Strength-Based Therapists in Old Saybrook, CT
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Are you looking for an experienced Clinical Social Worker ? If so, please reach out to see how I can assist you in reaching your goal in treatment. I have worked with many individuals who have experienced much pain in their lives due to anxiety, depression, psychosis, and trauma and have been amazed at the individual's resilience. My part in the journey with the individual is offering the hope that things will change . I offer a non-judgemental space in which to listen and encourage individuals to feel good about themselves in order to make treatment happen for themselves. I am a strength based therapist .
Are you looking for an experienced Clinical Social Worker ? If so, please reach out to see how I can assist you in reaching your goal in treatment. I have worked with many individuals who have experienced much pain in their lives due to anxiety, depression, psychosis, and trauma and have been amazed at the individual's resilience. My part in the journey with the individual is offering the hope that things will change . I offer a non-judgemental space in which to listen and encourage individuals to feel good about themselves in order to make treatment happen for themselves. I am a strength based therapist .
![Photo of Anna L Johnson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d3cea44d-c516-451d-8feb-17725530aba1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you experiencing emotional pain, sadness, and overwhelm from loss and/or trauma? Is your anxiety and worry becoming too much to manage on your own? Are you someone who has habits and behaviors that are hurting you or those you love? Do you want to change? I can support you, guide you, and challenge you to grow and change in a positive healthy manner. I offer strength-based, solution-focused, spiritually based therapy.
Are you experiencing emotional pain, sadness, and overwhelm from loss and/or trauma? Is your anxiety and worry becoming too much to manage on your own? Are you someone who has habits and behaviors that are hurting you or those you love? Do you want to change? I can support you, guide you, and challenge you to grow and change in a positive healthy manner. I offer strength-based, solution-focused, spiritually based therapy.
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Melissa Symonds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Online Only)
Virtual sessions only - limited evening available. I am a LPC out of Deep River, CT practicing trauma in formed and brain based approach meeting you, the client, where you are and providing the interventions that meet your needs in the moment. My techniques as eclectic and what I like to call as treating the whole person as defined by you - exploring the here and now or taking a walk back to your past to work out unfinished business. We work together. I am a certified Trauma professional and working with Bessel Van Der Kolk continuing my training in Stress and Trauma. I am also trained in EMDR and other brain based therapies.
Virtual sessions only - limited evening available. I am a LPC out of Deep River, CT practicing trauma in formed and brain based approach meeting you, the client, where you are and providing the interventions that meet your needs in the moment. My techniques as eclectic and what I like to call as treating the whole person as defined by you - exploring the here and now or taking a walk back to your past to work out unfinished business. We work together. I am a certified Trauma professional and working with Bessel Van Der Kolk continuing my training in Stress and Trauma. I am also trained in EMDR and other brain based therapies.
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Arise Counseling and Therapy
Pastoral Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I use strength based and solution focused approaches to help clients understand and uncover the best part of themselves. An expert in Temperament Theory, I will help you identify needs that may have gone unmet for years and are causing disturbances in your life and relationships now. In a challenging and stressful world, many people are experiencing depression, anxiety (general and social), marital and other relationship conflicts, problems in raising children, getting along with co-workers, and adjusting to new life stages.
I use strength based and solution focused approaches to help clients understand and uncover the best part of themselves. An expert in Temperament Theory, I will help you identify needs that may have gone unmet for years and are causing disturbances in your life and relationships now. In a challenging and stressful world, many people are experiencing depression, anxiety (general and social), marital and other relationship conflicts, problems in raising children, getting along with co-workers, and adjusting to new life stages.
![Photo of Rik (Richard) D. Ginty, MSW, LCSW, LADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a706476-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rik (Richard) D. Ginty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.
I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.
![Photo of Lori Ezzedine, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e62b5c54-1943-4740-9a8f-a2e22a8bcc74/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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Julia Tucker Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
![Photo of Tony Augustine, MA, MEd, LADC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cc2a291-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Chances are you or a family member is affected by addiction. It is a heartbreaking disease but there is A WAY OUT! I use a person-centered, individual, holistic approach to addiction treatment and education for individuals and family members. I employ clinically proven strategies to recovery. I successfully treated addicted clients and supported and educated family members for over twenty years. I would be honored to walk with you on your road to a newly found life! I treat men and women 17 years and older. Feel free to call. I'm happy to speak with you.
