Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Old Saybrook, CT
I work with young adults, and adults, drawing from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people build meaningful lives. I use evidence-based treatment for a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and general distress. I believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can overcome the obstacles that are creating difficulties achieving your goals and connecting to your values. The majority of my work focuses on helping people learn new ways of relating to and coping with emotions and understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
I work with young adults, and adults, drawing from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people build meaningful lives. I use evidence-based treatment for a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and general distress. I believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can overcome the obstacles that are creating difficulties achieving your goals and connecting to your values. The majority of my work focuses on helping people learn new ways of relating to and coping with emotions and understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
I am passionate about working with college students and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or addiction. In addition to targeting negative thoughts (CBT), I use an acceptance-based approach ( ACT) by encouraging clients to accept current thoughts patterns. Additionally, I use EMDR to eliminate the negative impact of trauma including those resulting in PTSD.
I am passionate about working with college students and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and/or addiction. In addition to targeting negative thoughts (CBT), I use an acceptance-based approach ( ACT) by encouraging clients to accept current thoughts patterns. Additionally, I use EMDR to eliminate the negative impact of trauma including those resulting in PTSD.
Nikki Danish
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I recognize that body acceptance may not be accessible to all, so I work with body respect and trust to help guide you on your path towards body liberation.
Diet culture's insidious messages have confused many of us and complicated our relationship with food and our bodies. If you or your teenager is struggling with shame, guilt, and worry around eating, I teach self-compassion skills that support a holistic, intuitive, and confident way of living. I have a passion for providing brave spaces for individuals living in marginalized bodies and am a LGBTQIA+ gender affirming care provider. I love helping people of all ages become confident, intuitive eaters and rebuild their relationship with their bodies.
I recognize that body acceptance may not be accessible to all, so I work with body respect and trust to help guide you on your path towards body liberation.
Diet culture's insidious messages have confused many of us and complicated our relationship with food and our bodies. If you or your teenager is struggling with shame, guilt, and worry around eating, I teach self-compassion skills that support a holistic, intuitive, and confident way of living. I have a passion for providing brave spaces for individuals living in marginalized bodies and am a LGBTQIA+ gender affirming care provider. I love helping people of all ages become confident, intuitive eaters and rebuild their relationship with their bodies.
Maureen McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
I welcome Individuals and couples in my practice. Clients seeking therapy may be experiencing anxiety, depression and grief, Others may be wanting to develop strategies to help balance the demands of relationships, parenting, work, life cycle transitions, and finding time to look after their own needs. In seeking therapy, they wish to gain greater clarity and understanding of their issues and themselves.
I welcome Individuals and couples in my practice. Clients seeking therapy may be experiencing anxiety, depression and grief, Others may be wanting to develop strategies to help balance the demands of relationships, parenting, work, life cycle transitions, and finding time to look after their own needs. In seeking therapy, they wish to gain greater clarity and understanding of their issues and themselves.
Schedule a 15 Minute Intro Call by Clicking the "my website" button! I work best with clients who are seeking relief from the people pleasing, codependency loop that leads to exhaustion and low moods. I have successfully supported clients who have experienced emotional and psychological manipulation and abuse who are looking to break free from old behavioral patterns and find a new way of living. Many of my clients have found freedom from old roles they have played in systems that no longer fit their current lifestyle . Immediate openings available.
Schedule a 15 Minute Intro Call by Clicking the "my website" button! I work best with clients who are seeking relief from the people pleasing, codependency loop that leads to exhaustion and low moods. I have successfully supported clients who have experienced emotional and psychological manipulation and abuse who are looking to break free from old behavioral patterns and find a new way of living. Many of my clients have found freedom from old roles they have played in systems that no longer fit their current lifestyle . Immediate openings available.
Lori Ezzedine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
I aim to explore individual perspectives and experiences that clients have had throughout their lives, and help guide them in a setting that feels safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I aim to help clients create realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all key the tohealing and growing process.
I aim to explore individual perspectives and experiences that clients have had throughout their lives, and help guide them in a setting that feels safe and comfortable. This allows for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. I aim to help clients create realistic and attainable goals. Psychoeducation is an intervention I often incorporate and I tend to put an emphasis on coping skills, self care, and healthy boundaries, as they are all key the tohealing and growing process.
