Parenting Therapists in Sandy Hook, CT
Marissa Yubas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Waitlist for new clients
My experience focuses on child development, parenting, couples, and individuals seeking help with anxiety, depression, struggles at home, school performance, substance abuse, chronic and acute illness.
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
My experience focuses on child development, parenting, couples, and individuals seeking help with anxiety, depression, struggles at home, school performance, substance abuse, chronic and acute illness.
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
Together, we’ll address issues like addiction, trauma, and co- parenting with warmth and support.
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.
Together, we’ll address issues like addiction, trauma, and co- parenting with warmth and support.
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.
Lauren Wolfe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
As a parent, I understand how difficult it is when your child is struggling.
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.
As a parent, I understand how difficult it is when your child is struggling.
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.
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.
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.
Kristie Liotta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
For those clients seeking services for their children, additional support is offered for the parenting process, family dynamics, and school functioning.
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.
For those clients seeking services for their children, additional support is offered for the parenting process, family dynamics, and school functioning.
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.
My areas of specialty include individual and relationship counseling around issues related to anxiety, mood, women's issues, interpersonal relations, life transitions, LGBTQI+ and parenting support.
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.
My areas of specialty include individual and relationship counseling around issues related to anxiety, mood, women's issues, interpersonal relations, life transitions, LGBTQI+ and parenting support.
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.
Nicole Gentili
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandy Hook, CT 06482 (Online Only)
Parents, I am here for you! If you're looking for a skilled and experienced therapist for your child, adolescent or family you've landed on the right page. Raising kids and teens has gotten a lot harder in the past couple decades. You long to create a strong bond and positive memories with your family, but there is so much contradicting advice out there and your child is presenting you with emotional challenges you weren’t expecting. Perhaps your child's anxiety, mood or behavior is having a huge impact on family life, or maybe you and your partner are struggling to be on the same page. Let's talk about how I can help!
Parents, I am here for you! If you're looking for a skilled and experienced therapist for your child, adolescent or family you've landed on the right page. Raising kids and teens has gotten a lot harder in the past couple decades. You long to create a strong bond and positive memories with your family, but there is so much contradicting advice out there and your child is presenting you with emotional challenges you weren’t expecting. Perhaps your child's anxiety, mood or behavior is having a huge impact on family life, or maybe you and your partner are struggling to be on the same page. Let's talk about how I can help!
Elaine Gallas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Availability: Mon-Thurs before 3pm. I use an integrated therapeutic approach tailoring each session to your needs. Everyone is faced with challenges in life sometimes and it is important to remember that you are not alone. Therapy is a wonderful way to process thoughts and emotions related to these experiences. An important element of effective therapy is feeling comfortable and safe expressing yourself and releasing your pain. It is my passion to help you embrace your strengths and achieve your goals by supporting your journey toward authentic self-discovery and guiding you on your own path to unleashing your power and potential.
Availability: Mon-Thurs before 3pm. I use an integrated therapeutic approach tailoring each session to your needs. Everyone is faced with challenges in life sometimes and it is important to remember that you are not alone. Therapy is a wonderful way to process thoughts and emotions related to these experiences. An important element of effective therapy is feeling comfortable and safe expressing yourself and releasing your pain. It is my passion to help you embrace your strengths and achieve your goals by supporting your journey toward authentic self-discovery and guiding you on your own path to unleashing your power and potential.
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.
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.
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.
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
Amy N Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Hook, CT 06482 (Online Only)
The work we do in therapy can be so powerful and impactful. I utilize our therapeutic connection, along with a flexible combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to inform treatment and guide you toward your goals. Whether you struggle with relationships, juggling the many hats you wear, or working through some uncomfortable thoughts, I recognize that every person’s story is so intricately unique, and I aim to support you in making the changes necessary on your path to healing.
The work we do in therapy can be so powerful and impactful. I utilize our therapeutic connection, along with a flexible combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to inform treatment and guide you toward your goals. Whether you struggle with relationships, juggling the many hats you wear, or working through some uncomfortable thoughts, I recognize that every person’s story is so intricately unique, and I aim to support you in making the changes necessary on your path to healing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.