Self-Harming Therapists in East Lyme, CT
Karen A Viggiani
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
I am an experienced, engaging therapist who brings warmth, humor, creativity, hope, and compassion into my practice. I am dedicated to helping rebuild, strengthen, and empower individuals and families who have felt lost or been hit by life's challenges. I have extensive experience in working with young individuals and families who have experienced significant loss or trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I specialize in early childhood, attachment, developmental/ behavioral issues, trauma in infancy/ early childhood, issues around adoption, and in helping parents develop insight and understanding into their child's behavior and experiences.
I am an experienced, engaging therapist who brings warmth, humor, creativity, hope, and compassion into my practice. I am dedicated to helping rebuild, strengthen, and empower individuals and families who have felt lost or been hit by life's challenges. I have extensive experience in working with young individuals and families who have experienced significant loss or trauma, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. I specialize in early childhood, attachment, developmental/ behavioral issues, trauma in infancy/ early childhood, issues around adoption, and in helping parents develop insight and understanding into their child's behavior and experiences.
Caitlin Blackburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
I am a licensed social worker (LMSW) and Reiki Master with a deep passion for working with both adults and teens. Whatever the situation, if you're feeling anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless, I see and honor you. It is important to have someone with you to sit with you in the discomfort and pain. I am ready to walk with you and guide you through your journey towards healing and growth. With an emphasis on holistic healing, I focus on the mind/body connection in order to help you come back to full alignment. Using a collaborative and client driven approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for deep and lasting change.
I am a licensed social worker (LMSW) and Reiki Master with a deep passion for working with both adults and teens. Whatever the situation, if you're feeling anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless, I see and honor you. It is important to have someone with you to sit with you in the discomfort and pain. I am ready to walk with you and guide you through your journey towards healing and growth. With an emphasis on holistic healing, I focus on the mind/body connection in order to help you come back to full alignment. Using a collaborative and client driven approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for deep and lasting change.
Patricia Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
Beth Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED , LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
If you are feeling stuck in the struggles and pressures that life brings to you, know that you are not alone. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in each moment and be a guide in your discovery that growth does exist. I am a licensed clinical social worker, reiki practitioner, and certified in mindfulness. I offer a person-centered holistic healing approach to promote your connection with the mind, body, environment, and spirit. It is my core belief that we are all our own healers and I provide a safe space to explore your goals and find a balance in approaches to best support you in your mental wellness journey.
If you are feeling stuck in the struggles and pressures that life brings to you, know that you are not alone. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in each moment and be a guide in your discovery that growth does exist. I am a licensed clinical social worker, reiki practitioner, and certified in mindfulness. I offer a person-centered holistic healing approach to promote your connection with the mind, body, environment, and spirit. It is my core belief that we are all our own healers and I provide a safe space to explore your goals and find a balance in approaches to best support you in your mental wellness journey.
TJ Butcher, MA, LPC, BCPC, CH, CSC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCPC, CH, CSC
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
No matter what you are suffering from or want to improve, there are ways to get your brain to function better and give you the life you deserve.
No matter what you are suffering from or want to improve, there are ways to get your brain to function better and give you the life you deserve.
Sylvia Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with your level of stress and increasing anxiety? Do you have stressors and conflict in your current relationships? I can help you. I use my warm, yet direct and honest approach to guide you in making the changes you would like to see in yourself and in your relationship. I enjoy working with couples and adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you can tackle the difficulties you face. Together we can develop your skills to improve your day-to-day coping, relationships and quality of life.
Are you struggling with your level of stress and increasing anxiety? Do you have stressors and conflict in your current relationships? I can help you. I use my warm, yet direct and honest approach to guide you in making the changes you would like to see in yourself and in your relationship. I enjoy working with couples and adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you can tackle the difficulties you face. Together we can develop your skills to improve your day-to-day coping, relationships and quality of life.
Pathways Center For Learning & Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
New London County Psychologists and Counselors
Psychologist, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).
With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county (evaluation required).
Sam Schaperow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
Currently taking clients for >diagnostic evaluations<, couples, & >group therapy<. I am a caring, evidence-based, and holistic (consideration of the whole) therapist looking forward to challenging cases from people needing my expertise. Making use of a wide variety of therapies, from verbal to non-verbal, devoting much time on each of the select cases I take, and engaging in colleague consultations, I am often able to help with even the most challenging of issues. I also see children, doing family therapy even for the toughest kids. You'll see the difference family support makes, rather than my just trying to "fix the kid".
Currently taking clients for >diagnostic evaluations<, couples, & >group therapy<. I am a caring, evidence-based, and holistic (consideration of the whole) therapist looking forward to challenging cases from people needing my expertise. Making use of a wide variety of therapies, from verbal to non-verbal, devoting much time on each of the select cases I take, and engaging in colleague consultations, I am often able to help with even the most challenging of issues. I also see children, doing family therapy even for the toughest kids. You'll see the difference family support makes, rather than my just trying to "fix the kid".
Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. My 10 years of active duty military services strengthens my ability to work with military spouses and their families. I have 18 years working with children and their families.
Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. My 10 years of active duty military services strengthens my ability to work with military spouses and their families. I have 18 years working with children and their families.
