Eclectic Therapists in Stamford, CT

Sometimes we face challenges and experience setbacks that seem overwhelming. You can learn to manage life’s ups and downs and improve your overall satisfaction and well being with the right tools and guidance. Taking the first step is the hardest part of changing the things that aren’t working. Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for several things, including: relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress; healing from past and present hurts and abuses; and personal growth and change.

Therapy is a collaborative process between client and psychologist. Ideally, my clients and I will work together to identify their goals, and to find the best way to make those goals a reality.

Your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger are your body's way of telling you something's not right! As a child, you may have experienced some sort of failure in your relationships or environment. As a child you compensate for these traumas by creating strategies for survival. Maybe you are a perfectionist, or maybe you find that you give more than you receive, or perhaps you just feel disconnected from yourself and everyone around you? The pain you are experiencing is real, and coping with it just isn't working anymore.

Are you an adult or teen wondering about psychotherapy? Do you have the sense that things could be better? We all have moments of feeling stuck in our lives, meaning that we are not progressing forward in an area of our life. We can feel stuck in our personal growth, in our relationships, in our parenting or in our professional lives. We can also feel bogged down in emotional states such as anxiety, depressed mood or lack of optimism. Together we can work to get you "unstuck" and feeling better about the direction of your life and your relationships.

Does life have you feeling anxious? Depressed? Overwhelmed? Do you want a way to work through these feelings but you're struggling to identify coping mechanisms to overcome them? If so, I can help you develop these skills, improve self esteem, and improve your outlook on life. I believe that therapy works best when the client directs the session.

My approach to therapy is designed to help people develop skills to navigate life’s inevitable crises and transitions. Trained in relationally-oriented psychotherapy, I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore both the individual and interpersonal patterns that often carry forward from the past, contribute to current emotional distress, and keep people "stuck". I work collaboratively with clients to build a non-judgmental, trusting therapeutic relationship.

I am a licensed psychotherapist in Greenwich, Ct. and have practiced for over 25 years. I work with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and families. In addition, I work with parents of children with learning disabilities. I utilize an eclectic approach to address each person's unique set of circumstances and needs. My approach to therapy is non-judgemental and collaborative.

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.

Life has many challenges, it's how you grow from your past that defines who you are in life. You may feel alone, misunderstood, and unfulfilled with your life or personal relationships. Perhaps you're having intense negative emotions. People typically enter therapy when they are in distress, although it's usually the long-term and underlying struggles that concern them the most. Initially, we will work quickly to address your immediate pain and provide relief. As therapy progresses, our focus may shift so you develop more positive and enriching relationships with yourself and others.

Emotions are what make us human. We as human beings desire a sense of belonging. Understanding how we connect with others through our emotions and our environment can give us a deep sense of who we are. In therapy, we can learn to radically accept where we are emotionally and where we can grow. Therapy is a commitment to self-love. My goal is to create a safe and trusting space where effective communication can flourish. By openly exploring where barriers to growth might be and developing ways to mindfully process possible outcomes, we can together develop new ways to become whole.

Slowing down is hard when our lives are busy, and we feel out of balance—it can feel like there is very little time to work on ourselves.  Therapy is about creating space for positive change. When we do manage to slow down and make room for ourselves, we can grow and create lasting adjustments that make our lives more balanced.  Entering therapy provides that space and opportunity. I work collaboratively with my clients, providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore issues, gain perspective, develop new and creative coping skills, and strengthen one’s relationship with themselves and with others.

I specialize in helping people who: (1) experience dissatisfying patterns in relationships at work, with family members, friends, partners, and in dating; (2) feel disconnected and are looking for greater intimacy, authenticity, freedom, play, and fulfillment in life; (3) feel stuck in patterns they do not understand; (4) experience sexual dissatisfaction; and, (5) experience emotional distress and overwhelming psychological symptoms. I also work with couples, families, and other arrangements of dyads and groups.

Welcome! We all have a story. Over the last 28 years, I've had the honor of learning of my client's life stories in all of their beautiful complexities from their successes to difficulties. Through an eclectic approach, I enjoy working with clients as they endeavor to rewrite the parts of their life that they have identified as challenging or burdensome. I am passionate about mental health and wellness and I am dedicated to guiding my clients toward self-discovery. Whether you are new to therapy or returning for an encore, let's start the new chapter of your story. Please feel free to contact me for a consultation.

"It is my intention to be of service in your journey, to support you in being all of who you are and live from your authenticity. To help you find the courage to know and express your real needs, to feel all of your feelings, and to let go of the defense patterns that limit your experience of aliveness and do not serve your higher purpose."

The world has profoundly changed for most of us in the last years. Depression, anxiety, adjustment and relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.

Do you ever feel like you’re going in circles? When even the smallest decisions or actions can feel monumental? Most people have experienced this at one point or another. However, sometimes, feelings of self-doubt, overwhelm, anxiety or depression get in the way of living the life you desire. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking strategies to manage their anxiety, and/or navigate life transitions, such as caring for a loved one, changing careers or retiring, coming out as LGBTQ or trying to learn to communicate more effectively with others.

I deal with depression, anxiety, stress, panic, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Have been practicing for thirty years. I know how to help people change their patterns, emotions, and distressing thoughts. I believe in human resilience, capacity and desire to move on to a better life. I try various modalities to assist you. Have recently hired an associate, Nina Nagy, a Somatic and Trauma Healing Therapist (SEP). She brings with her the expertise to regulate the ANS and work with trauma in the body. This approach works in addition/ stand alone to any verbal therapy, I offer. Nina's website awakeabiding.com.

If you are facing challenges in life that are holding you back, feel overwhelming, or are affecting your psychological well-being, call me. A major part of my therapy with individuals provides short term therapy that gets results. You may feel stuck, it may be difficult to get through the day, or you may hit a rough patch in life. Whether you struggle with addiction, anxiety and worry, traumatic memoires, relationships, or just need some professional direction. As a therapist with training for afflictions of the mind, body, and spirit, we can find the tools to help you make positive changes and find some relief.

People should feel secure in finding the right "fit" with their provider. I work with children/adolescents and adults. As a school and clinical psychologist, I understand childhood behavior, adolescent needs and parenting issues as well as the school system. I support adult concerns of anxiety, depression, interpersonal functioning, and life transitions. I offer support from an eclectic orientation and invest in tailoring my work to your needs. I promote interacting with others compassionately, with realistic boundaries, and with care for oneself. We all need a place to feel "heard". Feeling understood, we become open to learning.