Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Guilford, CT
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Frustrated with the idea of talking about issues and never resolving them? My name is Mark Boroski. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Addiction and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the state of CT. I have spent the last decade working with individuals, families and couples. I utilize an integrative approach, combining aspects of solution focused therapy, CBT, and strategic family therapy to meet the needs of all my clients along with a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment.
Frustrated with the idea of talking about issues and never resolving them? My name is Mark Boroski. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Licensed Addiction and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the state of CT. I have spent the last decade working with individuals, families and couples. I utilize an integrative approach, combining aspects of solution focused therapy, CBT, and strategic family therapy to meet the needs of all my clients along with a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment.
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Kathleen DeMino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.
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Laura Spinella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, ATR-BC, LPC, CLAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
I work with people of all ages to help them manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and much more. I work with the individual to more clearly define what brings them to therapy as well as work out strategies to manage the thoughts and/or behaviors that are stopping the person from living to their potential. Then together we make a plan on how to reach your goals.
I work with people of all ages to help them manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and much more. I work with the individual to more clearly define what brings them to therapy as well as work out strategies to manage the thoughts and/or behaviors that are stopping the person from living to their potential. Then together we make a plan on how to reach your goals.
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Welcome! I am the owner and founder of Synergy Wellness, LLC. I have extensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My practice is firmly rooted in a strengths based and collaborative approach, fulfilling the idea that "it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you".- Dr. Bruce Perry
Welcome! I am the owner and founder of Synergy Wellness, LLC. I have extensive training in treating trauma, as well as often associated symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My practice is firmly rooted in a strengths based and collaborative approach, fulfilling the idea that "it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you".- Dr. Bruce Perry
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+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
+ Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, or other symptoms that you think are related to a traumatic incident in your distant or recent past? + If the trauma was extended over time, such as a childhood or adult abusive relationship, do you feel like something is wrong with you, or experience feelings like fatigue, lack of motivation, low self esteem or distance from loved ones? + If you experienced a catastrophic event such as being attacked, being in combat, an accident or natural disaster, do you experience nightmares, flashbacks, or unexplainable symptoms like sudden temper flare ups, bursting into tears, or spacing out?
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Mary Beth Golja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Looking for a safe place to regain your footing and let go of old patterns that hold you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for 29 years. My practice is relationship based and heart centered.After working in various residential settings with adolescents, I grew to believe in the resilience and strength of the human spirit.Working with both traditional and nontraditional techniques, I can assist you in discovering your true potential. With a background in family systems, I believe that by letting go of patterns learned in childhood and rewriting old messages, therapy can free you to live your life more productively.
Looking for a safe place to regain your footing and let go of old patterns that hold you back? I have been practicing psychotherapy for 29 years. My practice is relationship based and heart centered.After working in various residential settings with adolescents, I grew to believe in the resilience and strength of the human spirit.Working with both traditional and nontraditional techniques, I can assist you in discovering your true potential. With a background in family systems, I believe that by letting go of patterns learned in childhood and rewriting old messages, therapy can free you to live your life more productively.
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Anne Dutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 500, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. It makes use of the strengths, resources and goals of the client and the supportive attunement, non-judgmental perspective, training and experience of the therapist. Many of my clients come to me because they want to incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapies with talk therapy in order to work more effectively with anxiety, depression, pain and other challenges.
Psychotherapy is a collaboration between therapist and client. It makes use of the strengths, resources and goals of the client and the supportive attunement, non-judgmental perspective, training and experience of the therapist. Many of my clients come to me because they want to incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapies with talk therapy in order to work more effectively with anxiety, depression, pain and other challenges.
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Michael F. Hinkley
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LMSW, LADC, STL, MA
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You can build one layer of foundation at a time so that your recovery can have a strong foundation. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is normal in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. You are able to change starting now.
