Career Counseling Therapists in New Canaan, CT
Are you struggling with daily tasks, constantly feeling overwhelmed, feeling restless at night, and having racing thoughts during the day? Perhaps you are in a high-performance career- I get it! As someone who previously had a long corporate business career, I love to help clients address issues of burnout, as well as guide them as they consider changing their careers.
Are you struggling with daily tasks, constantly feeling overwhelmed, feeling restless at night, and having racing thoughts during the day? Perhaps you are in a high-performance career- I get it! As someone who previously had a long corporate business career, I love to help clients address issues of burnout, as well as guide them as they consider changing their careers.
My specialty is a hybrid of Sports Psychology (mental game training), Life Coaching (career and life guidance), and traditional Psychology (anxiety, depression and relationship issues).
As a Sports Psychologist, Life Coach, and Business coach I have well over 50,000 hours of experience working with athletes, entrepreneurs and businesses. I am particularly effective with the mental game: helping athletes and business people develop much greater patience, poise, focus, clarity, and self-confidence! I guide many through difficult crises like performance anxiety, depression and communication issues working through obstacles along the way like fear of failure, fear of success, and many other forms of self-sabotage. You will develop greater poise, business acumen, enhanced performance, and career satisfaction.
My specialty is a hybrid of Sports Psychology (mental game training), Life Coaching (career and life guidance), and traditional Psychology (anxiety, depression and relationship issues).
As a Sports Psychologist, Life Coach, and Business coach I have well over 50,000 hours of experience working with athletes, entrepreneurs and businesses. I am particularly effective with the mental game: helping athletes and business people develop much greater patience, poise, focus, clarity, and self-confidence! I guide many through difficult crises like performance anxiety, depression and communication issues working through obstacles along the way like fear of failure, fear of success, and many other forms of self-sabotage. You will develop greater poise, business acumen, enhanced performance, and career satisfaction.
As Director of Career Services at one of NY's preeminent ADHD centers, I have helped many individuals struggling with emotional issues, attention issues (ADHD, anxiety), and career issues to become more focused, centered, and empowered.
I specialize in an integrative approach to therapy, combining analytic insight with behavioral change. I work collaboratively with clients to help them deal more effectively with their emotions and with relationships, to solve problems, connect with strengths, and let go of whatever's interfering with personal and professional success. My approach is straightforward and personalized to your needs.
As Director of Career Services at one of NY's preeminent ADHD centers, I have helped many individuals struggling with emotional issues, attention issues (ADHD, anxiety), and career issues to become more focused, centered, and empowered.
I specialize in an integrative approach to therapy, combining analytic insight with behavioral change. I work collaboratively with clients to help them deal more effectively with their emotions and with relationships, to solve problems, connect with strengths, and let go of whatever's interfering with personal and professional success. My approach is straightforward and personalized to your needs.
Warren J. Lancaster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I work with high performing business professionals who find themselves faced with a significant personal challenge. The pressure created by the intense nature of their work, the schedule and time constraints, and even how the language of the industry influences the way one thinks about solving problems and can make recovery more challenging than it needs to be. As a former senior executive in the pharmaceutical industry, who became a counselor after a successful business career, I bring a unique understanding of the pressures and challenges top executives face.
I work with high performing business professionals who find themselves faced with a significant personal challenge. The pressure created by the intense nature of their work, the schedule and time constraints, and even how the language of the industry influences the way one thinks about solving problems and can make recovery more challenging than it needs to be. As a former senior executive in the pharmaceutical industry, who became a counselor after a successful business career, I bring a unique understanding of the pressures and challenges top executives face.
Jenna L Gatto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
My specialities include relationship issues, money and wealth relationship complexities, self-esteem issues, communication roadblocks, feeling ‘stuck’ and career navigation, parenting (as well as financial-parenting skills), life transitions, anxiety and depression, addiction and healthy coping skills & the overall promotion of a healthy well being.
The heart is wired for happiness while the brain is wired for protection. Sometimes these logical and emotional centers are at odds and our life can feel off kilter. I move my clients to a place where these systems feel synchronized, making decisions and living life from a place of love and not fear. Where both can come together to live harmoniously. I believe every decision and choice is an opportunity to curate the life we envision and the relationships we want to have. I work with clients in a therapeutic and coaching space to navigate life’s challenges and to help ease the anxiety that we all experience at times.
My specialities include relationship issues, money and wealth relationship complexities, self-esteem issues, communication roadblocks, feeling ‘stuck’ and career navigation, parenting (as well as financial-parenting skills), life transitions, anxiety and depression, addiction and healthy coping skills & the overall promotion of a healthy well being.