New Insights Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Are you or your client experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, or difficulty focusing? We specialize in medication management to help alleviate these challenges and improve overall mental health. At New Insights Behavioral Health, we offer personalized, compassionate care via medication management through telehealth services, ensuring convenience and flexibility. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a client, we're here to collaborate and create a tailored plan that meets your unique medication needs. Reach out today to start the journey toward better mental wellness.
Are you or your client experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, or difficulty focusing? We specialize in medication management to help alleviate these challenges and improve overall mental health. At New Insights Behavioral Health, we offer personalized, compassionate care via medication management through telehealth services, ensuring convenience and flexibility. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a client, we're here to collaborate and create a tailored plan that meets your unique medication needs. Reach out today to start the journey toward better mental wellness.
Eileen Grudier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
You can't sleep. Your heart races. You might feel sad most of the time. You feel like you're forcing yourself to do everyday things. Maybe you tried medication but you don't feel like it's helping. You may even be finding comfort in drugs or alcohol because they are the only things that make you feel better or not feel anything at all. This is what it might feel like to live with anxiety or depression.
You can't sleep. Your heart races. You might feel sad most of the time. You feel like you're forcing yourself to do everyday things. Maybe you tried medication but you don't feel like it's helping. You may even be finding comfort in drugs or alcohol because they are the only things that make you feel better or not feel anything at all. This is what it might feel like to live with anxiety or depression.
Nancy Diane Varga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with issues related to an oncology diagnosis, palliative care caregivers and or/chronic illness and grief and loss. I also have expertise in chemical dependence treatment and am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping clients who are dealing with issues related to an oncology diagnosis, palliative care caregivers and or/chronic illness and grief and loss. I also have expertise in chemical dependence treatment and am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Elizabeth Rubino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, RDT, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, I hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth, and positive change. My specialties include working with attachment, trauma, anxiety and depression, grief, chronic illness, and relationship issues and with a myriad of populations such as LGBTQIA+, teens, adults, couples, and family systems.
“Someone I loved once gave me a box of darkness. It took years to realize that this, too, was a gift.”-Mary Oliver / My belief is that healing takes place in relationships. As your therapist, I hope that the journey we embark on together through your individual story will offer you a solid foundation for healing, growth, and positive change. My specialties include working with attachment, trauma, anxiety and depression, grief, chronic illness, and relationship issues and with a myriad of populations such as LGBTQIA+, teens, adults, couples, and family systems.
Samantha Friedrich Steinmacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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.
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Our team is skilled and trained in providing evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and more.
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.
Our team is skilled and trained in providing evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, comprehensive dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused therapies, and more.
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.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. My training includes a Masters degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. My training includes a Masters degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, women's issues, and anxiety. How old were you when you started trying to control your body? How long have you turned to food for comfort? Or found comfort in self-restraint? It’s exhausting, and likely you’re here because a part of you wants relief from this endless cycle that’s taking you away from your life. Can it be okay to listen to that part of you? To trust your inner knowing that you deserve to live a life feeling at ease with food and unashamed of your body?
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, women's issues, and anxiety. How old were you when you started trying to control your body? How long have you turned to food for comfort? Or found comfort in self-restraint? It’s exhausting, and likely you’re here because a part of you wants relief from this endless cycle that’s taking you away from your life. Can it be okay to listen to that part of you? To trust your inner knowing that you deserve to live a life feeling at ease with food and unashamed of your body?
Do you constantly feel the weight of self-doubt? Do you feel stuck, sad or anxious? As a dedicated therapist specializing in empowering teens (16+) and adults, I recognize that these struggles can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. They can affect your relationships, work and school performance, and even your ability to enjoy life's simple pleasures. I will work closely with you to treat what’s troubling you most - your anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and/or tendency towards perfectionism. I can help you gain valuable insights into the root of your struggles.
Do you constantly feel the weight of self-doubt? Do you feel stuck, sad or anxious? As a dedicated therapist specializing in empowering teens (16+) and adults, I recognize that these struggles can have a significant impact on your overall well-being. They can affect your relationships, work and school performance, and even your ability to enjoy life's simple pleasures. I will work closely with you to treat what’s troubling you most - your anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and/or tendency towards perfectionism. I can help you gain valuable insights into the root of your struggles.
