Psychodynamic Therapists in Litchfield, CT
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My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
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Therapy can be confusing, empowering, illuminating, and challenging. In our work together, my goal is to help you make space for conflicted emotions within the safety and comfort of our therapeutic relationship. I believe that our past informs our present and also that we have the power to change our current realities, once we understand them better. We will utilize what happens in the therapy room as meaningful and rich information that provides clues to dynamics which may repeat themselves in your day-to-day life. I work primarily from a psychodynamic frame and integrate other approaches thoughtfully and intentionally as needed.
Therapy can be confusing, empowering, illuminating, and challenging. In our work together, my goal is to help you make space for conflicted emotions within the safety and comfort of our therapeutic relationship. I believe that our past informs our present and also that we have the power to change our current realities, once we understand them better. We will utilize what happens in the therapy room as meaningful and rich information that provides clues to dynamics which may repeat themselves in your day-to-day life. I work primarily from a psychodynamic frame and integrate other approaches thoughtfully and intentionally as needed.
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I've helped many people cope with excessive life stress, resolve problems in relationships, recover from difficult divorces, manage traumatic bereavement and loss, cope with major life transitions, and develop effective strategies to manage changes in their lives. I served as the director of the Counseling Center at Pace University for 24 years. I've also worked in multiple settings with diverse populations including active duty military personnel, veterans of military service, persons in 12-step programs (AA NA DA), adolescents and their families. I also enjoy helping men to better understand and talk about their feelings.
I've helped many people cope with excessive life stress, resolve problems in relationships, recover from difficult divorces, manage traumatic bereavement and loss, cope with major life transitions, and develop effective strategies to manage changes in their lives. I served as the director of the Counseling Center at Pace University for 24 years. I've also worked in multiple settings with diverse populations including active duty military personnel, veterans of military service, persons in 12-step programs (AA NA DA), adolescents and their families. I also enjoy helping men to better understand and talk about their feelings.
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Greenwoods Counseling Referrals, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Litchfield, CT 06759
Greenwoods provides access to treatment for people struggling with a wide range of mental health challenges. Following an intake session, clients are matched with a therapist within our network of providers or with one of our in-house therapists, whoever best fits the client's needs. Financial aid is available for qualifying clients.
Greenwoods provides access to treatment for people struggling with a wide range of mental health challenges. Following an intake session, clients are matched with a therapist within our network of providers or with one of our in-house therapists, whoever best fits the client's needs. Financial aid is available for qualifying clients.
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Cassandra Weik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Litchfield, CT 06759 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Cassie and I am happy you’re here. I am a clinical social worker for those who are parents or wanting to become parents, and other adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stressors from disruptions in relationships. Parenthood can feel unpredictable, both challenging and rewarding. Being a parent can cause a whirlwind of emotions and at times leaves us feeling alone or unsure. Whether your stress stems from your own childhood coming back to you, relationships, your child’s development, or the endless 'hats' a parent must wear, you do not have to be alone. I am here for you.
Hi, my name is Cassie and I am happy you’re here. I am a clinical social worker for those who are parents or wanting to become parents, and other adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stressors from disruptions in relationships. Parenthood can feel unpredictable, both challenging and rewarding. Being a parent can cause a whirlwind of emotions and at times leaves us feeling alone or unsure. Whether your stress stems from your own childhood coming back to you, relationships, your child’s development, or the endless 'hats' a parent must wear, you do not have to be alone. I am here for you.
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I view therapy as a process of discovery that enables us to tap into our growth potential and develop insight into ourselves and our motivations. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field, helping people achieve their goals, heal from trauma and create richer and more authentic lives. I bring an empathic, supportive presence to our time together that enables you to express yourself free from judgement. I respect your autonomy and complexity. Together we will work to bring about the positive change that you are looking for.
