Couples Counseling Therapists in Old Lyme, CT
Do you feel stuck in your life or in your relationship(s)? Or are you in a transition that's bogging you down? You don't have to go it alone. Together, we can clarify what isn't working for you and identify areas for change; tap into your strengths and talents; and help you move toward greater joy and deeper connections.
Do you feel stuck in your life or in your relationship(s)? Or are you in a transition that's bogging you down? You don't have to go it alone. Together, we can clarify what isn't working for you and identify areas for change; tap into your strengths and talents; and help you move toward greater joy and deeper connections.
Sabine O'Donnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Together, we can build upon and enhance your strengths and develop new communication and relationship skills that will help you and your loved ones overcome current obstacles and restore a sense of wellbeing.
Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, and unfulfilled? Worried about a struggling child or family member? When being listened to, heard, and understood, you might perceive your world in a new, more positive way. As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to help individuals, couples, and families to collaboratively define and reach their goals. We live our lives wishing for close connections with our loved ones. I am hoping to provide you with warm, gentle, and empathic companionship on your journey towards healing.
Together, we can build upon and enhance your strengths and develop new communication and relationship skills that will help you and your loved ones overcome current obstacles and restore a sense of wellbeing.
Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, and unfulfilled? Worried about a struggling child or family member? When being listened to, heard, and understood, you might perceive your world in a new, more positive way. As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to help individuals, couples, and families to collaboratively define and reach their goals. We live our lives wishing for close connections with our loved ones. I am hoping to provide you with warm, gentle, and empathic companionship on your journey towards healing.
Germaine N Lawrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist and building a therapeutic relationship with a stranger can seem overwhelming.
Therapy is the perfect place to improve the quality of your life! Are there times when you feel nervous, anxious and unsure about where your life is headed? Do you find yourself struggling to find your voice and stand in your power? Are there times when you feel like something is missing in your relationships? Do you want to show up in relationship with yourself and/or the people that you love differently? Therapy is the perfect place to start! Understanding your experiences, emotions and your story is the gateway to change.
Finding a therapist and building a therapeutic relationship with a stranger can seem overwhelming.
Therapy is the perfect place to improve the quality of your life! Are there times when you feel nervous, anxious and unsure about where your life is headed? Do you find yourself struggling to find your voice and stand in your power? Are there times when you feel like something is missing in your relationships? Do you want to show up in relationship with yourself and/or the people that you love differently? Therapy is the perfect place to start! Understanding your experiences, emotions and your story is the gateway to change.
I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is crucial to the work's success, and that you should feel you have the right "fit".
Accepting referrals in CT office only. I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.
I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is crucial to the work's success, and that you should feel you have the right "fit".
Accepting referrals in CT office only. I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.
I also work with couples to resolve interpersonal difficulties.
Living one's life with courage, insight and vitality is not always easy. Relationships can be difficult, disappointing or elusive. Families and careers can be demanding and exhausting. Transitions arrive and losses mount up. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low motivation may arise amidst the stress.
I also work with couples to resolve interpersonal difficulties.
Living one's life with courage, insight and vitality is not always easy. Relationships can be difficult, disappointing or elusive. Families and careers can be demanding and exhausting. Transitions arrive and losses mount up. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt and low motivation may arise amidst the stress.
Patricia Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371 (Online Only)
Examples of issues addressed include relationship problems, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem, and identity clarification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
Examples of issues addressed include relationship problems, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem, and identity clarification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
I am a clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over 30 years. I offer psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families. My clients range from teenagers to retirees. I believe the strength of my work revolves around my ability to establish a safe, genuine therapeutic relationship that allows people to address whatever challenges they may be facing. Respect, kindness, a touch of humor, privacy and connection are the foundations of healing and change. I tailor my approach to address your individual needs.
I am a clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over 30 years. I offer psychotherapy services for individuals, couples and families. My clients range from teenagers to retirees. I believe the strength of my work revolves around my ability to establish a safe, genuine therapeutic relationship that allows people to address whatever challenges they may be facing. Respect, kindness, a touch of humor, privacy and connection are the foundations of healing and change. I tailor my approach to address your individual needs.
I have had advanced training in working with adolescents, couples, depression and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse.
I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of settings including schools, employee assistance programs, partial hospital programs as well as private practice. I enjoy working with tweens, adolescents, adults, including elders, couples and families. Most commonly clients present issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including bullying), and issues related to trauma, abuse and addiction.
I have had advanced training in working with adolescents, couples, depression and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse.
