Therapists in Southport, CT
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I am a licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 23 years here to support you to develop healthy connections and to find safety, peace, & joy in your life, and to help you feel understood, valued, and respected. I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, & couples around mood disorders, interpersonal problems, substance abuse, and family conflict. I conduct psychological assessments, including for adoptions, as well as substance abuse evaluations to assess for level of care needs. I complete evaluations in Court-ordered and Attorney-referred cases, including in civil, criminal & child protection matters.
I am a licensed Psychologist in private practice for over 23 years here to support you to develop healthy connections and to find safety, peace, & joy in your life, and to help you feel understood, valued, and respected. I provide counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, & couples around mood disorders, interpersonal problems, substance abuse, and family conflict. I conduct psychological assessments, including for adoptions, as well as substance abuse evaluations to assess for level of care needs. I complete evaluations in Court-ordered and Attorney-referred cases, including in civil, criminal & child protection matters.
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When life becomes challenging, therapy can be a useful tool to help establish resolutions that bring balance and happiness back into your life. My passion is to help clients make informed healthy decisions about themselves and their relationships enabling them to forge ahead, create change and build a promising future. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, I work collaboratively with my clients suffering from a myriad of symptoms.
When life becomes challenging, therapy can be a useful tool to help establish resolutions that bring balance and happiness back into your life. My passion is to help clients make informed healthy decisions about themselves and their relationships enabling them to forge ahead, create change and build a promising future. By creating a safe therapeutic environment, I work collaboratively with my clients suffering from a myriad of symptoms.
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westport, CT 06880
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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Charles P. LeMieux III
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
With a results-oriented perspective, Charles invites his clients to identify and move toward their goals, one step at a time. Using ongoing feedback from his clients, Charles creates dynamic partnerships to achieve positive outcomes. With unfailing respect for his clients' values and beliefs, he encourages a sense of spirituality to assist in the healing process and to bring wholeness and harmony to life. Charles has his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Connecticut.
With a results-oriented perspective, Charles invites his clients to identify and move toward their goals, one step at a time. Using ongoing feedback from his clients, Charles creates dynamic partnerships to achieve positive outcomes. With unfailing respect for his clients' values and beliefs, he encourages a sense of spirituality to assist in the healing process and to bring wholeness and harmony to life. Charles has his Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Connecticut.
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Molly A Mcdonald
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CKPMT, LLC
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
Lastly, as a LMFT, I offer traditional treatment for marital discord, family conflict, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, and anger management, as well as many more.
Is everyday a parenting struggle and everything a battle? Considering medication but would love an alternative that works? I offer two evidenced-based therapies, one for parents/ one for children. I can help you navigate through the most difficult of parenting struggles. Mild behavioral issues such as potty training and following directions to more severe such as, ADHD, school issues, anxiety, and aggression/talking back. This short-term program, (generally 3-8) achieves success quickly! The techniques help parents stay consistent and calm which also decreases marital discord and family chaos. Call today and begin increasing cooperation and compliance, and enjoy family time again.
Lastly, as a LMFT, I offer traditional treatment for marital discord, family conflict, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, and anger management, as well as many more.
Is everyday a parenting struggle and everything a battle? Considering medication but would love an alternative that works? I offer two evidenced-based therapies, one for parents/ one for children. I can help you navigate through the most difficult of parenting struggles. Mild behavioral issues such as potty training and following directions to more severe such as, ADHD, school issues, anxiety, and aggression/talking back. This short-term program, (generally 3-8) achieves success quickly! The techniques help parents stay consistent and calm which also decreases marital discord and family chaos. Call today and begin increasing cooperation and compliance, and enjoy family time again.
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Meredith Richards
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06430 (Online Only)
Welcome! Finding a therapist can be an intimidating task and can also be a huge relief. Are you going through a difficult transition? Experiencing an untimely loss? Trying to save your marriage or family? We all have times in our lives where we could use a little direction or help. Maybe you have decided to work on your addiction. Sometimes we just need a neutral person to listen and validate our experiences and feelings. Whatever it is, I look forward to working with you, meeting you where you are, and finding ways to help you move in the direction you hope for.
