Therapists in 06905

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut (in-person or virtual) and North Carolina (virtual only). I approach therapy as a collaborative partnership built on trust and authenticity. My primary aim is to cultivate a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where you can unravel the layers of your being, explore ways to forge deeper connections with others, break free from unhelpful patterns, and navigate toward a more purposeful and gratifying life. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth and groundedness, fostering a sense of belonging where you can be truly understood, valued, and embraced.

When you seek a therapist, whether due to emotional suffering, a feeling of being "stuck," unhealthy patterns of behavior, grief or life transitions, you hope to find someone who listens. I focus on listening carefully, without judging, with a caring attitude and a commitment to understanding you. I respect the fact that you have been trying your best all along, but now you seek a helping hand. I commit myself to helping because I believe change is always possible.

I have over thirty years in practice, providing clients with a trusted, collaborative and individualized therapeutic experience. Stress, acute crisis, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts can all create ineffective ways of coping, possibly resulting in substance abuse, symptoms of anxiety and depression, obsessive thinking, perfectionism and other unhealthy conditions. Common objectives in therapy often include shifting unhelpful behavior patterns into effective strategies, improving interpersonal communications, self-esteem and a sense of belonging, to live a better life.

Welcome! I am an EMDR Basic Trained Clinician for adults and an EFT Trained Clinician for couples. I work primarily with individuals suffering from PTSD, depression, and grief. As a career firefighter, I am passionate about helping first responders process traumatic incidents. I also love working with couples looking to improve satisfaction within their relationship by utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy. Feel free to email me to set up an appointment. I am licensed in the State of Connecticut. Receiving Clinical Supervision from Linda Rost, LCSW and Joseph O’Callaghan, LCSW

I love it when people figure out how to feel better. When they master harnessing their emotions, and their lives change and shift in better ways. I get excited when my clients discover that they can master a problem and it encourages them to continue to work on their self growth. And when they recognize that they have capabilities and strengths that they have been overlooking. Then, they see how they can use their strengths to improve their relationships, they recognize and grow their resilience, and they discover that they can solve their own problems almost all of the time.

With over 33 years as a seasoned psychologist, I offer a relaxed, laid-back style that produces real results using a nonjudgmental and caring atmosphere. I provide solution-oriented therapy with useful feedback that addresses issues important to you. This includes help with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, intimacy issues, stress management, grief/loss, codependency, self-esteem and life transitions. Whatever your needs, you will leave our sessions really feeling "understood".

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing psychotherapy, I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and children (ages 12 or older) who suffer from depression, anxieties, grief/trauma, social/behavioral challenges, and school problems. My approach centers around solution focused strategies where I place an emphasis on the strengths of my clients. I stress the importance of involving any/all supports in the therapeutic process and I am committed to the helping and healing of the whole family.

To help clients successfully manage the difficult challenges of anxiety and depression, I first develop therapeutic relationships characterized by empathy, unconditional emotional support, and authenticity. It is these three fundamental aspects of the therapeutic alliance, more than any specific intervention, that account for successful psychotherapy. Lastly, I am a Board- Certified Clinical Psychologist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, and a certified school psychologist. I was educated at Georgia State University (BS), Harvard University (Ed.M.), and the Derner Institute at Adelphi University (Ph.D.).

Welcome to my Practice! I am a compassionate mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma. I take a truly collaborative approach with my clients at all steps of the therapy lifecycle. From defining the issues to creating a plan to address them, to establishing criteria to measure progress, and monitoring the progress, our sessions will address your situation with the uniqueness it deserves. I know that change doesn’t happen overnight nor is it easy, and I take great pride in seeing that the hard work my clients put in yields long-term, positive impacts.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my practice. I am a clinical psychologist who is licensed in both CT and NY and approach therapy committed to providing the care I would want for someone I love. I emphasize co-collaboration, respect, and empathy in each session and work to help clients understand the root and source of their concerns beyond their symptoms. I have received special training in trauma-informed and psychodynamic treatment and bring over 18 years experience working with individuals and couples. Presently, I am offering all current and prospective clients psychotherapy sessions in-person or online.

As a therapist, I feel strongly that adolescents, children and their parents, can overcome obstacles and increase life satisfaction. Many of the problems, both social and academic, that children, adolescents and young adults face today stem from difficulties managing negative emotions, namely anxiety and sadness. These difficulties shape behavior in a variety of ways; temper tantrums and moodiness, low tolerance for frustration/avoidance, hyperactivity, limited attention, poor social skills, low self-esteem, defiance of authority, lack of direction and motivation, substance use, and a decline in academics.

Finding the right therapist for you or your child may feel or actually be hard to navigate, and even anxiety producing for some. So many options and often little guidance on how to find the "right" person. I view therapy as a collaborative, relationship driven experience. I spend time getting to know and understand you and your unique history and experiences. And from there, together, we create a therapeutic space where you can feel at ease and safe to move toward deeper inner wisdom and a better quality of life.

Every person – and every family - faces challenges that can overwhelm or get us stuck in patterns that aren’t working. Every life stage has its own pressures, and children/adolescents and aging individuals create additional challenges for communication, coping, and adapting. I believe in the process of encouraged and lasting change in a safe environment. I know that each family has unique strengths, stories, patterns, roles, transitions, culture and influences; I have competency in both traditional linear psychotherapeutic methods as well as family systems methods, and can integrate these for an approach as unique as you are.

I work collaboratively with you to create a safe, supportive relationship to help you to identify and attain your goals. So often we know what is wrong but don't know how to "fix it." I work with you to get to the heart of the matter, working closely with you to find joy and contentment in work, relationships and life. My expertise as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor has shown me that deep and lasting change is absolutely possible with guidance, caring, and courage. I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.

Whether you are unhappy or dissatisfied at work or at home, my treatment approach can provide you with the cognitive and emotional skills to understand your experience so that you can change and improve your life. As a clinical psychologist and family mediator, I have been practicing in Stamford CT and in New York City for the past 30 years. I work primarily with adults, couples, and families in short-term focused psychotherapy as well as in long-term intensive interpersonal treatment.

I work with adults, couples & families. I am highly trained and experienced (30 yrs.) with a faculty appointment at Yale School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry. My stance is respectful, compassionate and nonjudgmental. Every person has the inherent ability to heal and grow, and my job is to foster this process. You can overcome your anxiety, depression, burnout, loneliness, isolation, relationship tangles and/or work difficulties. Many people that I have worked with go on to live better and more fulfilling lives. My other credentials include: Fulbright Scholar in Clinical Psychology; Member, American Family Therapy Academy.

Making the decision to see a therapist can be difficult. As a relationship therapist, Samantha dedicates herself to her clients with complete transparency and authenticity. She works with clients to find their inner strengths and resources to overcome the obstacles that may be keeping them ‘stuck’. Samantha works with clients to ‘zoom out’ and see the big picture: how the relationships in their life, including friends, intimate partners, family members and colleagues, impact the relationships they have with themself.

You are the expert of your life. My goal is to assist you in identifying maladaptive behavior patterns that have prevented you from overcoming personal challenges and make positive changes to achieve life goals. I utilize all Holistic approaches to treatment including but not limited to Acupuncture, Meditation and Essential Oils.

My practice exists to help individuals whose daily functioning has been impaired by the experience of very difficult situations. To aid them in finding resilience once thought lost forever in an effort to restore healthy daily living and use their newfound capabilities to enhance their futures. I strongly believe adversity leads to creativity. My goal is to help those who have lost meaning and purpose, find the lives they truly desire.