Relationship Issues Therapists in Darien, CT
Virginia P Ayres
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LADC, BCPTSD
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
At times, it can be difficult to feel joy or appreciate life due to mental health challenges that appear during times of transition. Asking for help can be intimidating. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering therapy solutions, helping you develop your strengths and find balance in your life. For over fifteen years, I have worked with couples, adults, young adults, children, and families who are struggling with anxiety, anger, addictions, and relationship issues.
At times, it can be difficult to feel joy or appreciate life due to mental health challenges that appear during times of transition. Asking for help can be intimidating. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering therapy solutions, helping you develop your strengths and find balance in your life. For over fifteen years, I have worked with couples, adults, young adults, children, and families who are struggling with anxiety, anger, addictions, and relationship issues.
As a professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome.
I help clients to find the strength within themselves, and the needed support from those around them, to address the difficulties in their current lives in new and more effective ways. I have a diverse background working with children, adolescents, and adults in both in the school setting, as well as in private practice. I have a strong understanding of Special Education, IEPs and 504s. I am bilingual (Spanish- English) and bicultural.
As a professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome.
I help clients to find the strength within themselves, and the needed support from those around them, to address the difficulties in their current lives in new and more effective ways. I have a diverse background working with children, adolescents, and adults in both in the school setting, as well as in private practice. I have a strong understanding of Special Education, IEPs and 504s. I am bilingual (Spanish- English) and bicultural.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Rocker is nationally recognized for his innovative techniques and approaches towards troubled teens, interpersonal relationship partner conflicts, and professionals struggling with work-life balance.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Rocker is nationally recognized for his innovative techniques and approaches towards troubled teens, interpersonal relationship partner conflicts, and professionals struggling with work-life balance.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Carrie Ross Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
I help clients to break patterns that are no longer working, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. I see clients from all backgrounds and relationship styles, including LGBTQ+ community and those in non-monogamous relationship structures. I help individuals, both kids and adults, couples, and families identify and understand patterns that are no longer working and, co-create goals to support growth and change for both the self and their relationships.
I help clients to break patterns that are no longer working, communicate more effectively, resolve relationship crises, and learn more about themselves as partners and as people. I see clients from all backgrounds and relationship styles, including LGBTQ+ community and those in non-monogamous relationship structures. I help individuals, both kids and adults, couples, and families identify and understand patterns that are no longer working and, co-create goals to support growth and change for both the self and their relationships.
I believe the way change begins to take place is by establishing a trusting relationship with you and by encouraging you to trust and believe in yourself.
For 25 years, I have helped people resolve their difficulties with regard to: grief and loss, struggles in their relationships, abuse/trauma related issues, eating disorders, substance abuse and other addictions, behavioral problems, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Our work together will help you work through difficulties, to promote positive change in your life. I will teach you about underlying psychological principles that help you to understand yourself and how you relate in the world. Along with helping you to understand, I will provide you with many tools, which will give you a clear sense of direction, for making lasting, positive, changes in your life.
I believe the way change begins to take place is by establishing a trusting relationship with you and by encouraging you to trust and believe in yourself.
For 25 years, I have helped people resolve their difficulties with regard to: grief and loss, struggles in their relationships, abuse/trauma related issues, eating disorders, substance abuse and other addictions, behavioral problems, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Our work together will help you work through difficulties, to promote positive change in your life. I will teach you about underlying psychological principles that help you to understand yourself and how you relate in the world. Along with helping you to understand, I will provide you with many tools, which will give you a clear sense of direction, for making lasting, positive, changes in your life.
Understanding your mate will assist in forgiveness and the healing process can begin which is essential to restoring any relationship.
Everyone struggles with a variety of issues and we are dedicated to their healthy growth and development. I utilize play therapy for children and a cognitive behavioral approach for adolescents as well as adults. Through the journey of self discovery you can become more aware of how your decisions have been affecting your life. This awareness leads to an understanding of yourself and how you can change these patterns to improve your life potential. I believe there is hope in all circumstances and we are all a work in progress.
Understanding your mate will assist in forgiveness and the healing process can begin which is essential to restoring any relationship.
