Parenting Therapists in Redding, CT

Are you in "survival brain"? Seeing the world as "all or nothing", always on high alert, and feeling that the glass is always "half empty"? Life doesn't have to feel that way. Learn new approaches and perspectives to feel more present, aware, and balanced. My work is collaborative and compassionate. See what a new view can do for your life.

Are you a busy parent feeling stressed by the demands of work and family? Perhaps you're facing the prospect of an empty nest and it is overwhelming. Maybe your mood is easily changeable, or life has become difficult, and you need someone to talk to. I am a seasoned psychotherapist who has accompanied many people on their healing journeys over the past 20 years. I find that mindfulness practices and hypnosis are additional tools that support people’s movement toward empowerment and freedom as they learn to heal and create a lasting sense of well-being.

You will find compassionate support and an environment that allows you to explore your perspective. I offer brief, solution focused therapeutic services for individuals, children,families and couples. Licensed since 1995 as a Marriage and Family therapist, I have been in private practice since 2004. I have also been trained as a parent educator, and a parent coordinator ( working with pre & post divorcing couples on co-parenting issues). I have a 2 year certificate in Gestalt therapy and am a Reiki 1 practitioner. I am on almost all insurance boards including DE State insurance. Flexible and convenient hours.

Many events in our lives present unique opportunities for change. While some difficulties become evident during transition periods throughout our lifecycle, such as marriage, the birth of a child, or loss of a loved one, ALL are understandable and resolved within the relationships we have in the present. Seeking help isn't admitting defeat- it's simply courageous.

Dr. Robert Denkin helps individuals find fulfillment across all aspects of life. Using practical problem-solving methods, he enables personal growth by identifying and overcoming obstacles. With 20 plus years of clinical expertise, Dr. Denkin is highly skilled in managing various mental health conditions. His experience as a collegiate athlete and coach, along with serving as faculty at Yale University's Department of Psychiatry, gives him valuable insights into personal growth, self-confidence, and goal achievement.

Using a holistic approach, I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups as well as life coaching, spiritual direction, corporate consultation and organizational conflict resolution, especially for religious institutions. I utilize systems thinking including structural/strategic and solution oriented modalities, object relations, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, bibliotherapy, gestalt, bioenergetics, psychodrama, breath work, hypnosis, and meditation techniques. I am experienced in many metaphors having been also a farmer, a truck driver, a builder, a clergyperson, a teaching psychologist, a college professor, a research chemist, and a published writer.

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.

Are you struggling to get by? Do you feel like you can't get a grasp on what's not working? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in relationships with yourself or others? Did something painful happen? Did you grow up in an environment that did not meet your needs? Do you need help to see things differently or change patterns of behavior that are causing problems for you or your loved ones? Have you lost someone you love? If you've had any of these experiences and are having a hard time, know that is normal. Being stuck, however, limits your functionality and capacity to live a full life. Getting help is self-care.

My interest is helping you create the space in yourself to allow for the change you desire. Life transitions, conflict, stress and worry are common human struggles. I will help you identify obstacles, create self compassion and grace, and use these tools as fuel for change.

Is your relationship in trouble and do you need to stop the loop of conflict?

My ideal client is one who values authenticity. What you see is what you get with me. I am EFT and Gottman trained, and am highly motivated in working with individuals as well as couples who want to be honest with themselves and each other and consider their own role(s) in the way their life and relationships are turning out. Whether it's managing anxiety or depression, recovering from an affair, pursuing an open relationship, or navigating the challenges of parenthood, I'll create a comforting space for you to work on whatever's on your mind. I welcome clients ages 13 and up, and love working with adolescents, adults, and couples.

If you or a loved one is suffering with compulsions, addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement issues or any level of difficulty with adolescent substance abuse or teen behavioral problems I would love to be of service. I am grateful to have been a therapist for 34 years and to have the ability to engage even very resistant clients in the process of real and lasting freedom and health. My goal is to have you feeling better and improving your functioning quickly and I use many evidence based methods to these ends.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Anxious, Depressed? Perhaps you feel undervalued, unappreciated, or feel 'less than'. You may be struggling with a life change, divorce, separation, or a blended family. Perhaps you want to improve relationships with friends or family, or with yourself! Student facing academic or social challenges? You might feel like you are overthinking everything. You may not know what’s wrong, but you just feel ‘off’. At every age, life will challenge you and I, there is no escaping it. The skills we use, or DO NOT use, and the view we have of ourselves and others affects our quality of life.

Everyone is unique, and psychotherapy should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. My goal is provide a safe and comfortable environment in which we can examine your personal conflicts, stresses and challenges and come up with solutions that will allow you to live your best life.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts with 20 years of experience helping clients work through personal challenges. I focus on developing and fostering a safe, non-judgmental space in which clients can more comfortably explore their struggles and barriers to self-fulfillment. My approach to therapy is integrative and draws on multiple modalities, thus allowing me to tailor how I work with each client as an individual.

Everyone hits a bump in the road from time to time. Maybe you're going through a difficult transition, such as the loss of a job or loved one. Maybe you worry too much...but can't seem to stop. Maybe you struggle with difficult relationships--or spend so much time caring for others that you've neglected yourself. Sometimes we just get stuck, and we aren't sure why. Sharing our concerns with a caring professional can help us find solutions, improve our sense of self and our relationships, provide safety and warmth, and help us find more meaning in our lives.

Ellie provides mental health services for all ages. Offering individual therapy, couples counseling, and family therapy. We have an amazing team of therapists to meet the needs of a wide variety of mental health needs with decades of experience in the field. We have a brand new cozy office space situated in the heart of Fairfield, Connecticut. Whether it is your first experience with therapy, or you've had services in the past, we welcome you to Ellie and can't wait to get started.

Which problem areas in your life do you want to begin to change? I have been successful working with clients who struggle with issues relating to Narcissistic Abuse, Anxiety/Depression, Motivation, Avoidance, Trauma, Stress, Substance Abuse, Chronic Illness and relationship issues. I am licensed in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven to be effective to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

I work with individuals who are interested in personal growth as well as people who need assistance navigating the struggles of our stressful world. I also work with people in psychedelic preparation and integration and now offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. We work together to get to the heart of what is causing you pain or making you feel stuck. Therapy can help you find your blind spots. I provide support as you work through your struggles. Sometimes having someone simply listen can be extremely healing.