Welcome! Finding a therapist can be an intimidating task and can also be a huge relief. Are you going through a difficult transition? Experiencing an untimely loss? Trying to save your marriage or family? We all have times in our lives where we could use a little direction or help. Maybe you have decided to work on your addiction. Sometimes we just need a neutral person to listen and validate our experiences and feelings. Whatever it is, I look forward to working with you, meeting you where you are, and finding ways to help you move in the direction you hope for.
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Strategic Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MSW
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
Rona Preli has extensive expertise in the Structural and Strategic models of family therapy.
Our therapeutic approach at Strategic Solutions utilizes a brief, problem solving model that focuses on understanding and treating problems within their intimate context. The goal of therapy is to resolve the presenting problem while fostering supportive, functional relationships. Family problems are embedded in relationship patterns, which can become unproductive and perpetuate, rather than solve problems. Our approach is strength-based and outcome oriented. The focus of therapy is understanding the client's goals for change and then working together to solve those problems directly.
Rona Preli has extensive expertise in the Structural and Strategic models of family therapy.
Our therapeutic approach at Strategic Solutions utilizes a brief, problem solving model that focuses on understanding and treating problems within their intimate context. The goal of therapy is to resolve the presenting problem while fostering supportive, functional relationships. Family problems are embedded in relationship patterns, which can become unproductive and perpetuate, rather than solve problems. Our approach is strength-based and outcome oriented. The focus of therapy is understanding the client's goals for change and then working together to solve those problems directly.
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Sarah Eisinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My therapeutic areas of specialty are adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, family conflicts and healing family trees. I got my Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy at Southern Connecticut and have worked in private practice in Connecticut and Colorado. I’ve worked with clients on grief and loss, trauma, school and sports anxiety , marital conflicts, postpartum issues, attachment issues, faith issues, premarital counseling, and divorce support.
Hello and welcome! My therapeutic areas of specialty are adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, family conflicts and healing family trees. I got my Masters degree in Marriage and Family therapy at Southern Connecticut and have worked in private practice in Connecticut and Colorado. I’ve worked with clients on grief and loss, trauma, school and sports anxiety , marital conflicts, postpartum issues, attachment issues, faith issues, premarital counseling, and divorce support.
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Heather Louise Parenti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
My interests include sports and fitness, reading, the arts, laughing and spending time with friends and family.
My clients come in with many different troubles and often, the troubles lead to a great many other problems that they have or have had in their lives. There is no problem too big and there is a way to live better. I believe we are looking for contentment. To feel "okay" and, today's society tries to warp us into believing we are not okay because we need something else than what we have right now. We all have the capacity to choose a better life, better relationships, better care for ourselves. The answer is not outside of us but within. I work with children, teens and adults that think they're not enough. We are all enough.
My interests include sports and fitness, reading, the arts, laughing and spending time with friends and family.
My clients come in with many different troubles and often, the troubles lead to a great many other problems that they have or have had in their lives. There is no problem too big and there is a way to live better. I believe we are looking for contentment. To feel "okay" and, today's society tries to warp us into believing we are not okay because we need something else than what we have right now. We all have the capacity to choose a better life, better relationships, better care for ourselves. The answer is not outside of us but within. I work with children, teens and adults that think they're not enough. We are all enough.
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Michele Maggiore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
Hello! I am happy that you are ready to begin the next step in your journey! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor enthusiastic about helping you towards becoming your best! I work with adolescents, teens and adults to utilize a strength based model to help clients reach their full potential and the focus of my practice is to provide clients with a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment. I am particularly interested in using cognitive behavioral approaches to help build self-esteem, self-awareness and healthy habits. I look at therapy as a collaboration and a gateway to future successes! Accepting adults & teens!
Hello! I am happy that you are ready to begin the next step in your journey! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor enthusiastic about helping you towards becoming your best! I work with adolescents, teens and adults to utilize a strength based model to help clients reach their full potential and the focus of my practice is to provide clients with a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment. I am particularly interested in using cognitive behavioral approaches to help build self-esteem, self-awareness and healthy habits. I look at therapy as a collaboration and a gateway to future successes! Accepting adults & teens!
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RealTalkCT.com
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06430
We make it easier than ever to access counseling. If you do not find the right counselor, it is ok to switch! Trust me, I started our group because I was annoyed that I had to speak to so many counselors before finding the right one for me.
We make it easier than ever to access counseling. If you do not find the right counselor, it is ok to switch! Trust me, I started our group because I was annoyed that I had to speak to so many counselors before finding the right one for me.