I have been privileged to work with clients in a variety of settings including schools, employee assistance programs, partial hospital programs as well as private practice. I enjoy working with tweens, adolescents, adults, including elders, couples and families. Most commonly clients present issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues (including bullying), and issues related to trauma, abuse and addiction.
I try to create a collaborative, reflective and supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am a social worker with over 25 years experience in clinical practice with an office in old Saybrook, CT. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented psychodynamic and psycho-educational techniques to help you understand yourself better and resolve issues and reach goals most important to you.
I try to create a collaborative, reflective and supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I am a social worker with over 25 years experience in clinical practice with an office in old Saybrook, CT. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented psychodynamic and psycho-educational techniques to help you understand yourself better and resolve issues and reach goals most important to you.
Jeannette Ogorzalek, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with adolescents, couples, and individuals. I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders and also have a broad base of counseling experience working with anxiety, adjustment and mood disorders, among others.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with adolescents, couples, and individuals. I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders and also have a broad base of counseling experience working with anxiety, adjustment and mood disorders, among others.
I provide an accepting, open environment to foster a therapeutic relationship where we can work together.
Life is difficult at times and we have all found ourselves in situations that are overwhelming. With more than 35+ years experience as a Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to help you use your inner strengths and resources to help you attain a more fulfilling, productive, and peaceful life.
I provide an accepting, open environment to foster a therapeutic relationship where we can work together.
Life is difficult at times and we have all found ourselves in situations that are overwhelming. With more than 35+ years experience as a Clinical Psychologist, my goal is to help you use your inner strengths and resources to help you attain a more fulfilling, productive, and peaceful life.
Christine A. Nucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371 (Online Only)
Current Openings! Virtually and In-person. Offering Individual and Couples therapy. I also provide Co-parenting Education and Coaching. Please visit my website to learn more about me and how I work! christinenucci.com
Current Openings! Virtually and In-person. Offering Individual and Couples therapy. I also provide Co-parenting Education and Coaching. Please visit my website to learn more about me and how I work! christinenucci.com
We thoughtfully match individuals, couples and families with the therapist whose training, expertise, and approach is the best match.
We are multi-disciplinary practice focused on helping individuals create meaningful lives. We use a compassionate, evidence-based approach for a range of psychological challenges across the life-span, including anxiety, depression, OCD and relational issues. We believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can help individuals, couples, and familiies overcome the obstacles to living their lives to their full potential. Our work focuses on helping people understand themselves, relate better to others, while they learn new skills to cope with emotion, and think and behave more effectively.
We thoughtfully match individuals, couples and families with the therapist whose training, expertise, and approach is the best match.
We are multi-disciplinary practice focused on helping individuals create meaningful lives. We use a compassionate, evidence-based approach for a range of psychological challenges across the life-span, including anxiety, depression, OCD and relational issues. We believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can help individuals, couples, and familiies overcome the obstacles to living their lives to their full potential. Our work focuses on helping people understand themselves, relate better to others, while they learn new skills to cope with emotion, and think and behave more effectively.
Some common areas I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and relationship issues ( couples, parent/child).
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a therapeutic place for people interested in exploring how the challenges or “symptoms” you are experiencing are preventing you from being your best self. My foundational training as a Clinical Social Worker has been enhanced with advanced trauma training including EMDR, relational / attachment work as a Circle of Security Parent Facilitator, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness. Several modalities inform my practice including somatic healing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a relational approach leading to a greater sense of feeling grounded and whole.
Some common areas I work with include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and relationship issues ( couples, parent/child).
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer a therapeutic place for people interested in exploring how the challenges or “symptoms” you are experiencing are preventing you from being your best self. My foundational training as a Clinical Social Worker has been enhanced with advanced trauma training including EMDR, relational / attachment work as a Circle of Security Parent Facilitator, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness. Several modalities inform my practice including somatic healing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and a relational approach leading to a greater sense of feeling grounded and whole.
***Evening appointments available*** We all experience times in our lives when we need someone to talk to, someone to listen, someone to help us see things from a different perspective. Whether it’s times of sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or simply finding ourselves at a crossroads, these situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in life. For more than fifteen years, I have been helping people to change their lives by increasing their understanding of themselves and the people around them.
***Evening appointments available*** We all experience times in our lives when we need someone to talk to, someone to listen, someone to help us see things from a different perspective. Whether it’s times of sadness, feeling overwhelmed, or simply finding ourselves at a crossroads, these situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in life. For more than fifteen years, I have been helping people to change their lives by increasing their understanding of themselves and the people around them.