I view therapy as a process of discovery that enables us to tap into our growth potential and develop insight into ourselves and our motivations. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field, helping people achieve their goals, heal from trauma and create richer and more authentic lives. I bring an empathic, supportive presence to our time together that enables you to express yourself free from judgement. I respect your autonomy and complexity. Together we will work to bring about the positive change that you are looking for.
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Kathryn Moran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Litchfield, CT 06759
Not accepting new clients
I would like to assist you in improving your overall life satisfaction. I have been providing psychotherapy for 37 years, helping people to grow and make changes in their lives so they may find their own personal peace and serenity. I would like to help you to identify and expand on your strengths, to identify goals you want to work on, and to develop new and healthy coping strategies. My experience is providing individual and couples therapy with adults, aged 18 and older, who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, trauma, mood swings, relationship issues, phase of life issues, and grief reactions.
I would like to assist you in improving your overall life satisfaction. I have been providing psychotherapy for 37 years, helping people to grow and make changes in their lives so they may find their own personal peace and serenity. I would like to help you to identify and expand on your strengths, to identify goals you want to work on, and to develop new and healthy coping strategies. My experience is providing individual and couples therapy with adults, aged 18 and older, who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, trauma, mood swings, relationship issues, phase of life issues, and grief reactions.
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I have exceptional success with children, teens, and young adults. I work with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, addiction recovery, and autism. I listen carefully, have an active and direct style, and believe that everyone needs compassionate understanding and specific answers to meet their needs and move on.
I have exceptional success with children, teens, and young adults. I work with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities, eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, addiction recovery, and autism. I listen carefully, have an active and direct style, and believe that everyone needs compassionate understanding and specific answers to meet their needs and move on.
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Heal the past, live in the present, and empower the future. In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 35 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen brings her training as a Yoga Instructor to her heartfelt, supportive and insightful work, and to the center of her client's experiences.
Heal the past, live in the present, and empower the future. In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 35 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen brings her training as a Yoga Instructor to her heartfelt, supportive and insightful work, and to the center of her client's experiences.
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I have been in practice for more than 30 years. I have been told that I am welcoming, direct, warm, and engaging. My style is interactive and collaborative. My clients tend to be committed to becoming more self-aware, comfortable in their own skin, and motivated to work toward their personal and professional goals, whatever they may be. In my executive coaching practice, I work with individuals and organizations to develop employees' potential for career adjustment and advancement , I also am committed to active duty and retired military members and their families
I have been in practice for more than 30 years. I have been told that I am welcoming, direct, warm, and engaging. My style is interactive and collaborative. My clients tend to be committed to becoming more self-aware, comfortable in their own skin, and motivated to work toward their personal and professional goals, whatever they may be. In my executive coaching practice, I work with individuals and organizations to develop employees' potential for career adjustment and advancement , I also am committed to active duty and retired military members and their families
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Linda R Thorpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Litchfield, CT 06759
Not accepting new clients
I'm so glad you're here! It takes courage to ask for help and share your struggles. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life, have difficulty managing your emotions, are struggling with stress-related health problems, or notice that you blame yourself for your difficulties, I can help. Together, we will decide on a path to create and realize an increased sense of confidence and well-being in your life. Many times, our struggles today result from negative experiences in our past. Much of my training has been focused on abuse, and its effects on our bodies, minds, and emotions.
I'm so glad you're here! It takes courage to ask for help and share your struggles. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life, have difficulty managing your emotions, are struggling with stress-related health problems, or notice that you blame yourself for your difficulties, I can help. Together, we will decide on a path to create and realize an increased sense of confidence and well-being in your life. Many times, our struggles today result from negative experiences in our past. Much of my training has been focused on abuse, and its effects on our bodies, minds, and emotions.
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I work with older children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, self-injury (cutting), peer relational skills, parent-child conflict, anxiety, and depression.
I work with older children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, self-injury (cutting), peer relational skills, parent-child conflict, anxiety, and depression.
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Therapy is an art. My patients come to me to paint their life pictures and I am here to guide them in this journey. I work with them to gain insight into themselves and their problems and acquire practical tools to better cope with them. I am a firm believer in the "real relationship". I am NOT a blank screen and the treatment is very much interactive and collaborative.
