and to teach others the value of caring for themselves and others. I am very eclectic in my therapy approach in which I combine Cognitive Behavioral theory, Psychodynamic, Problem Solving, Task-Centered, Solution Focus, Narrative, and Crisis. I will personalize our discussion to create a customized treatment plan to assist you in your success. Also experienced in: Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief/Loss , Intimacy-related
I am a veteran in working with individuals, couples, children and families and have over thirty years of experience to offer you.
It is my aim to empower individuals to use their strengths and skills in attaining and maintaining their goals, personal growth, and self-sufficiency. I contend that it is important to positively role model and to teach others the value of caring for themselves and others. I am very eclectic in my therapy approach in which I combine Cognitive Behavioral theory, Psychodynamic, Problem Solving, Task-Centered, Solution Focus, Narrative, and Crisis. I will personalize our discussion to create a customized treatment plan to assist you in your success. Also experienced in: Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief/Loss , Intimacy-related
New Directions Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06606
New Directions Counseling provides mental health services to children, teens, adults and families.
Everyone at some point in their life will experience a stressor, or major life event that feels overwhelming. You may be able to resolve the crisis by yourself, but sometimes you may need additional support to get you back on the right path.
New Directions Counseling provides mental health services to children, teens, adults and families.
Everyone at some point in their life will experience a stressor, or major life event that feels overwhelming. You may be able to resolve the crisis by yourself, but sometimes you may need additional support to get you back on the right path.
Bianca Dorante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06604
I have experience working with a variety of individuals such as adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Welcome! The decision to come to therapy can be a challenging one to make. Talking about the things closest to your heart and mind can be one of the most difficult things to do in life and that takes incredible strength. My goal is to provide everyone with a safe space to speak freely and feel heard. My work is engulfed in helping others explore and discover their life without limits, ultimately identifying their inner strength and blooming into being their authentic self. As your therapist, I follow your lead and provide you with the tools you feel would best assist you! You are the master of your own life and I am here to help!
I have experience working with a variety of individuals such as adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Welcome! The decision to come to therapy can be a challenging one to make. Talking about the things closest to your heart and mind can be one of the most difficult things to do in life and that takes incredible strength. My goal is to provide everyone with a safe space to speak freely and feel heard. My work is engulfed in helping others explore and discover their life without limits, ultimately identifying their inner strength and blooming into being their authentic self. As your therapist, I follow your lead and provide you with the tools you feel would best assist you! You are the master of your own life and I am here to help!
Zach Saltzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06610
I'm a provider experienced in a variety of evidence-based frameworks who is thoughtful and analytical in his use of techniques. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I can offer a non-judgmental, compassionate approach guided by effective practice, intuition, and most of all, client feedback.
I'm a provider experienced in a variety of evidence-based frameworks who is thoughtful and analytical in his use of techniques. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I can offer a non-judgmental, compassionate approach guided by effective practice, intuition, and most of all, client feedback.
Esther Mwangi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MA, BCCC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
I have a passion helping women dealing with miscarriage /childlessness and runaway children.
I am a Christian Counselor who allows faith to be expressed. I provide confidential and safe environment to explore specific reasons for seeking counseling.You may be experiencing difficulties with relationships, struggling with events from the past or be at a place in life you desire change and greater satisfaction. My treatment methods are based on the individual's presenting needs, assessment data and evidence-based practices. I utilize a strength-based approach, commonly using cognitive and behavioral therapeutic modalities, skills training, and education. A person needing empathy and support will find me to be encouraging.
I have a passion helping women dealing with miscarriage /childlessness and runaway children.
I am a Christian Counselor who allows faith to be expressed. I provide confidential and safe environment to explore specific reasons for seeking counseling.You may be experiencing difficulties with relationships, struggling with events from the past or be at a place in life you desire change and greater satisfaction. My treatment methods are based on the individual's presenting needs, assessment data and evidence-based practices. I utilize a strength-based approach, commonly using cognitive and behavioral therapeutic modalities, skills training, and education. A person needing empathy and support will find me to be encouraging.
Daisy Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06606 (Online Only)
At times, life can become overwhelmingly stressful, burdened with numerous demands and high expectations that may feel insurmountable! Whether you're dealing with individual obstacles, relationship hurdles as a couple, or searching for guidance in supporting your child, I am here to offer a safe space. It's important to recognize that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and it's a crucial step towards finding balance and peace in your life. I specialize in issues around ADD/ADHD, family/relationship conflicts, anxiety/panic, eating disorders, depression and major life adjustment issues. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
At times, life can become overwhelmingly stressful, burdened with numerous demands and high expectations that may feel insurmountable! Whether you're dealing with individual obstacles, relationship hurdles as a couple, or searching for guidance in supporting your child, I am here to offer a safe space. It's important to recognize that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and it's a crucial step towards finding balance and peace in your life. I specialize in issues around ADD/ADHD, family/relationship conflicts, anxiety/panic, eating disorders, depression and major life adjustment issues. I am fluent in English and Spanish.
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Adria Doubleday-Stern
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06601
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process dedicated to helping people live their best lives. My role as a therapist is to explore your emotional, physical, spiritual, and life experience in a supportive and caring environment and work with you to help produce positive growth and change. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, from mood and behavior disorders to academic issues to grief and loss.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process dedicated to helping people live their best lives. My role as a therapist is to explore your emotional, physical, spiritual, and life experience in a supportive and caring environment and work with you to help produce positive growth and change. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with a variety of concerns, from mood and behavior disorders to academic issues to grief and loss.
