Psychological Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Fairfield, CT

I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

I am a Yale-educated clinical psychologist who is a skilled diagnostician and compassionate therapist. I treat adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and stress associated with life transitions and career difficulties. I also help adults who have medical health conditions and co-occurring mental health symptoms, such as problems with chronic pain, chronic illness, and weight management. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a short-term treatment to remedy problematic sleeping patterns. I also offer diagnostic consultation for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for adults.

In an ever-changing world, we need mental health care that doesn’t offer a false promise of a quick fix. It is difficult to pick up the phone to call a therapist — especially if you’ve never been to therapy before, or if you’re depressed, and you just ... can’t. I understand that and am here to walk you through. I believe that taking care of our mental health should be an ongoing and sustained practice that is celebrated instead of stigmatized. Instead of viewing therapy as only necessary when you are in a crisis, my hope is to break the mold and remind you that you deserve mental health support.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

I am a licensed Psychologist practicing in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I also work with couples and families. My practice focuses on issues with depression, anxiety and/or trauma. I include EMDR therapy in my treatment of trauma when appropriate, and have found this to be a highly effective way to resolve trauma symptoms. I also work with adjustment issues and career development. I take an integrative approach to the therapy I provide and utilize psychodynamic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relaxation work to assist you in achieving your goals.

Connecticut & New York neighbors, as we move past the Covid 19 crisis with the many worries that we have. I provide rehabilitation and neuropsychological services to children, adults, and elders with complex medial disabilities of the central nervous system including neuropsychological impairments associated with Covid 19 in children and adults. I provided medical and disability focused individual and family psychotherapy and counseling services. I maintain a national and international psychology and consultation practice.

I am a clinical psychologist with experience treating adolescents and adults and training graduate-level clinical counselors. My specialty, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is an empirically-supported short-term approach to treat anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessional thoughts, compulsive or unhealthy behaviors, depression, anger, and trauma. CBT strategies can also be useful in the domains of stress management, romantic relationship concerns, family conflict, parenting, self-improvement and goal-setting. I was trained and mentored directly by Dr. Albert Ellis, the founding father of CBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy).

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Knowing ourselves is the beginning of all wisdom. Should you be searching for a safe and supportive environment to seek insight on yourself, your child and/or your family my practice of Insight Therapy and Assessment welcomes you. I offer an open, non judgmental yet analytical style that allows my clients to identify what's not working in their lives and replace with what better can. Therapeutic insight rooted in CBT/DBT/ACT foundations will allow for you to better deal with conflict, adapt through change, cope with misfortune, establish healthy relationships and ultimately improve upon and embrace the best version of yourself.

My clinical experience includes work in hospitals with inpatient and outpatient populations, school-based mental health, as well as community and geriatric mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, psychotic conditions, and the assessment and treatment of personality disorders.

Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results. Many of our pitfalls, our "relapses" in behavior, are related to maladaptive patterns with family or intimate partners. Our work in therapy is to understand these patterns and learn how to change them. If depression is dwelling in the past, and anxiety is living in the future, our therapeutic goal is to live in the present, towards a more authentic and mindful reality.

I have been in private practice for more than 15 years and pride myself on helping individuals develop a strong sense of identity. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and have extensive training from Beth Israel Medical Center, North Central Bronx Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. I practice in Westport, CT, and Manhattan, NY. I work with families, adults, children, and adolescents suffering from mood, anxiety, and eating disorders, and help cope with life transitions, including parenthood, divorce, emerging adulthood, medical illness, and end-of-life.

MY PRACTICE IS EXCLUSIVELY VIRTUAL. I specialize in Trauma Treatment and conflictual relationships. Experience and training do make a difference in the field of psychotherapy! I have treated patients across a broad spectrum of problems including trauma, depression, and family conflict for many years. My style is personal, direct, and understanding. I work with you to find personal solutions for the personal problems. If you would like to address your problems in a practical, straight-forward manner within a reasonable period of time, then I can help you. Please call me for an appointment - 203-929-1234

Individuals who will benefit from neuropsychological testing are interested in understanding how their cognitive skills (or those of their children) are impacting their daily functioning. Many individuals have concerns about school functioning and are wondering why they (or their children) are struggling. Some individuals are interested in maximizing their cognitive strengths to perform better at school or their place of employment.

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships? We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your behaviors, feelings and beliefs. We help you to become more connected with your intuition and gain clarity and awareness to live a more fulfilling life. Whether couples therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, or behavioral issues in children, our team of therapists can help. We work with young children, adolescents and adults and treat a variety of issues.

I am a board certified clinical neuropsychologist-a licensed clinical psychologist, with specialized training in neuropsychological evaluations of children. With over 25 years of experience as a researcher, practitioner, and consultant, I have worked to help families, educators, and policymakers to improve the lives of children. I have extensive experience working with children with developmental, neurological, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. My practice is solely pediatric, and focused on providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and consultation services for children and their families.

I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults to address a range of issues such as anxiety, coping with life stressors, developing social skills, improving self-esteem, and building healthy relationships. My approach incorporates techniques drawn from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in which individuals learn to apply more positive thoughts and beliefs to their lives. With compassion, I aim to help my clients become more aware of their emotions and use more adaptive coping skills. I work with children and adolescents in conjunction with their caregivers to improve their life experiences at home and in school.

Using active listening, reflection and empathy, I work with clients to help them understand and overcome their emotional struggles. I use a holistic approach to foster emotional wellness taking into consideration all of the biological, social, and psychological needs hindering clients from emotional growth. I believe that my balanced approach which employs different forms of therapeutic intervention helps me to better meet the individual needs of my clients.