Sandplay Therapists in Norwalk, CT
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06854 (Online Only)
Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.
Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.
Colleen Fawcett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
Waitlist for new clients
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use an eclectic approach using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure response therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and strength-based therapy. I work with clients to recognize the power of thoughts and their subsequent reactions/responses. Integrating my formal education and my work experiences (psychology, art, teaching, crisis intervention, and social work) my simple goal is to help clients thrive regardless of life circumstances.
Working with children of all ages, parents, adults and couples I use an eclectic approach using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, exposure response therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed, and strength-based therapy. I work with clients to recognize the power of thoughts and their subsequent reactions/responses. Integrating my formal education and my work experiences (psychology, art, teaching, crisis intervention, and social work) my simple goal is to help clients thrive regardless of life circumstances.
Sherry Minniti D'Elia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CFEP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850
For 25 years, I have helped people resolve their difficulties with regard to: grief and loss, struggles in their relationships, abuse/trauma related issues, eating disorders, substance abuse and other addictions, behavioral problems, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Our work together will help you work through difficulties, to promote positive change in your life. I will teach you about underlying psychological principles that help you to understand yourself and how you relate in the world. Along with helping you to understand, I will provide you with many tools, which will give you a clear sense of direction, for making lasting, positive, changes in your life.
For 25 years, I have helped people resolve their difficulties with regard to: grief and loss, struggles in their relationships, abuse/trauma related issues, eating disorders, substance abuse and other addictions, behavioral problems, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Our work together will help you work through difficulties, to promote positive change in your life. I will teach you about underlying psychological principles that help you to understand yourself and how you relate in the world. Along with helping you to understand, I will provide you with many tools, which will give you a clear sense of direction, for making lasting, positive, changes in your life.
Gisselle Acevedo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwalk, CT 06850
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.
Gary W Stanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norwalk, CT 06850 (Online Only)
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
I work with children, adolescents, couples and families. I have extensive experience in trauma recovery, stepfamily issues, dissociative identity disorder and parent empowerment. I also work with local attorneys and the courts in high conflict custody cases, I facilitate coparenting after divorce and I perform family reunification. With special training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, I bring a range of talents and expertise to all that I do. I also enjoy my work as an adjunct professor of psychology at Norwalk Community College.
In our lives, we walk a path with many challenges and trials. Through the therapy, I provide, we will explore your life choices, negative patterns and seek to create positive resolve. For over 20 years, I have provided therapy, which has helped adults and children overcome the trauma of separation, divorce, neglect, abuse, loss along with the need for acceptance. My clients often reveal a discovery of inner strength and personal specialness as they learn to value, who they are and who they want to become.
In our lives, we walk a path with many challenges and trials. Through the therapy, I provide, we will explore your life choices, negative patterns and seek to create positive resolve. For over 20 years, I have provided therapy, which has helped adults and children overcome the trauma of separation, divorce, neglect, abuse, loss along with the need for acceptance. My clients often reveal a discovery of inner strength and personal specialness as they learn to value, who they are and who they want to become.
I work collaboratively with you to create a safe, supportive relationship to help you to identify and attain your goals. So often we know what is wrong but don't know how to "fix it." I work with you to get to the heart of the matter, working closely with you to find joy and contentment in work, relationships and life. My expertise as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor has shown me that deep and lasting change is absolutely possible with guidance, caring, and courage. I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.
I work collaboratively with you to create a safe, supportive relationship to help you to identify and attain your goals. So often we know what is wrong but don't know how to "fix it." I work with you to get to the heart of the matter, working closely with you to find joy and contentment in work, relationships and life. My expertise as a therapist, trainer, and supervisor has shown me that deep and lasting change is absolutely possible with guidance, caring, and courage. I learn new skills every year to help you to heal from anxiety, difficult and traumatic experiences and also in parenting challenges with your child and teenager.
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EMDR, Sandplay, Eco-therapy sessions including nature-walk therapies.
We live in an unprecedented time of change, experienced fear and stress. Resilience is born of developing self knowledge, appreciation of nature, and the development of sound relationships both friends, family, animals, and the natural world. During this epoch, let's help to find you the best life plan so that, despite these unparalleled times you can learn to not only live, but thrive. Joy, Passion, Laughter are what we deserve and can embody. Let's explore the path to the life you desire including the ingredients that make your life truly exceptional.