Chances are you or a family member is affected by addiction. It is a heartbreaking disease but there is A WAY OUT! I use a person-centered, individual, holistic approach to addiction treatment and education for individuals and family members. I employ clinically proven strategies to recovery. I successfully treated addicted clients and supported and educated family members for over twenty years. I would be honored to walk with you on your road to a newly found life! I treat men and women 17 years and older. Feel free to call. I'm happy to speak with you.
![Photo of Portia Pendleton, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a266b0e-ee95-43d2-9629-9b5219d95450/2/320x400.jpeg)
Portia Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Waitlist for new clients
Current Waitlist. Looking for and reaching out to a therapist for support takes a lot courage and can be time sensitive. For older teens and adults I enjoy using a relational approach in order to maximize the therapeutic relationship as this is the anchor for treatment. I enjoy the transition from high school through college and beyond as you navigate so many transitions and issues that can arise such as anxiety, eating issues, relationship challenges, mood changes, and large approaching life decisions. I also enjoy working with healthcare providers as burnout rates soar.
Current Waitlist. Looking for and reaching out to a therapist for support takes a lot courage and can be time sensitive. For older teens and adults I enjoy using a relational approach in order to maximize the therapeutic relationship as this is the anchor for treatment. I enjoy the transition from high school through college and beyond as you navigate so many transitions and issues that can arise such as anxiety, eating issues, relationship challenges, mood changes, and large approaching life decisions. I also enjoy working with healthcare providers as burnout rates soar.
![Photo of Carleigh Hannah, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2c7446b-a7b2-4af5-a1d2-95a98dca67b3/3/320x400.jpeg)
Carleigh Hannah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.
I’m Carleigh Hannah, LCSW and I’m here to help. My goal is to provide a safe place to explore current life challenges. I am here to root you on when things are going well, encourage you to look deeper into underlining meanings, support you through difficult life decisions and transitions. I treat ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Autism, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD. I am an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and have experience with educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ misconceptions.
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Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and becoming the best version of you. There are many reasons people enter into therapy including relationship problems, loss, fear, sadness, pain, and addiction, to list a few. Whatever brings you to therapy know that with hard work and being honest with yourself, you can heal from the past and reach your goals.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and becoming the best version of you. There are many reasons people enter into therapy including relationship problems, loss, fear, sadness, pain, and addiction, to list a few. Whatever brings you to therapy know that with hard work and being honest with yourself, you can heal from the past and reach your goals.
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If you are not living as mentally and/or physically healthy as you want and are feeling powerless to create change, I’m here to show you that you ARE NOT powerless! You do have the strength and ability within you to make changes and take control of you life. The power lies in the understanding that mental, physical and spiritual health are interconnected. Whether you're struggling with anxiety and depression, contemplating or recovering from divorce or an abusive relationship, or experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food and low self-esteem, we will develop a holistic plan to move you to more joy and peace in your life.
If you are not living as mentally and/or physically healthy as you want and are feeling powerless to create change, I’m here to show you that you ARE NOT powerless! You do have the strength and ability within you to make changes and take control of you life. The power lies in the understanding that mental, physical and spiritual health are interconnected. Whether you're struggling with anxiety and depression, contemplating or recovering from divorce or an abusive relationship, or experiencing an unhealthy relationship with food and low self-esteem, we will develop a holistic plan to move you to more joy and peace in your life.
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Life is challenging navigating the peaks and valleys throughout our lifetime. Some people can feel the mounting pressures closing in. Well, it's time to breathe fresh air again. Whether you are battling with depression, struggling with anxiety, or managing everyday life stressors, I am here to help you navigate all the twists and curves. Together we will learn how to respond to life's difficult challenges while building a strong sense of worth. You deserve to achieve your goals, and happiness.
Life is challenging navigating the peaks and valleys throughout our lifetime. Some people can feel the mounting pressures closing in. Well, it's time to breathe fresh air again. Whether you are battling with depression, struggling with anxiety, or managing everyday life stressors, I am here to help you navigate all the twists and curves. Together we will learn how to respond to life's difficult challenges while building a strong sense of worth. You deserve to achieve your goals, and happiness.
