Therapists for Teens in Westport, CT

I have been in private practice for more than 15 years and pride myself on helping individuals develop a strong sense of identity. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and have extensive training from Beth Israel Medical Center, North Central Bronx Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. I practice in Westport, CT, and Manhattan, NY. I work with families, adults, children, and adolescents suffering from mood, anxiety, and eating disorders, and help cope with life transitions, including parenthood, divorce, emerging adulthood, medical illness, and end-of-life.

One of the most important aspects of my approach to therapy is offering a non-judgmental and safe place for all people, children, adolescents and adults, for our work to unfold. My thought is that we do this work together to process your concerns and to help you/your family to find the path back to wellness. I use various therapeutic techniques, while validating each individual's struggles with a healthy balance of exploration into unhelpful patterns. Having specialized in therapy with children and families, with a focus in childhood trauma from 2011-2019, I now work more closely with adults and couples.

I use an integrative approach with clients and always tailor my approach to the individual. Underlying my work is the general premise that people are uniquely shaped by their early life experiences. I value each client and acknowlege each individual's distinctive struggles, life choices and strengths. I strive to provide a safe, encouraging and respectful environment where those committed to therapy can best find solutions and improve their lives.

Hello! I am currently working remote only. I am licensed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. I take a supportive and goal oriented approach to working with my clients. I believe that treatment should consist of not only addressing the symptoms that are causing problems in your life, but also digging deeper and gaining an understanding of the root of the challenges that you are facing.

Live Free represents our mission statement. It can be difficult to continue daily activities when we constantly worry about the future, dwell on our past and struggle with managing current stressors. Our passion in life is to help others live their life by having more control of one's thoughts, feelings, and physical well-being. We do this by providing support and using techniques such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

Psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to establish a healing relationship in which you can become aware of your strengths and challenges in a safe space in order to recognize the changes you want to make in your life and appreciate the qualities that are worth holding onto. Quite simply, it is a process of taking ownership of your own life. To help you do so, I provide a respectful, collaborative, and kind listening space. For me, it is most important that you feel that you are the expert in your life. I have found that this type of experience helps my clients enjoy a better quality of life and experience relief from distress.

I believe that therapy relies on the collaborative alliance and bond between therapist and client. In fact, I believe that the quality of this relationship is the key to success and change in the therapeutic process. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and authentic experience for my clients to address challenges and obstacles in their lives. I approach therapy with a unique and energetic perspective. I want therapy to be a relaxing, cathartic, and fulfilling experience. Your appointment with me is your time to have your voice heard, to view things with a new perspective, and to gain the objective and unconditional support that you have always wanted.

Our mission at Teen and Parent Wellness Centers is to provide concentrated and comprehensive treatment for mental health diagnoses and eating disorders for patients and their families. Our small-milieu settings allow for customization of care from admission through discharge/after-care. LIFT is the only Southwestern Connecticut program with PHP and IOP services offerings exclusively created and run by specialists and licensed providers. Unlike any other regional program, our direct service providers consist of a multidisciplinary clinical team of experts.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 25 years. My philosophy, which draws from both cognitive and psychodynamic theories, emphasizes an empowering, solution-focused approach. Psychotherapy sessions encourage self-awareness, coping skills, problem solving, boundary setting, self-acceptance, assertiveness, and creating a healthy balance in life and relationships. My specialties include working with patients that struggle with Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD.

I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities. I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.

They say that life should have purpose, and for the past 25 years working as a Marriage and Family Therapist has been mine. My approach is eclectic because everyone is an individual so my work is tailored to you and your specific needs, though I do practice cognitive behavioral therapy (what you think is what you feel) solution focused therapy and a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit teaching proper nutrition (certified weight management specialist) and yoga (certified yoga instructor) as a form of spirituality helping you to get centered and find balance in this hectic world of responsibilities and stressors.

As a former educator in the public school system, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to my work as a behavioral therapist. My journey has taught me the importance of understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children of all ages and backgrounds. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to help children overcome behavioral challenges and thrive. With a genuine love for working with young minds, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those I serve as a behavioral therapist.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a profound commitment to nurturing healthier relationships within individuals and families. Whether we connect digitally or in person, I will meet you where you are. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, issues with partners and spouses, parenthood, and navigating transitions like separation or divorce. I can help you and your family through heightened emotions to develop healthy communication and coping skills.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works primarily with young adults. I have extensive experience and training in a variety of therapeutic modalities. My practice emphasizes evidence-based treatment approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), combined with other treatment methods such as mindfulness and desensitization to help with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, difficulty in relationships, and health problems, among many other difficulties.

If you ever feel overwhelmed by doubt or uncertainty, or like you can’t escape your own thoughts, you’re not alone. My goal is to help you work through these challenges in a way that makes you feel seen and understood. As a therapist, my approach is empathetic, relatable and non-judgmental. I offer my clients a safe and supportive space to explore and make concrete changes in their lives.

Do you feel lonely, yet you aren’t alone? Another scroll through your social feed -and you ask why doesn't my life look like that? YOU look at your partner, thinking, “Where's our happily ever after?" You used to have so much fun together - talking and laughing nonstop-but now you haven’t had a meaningful conversation in weeks. What’s the point of talking? It’s just fight after fight. At first, it seemed like you had so much in common. Now, you're not sure you even KNOW who your partner is anymore. Romance, intimacy, fun, and trust are long gone. "Would it be better if we just called it quits?"

I can help you transform challenges into lasting solutions! Let me help you find the resources to have deeper, more satisfying relationships in life. I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally. I will help you discover and dismantle blocks to your relationship success.

Change is an essential part of our growth and development throughout life. Often times this process can be difficult and uncomfortable for us.  Through the therapeutic process I will support you in embracing the change that growth can bring during life's transitions, while developing an understanding of yourself and your unique needs.  It is my passion to support you in reframing any negative thoughts impeding your ability to fully engage in all that life has to offer.  I have experience working with adolescents, emerging adults and their families in their journey to process complex emotions & identify goals in order to thrive.

Honored to be the recipient of the Outstanding Career Practitioner Award (2023), one of the highest honors from the National Career Development Association! I help young adults launch and early-career professionals re-launch by uncomplicating issues of career choice, job/internship search, and educational decisions. I specialize in complex cases involving the impact of neurodiversity (ADHD, executive function, moderate autism, and more), anxiety, and 'Failure to Launch' situations on career planning and job hunting.