In Person Therapists in Sandy Hook, CT
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Dr. Laura Lynn Kohley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Waitlist for new clients
As a parent you are worried about your child's development and how he or she is doing academically and socially. If you are concerned about your own reaction and response to their problem behavior(s) and challenges I understand and I can help. As a licensed social worker, I have vast experience working with individuals and families dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.
As a parent you are worried about your child's development and how he or she is doing academically and socially. If you are concerned about your own reaction and response to their problem behavior(s) and challenges I understand and I can help. As a licensed social worker, I have vast experience working with individuals and families dealing with stress, depression and anxiety.
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Debbie Winter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Waitlist for new clients
Helping people face the challenges in their lives that lead to an improved sense of wellbeing and purpose is my focus and passion. By creating a safe, trusting and collaborative environment, my clients feel empowered to learn, grow and change. I work with children, teens, adults and families seeking help with complex challenges in their home, work and school. I have extensive experience in supporting those with social skills deficits, trauma exposure, and family instability, especially those with persistent anxiety and depression, ADHD, ODD and SUD. I utilize research-based methods through a family systems approach.
Helping people face the challenges in their lives that lead to an improved sense of wellbeing and purpose is my focus and passion. By creating a safe, trusting and collaborative environment, my clients feel empowered to learn, grow and change. I work with children, teens, adults and families seeking help with complex challenges in their home, work and school. I have extensive experience in supporting those with social skills deficits, trauma exposure, and family instability, especially those with persistent anxiety and depression, ADHD, ODD and SUD. I utilize research-based methods through a family systems approach.
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Hi and welcome to my profile. Are you feeling tired, stressed, irritable, and quick to snap at those you love most? Have you lost interest and/or motivation to do things you once enjoyed? As a clinical psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental and physical wellness, I am here to help you find balance, manage stress, and improve your overall well-being. I believe that you must stop searching outside yourself and turn your attention inward. This inward journey is a process to help you better understand your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a stronger mind and live a more fulfilling life
Hi and welcome to my profile. Are you feeling tired, stressed, irritable, and quick to snap at those you love most? Have you lost interest and/or motivation to do things you once enjoyed? As a clinical psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental and physical wellness, I am here to help you find balance, manage stress, and improve your overall well-being. I believe that you must stop searching outside yourself and turn your attention inward. This inward journey is a process to help you better understand your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to cultivate a stronger mind and live a more fulfilling life
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Jeffrey Schutz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ORD, LMFT, BCA
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Welcome to my profile! I am the Owner and Executive Director of The Neurovation Center, located in Sandy Hook, CT. The Neurovation Center provides counseling to individuals, couples, kids and families, in a warm and welcoming environment. I enjoy helping couples who feel "we've already tried everything and it hasn't worked!" and have been able to bring about hope, healing and change for families struggling to cope with conflict, grief, loss and trauma. I am dedicated to helping people discover the beauty and wonder of long-term marital love and intimacy. I have extensive experience with all dimensions of family relationships.
Welcome to my profile! I am the Owner and Executive Director of The Neurovation Center, located in Sandy Hook, CT. The Neurovation Center provides counseling to individuals, couples, kids and families, in a warm and welcoming environment. I enjoy helping couples who feel "we've already tried everything and it hasn't worked!" and have been able to bring about hope, healing and change for families struggling to cope with conflict, grief, loss and trauma. I am dedicated to helping people discover the beauty and wonder of long-term marital love and intimacy. I have extensive experience with all dimensions of family relationships.
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Victor Pittman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Waitlist for new clients
During the past 20 years I have been committed to both repairing and preventing emotional harm. Specifically, I have worked with many children and teens experiencing self destructive, and/or underperformance behaviors. Finding that many of my clients have dealt with ineffective fathering, I have also dedicated myself to assisting men enhance their roles within their households. It has been amazing to witness the powerful changes in men who better understand their own worth and impact on others.
During the past 20 years I have been committed to both repairing and preventing emotional harm. Specifically, I have worked with many children and teens experiencing self destructive, and/or underperformance behaviors. Finding that many of my clients have dealt with ineffective fathering, I have also dedicated myself to assisting men enhance their roles within their households. It has been amazing to witness the powerful changes in men who better understand their own worth and impact on others.
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Lauren Wolfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Are you, your child or teen feeling anxious, worried or stressed? Do you wish to feel more calm and joy? Now, more than ever many adults, children and teens are feeling overwhelmed with constant worried thoughts and feelings of anxiety. I support individuals, parents and families in cultivating more peace and calm in their lives. I teach clients how to access their own inner strength and help them to acquire the skills needed to live a more fulfilling life.
Are you, your child or teen feeling anxious, worried or stressed? Do you wish to feel more calm and joy? Now, more than ever many adults, children and teens are feeling overwhelmed with constant worried thoughts and feelings of anxiety. I support individuals, parents and families in cultivating more peace and calm in their lives. I teach clients how to access their own inner strength and help them to acquire the skills needed to live a more fulfilling life.