Addiction compromises a person causing pain. You may be finding it hard to make the changes required to address a substance addiction. You can build one layer of foundation at a time so that your recovery can have a strong foundation. You may be isolating from others, experiencing a poor diet or one bad decision after another, this is normal in addiction. Your unique story of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction happened in stages, a slippery slope, that only gets worse. But there's good news, you are taking the time to consider getting help now, maybe again, and that's where your recovery starts. You are able to change starting now.
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As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.
As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.
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J. Edward Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
I work with individuals who are suffering from trauma, abuse ,depression, and anxiety. I also treat relationship issues and marriage therapy. I have a strong background in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. I treat trauma victims, PTSD, and do Family Constellation work.
I work with individuals who are suffering from trauma, abuse ,depression, and anxiety. I also treat relationship issues and marriage therapy. I have a strong background in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. I treat trauma victims, PTSD, and do Family Constellation work.
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Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker who completed her education at Southern Connecticut State University in 2016. She has worked with the entire lifespan from children to older adults. Her experiences with both outpatient and inpatient settings have given her a broad perspective of the challenges that people deal with and what can help people to live more productive lives. She uses a strengths-based and humanistic approach in her work with others. She has grown to work in both individual and group settings and has a love for building relationships with clients and utilizing the relationship to guide the work.
Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker who completed her education at Southern Connecticut State University in 2016. She has worked with the entire lifespan from children to older adults. Her experiences with both outpatient and inpatient settings have given her a broad perspective of the challenges that people deal with and what can help people to live more productive lives. She uses a strengths-based and humanistic approach in her work with others. She has grown to work in both individual and group settings and has a love for building relationships with clients and utilizing the relationship to guide the work.
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Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
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Cheryl Cummin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
Not accepting new clients
Our way of live has been turned upside down. The structures of our community that ground, secure and orient us, have been hit by this pandemic. We find ourselves feeling disoriented and out of sorts. Others are grappling with not only the upending of routines caused by the pandemic but are fearing for their life or their livelihood. Whatever your situation, your life has been changed right now by something outside your control, and this is invariably stressful. And, of course, many of you were dealing with mental health issues or traumatic life events before the complication of a pandemic.
Our way of live has been turned upside down. The structures of our community that ground, secure and orient us, have been hit by this pandemic. We find ourselves feeling disoriented and out of sorts. Others are grappling with not only the upending of routines caused by the pandemic but are fearing for their life or their livelihood. Whatever your situation, your life has been changed right now by something outside your control, and this is invariably stressful. And, of course, many of you were dealing with mental health issues or traumatic life events before the complication of a pandemic.
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Kathryn G White
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Not accepting new clients
– My schedule is fully booked – As each person is unique, the best therapy is individualized. I am very flexible to what you personally need, constructing therapy based on what works to relieve suffering, foster growth, and develop insight. We will focus on understanding, but we might use mindfulness, anxiety management techniques, or other modalities. I avoid jargon and acronyms, preferring to talk in more ordinary or evocative language. Sometimes, there are big issues to grapple with, but often by focusing on seemingly small blocks, we can loosen the process of growth and the experience of being alive to one's own life.
– My schedule is fully booked – As each person is unique, the best therapy is individualized. I am very flexible to what you personally need, constructing therapy based on what works to relieve suffering, foster growth, and develop insight. We will focus on understanding, but we might use mindfulness, anxiety management techniques, or other modalities. I avoid jargon and acronyms, preferring to talk in more ordinary or evocative language. Sometimes, there are big issues to grapple with, but often by focusing on seemingly small blocks, we can loosen the process of growth and the experience of being alive to one's own life.
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Venice Garner Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Haven, CT 06512
Waitlist for new clients
"Everyday is a good day, it's just that some days are better than others" This is my motto in my practice and in life. Finding a balance and true happiness starts with self, and having a therapist that is a good fit for you is a start. Asking for help and seeking counseling is the first step. I take pride in the therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients get to the next level of realistic and ideal change in their lives to reach their full potential.
"Everyday is a good day, it's just that some days are better than others" This is my motto in my practice and in life. Finding a balance and true happiness starts with self, and having a therapist that is a good fit for you is a start. Asking for help and seeking counseling is the first step. I take pride in the therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients get to the next level of realistic and ideal change in their lives to reach their full potential.