The heart is wired for happiness while the brain is wired for protection. Sometimes these logical and emotional centers are at odds and our life can feel off kilter. I move my clients to a place where these systems feel synchronized, making decisions and living life from a place of love and not fear. Where both can come together to live harmoniously. I believe every decision and choice is an opportunity to curate the life we envision and the relationships we want to have. I work with clients in a therapeutic and coaching space to navigate life’s challenges and to help ease the anxiety that we all experience at times.
Elena Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
If you're showing up for your career, while leading bids for connection in your relationship, then often you're left feeling frustrated, anxious and responsible for so much. I understand the pressure of being a high achiever while battling fatigue and irritability. My approach is to educate you on how and why your anger and anxiety work together in order to help you feel less overcome by these emotions. Through our work continue you build self esteem outside of performance and better communication in your relationships.
If you're showing up for your career, while leading bids for connection in your relationship, then often you're left feeling frustrated, anxious and responsible for so much. I understand the pressure of being a high achiever while battling fatigue and irritability. My approach is to educate you on how and why your anger and anxiety work together in order to help you feel less overcome by these emotions. Through our work continue you build self esteem outside of performance and better communication in your relationships.
Do you have problems communicating with your partner? Has your relationship been impacted by an affair? Are you and your partner drifting apart? I work with you to achieve results in a fast and realistic way. My clients describe me as bright, compassionate and innovative. My goal is to support and empower you to make changes to improve your life. As a Marriage & Family Therapist I am experienced in utilizing the strengths you possess to make positive changes. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their marriages. I can help you with career changes, divorce, remarriage, childbirth, or other life transitions.
Do you have problems communicating with your partner? Has your relationship been impacted by an affair? Are you and your partner drifting apart? I work with you to achieve results in a fast and realistic way. My clients describe me as bright, compassionate and innovative. My goal is to support and empower you to make changes to improve your life. As a Marriage & Family Therapist I am experienced in utilizing the strengths you possess to make positive changes. I enjoy helping couples strengthen their marriages. I can help you with career changes, divorce, remarriage, childbirth, or other life transitions.
Phyllis Weihs-Yavner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CDF
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
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and as a Certified Career Counselor I can help you find your destination.
I believe therapy is about helping you explore ways to make the changes in your life that will allow you to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I will provide you with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. We all go through difficult times and together we can work to foster resiliency to help you on your journey towards healing.
and as a Certified Career Counselor I can help you find your destination.
I believe therapy is about helping you explore ways to make the changes in your life that will allow you to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I will provide you with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. We all go through difficult times and together we can work to foster resiliency to help you on your journey towards healing.
Robert Romano, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Hello, thanks for visiting. My experience as a therapist includes working with adolescents and adults into late adulthood. I have compassionately supported a diverse group of clients (at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and elsewhere) by teaming with them to address issues such as: addiction and co-occurring disorders; anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, identity development and acceptance; low self-esteem, emotional self-regulation; stress management; relationships, family conflict; co-dependency, career struggles; academic difficulties; grief and loss; and other life transitions. My goal is to understand your needs, and provide tools to help you live your best life.
Hello, thanks for visiting. My experience as a therapist includes working with adolescents and adults into late adulthood. I have compassionately supported a diverse group of clients (at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT and elsewhere) by teaming with them to address issues such as: addiction and co-occurring disorders; anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, identity development and acceptance; low self-esteem, emotional self-regulation; stress management; relationships, family conflict; co-dependency, career struggles; academic difficulties; grief and loss; and other life transitions. My goal is to understand your needs, and provide tools to help you live your best life.
Assistance with employment problems and job-related stress is also available.
Whether it be changing your life circumstances, resolving relationship conflict or healing emotional-psychological distress, I offer a compassionate therapeutic relationship where healing and lasting solutions can be achieved. With my clinical experience of 30+ years, we will collaborate to support you in realizing the life you envision for yourself.
Assistance with employment problems and job-related stress is also available.
Whether it be changing your life circumstances, resolving relationship conflict or healing emotional-psychological distress, I offer a compassionate therapeutic relationship where healing and lasting solutions can be achieved. With my clinical experience of 30+ years, we will collaborate to support you in realizing the life you envision for yourself.
Mary Ellen Staudt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I will help you to create the life you want to be living, by increasing your self-knowledge and effectiveness in bringing energy and inspiration to each day. We will identify opportunities for improvement based on existing strengths, as I assist you in developing productive strategies to overcome a wide range of common issues (anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-injury, relational conflict, eating disorders, substance abuse, ACOA issues & career development concerns). My solution-focused approach fosters a sense of safety, providing space for introspection, reflection and growth.