Therapy is an art. My patients come to me to paint their life pictures and I am here to guide them in this journey. I work with them to gain insight into themselves and their problems and acquire practical tools to better cope with them. I am a firm believer in the "real relationship". I am NOT a blank screen and the treatment is very much interactive and collaborative.
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Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.
Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.
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Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you want to make positive changes, but don't know where to start? If so, I can help. I am a personal life coach who combines counseling skills with positive psychology. My method is simple: we talk things over. I provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world, and together we identify the barriers that are holding you back. Once we have identified these barriers, we can work together to understand them and create a more fulfilling life for you. I have been practicing personal life coaching since 1993, and I have helped many people to make positive changes in their lives.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you want to make positive changes, but don't know where to start? If so, I can help. I am a personal life coach who combines counseling skills with positive psychology. My method is simple: we talk things over. I provide a safe space for you to explore your inner world, and together we identify the barriers that are holding you back. Once we have identified these barriers, we can work together to understand them and create a more fulfilling life for you. I have been practicing personal life coaching since 1993, and I have helped many people to make positive changes in their lives.
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Andrew Matusiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Litchfield, CT 06750
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals.
Do you want to live a life with greater freedom? What if I told you that you could be truly happy, live without anxiety, and have mastery over your body and mind? I understand that everyone is in a different part of the healing process and will design a plan with you to meet your specific goals.
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In a nonjudgmental format, I will help you improve your self-esteem and self-worth, as well as focus and motivation. It is my honor to assist you with reaching your true potential. Stop letting worry, fear and anger stand in the way of your goals and dreams. Awaken to the strengths you possess and learn new strategies to increase life enjoyment.
In a nonjudgmental format, I will help you improve your self-esteem and self-worth, as well as focus and motivation. It is my honor to assist you with reaching your true potential. Stop letting worry, fear and anger stand in the way of your goals and dreams. Awaken to the strengths you possess and learn new strategies to increase life enjoyment.
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I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 2 years of experience working closely with children and their families who have been victims of trauma. Through my experience and training I have the ability to work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing various challenges such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, transitions, behavioral challenges, and symptoms related to trauma exposure.
I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 2 years of experience working closely with children and their families who have been victims of trauma. Through my experience and training I have the ability to work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing various challenges such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, transitions, behavioral challenges, and symptoms related to trauma exposure.
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Kelly W Mays
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Litchfield, CT 06750 (Online Only)
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
I offer remote tele-health and video therapy sessions to anyone seeking mental health support. I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford following earning a BA in Psychology, minoring in Women's Studies, from Uconn. I served at York Correctional Maximum Security Prison as a Post Graduate Clinical Intern. I worked as an IICAPS clinician following graduation. I am now working as an Outpatient Clinician serving clients of varying ages and clinical needs. I take the trust my clients offer very seriously and I only take a limited amount of clients ensuring I can give the best care possible.
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Caitlin McAvoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Litchfield, CT 06750
Waitlist for new clients
Do you often times leave appointments feeling misunderstood, invalidated or not heard by providers? Sky Meadow Counseling utilizes a client center approach with a combination of traditional psychotherapy and holistic practices with individuals age 10 and above. We are here to provide clients, families and/or caregivers with a safe environment through processing and healing. Together we will work through challenging life situations that disrupt emotional, mental, and physical well being. Sky Meadow Counseling offers a specialized focus on Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, and Chronic Pain.
Do you often times leave appointments feeling misunderstood, invalidated or not heard by providers? Sky Meadow Counseling utilizes a client center approach with a combination of traditional psychotherapy and holistic practices with individuals age 10 and above. We are here to provide clients, families and/or caregivers with a safe environment through processing and healing. Together we will work through challenging life situations that disrupt emotional, mental, and physical well being. Sky Meadow Counseling offers a specialized focus on Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, and Chronic Pain.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.