EMDR, Sandplay, Eco-therapy sessions including nature-walk therapies.
We live in an unprecedented time of change, experienced fear and stress. Resilience is born of developing self knowledge, appreciation of nature, and the development of sound relationships both friends, family, animals, and the natural world. During this epoch, let's help to find you the best life plan so that, despite these unparalleled times you can learn to not only live, but thrive. Joy, Passion, Laughter are what we deserve and can embody. Let's explore the path to the life you desire including the ingredients that make your life truly exceptional.
Lift Wellness Group has proudly served as Southwestern Connecticut's premier outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, medical and dietary group for seven years. Located in the heart of downtown Westport, CT, our multidisciplinary team provides eating disorder recovery services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, dietary services, group therapy, meal support, CBT, DBT, EMDR, executive function coaching, ADHD evaluations and treatment, play therapy, couples counseling, mood and anxiety treatment, therapy for teens, young adult counseling, both in person and remotely in CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.
Lift Wellness Group has proudly served as Southwestern Connecticut's premier outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, medical and dietary group for seven years. Located in the heart of downtown Westport, CT, our multidisciplinary team provides eating disorder recovery services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, dietary services, group therapy, meal support, CBT, DBT, EMDR, executive function coaching, ADHD evaluations and treatment, play therapy, couples counseling, mood and anxiety treatment, therapy for teens, young adult counseling, both in person and remotely in CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.
Caitlin Iannucci
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
The search ends here! Are you: going through a difficult time in your life; adjusting to parenthood; experiencing some anxiety and depression; struggling with infertility or recurrent miscarriages; coping with the loss of a loved one? Maybe you just don't have the words to describe it. The emotional pain sometimes robs us of healthy control and reason. My expertise in clinical applications of art therapy is what you need. In fact, it's what you've been searching for. I combine talk therapy with art therapy for a balanced, mindful approach to tackling the stressors in your particular situation.
The search ends here! Are you: going through a difficult time in your life; adjusting to parenthood; experiencing some anxiety and depression; struggling with infertility or recurrent miscarriages; coping with the loss of a loved one? Maybe you just don't have the words to describe it. The emotional pain sometimes robs us of healthy control and reason. My expertise in clinical applications of art therapy is what you need. In fact, it's what you've been searching for. I combine talk therapy with art therapy for a balanced, mindful approach to tackling the stressors in your particular situation.
Two Rivers Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
One of the most important aspects of my approach to therapy is offering a non-judgmental and safe place for all people, children, adolescents and adults, for our work to unfold. My thought is that we do this work together to process your concerns and to help you/your family to find the path back to wellness. I use various therapeutic techniques, while validating each individual's struggles with a healthy balance of exploration into unhelpful patterns. Having specialized in therapy with children and families, with a focus in childhood trauma from 2011-2019, I now work more closely with adults and couples.
One of the most important aspects of my approach to therapy is offering a non-judgmental and safe place for all people, children, adolescents and adults, for our work to unfold. My thought is that we do this work together to process your concerns and to help you/your family to find the path back to wellness. I use various therapeutic techniques, while validating each individual's struggles with a healthy balance of exploration into unhelpful patterns. Having specialized in therapy with children and families, with a focus in childhood trauma from 2011-2019, I now work more closely with adults and couples.
If you are struggling to be the person you want to be, having relationship issues or managing anxiety and depression don't go through it alone. I am here to help you work through your concerns with understanding and compassion. Having been through difficulties in my own life I am empathic towards others who are struggling. We will work together to identify unhelpful patterns and how to change them. You will also have a confidential space to think through what is happening so that you can get from where you are to where you want to be. You deserve to have peace of mind and calm in your relationships.
If you are struggling to be the person you want to be, having relationship issues or managing anxiety and depression don't go through it alone. I am here to help you work through your concerns with understanding and compassion. Having been through difficulties in my own life I am empathic towards others who are struggling. We will work together to identify unhelpful patterns and how to change them. You will also have a confidential space to think through what is happening so that you can get from where you are to where you want to be. You deserve to have peace of mind and calm in your relationships.
