Therapists in Bridgeport, CT

It is a sign of courage, strength, and drive to seek therapy. We can start to enhance our relationships with others and our quality of life when we are driven to make changes. In order to improve clients' quality of life, I want to provide a secure and encouraging atmosphere where clients feel empowered to identify habits and pick up new, healthier coping mechanisms to help deal with traumas. I strive to raise self awareness while providing support and compassion so that clients can feel comfortable working through previous traumas, present stressors, and future concerns. ​

Janine Hitchens Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 24 years of experience working to help teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering from low self-esteem, depression, loss, addiction, illness, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. She completed her Master's degree at the Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work in New York City. After moving to Connecticut, Janine earned her Social Worker's license.

Do you struggle with substance use disorder and want help with relapse prevention? Have mental health problems kept you from achieving your goals? Do you and your teen struggle to connect and communicate effectively? You want to live a happy life and develop healthy relationships, but you can’t make it happen. Therapy with an LMSW skilled at providing mental health care and coordinating services from community resources can empower you and your family to live the lives you want.

I am a resource in three distinct and overlapping areas: career/work; life meaning/spirituality; and emotional wellbeing. I can help clarify your career focus or your effectiveness as a manager, using my background as an organization development consultant, leadership coach, and career counselor. Trained as a psychotherapist, I can help you live with less anxiety and greater sense of self-worth/confidence.   

Asking for help can be difficult, but rest assured I will create a safe space for you. I use a guiding/client-centered leaning, strengths-based, approach. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, personality disorders, and dual diagnosis. I am Queer identifying and affirming and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ folx, with a specific niche for working with trans and gender diverse folx. I work with adolescents(12+), adults, and elders. I’m very empathetic and compassionate, and would love to help, with whatever you may be struggling with. Please allow me to walk with you, on your journey.

Life can be a journey filled with happiness, excitement, and fulfillment. But what about the times where sadness, confusion, worry, anger, and feelings of being lost and stuck set in? It is during these critical moments that having the support of a professional therapist can make a tremendous impact!

Each individual has their own unique journey with mental health, wherever you are on this journey you deserve to experience your life as your best self. Are you finding it hard to relax, feeling overwhelmed by life's hurdles? Is your mind occupied by past trauma and scary situations and are you consumed by a sense of gloom about your future? Is it difficult to form and maintain relationships, or are you lacking enjoyment in your leisure activities? Perhaps you're suffering from a loss and the grief is impacting every aspect of your life in a way that feels consuming.

Is anxiety or depression controlling your life? Do you have goals you want to accomplish but find it difficult to get out of bed? Has your life changed suddenly and left you in a state of panic? Are you encountering parenting challenges? Struggling with mental health, family difficulties, and life transitions can keep you from experiencing joy. You want to loosen the grip mental illness and stress has on your life but don’t know where to start.You don’t have to struggle alone. Working with a therapist can help move you toward wellness so you can crush your goals.

As we experience life, we are often faced with challenges. These challenges come in the form of stress. Sometimes, we are simply not equipped to manage the variety of challenges life sends our way. Much like we go to the gym to strengthen our bodies, therapy is the gym for the mind. At TAP Counseling Services, we understand the impact of stress on our lives. We understand that it could happen to anyone. We want to work with you to make your mind stronger and your life more peaceful. With this approach, we will take away the negative stigma of mental stress and provide you with a Therapeutic Approach to a Peace of mind.

Many of us lead busy lives with little space to breathe, think, and make choices with clarity. We hold ourselves to unsustainable standards in our careers, relationships and as individuals. We move from day to day with anxious thoughts, or float numbly with disconnection and over-scheduling as a way to avoid pain. Often our expectations, goals and circumstances come at the expense of our own healthy well being.

Hello and my sincerest compliments to you for taking the initiative to explore your options for a helping professional today! If you are searching for understanding and non-judgmental support in your journey toward wellness and change, I would love to join you. I am currently offering telehealth, in office, and in home sessions. I can be reached by clicking the links above or by calling me directly at 203-651-9539.

There are many struggles in life that bring people to therapy. I specialize in helping people who are battling cancer or trying to navigate their life post cancer. Living with cancer takes enormous strength and courage. Some people experience feelings of anxiety or depression during cancer treatment, while others struggle with finding a “new normal” after they are cancer free or in full remission. I work with those who want to regain the energy, desire, and stamina to forge ahead. And those who are ready to turn their fear into personal power so they can live a more peaceful, joyous life.

Accepting new clients! - You are not alone. Most people experience difficulty in their lives at one time or another for various reasons. You've made a decision to find a therapist who is a good fit and whom you can feel comfortable exploring and working through what brought you here. We are here to support your journey of self exploration, discover what's working for you and what isn't, and develop emotional and psychological resilience to work towards resolving the issue(s) that brings you in.

Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder and body image issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

EMAIL Contact Preferred: When was the last time you truly slowed down and recognized your need for rest? When did you last allow yourself to simply be still and embrace the quiet? How often do you tune into your body, paying attention to its sensations? These practices are essential to living a physically and emotionally healthy life. Connection—to yourself and others—stands as one of the most powerful buffers against the harmful effects of chronic stress, tension, and trauma. As a Licensed Master Social Worker and Advanced Somatic Trauma Release Therapist, I bring a holistic and relational approach to therapy.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals ages 12 and older suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, domestic violence and childhood traumatic experiences and many more life stressors. In addition, I conduct psychological evaluations for immigration and life coaching aim to provide emotional support, increase motivation and accomplish goals.

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.

In a caring and supportive environment, you can explore your internal and external landscape .... at your pace and in your way. My role is to help you reconnect with your source of strength and resilience. I am dedicated to empowering you to navigate the demands of today's complex reality. Life presents us with tough challenges, and we do not have to "go it alone". I will work with you to identify and utilize your core strengths and resilience, bringing you closer to living the life you want. We will create a roadmap and tools so you can reach your desired destination.