Teletherapy for Ridgefield, CT

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of experience I work closely with my clients to help them better manage life's stressors, explore and understand the origins of their behavior and develop the best methods of coping with and reducing the symptoms of relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, loss, and family dysfunction. I tailor my methods to each individual's needs and will work with you to develop the skills needed to reverse the destructive thoughts and habits that are holding you back.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

I have an ear for what you are saying and may not be aware of. Sometimes it is good to have a trained ear listen while you discuss your issues. I have been listening for over 20 years and have heard it all. Listening has made me less judgemental, more compassionate, and my clients tell me, more able to help. I have worked inpatient, outpatient, with all kinds of clients and every diagnosis. I have received special training in EMDR and use it frequently to help resolve trauma.

I begin in the place where you or your child are struggling, to identify and heal the underlying causes of anxiety, depression, family or career issues, and a wide range of other conditions.

I believe change can be easy! It doesn't have to be difficult or unnerving. My objective is to assist and educate individuals struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety/ depression, trauma (PTSD) and interpersonal challenges. Trust yourself enough to try something different to reach the transformation you're seeking.

I specialize in helping children, adolescents and young adults build social skills and find healthy ways to cope with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, peer conflict, and family conflict. With ten years of professional practice experience, I know that providing consistency, positivity, and honesty are the foundation for building a therapeutic relationship. This foundation can help children, adolescents and young adults increase insight, awareness, and a deeper understanding of how they experience their emotions.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or just feeling overwhelmed by life's daily stressors and just need a space and a professional to talk to? Are you looking for healthier coping skills and lifestyle? If so, I want to help you understand your situation and assist you with making the changes you've been eager to execute but haven't been sure how to. Together, we can work on identifying the root causes to your emotions and behaviors and create an individualized plan to work through them so that you can accomplish your goals.

Are you struggling with something and need help figuring it out? With patience, humor, empathy and mindfulness, I will work with you in a nonjudgmental, caring and direct way so you can successfully achieve your goals. For over 25 years, I have worked with children and adults with a range of issues, including trauma, at-risk behavior, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal conflict, as well as those struggling with intimacy and sex. I provide a safe space to develop a path toward personal and emotional growth and treat each person with dignity and respect. I also offer co-parenting and therapeutic supervised visitation.

Through active engagement and collaboration, I partner with clients to facilitate opening to the possibilities of self-exploration and change.

Welcome. As a licensed professional counselor for over 20 years, I encourage you to step into a new perspective of your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship issues you can overcome them. You have the power within you to change thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that are no longer serving you. The only thing I suggest is that you come to therapy with an open mind. Together we can work on things that are challenging you and look at those challenges from different perspectives to help you feel good about yourself and your life.

Personal growth through life can be described as a journey on a train with many stops, along the way different teachers, therapists, and experiences deepen our understanding of ourselves. My work is not designed to be the first stop on your journey. The clients who are a particularly good fit for my approach are often people who have been to therapy but want to go deeper. Others who like my approach are people who have a meditation or body-work practice and want to add a formal therapeutic space into their lives. My work is significantly informed by the IFS (Internal Family Systems) model.

I am a NY and CT state licensed psychologist with private practices in Manhattan and Fairfield County. I specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, and younger adults suffering from past traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space to help individuals better understand and overcome blocks in self-acceptance and interpersonal difficulties. I also help people set and achieve goals related to academic or professional development. Former clients have found me to be perceptive, helpful, and warm.

If you're reading this, it is not by accident. Perhaps you're here because you're seeking help with depression, trauma, OCD, anxiety, or an addiction. Maybe you've been concerned about a loved one and are wondering what you can do to help. I will work with you to clarify and understand your concerns. Together we’ll identify your goals and the specific steps and actions we can take to help you reach them. I do hope you'll take the next step and contact me.

Healing comes in many forms. Your healing is my priority. I have dedicated my life to exploring many different types of healing modalities to continually expand my skillset: from traditional talk therapies, to EMDR, Healing Arts, Hypnosis, Dream Groups and Drum Circles. Since each person’s healing journey is unique, there is no one therapy that is right for all. Despite the multitude of approaches offered, the belief that we are innately hardwired to heal ourselves is the theoretical foundation of every treatment.

My name is Carole Doorley. I have been working with women for over twenty-five years. I have a diverse background working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues. I provide a warm, non-judgmental and safe environment to share your thoughts and feelings. Together we establish a treatment plan to help identify and overcome the barriers that are interfering with your personal growth and happiness. I believe that women are resilient and have within themselves, even in difficult times, the strength to solve problems and meet challenges.

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.

Relationship is critical in shifting our perception of ourself and others. After years of training and varied professional and life experiences, I have created an integrative approach where you can feel seen and heard as your relationship with yourself and others (and perhaps your thoughts) changes. My clinical approach infuses mindfulness, somatics, behaviorism, developmental attachment theory, neuroscience, and compassion to promote increased clarity and fulfillment.

I have extensive experience helping individuals who struggle to cope with depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic/executive functioning issues, self-esteem and relationship struggles. As a NSHC Certified Health Coach I also offer clinical counseling & coaching for chronic health issues that might require lifestyle and/or dietary changes. I draw upon psychoanalytic, psychodynamic & humanistic strategies to elicit deeper understanding of the sources of psychological distress working to improve self-awareness, confidence and personal empowerment.