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years, I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. And, unlike traditional child therapy, you will participate in weekly phone discussions, including assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Hi, I am Dr Julia, director of Creative Therapies. Over thirty years, I have developed and fine-tuned a unique, whole-child approach to child therapy. After your consultation, initial parent intake and goal setting, your child will enter therapy. Whether your child plays, draws, or talks, the challenges will present for healing, usually in the very first session, and often different from what the parents identified. Your child will play, resolve and master challenges. And, unlike traditional child therapy, you will participate in weekly phone discussions, including assignments, techniques and answers to your questions and concerns.
Bianca Cummings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
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 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.
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 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.
Beehive Counseling & Wellness LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
For most efficient response, please click on "contact us" on our website and complete the inquiry form. You're stressed out, confused, and not sure where to turn. You know therapy can help, but it's taken a while for you to be ready for it. You know you need to talk about your trauma, but you also have day-to-day stress that's affecting you - parenting or school, friendships or relationships that are stressing you out. Some days are harder than others but you just want to feel better.
For most efficient response, please click on "contact us" on our website and complete the inquiry form. You're stressed out, confused, and not sure where to turn. You know therapy can help, but it's taken a while for you to be ready for it. You know you need to talk about your trauma, but you also have day-to-day stress that's affecting you - parenting or school, friendships or relationships that are stressing you out. Some days are harder than others but you just want to feel better.
Elizabeth A. O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
Throughout childhood, children express themselves much better through play than by talking. The process of play therapy creates an environment where children do not have to talk directly about their sadness, anxieties, worries, or problems. Instead, children express themselves symbolically through their play; they communicate their conscious and unconscious feelings and experiences and in doing so, see that difficult feelings and memories become less intense and that they are able to work through and find solutions to their problems.
The Art and Psychotherapy Studio
Art Therapist, MS, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stamford, CT 06902
Tired of ‘talking’ about your feelings and explaining yourself to another therapist? In my professional art studio come Connect, Create art with me, expressing when words cannot. Selecting art materials, what and how you create, your interpretation and the meaning of your art, thus begins our therapeutic dialogue together. Identifying core values, designing grounding and emotional self-regulating skills to create your own ‘Tool Kit’ for life. Gaining self-esteem, a new perspective of YOU, the ability to tackle your issues in a healthier and more productive way is what working with me in therapy is like!
Tired of ‘talking’ about your feelings and explaining yourself to another therapist? In my professional art studio come Connect, Create art with me, expressing when words cannot. Selecting art materials, what and how you create, your interpretation and the meaning of your art, thus begins our therapeutic dialogue together. Identifying core values, designing grounding and emotional self-regulating skills to create your own ‘Tool Kit’ for life. Gaining self-esteem, a new perspective of YOU, the ability to tackle your issues in a healthier and more productive way is what working with me in therapy is like!
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Your family's wellness solution. For over a decade, Lift has served as CT's premier choice for counseling, psychotherapy, concierge medical, psychological testing, and nutrition services. Equipped to meet the myriad of needs of modern families, Lift's multidisciplinary team provides psychiatric evaluations, dietary services, individual, group, couples & family therapy, eating disorder treatment, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ADHD evaluations & care, play therapy, career/effectiveness coaching, and mood and anxiety treatment, in person (Westport CT,) and remotely (CT, TN, VA, CO, TX, NY, FL, MA, DC, GA, NC, PA.)
I work to nurture hope, strength and healing for clients of many cultures and backgrounds. Combining talk therapy with body awareness helps clients move forward with fuller energy.
I work to nurture hope, strength and healing for clients of many cultures and backgrounds. Combining talk therapy with body awareness helps clients move forward with fuller energy.
I have a passion for helping people of all ages improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills and heal from relational injuries or trauma. In a safe and accepting environment we explore and understand the things that are not working well for you. There is always a reason for people's choices and behaviors, even those that cause significant problems. Once you understand the reason behind the behavior you can begin to make changes and adopt new healthier ways of living. I walk alongside and encourage you in this often difficult, but rewarding process.
I have a passion for helping people of all ages improve their relationships, develop healthy coping skills and heal from relational injuries or trauma. In a safe and accepting environment we explore and understand the things that are not working well for you. There is always a reason for people's choices and behaviors, even those that cause significant problems. Once you understand the reason behind the behavior you can begin to make changes and adopt new healthier ways of living. I walk alongside and encourage you in this often difficult, but rewarding process.
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Sandplay Therapists
What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.