Everyone struggles with a variety of issues and we are dedicated to their healthy growth and development. I utilize play therapy for children and a cognitive behavioral approach for adolescents as well as adults. Through the journey of self discovery you can become more aware of how your decisions have been affecting your life. This awareness leads to an understanding of yourself and how you can change these patterns to improve your life potential. I believe there is hope in all circumstances and we are all a work in progress.
Life today presents us with many challenges, which are often difficult to navigate. As a clinical social worker/therapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship can help create positive choices in client's lives. I have worked in domestic violence (emotional, verbal, financial and physical) for 18 years, with an emphasis on overcoming unhealthy relationships and moving on to more positive relationship choices. The goal is often to be your best self, increasing self-esteem, decreasing anxiety and/or depression and ultimately increasing your ability to adapt and thrive.
Life today presents us with many challenges, which are often difficult to navigate. As a clinical social worker/therapist, I believe that the therapeutic relationship can help create positive choices in client's lives. I have worked in domestic violence (emotional, verbal, financial and physical) for 18 years, with an emphasis on overcoming unhealthy relationships and moving on to more positive relationship choices. The goal is often to be your best self, increasing self-esteem, decreasing anxiety and/or depression and ultimately increasing your ability to adapt and thrive.
Eve Hornstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and commit to doing the work necessary to create a meaningful and healthy relationship with yourself and others, I would love to help.
I help people just like you find balance peace and joy within themselves and their most significant relationships. Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point and you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Or, maybe your busy life has left little time for your relationship and your partner is beginning to feel like a roommate, or even worse, a stranger. Feeling disconnected in your relationship was never part of the plan. Then again, the current challenges you’re experiencing may be coming from a past trauma that never healed, a transition to a new chapter of your life, or a search to truly connect with your authentic self.
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and commit to doing the work necessary to create a meaningful and healthy relationship with yourself and others, I would love to help.
I help people just like you find balance peace and joy within themselves and their most significant relationships. Maybe your relationship has reached a crisis point and you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Or, maybe your busy life has left little time for your relationship and your partner is beginning to feel like a roommate, or even worse, a stranger. Feeling disconnected in your relationship was never part of the plan. Then again, the current challenges you’re experiencing may be coming from a past trauma that never healed, a transition to a new chapter of your life, or a search to truly connect with your authentic self.
James Blechman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LMFT, LP, CGP
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Though sometimes formidable, devoting space to articulate your concerns in a trusting environment is deeply rewarding work that brings dynamics and acceptance back into your life and tools of communication into your relationship.
At some point, the tools that we use to get through life can begin to fall short. Your reasons for considering therapy may be clearly or barely understood. You’d like to experience more agency and acceptance, make better sense of your life, and relate more honestly to the people that matter to you. If you’ve come looking for help with your partner, there is both a critical need and a deeply-seeded desire for things to improve between you, and the time has come for to invest in that outcome. You are struggling to function in your current phase of life, whether anew or for a long time now.
Though sometimes formidable, devoting space to articulate your concerns in a trusting environment is deeply rewarding work that brings dynamics and acceptance back into your life and tools of communication into your relationship.
At some point, the tools that we use to get through life can begin to fall short. Your reasons for considering therapy may be clearly or barely understood. You’d like to experience more agency and acceptance, make better sense of your life, and relate more honestly to the people that matter to you. If you’ve come looking for help with your partner, there is both a critical need and a deeply-seeded desire for things to improve between you, and the time has come for to invest in that outcome. You are struggling to function in your current phase of life, whether anew or for a long time now.
We will explore your past, present, and hopes for the future through a lens of self-reflection with the purpose of deepening your relationship with yourself and others.
We often come into therapy with a particular problem at hand. Perhaps it's difficulty navigating a life transition, relationship troubles, grief, identity development or one of the many other tensions that can come up throughout the life cycle. I provide an insight-oriented approach that emphasizes curiosity about the self and profound trust within the therapeutic relationship. This allows us to better understand and manage the initial problem bringing you into therapy as well as facilitating a truly healing experience of deep self understanding and acceptance.
We will explore your past, present, and hopes for the future through a lens of self-reflection with the purpose of deepening your relationship with yourself and others.
