Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

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."

Hello there, my name is Todd Esperance. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Bridgeport. I'm currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Rochester. I'm devoted to facilitating an environment where you can be fully seen and heard, perhaps, for the first time. Together, we will explore your vast lived experience. I have been trained in individual, couple, family, children, crisis, and group settings. However, at current, I only work with individual adults.

Ever feel like your life is too much to bare and it's too much to paint a smile on your face every morning? Tired of feeling like things are too overwhelming and its becoming difficult to sort through daily tasks and challenges? Ready to put yourself first, sort through your emotions and put your mental health first? I believe everyone deserves to be heard, validated and understood and by working with me, not only will you feel normalized in your experience, you will leave your sessions understanding your mental health a bit better and have the tools you need to navigate your life.

As your ally in healing and my commitment to you as a therapist, my passion lies within intentional interactions with all of my clients. I truly value you as an individual, and our time together is all about honoring your unique path. I aim to provide a secure and nurturing space, where healing is not only a goal but a collaborative journey. My passion lies in being a part of a community of providers that continuously adapt to the ever changing way of life, and the people I serve. I currently specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative, Somatic, and Trauma informed Therapy.

Please Note: I am now accepting Husky/Medicaid! The objective of my practice is to provide a dynamic transition solution, which bridges clinical and psycho-educational approaches in an effort to optimize your potential to experience recovery as both attainable and sustainable. By creating an integrated model, drawn from multiple recovery communities and orientations, I am in the unique position to provide support and planning for individuals transitioning through the recovery process. By individually tailoring your therapeutic work and maintaining consistent contact, I can assist you in creating a healthy ability to independently navigate through the wide range of all of your daily living activities.

Unmet needs and disappointment can force us to feel lost in our relationships. Repair may seem impossible. Learning to express your needs to get to a place of peace is where the beauty begins. Maybe you feel stuck in a relationship familial or intimate. Is it hard for you to get the words to communicate what you want? Let me help walk with you on your journey to freedom!

I mainly work with clients who are overcoming the effects of traumatic experiences or loss. These effects may include symptoms of anxiety, depression or unresolved grief.

I have been practicing clinical psychology and psychoanalysis for over 40 years. In the last ten years, I've included EMDR and trauma focused therapy, which I also use for performance enhancement, test anxiety, phobias and addictions. My approach is eclectic, drawing on all of the above to treat a wide range of living difficulties.

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.

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!

Life transitions at any age are inevitable and often times, challenging. Are you or someone you know having a difficult time in life and would like help developing skills to live the life YOU want? If you’re reading this then you have already taken the first step towards that desired life. You want to - so you can - and together we will improve self-esteem, cultivate resilience, promote insight, and build emotional growth. There is power in an unbiased, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that also integrates art to facilitate positive change. Plus, it is an enjoyable way to experience counseling when words are not enough.

There are times in life when emotions become difficult to manage alone. This may lead to isolating behaviors, feeling overwhelmed by every day tasks, high levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Through each individual therapeutic relationship, I encourage clients to utilize new coping skills to manage symptoms, and move forward in their healing journey. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and often utilize a combination of coping skills to meet each individuals needs.

Have you been struggling with trauma related issues and wish you could become unstuck from your trauma? Are you looking for skills that will help you overcome your trauma rapidly (within 2-4 weeks), so you can get your life back on track? If yes, you have come to the right place! I am a Staff Trauma Therapist at at Nema Health, with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy, including specializing in trauma related conditions. Nema Health is a virtual outpatient clinic for adult trauma survivors that provides first line evidence-based treatment, with proven outcomes; 90% of Nema clients experience improvement with symptoms!

As a solution-focused and systemic therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life

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.

Life circumstances can make us feel overwhelmed and exhausted. But you don't have to try to hold it all together, it's okay to ask for help. My focus is to be able to help you understand the underlying causes and develop new ways to deal and alleviate how your feeling.

Are you or a family member struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, crisis, issues related to spirituality, or day-to-day family challenges? Exposure to traumatic events can affect all aspects of life. Helping your grieving child can be difficult and complicated. Allow me to tailor a treatment approach that will focus on mind, body, and spirit in individual and family counseling. Allow me to help you work through these difficult life events and get you back to what matters most.

You can hear Dr. B and Coach Portia on www.unburdening.net (website dedicated to the work of coaching and counseling and tracking our podcasts). The Coach and the counselor - husband and wife team - provide a one stop provision for coaching and relationship counseling. With offices throughout the State of Connecticut, the two provide a mix of 'unburdening' meditation for grief groups, 'parts work' one on one coaching, relationship counseling, connection therapy, small group mentoring and relationship seminars. This is unique perspective to counseling and coaching and helping your relationship. Dr, B is also a christian pastor.

The journey to becoming the best version of yourself is sometimes a difficult one to navigate. So far, you've done the best you can with what you know - you owe yourself some credit. Deciding to further explore yourself, positive coping strategies, and lessening the impact your past has on your life is just the next step to creating the life you imagine.