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SoConn Behavioral Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Haven, CT 06473
Covid 19 is not an issue. Virtual & in person sessions available. No waiting list . 12 Staff Clinicians available. Hablamos Espanol tambien. We serve Greater New Haven, Milford & Bridgeport areas. Now have an office in Greenwich. Dual Diagnosed patients are a specialty. CBT, DBT, & insight oriented treatment methods for mood, anxiety disorders. Drug/alcohol addiction. Also seeing and responding to recent crises among teens and young adults. Accepting nearly all insurances including Husky and Medicare. We respond to all inquiries for service within 24 hours. Again, no waiting list and are accepting new clients.
Covid 19 is not an issue. Virtual & in person sessions available. No waiting list . 12 Staff Clinicians available. Hablamos Espanol tambien. We serve Greater New Haven, Milford & Bridgeport areas. Now have an office in Greenwich. Dual Diagnosed patients are a specialty. CBT, DBT, & insight oriented treatment methods for mood, anxiety disorders. Drug/alcohol addiction. Also seeing and responding to recent crises among teens and young adults. Accepting nearly all insurances including Husky and Medicare. We respond to all inquiries for service within 24 hours. Again, no waiting list and are accepting new clients.
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Judith D. Wilcox
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LPC, BCETS, CYP
Verified Verified
North Branford, CT 06471
My professional strengths include the integration of religious and spiritual understandings and Yuen Method Chinese Energetic Healing work into my work with clients who are open to these approaches. I have 30+ years of experience in the field of professional counseling and have worked with a full range of client issues in a variety of contexts. I am particularly skilled in working with the complex set of symtpoms and issues that accompany exposure to traumatic life experiences. I skilled in assisting clients with chronic pain and disabling illnesses with the use of both standard counseling techniques and Yuen Method.
My professional strengths include the integration of religious and spiritual understandings and Yuen Method Chinese Energetic Healing work into my work with clients who are open to these approaches. I have 30+ years of experience in the field of professional counseling and have worked with a full range of client issues in a variety of contexts. I am particularly skilled in working with the complex set of symtpoms and issues that accompany exposure to traumatic life experiences. I skilled in assisting clients with chronic pain and disabling illnesses with the use of both standard counseling techniques and Yuen Method.
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Althilia Moore Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PhD can, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06513
Are you searching to embrace all of you? Have you experienced a traumatic event or lost a loved one due to health disparity, mental illness, experiencing racial conflict, divorce, high stressors, incarcerated, loss of a pet, etc.? Well, if so, I am here to meet you where you are. Have you questioned yourself and your answer is why? Together let's explore your "How?"
Are you searching to embrace all of you? Have you experienced a traumatic event or lost a loved one due to health disparity, mental illness, experiencing racial conflict, divorce, high stressors, incarcerated, loss of a pet, etc.? Well, if so, I am here to meet you where you are. Have you questioned yourself and your answer is why? Together let's explore your "How?"
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Brittany is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the field for over a decade. Her work spans across the lifespan from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Brittany is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the field for over a decade. Her work spans across the lifespan from adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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Aida M Morales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Haven, CT 06473
So you've had enough. You've had enough of people acting like you don't have a life of your own, your issues to worry about, your stress- because they expect you to solve their problems. When you've been drowning in work and stress, they give you a high five instead of a life vest. You're not looking for anyone to save you; you want a break, some appreciation, and maybe even some peace. It doesn't seem like too much to ask.
So you've had enough. You've had enough of people acting like you don't have a life of your own, your issues to worry about, your stress- because they expect you to solve their problems. When you've been drowning in work and stress, they give you a high five instead of a life vest. You're not looking for anyone to save you; you want a break, some appreciation, and maybe even some peace. It doesn't seem like too much to ask.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists
How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?
Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.
Are there specific medications for dissociation?
There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.
How often and how long are therapy sessions?
Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.