SINCERE APOLOGIES BUT TERRY'S CLIENT LIST IS CURRENTLY FULL. . . Terry maintains an office in a smart quiet setting where clients feel at ease without being treated like appointments. Her dedication and acuity make her known as the "therapist's therapist," to whom other therapists refer their friends. It's Terry's rare combination of humility and capability that makes sessions feel so enjoyable and collaborative. She invites clients into the fascination of how our relationships naturally hang onto a tit-for-tat motion. While this round-and-round momentum shapes who we are, it does not have to limit who we want to become.
SINCERE APOLOGIES BUT TERRY'S CLIENT LIST IS CURRENTLY FULL. . . Terry maintains an office in a smart quiet setting where clients feel at ease without being treated like appointments. Her dedication and acuity make her known as the "therapist's therapist," to whom other therapists refer their friends. It's Terry's rare combination of humility and capability that makes sessions feel so enjoyable and collaborative. She invites clients into the fascination of how our relationships naturally hang onto a tit-for-tat motion. While this round-and-round momentum shapes who we are, it does not have to limit who we want to become.
Suzanne Sutch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371
**CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome, I want to thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey. Finding the right therapist is imperative to treatment and I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one. With that, I strive to create strong connections with my clients in a safe, open and judgment free environment. I have been working in the counseling field since 2005 after earning my Bachelors Degree in Human Services and earning my Masters Degree from Saint Joseph College in Community Counseling.
**CURRENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome, I want to thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey. Finding the right therapist is imperative to treatment and I believe that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one. With that, I strive to create strong connections with my clients in a safe, open and judgment free environment. I have been working in the counseling field since 2005 after earning my Bachelors Degree in Human Services and earning my Masters Degree from Saint Joseph College in Community Counseling.
Samantha Friedrich Steinmacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Lyme, CT 06371
During difficult times, we can feel overwhelmed and stuck, unable to break ineffective or even destructive cycles. Getting “unstuck” involves incorporating new skills and concepts, such as psychological flexibility, self-awareness, assertive communication skills, mindfulness, effective coping strategies, insight, decision making skills, and values clarity.
During difficult times, we can feel overwhelmed and stuck, unable to break ineffective or even destructive cycles. Getting “unstuck” involves incorporating new skills and concepts, such as psychological flexibility, self-awareness, assertive communication skills, mindfulness, effective coping strategies, insight, decision making skills, and values clarity.
Liefeld & Associates Coaching and Psychotherapies
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT-AS, PhD, ERTY500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I have over 20 years working with a range of clinical concerns from suicidality to life coaching, living with learning differences/AD/HD, couples and family counseling, college counseling, and life transition counseling.
Greetings! I am an holistic individual, family and couple's practitioner who focuses on optimum development for the client(s). I know that when you have a better understanding of your own roadblocks and patterns, you can better achieve optimum wellness and life satisfaction. I will support and guide the process toward your desired change. You can build a better you, it's never too late to recreate yourself. I also offer supervision for new professionals working on licensure or practitioners wanting to tune up or explore their development as a clinician.
I have over 20 years working with a range of clinical concerns from suicidality to life coaching, living with learning differences/AD/HD, couples and family counseling, college counseling, and life transition counseling.
Greetings! I am an holistic individual, family and couple's practitioner who focuses on optimum development for the client(s). I know that when you have a better understanding of your own roadblocks and patterns, you can better achieve optimum wellness and life satisfaction. I will support and guide the process toward your desired change. You can build a better you, it's never too late to recreate yourself. I also offer supervision for new professionals working on licensure or practitioners wanting to tune up or explore their development as a clinician.
Ann Haydu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with adults, teens and children, helping clients resolve their trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What are you looking for? An increased sense of happiness, better communication? Love? Forgiveness? Better relationships? Are you faced with possibly making the biggest decision of your life? Are you suffering from trauma? There are many reasons people turn to therapy. With 30+ years of experience, we can work together to help you enrich your life and heal. Whether you're dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship, grief or parenting issues, I can help. With 3 adult children, and being a working mother, I understand the pressures of life. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, Veterans and families.
I specialize in working with adults, teens and children, helping clients resolve their trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
What are you looking for? An increased sense of happiness, better communication? Love? Forgiveness? Better relationships? Are you faced with possibly making the biggest decision of your life? Are you suffering from trauma? There are many reasons people turn to therapy. With 30+ years of experience, we can work together to help you enrich your life and heal. Whether you're dealing with depression, trauma, anxiety, relationship, grief or parenting issues, I can help. With 3 adult children, and being a working mother, I understand the pressures of life. I work with children, teens, adults, couples, Veterans and families.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.