Life Coaching Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

I am a clinical social worker committed to working with you in a collaborative manner to help you achieve optimal emotional well being and personal growth. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals and families, helping them move past some of the challenges that life hands us. You too can make the change you want and/or need. Empathy, encouragement and empowerment are the cornerstones of my approach. I take a holistic approach focusing on mind-body-spirit connection.

I am a clinical psychologist post doctoral fellow with expertise in treating children and young adults in a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from children, adolescents, college and graduate students to parents and executives. Whether your child is experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help your child get their life back on track and reach their full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.

I believe that you have the power to choose a life that is fulfilling in light of the physical, mental, or emotional challenges that you are currently facing. I invite you to explore meaningful ways to transform your life and develop new habits to produce healing and wellness.

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.

Depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, career obstacles, burnout... these may have caused you to lose your equilibrium. I bring to the table a wide range of experiences and perspectives, with clinical tools that will help you get back on track and improve the quality of your life. My first career was in business and I am passionate about helping career professionals achieve their best. And if your goals are to improve the quality of your relationship, marriage, or work/life balance, I can guide you through the process of making your best decisions. Are you ready to be your own change agent?

Professional - Doctoral Level - Theologically Sensitive- TeleHealth Friendly - Diagnostician & Therapist: Dr. Maddux offers tools for escaping bothersome thoughts, behaviors & reactions so you can reclaim self-control, fresh perspectives, stable relationships, energy & hope. I also understand that faith is important. I completed postdoctoral Theology & Ministry education at Princeton Theological Seminary to ethically combine faith-based tools & evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT & ERP. My style is time-limited & practical. Get a "Game Plan" for reaching your social, emotional & relationship goals.

Happy you are here! Searching for support is when shifts happen.I am a clinical social worker, health/life coach, yoga/meditation teacher, reiki practitioner & embody dance teacher specializing in college life, anxiety, ADHD, infertility, endometriosis, and birth preparation/after care support. I incorporate yoga, movement, mindfulness, breath work and meditation to aide in the therapeutic process, as indicated. I utilize DBT, CBT, IFS (I am IFS informed) & other therapy modalities. My approach is eclectic, drawing on all of the above, to treat a wide range of living challenges. Together we will create the "space" you most desire.

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

When I first meet with clients, my goal is to help them find the main road back to their original journey, from the exit that led them to the off ramp - I offer a steady hand for them to successfully maneuver in the foggy season of their lives. I provide a supportive environment suitable for helping clients form new insights in achieving alternate healthier perspectives than the ineffective solutions currently in use. I provide an atmosphere of professionalism, empathy, and privacy suitable for positive growth and achievable solutions.

I look forward to supporting you in replenishing your natural growth towards fulfillment. By finding new ways to dispel negative thoughts, you will succeed in cultivating positive thinking that will bring you increased confidence, peace, giftedness, and problem-solving ability. Let's travel together into this New Chapter of Your Life!

This DUI/DWI weekend program provides real hope in that it is tailored to meet the needs of the time challenged individual. We provide level 1 and level 2 DUI/DWI groups. Substances, either legal or illegal, are often used as a coping mechanism. We offer this instensive program to help a person complete their court requirement in one weekend. This allows participants to return to their interrupted life journeys, e.g. getting back to their careers and/or taking care of their families.

Joshua is proud to see his 16th as a practicing, licensed psychotherapist, starting his training doing intensive -support and psychotherapy with chemically dependent adolescents and their families in a non-profit community clinic that would foster his love for unconventional, pro-community approaches to mental health care and addiction counseling. His work continued in the form of advocacy and clinical trauma counseling with sexually abused and exploited children/teens for the State of Connecticut Special Victims of Crime Act Program (VOCA).

I wonder how much of what is weighing you down, is not yours to carry? Often times in life we bear the weight of other peoples choices, mistakes, and rigidity. I am here to help you release the things that do not belong to you so that you can balance the things in life that do belong to you. The best part? You already posses everything that you need to make the changes that you would like to see happen in your life. Let's get to work so I can show you how!

Dr. Tracy LaChapelle (Dr. T) is a licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in educational leadership. She specializes in evidence-based trauma-informed practices that are used to treat trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity-affirming, ADHD, Dis-Abilities, and various life transitions, transgender-gender affirming care, serving members of the LGBTQ+ population. "Engaging in therapy is not about changing a person; it is finding the person, their strengths, and supporting them to be their true selves."

I am licensed in Connecticut with 21 years of professional social work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & coping with grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Scott Simon, M.A. LMFT Scott completed a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in 12/2019. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and had a successful 30-year career on Wall Street. He enjoys working with families, couples and individuals. His approach integrates cognitive behavioral (CBT), structural, Bowen, Object Relations, narrative and experiential therapies, including completing EFT Core Skills training.

Hi, I'm Jaime - therapist, parent coach and author of 'Tummy Troubles', a book for children who are afraid of throwing up. I specialize in treating children, teens and young adults struggling with anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias. Parenting an anxious child can be very challenging! Our children's anxiety, OCD and specific fears/phobias can cause us to believe we are doing something wrong. Even worse, it can cause our children to feel like they are as well. Our child's anxiety can make everyday tasks, like going to school, extremely difficult. Family life can become disrupted and parenting can feel overwhelming and stressful.

Are you struggling with stress, motivation, weight loss, unresolved trauma, emotional eating or anxiety? I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping people identify, and change troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with anxiety, trauma, low motivation, weight loss and/or athletic goals. Clients appreciate my laidback, informal, and casual demeanor. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable during the intake process and feel increased positivity after every session. Let's work together to increase your overall energy and self-esteem. It may only take a couple of sessions to get you back on track.

Headspace, where your brain is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited. We believe in creating calm in the midst of any storm. Life is full of twists and turns and sometimes it is difficult to navigate. Giving yourself the time you need to overcome challenges is essential to your growth, and we strive to assist in that process. We believe everyone should feel loved and accepted no matter the race, age, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. We hope to provide a safe space where you can not only explore your journey and self, but realize you are far greater than you know.