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Welcome to a space where your well-being, growth, and healing are my top priorities. I am deeply committed to supporting you through your journey. With a background in Public Health and Marriage and Family Therapy, I bring a holistic approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of your life. I have had the privilege of working with diverse individuals and families, navigating a wide range of challenges. I am here to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Together, we will work towards developing effective coping strategies, building resilience, and fostering personal growth.
Welcome to a space where your well-being, growth, and healing are my top priorities. I am deeply committed to supporting you through your journey. With a background in Public Health and Marriage and Family Therapy, I bring a holistic approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of your life. I have had the privilege of working with diverse individuals and families, navigating a wide range of challenges. I am here to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Together, we will work towards developing effective coping strategies, building resilience, and fostering personal growth.
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Gillian Verrastro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Accepting new clients! I'm also available to provide clinical supervision for folks seeking licensure. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor treating individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems in Connecticut since 2003. I am also a board certified telemental health provider.
Accepting new clients! I'm also available to provide clinical supervision for folks seeking licensure. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor treating individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems in Connecticut since 2003. I am also a board certified telemental health provider.
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Patricia E. Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Feelings of depression, anxiety, loss or unexpected life circumstances oftentimes have a crushing way of throwing one off balance. At an emotionally vulnerable time, it may seem even more challenging to take care of oneself and to seek help through therapy. In a safe, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, I provide sensitive psychotherapy to adults and couples. I believe that by working with people to help them recognize the origin of their emotional distress will allow them to pull on their strengths to overcome these challenges and gain a deeper level of personal insight.
Feelings of depression, anxiety, loss or unexpected life circumstances oftentimes have a crushing way of throwing one off balance. At an emotionally vulnerable time, it may seem even more challenging to take care of oneself and to seek help through therapy. In a safe, empathic, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment, I provide sensitive psychotherapy to adults and couples. I believe that by working with people to help them recognize the origin of their emotional distress will allow them to pull on their strengths to overcome these challenges and gain a deeper level of personal insight.
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Victoria Pekhnik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
If you have found your way to this page, it means our vibrations are aligning. Your Higher Self has guided you to find this healing space to receive the support and counsel you need on your human journey as a spiritual being. I am a trauma-informed licensed clinician, with trainings in Internal Family System, EMDR, EFT, Reiki and meditative practices. I believe in importance of attuning to all of the aspects of human being to re-connect, re-parent, bring awareness and fully heal. If you resonate with this eclectic approach, together we will explore ways to let go of your unsupportive feelings, thoughts, patterns, or relationships.
If you have found your way to this page, it means our vibrations are aligning. Your Higher Self has guided you to find this healing space to receive the support and counsel you need on your human journey as a spiritual being. I am a trauma-informed licensed clinician, with trainings in Internal Family System, EMDR, EFT, Reiki and meditative practices. I believe in importance of attuning to all of the aspects of human being to re-connect, re-parent, bring awareness and fully heal. If you resonate with this eclectic approach, together we will explore ways to let go of your unsupportive feelings, thoughts, patterns, or relationships.
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Marissa Yubas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Waitlist for new clients
Nice to meet you! How can I help? My specialties are children, teens, adults, couples, families, separation and divorce, blended families, and substance abuse. I utilize a multi-faceted approach including CBT, Strategic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, positive psychology, emotion regulation skills, and more to bring about meaningful and lasting change
Nice to meet you! How can I help? My specialties are children, teens, adults, couples, families, separation and divorce, blended families, and substance abuse. I utilize a multi-faceted approach including CBT, Strategic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, positive psychology, emotion regulation skills, and more to bring about meaningful and lasting change
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Jennifer Penna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Hi and welcome! I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to potentially work with you! Let me tell you a little bit more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I focus on approaching each client individually so that you each receive support tailored to your specific needs that allow you to reach your own goals. My focus is in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I truly believe that my past experiences of working in community, outpatient, and school settings will allow me to successfully support you through any of life's transitions.
Hi and welcome! I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to potentially work with you! Let me tell you a little bit more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I focus on approaching each client individually so that you each receive support tailored to your specific needs that allow you to reach your own goals. My focus is in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. I truly believe that my past experiences of working in community, outpatient, and school settings will allow me to successfully support you through any of life's transitions.
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Adult & Pediatric Counseling Specialists PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As committed, professional psychotherapists, we implement effective counseling methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. APCS is a private mental health practice made up of licensed therapists who provide counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families. Morning, evening, and weekend appointments are available and we accept major insurances. Call us to learn more about how we can help you and/or your family.
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As committed, professional psychotherapists, we implement effective counseling methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. APCS is a private mental health practice made up of licensed therapists who provide counseling services to adults, children, couples, and families. Morning, evening, and weekend appointments are available and we accept major insurances. Call us to learn more about how we can help you and/or your family.