Kimberly Sweet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
I do Telehealth Therapy in a time where convenience is top priority, Maybe you have a lunch break or unable to make it into an office. I provide a space to come as you are and when you need it. I believe that everyone can meet their goals with guidance and that is why I am able to do brief interventions or deal with chronic issues that you may have been facing for years. The beginning of everything is the first step and I'd love to join you there. I bring a relaxed style to therapy with techniques to manage symptoms, a sounding board for problems and empowerment to gain strength to accomplish all the things in your life.
I do Telehealth Therapy in a time where convenience is top priority, Maybe you have a lunch break or unable to make it into an office. I provide a space to come as you are and when you need it. I believe that everyone can meet their goals with guidance and that is why I am able to do brief interventions or deal with chronic issues that you may have been facing for years. The beginning of everything is the first step and I'd love to join you there. I bring a relaxed style to therapy with techniques to manage symptoms, a sounding board for problems and empowerment to gain strength to accomplish all the things in your life.
Stephen G. Pulaski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RP II
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
Have you ever felt like you are on a boat lost at sea and you don't know where to turn? There are unexpected life events for human beings that can cause sudden stress, trauma, and challenges in their daily life. Without support some people have no place to turn and they feel hopeless and lost. A change in course cannot occur without action and calling in for support is the first step and sometimes the hardest step. Here at a "safe harbor" you can find respite, guidance, support, and encouragement to work through your challenges and find the inner strength to empower yourself to manifest what you need and your destiny.
Have you ever felt like you are on a boat lost at sea and you don't know where to turn? There are unexpected life events for human beings that can cause sudden stress, trauma, and challenges in their daily life. Without support some people have no place to turn and they feel hopeless and lost. A change in course cannot occur without action and calling in for support is the first step and sometimes the hardest step. Here at a "safe harbor" you can find respite, guidance, support, and encouragement to work through your challenges and find the inner strength to empower yourself to manifest what you need and your destiny.
Dan Fortunato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
Not accepting new clients
"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up". Life is a journey with many hurdles and potholes, but these challenges are also tremendous learning and growing opportunities. I support people with a wide range of challenges and have witnessed amazing transformations.
"Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up". Life is a journey with many hurdles and potholes, but these challenges are also tremendous learning and growing opportunities. I support people with a wide range of challenges and have witnessed amazing transformations.
Liefeld & Associates Coaching and Psychotherapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT-AS, PhD, ERTY500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Greetings! I am an holistic individual, family and couple's practitioner who focuses on optimum development for the client(s). I know that when you have a better understanding of your own roadblocks and patterns, you can better achieve optimum wellness and life satisfaction. I will support and guide the process toward your desired change. You can build a better you, it's never too late to recreate yourself. I also offer supervision for new professionals working on licensure or practitioners wanting to tune up or explore their development as a clinician.
Greetings! I am an holistic individual, family and couple's practitioner who focuses on optimum development for the client(s). I know that when you have a better understanding of your own roadblocks and patterns, you can better achieve optimum wellness and life satisfaction. I will support and guide the process toward your desired change. You can build a better you, it's never too late to recreate yourself. I also offer supervision for new professionals working on licensure or practitioners wanting to tune up or explore their development as a clinician.
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Cara Elizabeth Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waterford, CT 06385
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CHILD/ADOLESCENT CLIENTS*** I'm a charismatic, dynamic, and dedicated therapist who offers individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to "traditional" therapy, I also offer EMDR therapy - an effective, evidence-based treatment for patients with a history of trauma. My experience as an Emergency Crisis Intervention Clinician has enhanced my ability to rapidly engage with clients, develop immediate treatment and safety plans, increase clients' coping skills, conduct risk assessments as needed, and provide psychoeducation and advocacy.
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW CHILD/ADOLESCENT CLIENTS*** I'm a charismatic, dynamic, and dedicated therapist who offers individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to "traditional" therapy, I also offer EMDR therapy - an effective, evidence-based treatment for patients with a history of trauma. My experience as an Emergency Crisis Intervention Clinician has enhanced my ability to rapidly engage with clients, develop immediate treatment and safety plans, increase clients' coping skills, conduct risk assessments as needed, and provide psychoeducation and advocacy.
Rhonda Spaziani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New London, CT 06320
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
I have a broad range of counseling experience and have worked with many personal, behavioral, and cultural issues over my 20+ year counseling career. I utilize a holistic approach to help you create positive change within your life. We all encounter transitions in our lifetime (e.g., divorce, relationship issues, illness, death of loved ones, occupational conflicts, separation from employment, end of military service, empty nests, etc.), but it is often the way we respond to these challenges more than the actual challenges themselves that impacts our overall physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
Kate C. Sikorski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Groton, CT 06340
I am Accepting New Clients-Virtual and In Person availability. I provide a full range of counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am a Licensed Couples and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2004 and have experience working with a wide range issue. I work with children 5-18 years old, adults, couples, and families.
I am Accepting New Clients-Virtual and In Person availability. I provide a full range of counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I am a Licensed Couples and Family Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have been working in the counseling field since 2004 and have experience working with a wide range issue. I work with children 5-18 years old, adults, couples, and families.
Welcome and I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and general life stress. My passion lies in helping people navigate through their challenges and empowering them on a path to healing.
Welcome and I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, and general life stress. My passion lies in helping people navigate through their challenges and empowering them on a path to healing.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.