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Looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating so congratulations on taking the first step in healing! Life, especially now more than ever, can be exhausting, challenging and hard. You are taking the first and most important step into finding the healthiest version of you. My experience is with adults and teens who have experienced various life stressors including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, alcohol use, relationship and communication related issues, and family conflict. As a therapist, I offer a collaborative approach with my clients.
Looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating so congratulations on taking the first step in healing! Life, especially now more than ever, can be exhausting, challenging and hard. You are taking the first and most important step into finding the healthiest version of you. My experience is with adults and teens who have experienced various life stressors including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, alcohol use, relationship and communication related issues, and family conflict. As a therapist, I offer a collaborative approach with my clients.
![Photo of Maureen Kapij, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/99ac020a-811b-494a-b862-53698fd27eb9/1/320x400.jpeg)
My work with you will focus on empowering you to be the strongest version of yourself. I have worked with children, teens, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression, school avoidance and marital conflict. Each situation is different and each person brings strengths and needs to the therapeutic experience. I work to help strengthen your relationships, improve your coping skills and practice healthy routines on the path to wellness.
My work with you will focus on empowering you to be the strongest version of yourself. I have worked with children, teens, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, depression, school avoidance and marital conflict. Each situation is different and each person brings strengths and needs to the therapeutic experience. I work to help strengthen your relationships, improve your coping skills and practice healthy routines on the path to wellness.
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I’m Dr. Melissa L. Mitchell, a certified educational psychologist with 12 years of experience providing comprehensive counseling services designed to address academic difficulties, learning differences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. I work collaboratively with parents, clients, and other professionals to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
I’m Dr. Melissa L. Mitchell, a certified educational psychologist with 12 years of experience providing comprehensive counseling services designed to address academic difficulties, learning differences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. I work collaboratively with parents, clients, and other professionals to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Currently Accepting New Clients! It is never easy to seek out a therapist, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step! I’m happy you’re here. I enjoy working with adolescents through young adult aged individuals. This time in life is such an important developmental stage but can often bring about challenging issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, decision making in life choices (college, career, etc.), anxiety and mood changes and more!
Currently Accepting New Clients! It is never easy to seek out a therapist, so be proud of yourself for taking the first step! I’m happy you’re here. I enjoy working with adolescents through young adult aged individuals. This time in life is such an important developmental stage but can often bring about challenging issues such as family conflict, relationship issues, decision making in life choices (college, career, etc.), anxiety and mood changes and more!
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Jennifer Charbonnier, PhD, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
Difficult times are an opportunity for change; change is hard and a real investment...in you. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with couples trying to strengthen, salvage, or make a decision about a relationship. I offer family therapy with a specialty in child/adolescent emotional and behavioral issues and parent coaching designed with you to realistically meet your family's needs. I also work with individuals seeking change, coping with transition, and seeking to come to terms with present/past trauma, on going struggles, and the hope for change. With hope, readiness to work, and the right therapist, it will happen!
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Are you anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or just don't feel like yourself? If you are experiencing a major life change, anxiety, or stress - therapy will be beneficial. Just like you, I understand the challenges of balancing life’s responsibilities with mental health & well being. I help people navigate their own journeys to mental and holistic health. I believe that life’s early experiences and major life events influence the ways we live and relate to others in the present.
Are you anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or just don't feel like yourself? If you are experiencing a major life change, anxiety, or stress - therapy will be beneficial. Just like you, I understand the challenges of balancing life’s responsibilities with mental health & well being. I help people navigate their own journeys to mental and holistic health. I believe that life’s early experiences and major life events influence the ways we live and relate to others in the present.
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As a clinical social worker, I have over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a variety of therapeutic settings. Creating a therapeutic environment that is warm, compassionate and nurturing is one of my strengths. Therapy often helps provide insight into our strengths and internal resources we already have so we can build skills for improved daily functioning, emotional health and fulfillment and positive change. My areas of special interest include adjustment to life changes, low self-esteem, stress management, relational concerns and emotional/mood disorders.
As a clinical social worker, I have over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families in a variety of therapeutic settings. Creating a therapeutic environment that is warm, compassionate and nurturing is one of my strengths. Therapy often helps provide insight into our strengths and internal resources we already have so we can build skills for improved daily functioning, emotional health and fulfillment and positive change. My areas of special interest include adjustment to life changes, low self-esteem, stress management, relational concerns and emotional/mood disorders.
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How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.