We often come into therapy with a particular problem at hand. Perhaps it's difficulty navigating a life transition, relationship troubles, grief, identity development or one of the many other tensions that can come up throughout the life cycle. I provide an insight-oriented approach that emphasizes curiosity about the self and profound trust within the therapeutic relationship. This allows us to better understand and manage the initial problem bringing you into therapy as well as facilitating a truly healing experience of deep self understanding and acceptance.
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Are you seeking resilience in uncertain times? My approach to therapy combines psychodynamic training with CBT, finding practical solutions to problems. This means that you and I will work together to find both the "why" of what you bring to therapy (childhood development, history, and social context) and the "what" (how to change what you want to change). I tend to work with high achievers who feel there is something lacking in their personal lives and relationships. I work with adults, as well as adolescents in high school or college/graduate school. I see both individuals and couples who want to make meaningful changes.
, a divorce, a relationship ending, a career change, or a move to a new environment).
Are you seeking resilience in uncertain times? My approach to therapy combines psychodynamic training with CBT, finding practical solutions to problems. This means that you and I will work together to find both the "why" of what you bring to therapy (childhood development, history, and social context) and the "what" (how to change what you want to change). I tend to work with high achievers who feel there is something lacking in their personal lives and relationships. I work with adults, as well as adolescents in high school or college/graduate school. I see both individuals and couples who want to make meaningful changes.
James E Blechman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LMFT, LP, AASECT, CGP
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Joanna Gould Whitcup
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
Darien, CT 06820 (Online Only)
I believe in the ability of the therapeutic relationship to resolve conflict and develop insight and positive change.
The challenges of today's world wear heavily on couples. What we believed counted may now seem undependable, even impossible to understand. Intimacy and relationships are stressed and additional conflict may be too much to handle. This is exactly the time to consider professional help.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, a Diplomate in Clinical Sex Therapy and have analytic training as well as EMDR. My expertise blends psychodynamic, cognitive,and relational perspectives. A very powerful combination.
I maintain a strong network of professional colleagues to provide the best integrative care ie/medical and holistic perspectives.
I believe in the ability of the therapeutic relationship to resolve conflict and develop insight and positive change.
The challenges of today's world wear heavily on couples. What we believed counted may now seem undependable, even impossible to understand. Intimacy and relationships are stressed and additional conflict may be too much to handle. This is exactly the time to consider professional help.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, a Diplomate in Clinical Sex Therapy and have analytic training as well as EMDR. My expertise blends psychodynamic, cognitive,and relational perspectives. A very powerful combination.
I maintain a strong network of professional colleagues to provide the best integrative care ie/medical and holistic perspectives.
Jillian Keyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
With over 15 years experience in hospital and residential treatment settings I have learned that the counselor and client relationship is essential to the therapeutic process and strive to create a safe, trusting space.
My focus as a therapist is to learn from clients the areas of life - relationships, work, school, substance use - where they feel “stuck” and to work together to strategize ways to become “unstuck”. Setting goals and making progress towards those goals is paramount for clients to feel successful in the therapy process. I like to support clients in finding practical ways to start the change process and to help them maintain their motivation.
With over 15 years experience in hospital and residential treatment settings I have learned that the counselor and client relationship is essential to the therapeutic process and strive to create a safe, trusting space.
My focus as a therapist is to learn from clients the areas of life - relationships, work, school, substance use - where they feel “stuck” and to work together to strategize ways to become “unstuck”. Setting goals and making progress towards those goals is paramount for clients to feel successful in the therapy process. I like to support clients in finding practical ways to start the change process and to help them maintain their motivation.
If you are struggling through the pain of an extramarital relationship, I will help you both recover.
If you are not feeling heard, if you are feeling like you rarely come first, or if you feel like your opinion does not carry much weight, I can help you. Couples therapy can provide you with healthy habits for your relationship. Personal counseling can help you save yourself instead of everyone else all the time. Living in Fairfield County, though lovely, comes with its own sets of problems: financial pressures, the lonely and pressure-packed 70-hour work week, and the sacrifices and benefits of staying home with the kids. Don't suffer alone. There are skills, solutions and remedies available for you, as well as for your spouse.
If you are struggling through the pain of an extramarital relationship, I will help you both recover.