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I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times becomes murky through these types of lenses.
I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times becomes murky through these types of lenses.
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With 95% of decision, actions, and emotions being determined by your subconscious, change can be tough! The work we do together levels the playing field and better aligns your subconscious programming to you conscious goals, letting you achieve more. Forget what you think you know about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. At High Performance Hypnotherapy our approach combines the latest neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and hypnosis to create a customized, comprehensive treatment plan for each client.
With 95% of decision, actions, and emotions being determined by your subconscious, change can be tough! The work we do together levels the playing field and better aligns your subconscious programming to you conscious goals, letting you achieve more. Forget what you think you know about hypnosis and hypnotherapy. At High Performance Hypnotherapy our approach combines the latest neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, and hypnosis to create a customized, comprehensive treatment plan for each client.
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Lisa Corcoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824 (Online Only)
I work with adults with concerns related to anxiety/stress/panic, depression/low self-esteem and relationship issues. Diagnosed with ADHD or think you might have it? Is worry and stress interfering with your ability to work, have meaningful relationships, or carry out daily routines? How is your sleep these days? Not good? That needs to be addressed! Sleep is so important to mental health. Clients will gain new skills to better manage and regulate emotions, cope with stress and build the capacity to bounce back from adversity.
I work with adults with concerns related to anxiety/stress/panic, depression/low self-esteem and relationship issues. Diagnosed with ADHD or think you might have it? Is worry and stress interfering with your ability to work, have meaningful relationships, or carry out daily routines? How is your sleep these days? Not good? That needs to be addressed! Sleep is so important to mental health. Clients will gain new skills to better manage and regulate emotions, cope with stress and build the capacity to bounce back from adversity.
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Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.
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Doug Cerasi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CT 06824
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help and achieving your best self. My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space, guiding you in discovering the very strengths that you already possess. Life presents its challenges and you may be dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, school/employment struggles, parenting issues, or are simply going through life-adjustment difficulties.
Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help and achieving your best self. My goal is to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space, guiding you in discovering the very strengths that you already possess. Life presents its challenges and you may be dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, school/employment struggles, parenting issues, or are simply going through life-adjustment difficulties.
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In my confidential private practice established in 2014, I have supported individuals, couples, and families through difficult transitions. With intensive training in adolescence and women's issues, I am experienced and dedicated to seeing changes to the problems that my clients come to me to address. Each client's unique concern and goal is heard as we work together to heal negative thinking and relational patterns.
In my confidential private practice established in 2014, I have supported individuals, couples, and families through difficult transitions. With intensive training in adolescence and women's issues, I am experienced and dedicated to seeing changes to the problems that my clients come to me to address. Each client's unique concern and goal is heard as we work together to heal negative thinking and relational patterns.
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Allen Levy, PhD, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
I love helping people who are working through some particular life struggles. Life itself is a challenge to be met by all of us, with many obstacles that can get in the way. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the difficulties and navigate the maze of life's problems. I am here to help. I work with everyone in strengthening their personal self-confidence, self-esteem so that each person's potential can be maximized. I enjoy working with people of all ages, no matter what the problem or illness.
I love helping people who are working through some particular life struggles. Life itself is a challenge to be met by all of us, with many obstacles that can get in the way. Sometimes it is difficult to see through the difficulties and navigate the maze of life's problems. I am here to help. I work with everyone in strengthening their personal self-confidence, self-esteem so that each person's potential can be maximized. I enjoy working with people of all ages, no matter what the problem or illness.
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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.
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.
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Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Or frequently compare yourself to others, always feeling less than? Or feel overwhelmed easily, flooded with constant worries that you can't rid your mind of? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, overusing alcohol or drugs, overspending. etc.) followed by feelings of guilt, shame, and depression? Are you always talking to yourself with "shoulds" or "what ifs"? Do you have low interest/motivation and find yourself avoiding responsibilities, self care or tasks that would actually make you feel good about yourself? I can help you!
Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Or frequently compare yourself to others, always feeling less than? Or feel overwhelmed easily, flooded with constant worries that you can't rid your mind of? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, overusing alcohol or drugs, overspending. etc.) followed by feelings of guilt, shame, and depression? Are you always talking to yourself with "shoulds" or "what ifs"? Do you have low interest/motivation and find yourself avoiding responsibilities, self care or tasks that would actually make you feel good about yourself? I can help you!
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.