I will help you to create the life you want to be living, by increasing your self-knowledge and effectiveness in bringing energy and inspiration to each day. We will identify opportunities for improvement based on existing strengths, as I assist you in developing productive strategies to overcome a wide range of common issues (anxiety, depression, grief, stress, trauma, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-injury, relational conflict, eating disorders, substance abuse, ACOA issues & career development concerns). My solution-focused approach fosters a sense of safety, providing space for introspection, reflection and growth.
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Causeway Collaborative, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Real-world mentorship. Candid coaching. Practical therapy. All focused on young men and the academic, career and mental health challenges they face. Causeway Collaborative is get-your-life-back-on-track counseling for guys 16-30 who need expert guidance to move forward and find their purpose.
Real-world mentorship. Candid coaching. Practical therapy. All focused on young men and the academic, career and mental health challenges they face. Causeway Collaborative is get-your-life-back-on-track counseling for guys 16-30 who need expert guidance to move forward and find their purpose.
Bianca Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I specialize in helping teens and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD/trauma, body image issues, low self-esteem, academic and social pressures, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and career counseling (including career exploration and assessment).
Finding the right therapist and setting that first appointment can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. While it can be an emotional burden, delaying this decision often allows the problem to grow. Starting your journey towards a happier life sooner means seeing positive changes more quickly. We will work together to overcome the obstacles and challenges you are facing now or have faced in the past. For your convenience, you can easily schedule appointments online at www.biancacummingscounseling.com.
I specialize in helping teens and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, PTSD/trauma, body image issues, low self-esteem, academic and social pressures, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and career counseling (including career exploration and assessment).
Finding the right therapist and setting that first appointment can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. While it can be an emotional burden, delaying this decision often allows the problem to grow. Starting your journey towards a happier life sooner means seeing positive changes more quickly. We will work together to overcome the obstacles and challenges you are facing now or have faced in the past. For your convenience, you can easily schedule appointments online at www.biancacummingscounseling.com.
Balanced Mental Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
Throughout my career, I have been told I work well with those handling their past or current traumas, and I have often worked well with those in alternative relationships.
Hello and welcome! My name is Simone and I am excited to start working with you. Before our first session, I want you to know my goal is to help you feel heard, and show you that therapy can be a very relaxing, judgement free zone where you can be unapologetically you. Building a trusting and safe relationship is important to me as I am a non-judgmental and honest person who truly does have a passion for working with people. It is my belief that you are the experts of your own stories, and I am only here to help you accept or tweak what is no longer serving you, or support you in no longer second guessing yourself
Throughout my career, I have been told I work well with those handling their past or current traumas, and I have often worked well with those in alternative relationships.
Hello and welcome! My name is Simone and I am excited to start working with you. Before our first session, I want you to know my goal is to help you feel heard, and show you that therapy can be a very relaxing, judgement free zone where you can be unapologetically you. Building a trusting and safe relationship is important to me as I am a non-judgmental and honest person who truly does have a passion for working with people. It is my belief that you are the experts of your own stories, and I am only here to help you accept or tweak what is no longer serving you, or support you in no longer second guessing yourself
Gisselle Acevedo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I will welcome you into a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore what it could be like to find the freedom to live your life with self-compassion while taking full responsibility. I believe therapy can help you find a sense of peace in your life because you are able to identify your own power, your own wisdom and really focus on what brings your life joy. If your family is experiencing difficulties then family therapy is a necessary first step toward finding a more harmonious family life. For further information please visit my website: GisselleAcevedoTherapy.com.
I will welcome you into a safe and non-judgmental place where you can explore what it could be like to find the freedom to live your life with self-compassion while taking full responsibility. I believe therapy can help you find a sense of peace in your life because you are able to identify your own power, your own wisdom and really focus on what brings your life joy. If your family is experiencing difficulties then family therapy is a necessary first step toward finding a more harmonious family life. For further information please visit my website: GisselleAcevedoTherapy.com.
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'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.
Jenny Grace Jablonka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
My mission is to provide a compassionate counseling experience that help empower individuals to overcome challenges & improve their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe & supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings & behaviors to work towards achieving their personal goals. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential & outpatient clinics. Each experience has allowed for my passion of helping others to flourish.
My mission is to provide a compassionate counseling experience that help empower individuals to overcome challenges & improve their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe & supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings & behaviors to work towards achieving their personal goals. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential & outpatient clinics. Each experience has allowed for my passion of helping others to flourish.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
James E Blechman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LMFT, LP, AASECT, CGP
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.