If you are not feeling heard, if you are feeling like you rarely come first, or if you feel like your opinion does not carry much weight, I can help you. Couples therapy can provide you with healthy habits for your relationship. Personal counseling can help you save yourself instead of everyone else all the time. Living in Fairfield County, though lovely, comes with its own sets of problems: financial pressures, the lonely and pressure-packed 70-hour work week, and the sacrifices and benefits of staying home with the kids. Don't suffer alone. There are skills, solutions and remedies available for you, as well as for your spouse.
Stephanie Burchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Darien, CT 06820
Are you looking to achieve real and lasting change in your personal life? Would you like to get the most out of your relationship - even save your marriage - but remain stuck in a cycle of conflict? Extensively trained and experienced in couples' work, my approach aims to repair attachment bonds; deepen intimacy; improve communication; and sets a course for authentic personal growth. Certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy, this empirically validated model is designed to significantly reduce distress and anxiety, resolve conflict, restore communication, repair emotional injuries, and deepen attachment bonds.
Are you looking to achieve real and lasting change in your personal life? Would you like to get the most out of your relationship - even save your marriage - but remain stuck in a cycle of conflict? Extensively trained and experienced in couples' work, my approach aims to repair attachment bonds; deepen intimacy; improve communication; and sets a course for authentic personal growth. Certified in Emotion-Focused Therapy, this empirically validated model is designed to significantly reduce distress and anxiety, resolve conflict, restore communication, repair emotional injuries, and deepen attachment bonds.
I treat clients with depression or anxiety, usually in response to relationship issues, life stressors/transitions, or loss.
I am a clinical psychologist, experienced in work with adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I love my work! I find it so rewarding to help people turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and change. My style is warm, comforting, and empathetic. Trained in multiple therapeutic approaches (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems), I work in a flexible manner that best suits you. I will help you clarify your goals and make a plan for change. When necessary, I explore underlying issues, to enhance insight and make new directions possible.
I treat clients with depression or anxiety, usually in response to relationship issues, life stressors/transitions, or loss.
I am a clinical psychologist, experienced in work with adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I love my work! I find it so rewarding to help people turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and change. My style is warm, comforting, and empathetic. Trained in multiple therapeutic approaches (cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems), I work in a flexible manner that best suits you. I will help you clarify your goals and make a plan for change. When necessary, I explore underlying issues, to enhance insight and make new directions possible.
Currently, I specialize in Couples' Therapy and offer skills for couples to restore, repair and rebuild their relationship.
It is time for hope and healing in your life. Through insight and clarity, you will receive support for the difficult relationships and times of trouble in life. My clinical orientation is to assess and attend to the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Depression and anxiety can be crippling factors and painful to endure on one's own. Seeking treatment is a very positive and empowering first step.
Currently, I specialize in Couples' Therapy and offer skills for couples to restore, repair and rebuild their relationship.
It is time for hope and healing in your life. Through insight and clarity, you will receive support for the difficult relationships and times of trouble in life. My clinical orientation is to assess and attend to the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Depression and anxiety can be crippling factors and painful to endure on one's own. Seeking treatment is a very positive and empowering first step.
I also employ an intensive weekend retreat format for a couple working through relationship traumas and impasses.
My practice is located in Southport, CT. While my approach is tailored to each unique individual (no manualized therapy here!), our focus will be on improving quality of life. In essence, I help you learn more effective ways to manage painful feelings, anxieties, and memories, while building more loving relationships. I specialize with couples, as well as individuals who need to grow and thrive after suffering with addictions and trauma. We work together intensively to improve self-care and confidence. I enjoy group work because it provides a powerful setting for expressing feelings, shedding shame, and creating intimacy.
I also employ an intensive weekend retreat format for a couple working through relationship traumas and impasses.
My practice is located in Southport, CT. While my approach is tailored to each unique individual (no manualized therapy here!), our focus will be on improving quality of life. In essence, I help you learn more effective ways to manage painful feelings, anxieties, and memories, while building more loving relationships. I specialize with couples, as well as individuals who need to grow and thrive after suffering with addictions and trauma. We work together intensively to improve self-care and confidence. I enjoy group work because it provides a powerful setting for expressing feelings, shedding shame, and creating intimacy.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.