Abby Consolo
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Essex, CT 06426
Accepting new clients in person and tele health! Hello and welcome to making the first step to explore therapy! Even if you have been in therapy before or this is your first time, it can be daunting and I am here to help! My goal is to make you comfortable and look forward to coming to therapy. My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at and help you achieve the goals you set forth.
Accepting new clients in person and tele health! Hello and welcome to making the first step to explore therapy! Even if you have been in therapy before or this is your first time, it can be daunting and I am here to help! My goal is to make you comfortable and look forward to coming to therapy. My goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are at and help you achieve the goals you set forth.
Joanne Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton, CT 06413
Sometimes you feel like a failure. No matter what you do, nothing works and you just don't know what to do anymore. Perhaps you are feeling very alone; yet putting up that façade so people have no idea what you are going through. When we are feeling so stuck, hopeless, or alone, it is really difficult to know what to do differently and it is hard to know how to reach out for help. You have taken the first courageous step in making a change by coming here. What if I told you that there is hope? We will explore what is meaningful to you and help you recover joy. We will cry, laugh, and work on your strengths.
Sometimes you feel like a failure. No matter what you do, nothing works and you just don't know what to do anymore. Perhaps you are feeling very alone; yet putting up that façade so people have no idea what you are going through. When we are feeling so stuck, hopeless, or alone, it is really difficult to know what to do differently and it is hard to know how to reach out for help. You have taken the first courageous step in making a change by coming here. What if I told you that there is hope? We will explore what is meaningful to you and help you recover joy. We will cry, laugh, and work on your strengths.
Do you feel under appreciated? Do you wish he could break the cycle of negative behavior? Does she constantly keep criticizing? Do you experience anxiety and distrust? Lack of intimacy and sexual desire? I am a marriage and family therapist with specialized training and experience in couple therapy. Nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Together, We repair your relationship by introducing new communication methods and understanding that promote empathy and flexibility.
Do you feel under appreciated? Do you wish he could break the cycle of negative behavior? Does she constantly keep criticizing? Do you experience anxiety and distrust? Lack of intimacy and sexual desire? I am a marriage and family therapist with specialized training and experience in couple therapy. Nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to help couples maintain healthy relationships. Together, We repair your relationship by introducing new communication methods and understanding that promote empathy and flexibility.
Welcome! I am Ashley Camera, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Camera Counseling, LLC. We are located in Waterford, Connecticut, on the New London line. We are currently accepting new clients for both in person and virtual sessions! We are a small team of clinicians who offer counseling and psychological services to individuals, including children, adolescents and adult clients, as well as to couples and families. We also have a clinician who offers Neurofeedback and Biofeedback, in addition to movement/yoga-based groups. One of our clinicians is bilingual and is accepting both Spanish and English-speaking clients.
Welcome! I am Ashley Camera, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Camera Counseling, LLC. We are located in Waterford, Connecticut, on the New London line. We are currently accepting new clients for both in person and virtual sessions! We are a small team of clinicians who offer counseling and psychological services to individuals, including children, adolescents and adult clients, as well as to couples and families. We also have a clinician who offers Neurofeedback and Biofeedback, in addition to movement/yoga-based groups. One of our clinicians is bilingual and is accepting both Spanish and English-speaking clients.
Deborah Pagano
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
Life can be challenging at times. We keep trying and trying, but sometimes, nothing we do seems to create any real change, or if it does, it does not last. After some time, our challenges can cause us to lose faith that it will ever get any better, and the longer the struggle, the harder it can get. It is time to try something different when we get caught up in this cycle. Instead of retreating or repeating, it is time to reach out. You do not have to keep struggling; you can change and heal.
Life can be challenging at times. We keep trying and trying, but sometimes, nothing we do seems to create any real change, or if it does, it does not last. After some time, our challenges can cause us to lose faith that it will ever get any better, and the longer the struggle, the harder it can get. It is time to try something different when we get caught up in this cycle. Instead of retreating or repeating, it is time to reach out. You do not have to keep struggling; you can change and heal.
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How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.