Bernadette Valenzano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, NCC
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06601 (Online Only)
I provide support and treatment for adults, children, and adolescents. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold certification in Perinatal Mental Health through PSI. I have worked with kids, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problem sexual behaviors, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mood disorders. My specialty is providing counseling for individuals navigating fertility, loss, pregnancy, the transition to parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and parenting. My approach is client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental, genuine and solution focused.
I provide support and treatment for adults, children, and adolescents. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold certification in Perinatal Mental Health through PSI. I have worked with kids, adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problem sexual behaviors, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mood disorders. My specialty is providing counseling for individuals navigating fertility, loss, pregnancy, the transition to parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and parenting. My approach is client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental, genuine and solution focused.
Linda Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06601
I am deeply committed to this effort and apply all my experience, energy, knowledge and care in assisting each unique adult, couple or child.
If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, insightful, trustworthy and effective, I would like to offer assistance. It has been my life's work to connect with adults, teens and children and help them move through challenging life transitions to solutions that work. With many years of experience, I am able to offer a broad range of therapies. In an environment where clients feel heard and understood, I have seen heart-warming results as adults achieve their goals, as couples build new and better relationships, and as children and adolescents become more effective and comfortable within themselves.
I am deeply committed to this effort and apply all my experience, energy, knowledge and care in assisting each unique adult, couple or child.
If you are looking for a therapist who is warm, insightful, trustworthy and effective, I would like to offer assistance. It has been my life's work to connect with adults, teens and children and help them move through challenging life transitions to solutions that work. With many years of experience, I am able to offer a broad range of therapies. In an environment where clients feel heard and understood, I have seen heart-warming results as adults achieve their goals, as couples build new and better relationships, and as children and adolescents become more effective and comfortable within themselves.
Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high-functioning clients of all ages, from children, adolescents, adults, and parents to executives.
You may have wondered whether therapy can be helpful to your adolescent. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with adjustment to home school, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high-functioning clients of all ages, from children, adolescents, adults, and parents to executives.
You may have wondered whether therapy can be helpful to your adolescent. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with adjustment to home school, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
Sally Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
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 explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach 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.
Greenwich Psychology Group serves high functioning clients of all ages from children, adolescents, adults, parents to executives.
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 explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach 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.
Naomi Kavka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
Do you wonder if your child would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I can help your child explore their feelings, make sense of their experience, and develop their full potential. My focus is to help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to deal with their life challenges. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social, learning, sleep, and trauma issues. Clients often see improved well-being early on in therapy.
Do you wonder if your child would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I can help your child explore their feelings, make sense of their experience, and develop their full potential. My focus is to help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to deal with their life challenges. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social, learning, sleep, and trauma issues. Clients often see improved well-being early on in therapy.
Agustina Hortel-Rios Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Hello and thank you for the opportunity! Welcome on this journey in which you are starting! My name is Agustina and I am here to listen. At times life stress can get in the way of achieving our goals whether they be emotionally, professionally or spiritually. In those instances I am here to help. Whether you are a child or adult, a family or a couple, I have experience in helping develop coping skills, healthy communication and working through issues that have stuck with us in order to achieve a better quality of life. I specialize in trauma and have worked with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Call today!
Hello and thank you for the opportunity! Welcome on this journey in which you are starting! My name is Agustina and I am here to listen. At times life stress can get in the way of achieving our goals whether they be emotionally, professionally or spiritually. In those instances I am here to help. Whether you are a child or adult, a family or a couple, I have experience in helping develop coping skills, healthy communication and working through issues that have stuck with us in order to achieve a better quality of life. I specialize in trauma and have worked with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and ADHD. Call today!
Dr. Jesse Metzger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06606
I am a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological screening and psychoeducational testing/evaluations for children and college-age adults to assess performance in educational, developmental, and emotional functioning. Many parents are looking for answers—they have seen their child struggle with learning or emotional issues and want to know a clear path forward. My comprehensive evaluation will identify specific reasons why your child is struggling, provide tailored recommendations, identify appropriate accommodations, address school and college placement issues, and illuminate targets for treatment.
I am a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychological screening and psychoeducational testing/evaluations for children and college-age adults to assess performance in educational, developmental, and emotional functioning. Many parents are looking for answers—they have seen their child struggle with learning or emotional issues and want to know a clear path forward. My comprehensive evaluation will identify specific reasons why your child is struggling, provide tailored recommendations, identify appropriate accommodations, address school and college placement issues, and illuminate targets for treatment.
Mandy Edgerton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bridgeport, CT 06611 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging for children and teenagers as they learn to navigate an increasingly complicated world, define their identity and gain independence, all while trying to manage their emotional responses and fit in socially. It is equally challenging to parent our children and respond to their emotional needs in an effective way. Children, teens and their parents often face difficult hurdles as they navigate the transitions and life changes associated with child and adolescent development.
Life can be challenging for children and teenagers as they learn to navigate an increasingly complicated world, define their identity and gain independence, all while trying to manage their emotional responses and fit in socially. It is equally challenging to parent our children and respond to their emotional needs in an effective way. Children, teens and their parents often face difficult hurdles as they navigate the transitions and life changes associated with child and adolescent development.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Bridgeport, CT provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Bridgeport build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Bridgeport build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.