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Kristie Liotta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Searching for the right therapist is an important step in an individual's growth and transformation process. Often, my clients initially arrive in my office exhausted from "doing it alone" or "toughing it out". From our very first session, I support my clients and commit to traveling with them on their Life's journey. Together we will gently peel back the layers of anxious struggle, dysfunctional behaviors, and pain. We seek the roots of these problems and focus our treatment on healing what lies beneath them. As healing happens, I mentor my clients to reclaim areas of their life that have been lost.
Searching for the right therapist is an important step in an individual's growth and transformation process. Often, my clients initially arrive in my office exhausted from "doing it alone" or "toughing it out". From our very first session, I support my clients and commit to traveling with them on their Life's journey. Together we will gently peel back the layers of anxious struggle, dysfunctional behaviors, and pain. We seek the roots of these problems and focus our treatment on healing what lies beneath them. As healing happens, I mentor my clients to reclaim areas of their life that have been lost.
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I believe you deserve therapy, because at times, life can be really painful. As your therapist, we'll work together to explore what's been hurting you. It's by processing your emotional pain that you can heal, and when you heal, you gain the freedom to choose your path in life. So, let's work together to address your past, present, and future pains, and move toward a reality where you’re in control, not your pain.
I believe you deserve therapy, because at times, life can be really painful. As your therapist, we'll work together to explore what's been hurting you. It's by processing your emotional pain that you can heal, and when you heal, you gain the freedom to choose your path in life. So, let's work together to address your past, present, and future pains, and move toward a reality where you’re in control, not your pain.
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Sometimes going through life’s challenges we can feel unheard. I am a compassionate listener who will honor your personal journey. I will dedicate myself to helping you find your strengths, learn and heal. I have many years experience in the mental health field helping people meet their goals, achieve more healthy relationships , reduce stress, improve mood and grow their self-esteem. I believe people thrive in a caring and nonjudgmental environment. Working in a variety of settings I have always used a supportive and collaborative style, recognizing that each person is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan.
Sometimes going through life’s challenges we can feel unheard. I am a compassionate listener who will honor your personal journey. I will dedicate myself to helping you find your strengths, learn and heal. I have many years experience in the mental health field helping people meet their goals, achieve more healthy relationships , reduce stress, improve mood and grow their self-esteem. I believe people thrive in a caring and nonjudgmental environment. Working in a variety of settings I have always used a supportive and collaborative style, recognizing that each person is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan.
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Life is a series of transitions that can create anxiety and other emotions or feelings that are challenging to maneuver. I offer support through these transitions working with the mind, body, and spirit. I have a holistic approach I believing in the importance of all aspects of a person for whole health and healing.
Life is a series of transitions that can create anxiety and other emotions or feelings that are challenging to maneuver. I offer support through these transitions working with the mind, body, and spirit. I have a holistic approach I believing in the importance of all aspects of a person for whole health and healing.
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Wendy Gadwah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years of therapeutic experience. I specialize in mindfulness practices, treating anxiety, mood disorders, codependency, addiction, trauma, ptsd, LGBTQIA+ issues, and women’s issues. My professional interests include LGBTQIA+ identity development, emotional regulation and helping clients live according to their values.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 20 years of therapeutic experience. I specialize in mindfulness practices, treating anxiety, mood disorders, codependency, addiction, trauma, ptsd, LGBTQIA+ issues, and women’s issues. My professional interests include LGBTQIA+ identity development, emotional regulation and helping clients live according to their values.
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I am a therapist with 25+ years of experience in diagnosis and assessment as well as level of care placement and referrals. I practice CBT and Animal Assisted Therapy to help adolescents and adults battling anxiety, depression, trauma or eating disorders. My approach is person centered and trauma informed as I do believe my clients are the ones in charge of their treatment and my role is to empower them to achieve their goals.
I am a therapist with 25+ years of experience in diagnosis and assessment as well as level of care placement and referrals. I practice CBT and Animal Assisted Therapy to help adolescents and adults battling anxiety, depression, trauma or eating disorders. My approach is person centered and trauma informed as I do believe my clients are the ones in charge of their treatment and my role is to empower them to achieve their goals.
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When a person comes to see me there is almost always an issue of wanting to change or improve certain areas in his/her/their life. Are you feeling stuck or alone? Is your marriage strained? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress or mood issues? Are you trying to improve your general outlook and overall well being? Let me help. My approach is to help individuals or couples understand and explore their concerns while guiding them and assisting them in developing new skills that allow them to move forward to where they want to be. I taper my approach to the individual to best meet their needs.
When a person comes to see me there is almost always an issue of wanting to change or improve certain areas in his/her/their life. Are you feeling stuck or alone? Is your marriage strained? Are you struggling with anxiety, stress or mood issues? Are you trying to improve your general outlook and overall well being? Let me help. My approach is to help individuals or couples understand and explore their concerns while guiding them and assisting them in developing new skills that allow them to move forward to where they want to be. I taper my approach to the individual to best meet their needs.