Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Hampton, CT

I am accepting Anthem BCBS, Husky and self-pay clients. I am bringing with me 22 years of experience dedicating the majority of my career to the treatment of children, adolescents and families in acute care facilities. I have had the pleasure to work with clients with a wide array of clinical presentations from substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, gender identity, behavioral, parenting and change of life phase issues.

I'm a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over 30 years experience. I see families and individuals of all ages providing a personal, pragmatic and supportive approach in addressing life's difficulties. My philosophy is solution-focused care utilizing a goal-directed approach. I recognize that each individual and family is unique and I attempt to provide the most appropriate services on an individual basis.

I understand that we can benefit from help if we feel stuck, overwhelmed or not sure where to turn. Sometimes people get stuck in patterns that may have been helpful but have become limiting or even destructive. I believe therapy can provide deep healing which allows for greater flexibility, ease, self knowledge and enjoyment of life. With 20+ years of experience, I have been successful in helping my clients through depression, substance abuse, anxiety, panic and grief and loss or just gaining more satisfaction with their lives. It has been an honor for me to do this.

Search no more! You have found the one you are looking for, Ha! I have always had a passion for helping people, and I found that niche within mental health. There is something about being able to connect with those who are curious, eager, resistant, and even ambivalent to change. Let me be transparent. Therapy takes a lot of hard work, vulnerability, and dedication, but I am willing to follow through to the end with you if that is what you are seeking. It's kind of my thing.

I have maintained an active practice for many years. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking tools and strategies to become more confident and successful in their relationships at home, work, and other aspects of their lives. I have a very strong background in treatment of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. I try to offer perspective and concrete suggestions wherever possible. It is important to me to help my clients feel comfortable throughout the process and I see myself as a guide and personal coach as part of the therapy.

Carolyn helps treat clients, of all ages with a variety of needs. Including those with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship issues and general daily stress. She utilizes a variety of different tools gained from her Holistic background and training as a trauma therapist, along with her extensive study in the use of hypnotherapy to address differing client symptoms. Her treatment is client-focused and driven by the client's needs and wants.

Congratulations! By opening this page, you have taken the first steps towards self-help and positive change. My name is Laura, and I have been working in the counseling profession for the last 10 years. I have worked with clients to address a wide variety of concerns ranging from Depression and ADHD, to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. I worked in intensive home based settings prior to shifting into the private practice world. I am now shifting again to focus on equine assisted therapy, which is a relationship-based and trauma informed practice. I offer in person and telehealth options.

At any given time we are doing the best we know. As a therapist, my work helps each client to experience and explore themselves honestly as they are. By helping to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental climate, I assist you to transform old patterns from the inside out.

It's not easy reaching out for professional help with relationship, family or emotional problems, but I hope you choose to take this important first step toward changing your life for the better. In my 30 years of practice, I have never felt a greater sense of hope and optimism about what talk therapy can realistically offer to reduce suffering and improve our personal and family lives. I can present you with a "user friendly" path into treatment that will ease your very understandable anxiety and skepticism. My goals for you as a client are learning, growth, empowerment and customer satisfaction.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-- CALL TODAY!!!*** At Perception Programs Behavioral Health Centers, it is our mission to provide you with compassionate, quality care in a supportive, safe, and open environment. We will help you to explore challenges, maximize strengths, and move towards the life you want. We offer holistic individual, family, and group therapy, as well as medication consultation and management. Currently offering services at at our Adult PATH Counseling Center in Willimantic at our new state of the art building. Contact us today!

My work focuses on positive relationships - with yourself and others - based on compassion and fearless self-awareness. Even when we are thinking, feeling or doing things that we don't like, there is something about it all that makes sense. Uncovering the mystery of that logic is important to therapy. This process helps us come home to ourselves and to the present moment. I specialize in individual and couple goal oriented therapy. I also have considerable expertise in parent-child relationships, behavior management and emotional intelligence in children (see more at www.PeaceAtHomeParenting.com/our-experts).

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

As a couple and family therapist my approach views family, intimate partner and peer relationships as the foundation of our well-being. Our relationships shape how we view ourselves and influence future relationships. Depression, anxiety and general distress often occur as a result of strained relationships in our lives. I work with individuals, couples and families to identify the important stories which shape our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. Progress is achieved through gaining insights into our vulnerabilities and overcoming our defenses to create a positive environment for relationship intimacy to develop.

All people have areas of challenge in their lives. You can improve the quality of your experiences and relationships and develop more self-confidence & self-acceptance. Almost always this is more easily accomplished with therapeutic help and support. ****In addition, if you are experiencing additional stress and PTSD symptoms as a result of Covid issues, I can help you cope. ***If you prefer to seek therapy which does not require using insurance and offers the highest level of privacy, I can provide this.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in mental and behavioral health. I have worked with children, adolescents and families struggling with a variety of issues ranging from developmental disorders and physical handicaps to psychiatric diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, conduct disorder and antisocial personality disorder. I have extensive experience providing intensive in-home treatment services and have also worked with clients in schools, residential facilities and community-based settings.

I provide psychological evaluation and counseling for children, adolescents and young adults, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, anxiety, mood disorders, and learning disorders. Counseling is currently provided via telehealth, while testing is conducted in-person.

My passion lies in working with adolescents, teens, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning and intellectual disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, and involvement in the legal system. I have experience in crisis intervention, behavior planning, social skills training and parent skills training. My number one goal is to meet every client where she or he is at and through counseling help to develop tools, skills, and healthy habits to work towards improving one's life.

Welcome! We provide psychotherapy to clients from NJ, MA, CT, and NY. Our clients come from diverse background with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger management, parenting problems, career challenges, self-esteem/confidence issues, intellectual/developmental disabilities, Asperger/autism spectrum disorder, attention deficient, Trauma/PTSD, oppositional behaviors, and immigration/acculturation/adjustment issues. Our Goal is to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environmental for our clients to be heard, supported, and motivated. Our multi-cultural therapists speaks many different languages.

Does your child suffer from anxiety, depression, anger, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional disorder, autistic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, or a learning disorder? I can help. In practice for more than 25 years, I have a Masters Degree in Child Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , I work closely with parents, schools, and pediatricians, providing therapy and psychological evaluations for children. I also provide custody evaluations. Children enjoy my delightful play therapy room. Evening appointments are provided for adults , parents, or couples .I shape my therapeutic approach with adults to their diagnostic needs..