Therapists in Ridgefield, CT

You have begun a journey to healing, balance, growth and well being. We will work together towards setting tangible goals to overcome obstacles that are blocking your ability to find happiness and growth. I have twenty three years of experience working in mental health. My approach is eclectic. I use psychodynamic theories and incorporate principles of psychoanalysis, mindfulness based modalities, Cognitive/Behavioral therapies, Experiential Therapy and most importantly a Relationship Model. I believe change is possible.

You may be facing a range of mental health challenges as you navigate through middle school, high school, and college. As you seek to understand your unique personal identity while feeling social, peer, and academic pressure, it may be difficult to regulate your emotions and lead from a grounded and calm mindset.

Dr. Avon attended Stony brook U. There she trained under the late Dr. Edward Carr in Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on, Applied Behavioral Analysis. She then continued her education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. There she spent many years under the supervision of Dr. Charles Golden refining her skills in Neuropsychology serving a variety of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. After completing graduate school, Dr. Avon pursued further training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Depressed? sometimes even at the same time? Today’s world is sometimes complex and confusing. Are your own wants, needs and feelings striving to make it work within: a family? a job? a relationship? Maybe you are just trying to hold your own and make it to the next day. You don’t have to go it alone. I can help you put things into perspective and provide strategies to deal with the day to day. You are not "just a number" to me. I deliberately maintain a small practice to enable me to remain available. and connected to my clients.

I have been a therapist for over 15 years, and I find the most affective treatment is collaborative and tailored to fit each person’s goals and needs. Whether you are coming to therapy to find new coping strategies, change unhelpful patterns, or process traumatic and painful life events, we will work together to make sure that we are always solution-focused and moving steadily toward a place of health and wellness.

The best way to gain control of your out of control life is to focus on the strengths you already have and fine tune your weaknesses so that you can find the inner peace and happiness you will need to help you grow and thrive. The goal of our work together is designed to help you work through your struggles one step at a time and to offer you a fresh perspective and new approaches to problem solving. My clinical approach is a combination of short-term solution focused psychotherapy with a cognitive behavioral approach. We will also incorporate some life coaching techniques as well with the goal being self-empowerment.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Do you find yourself exasperated with your little one's big feelings? Do you feel like you've tried all the things and it's still not working? I am here to support you in deepening your understanding of what your child is struggling with and strategies that can help. Common challenges include: tantrums, anxiety, life transitions, acute trauma, sleep difficulties, sibling discord, toileting, and other behavioral issues

Are you a high performer struggling to balance your work, home, and personal life? Are negative emotions, mental health issues, or relationship problems are getting in the way of your teen's life? I am a clinical psychologist specializing in helping clients overcome personal and mental health struggles interfering with their goals and maintaining high levels of performance. I also provide couples therapy to help people get their marriages or relationships on the right track.

Welcome! If you are a parent struggling during pregnancy or postpartum or a couple who is not in the place you’d like to be in your relationship, you’ve come to the right place. As a perinatal trained therapist, I help parents navigate this stage. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, anxious, sad or you've experienced trauma during your pregnancy or birth. You will find the support you are looking for through our work together. Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety impacts 1 out of 5 moms. You are not alone. I understand both on a personal and professional level and am here to help you get to a better place.

I'm so glad you're here. If you're living with depression or anxiety, you've come to the right place. My approaches offer hope, support, and strategies for building forward momentum, so you can shift into a sense of thriving. In whatever way that means for you. It takes bravery to keep pushing forward when depression and anxiety weigh you down; you may feel stuck, wondering if relief - and joy - are possible (yes, they are). Thriving includes acknowledging our depression and anxiety while taking (sometimes small) actions to put ourselves back in the driver's seat. Depression and anxiety do not have to control your life.

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.

Welcome to Looking Glass Therapy! Life often brings unexpected challenges. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 12 years' experience, I'm dedicated to navigating these roads with you. I am a level 2 Gottman trained therapist, which is a well sought after approach for couples therapy. I strive to empower individuals, couples, and families to improve their lives. My approach is empathetic and supportive. Together, we'll establish realistic goals for you journey towards growth and healing.

Understanding who you are and working through deep emotions can feel overwhelming. You might notice repeating patterns or maybe you feel misunderstood. Whether you are lacking self-compassion, experiencing trauma symptoms, struggling with anxiety and depression, or looking to find your purpose, I believe that therapy can be a supportive space for your growth. Are you ready to walk down a path that can help you uncover root causes and break free from what is holding you back? Together we can work through overwhelming emotions, overcome underlying challenges and experiences, build confidence within, and embrace your authentic self.

Life can be challenging and therapy can provide an opportunity for reflection and growth. My goal is to help you understand your thoughts and feelings better to find confidence, inner-strength, and happiness. I want to help you recognize the power within. Through my broad scope of training and education, I've developed a practice style that is conversational, relational, and focuses on strengths. I draw from therapeutic modalities that are rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR and Mindfulness.

Have past therapies not worked and are you back to dealing with the same patterns that cause you to feel disconnected? Using the modalities of Relational Life Therapy and the Enneagram, a typology tool, I help you deal with those parts of you that don't want to do the skills you have learned in other therapies. My approach is compassionate and honest with the intention of helping you become mindfully aware of that which keeps you stuck and frustrated in order to guide you towards improved self-awareness and a more fulfilling life of connection, understanding, and love. For more info please visit: www.relationalsolutions.net

Have you ever felt stuck, ashamed, guilt, embarrassed, alone, stressed, traumatized or overwhelmed? These are some of the many emotions we can experience on a daily basis throughout our lives. You are not alone. I enjoy working in collaboration with clients in recognizing this, as well as identifying their strengths, working through past events, thoughts, feelings or behaviors, that they have felt have held them back from experiencing a full life today. Each client has a unique set of amazing qualities just waiting for a chance to shine; let us work together in a safe space and explore yours!

In a caring and supportive environment, I invite you to begin a journey of change. I have 20 years experience in treating relationship problems, anxiety, depression, co-dependency and ACOA issues, trauma, and just feeling stuck. My approach is holistic; combining talk therapy with body-centered psychotherapy. We will decide collaboratively, the best approach for you.