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Hi! I’m Emilia Anello, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Fairfield county, Connecticut. I specialize in Child Centered Play Therapy for kids ages 4-14 and coach parents on how to effectively utilize play therapy techniques to address their child’s challenging behaviors. I also utilize CBT and DBT skills with teens, as well as run coping and social skills groups to support your child’s ability to better manage their emotions and build more positive relationships with others.

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.

Everyone struggles with a variety of issues throughout their lives. It is my goal to help people through these struggles and come out with a better understanding of themselves and improve on their ability to cope in the future. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in hospitals, schools, mental health clinics and private practice.

Are you feeling like there are issues you want to work on in your life, but you don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Together, we can work on building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship so that we can explore and work through your most distressing issues. I am dedicated to assisting my clients in identifying their goals, turning these goals into action, harnessing their strengths, learning new coping skills, and assisting with the transformation as people with difficulties rediscover a sense of momentum, all while using a caring, empathetic, and compassionate approach.

An accomplished practitioner with 30 years of notable credentials and multifaceted expertise, clients of all backgrounds and ages have taught me that our lives are not defined by what happens to us but by how we respond to our circumstances; therapy is about collaboratively finding new and effective responses to life. Utilizing and integrating a variety of approaches, in the context of a caring relationship, I help adolescents and adults cope with: the effects of stress, divorce, loss; relationship & work dissatisfaction; depression, anxiety; alcohol & drug abuse; and family-of-origin dysfunction.

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.

I work with families,individuals and couples. Issues are discussed and moved through. Some of our present difficulties are due to past hurts and resentments.Various therapies are used and tools given to feel lighter and lead a happier productive life

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.

I make therapy accessible and digestible to young people and their families. There is a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship through unconditional positive regard and a strengths based approach.

Feeling stuck, depressed, anxious, or angry? Tired of feeling unwell? These emotions can be difficult but they also provide us with opportunities for introspection and to recognize the strengths that lie within us. My approach is integral. Every person is unique and I tailor my approach to your needs. In therapy with me, we will be looking at all domains including psychosocial, physical, interpersonal and spiritual in order to have you enjoy your life to its full potential.

Are you struggling with daily tasks, constantly feeling overwhelmed, feeling restless at night, and having racing thoughts during the day? Perhaps you are in a high-performance career- I get it! As someone who previously had a long corporate business career, I love to help clients address issues of burnout, as well as guide them as they consider changing their careers.

I am a CT Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor that specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and parents. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories and techniques to inform my practice (Client Centered, CBT, trauma-focused, expressive arts, play and mindfulness). I provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to be heard and supported.

I work with high performing business professionals who find themselves faced with a significant personal challenge. The pressure created by the intense nature of their work, the schedule and time constraints, and even how the language of the industry influences the way one thinks about solving problems and can make recovery more challenging than it needs to be. As a former senior executive in the pharmaceutical industry, who became a counselor after a successful business career, I bring a unique understanding of the pressures and challenges top executives face.

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

Come as you are. That was the inspiration behind my choice to become a therapist. In Fairfield County, where the implicit massage is that life is a competition and any weakness is a sign of failure, my office is a place for women, young and older, to have an authentic dialogue without any fear of judgment. You are safe to be vulnerable, scared, and open about your depression, anxiety, and the state of your relationships. We will process as a team and make growth that you are proud of with the goal of a more peaceful, confident, meaningful, and joyful life.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of professional experience. I treat women and men who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and issues preventing one from living one's best life. I have ample experience treating both adolescents and adults and enjoy the experience of treating people during important life transitions such as late adolescence into young adulthood and transitions related to marriage and parenthood.

As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I am passionate about understanding how to best help you and address your unique needs. I work extensively with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma. I have worked in treatment centers, hospitals and college counseling centers as well private practice. I work with adolescents (14+) all the way through adulthood. Using my training and experience to guide our work together, we will build a collaborative relationship to create positive change in your life.

You're looking at this page for a reason, it's time to do the work needed, take action and make your mental health a priority! I would be grateful to be a part of your journey as others were there for my own journey. I specialize in addiction, anxiety and depression, I study and focus specifically on these areas so I can provide high quality individualized treatment. As people we all create patterns in our early life that protect us, at some point these patterns or behaviors become unhelpful and are no longer needed yet cause consistent struggles. After becoming aware of our patterns, we can begin to challenge and change them.