In Person Therapists in Southport, CT

Hello and welcome! I have enjoyed working in this field for 20 years... I bring a creative and energetic process to each client I meet. We set out together to improve the relationships that are bringing them down. Relationships are the focus— with partners, families and important people. Relationships to other things are examined as well. Each person that works with me can expect to explore areas of physical well-being as an integral part of their emotional and mental health.

I understand and value the importance of providing clients with a safe space to express and process life's events and accompanying emotions. I use a warm and friendly approach to help them to identify their strengths while empowering them as they work toward their goals. Recognizing it can be challenging to open up to someone, I believe in building a strong therapeutic alliance and allowing clients to work at their own pace so that they can best balance life's changes and challenges. I believe in working collaboratively as I take the time to understand my clients and their individual needs and goals.

Specialized therapy for relationship distress. If you're living with stress in your relationship- whether it's fighting, feeling like you're drifting apart, or living with painful patterns between you, please read on. You've probably tried to improve things on your own, but the same problems repeat. This can be feeling like you're walking on eggshells around your partner... feeling alone... not feeling valued or understood... or always bracing for the next fight. My focus is on Relationship Therapy to help couples and individuals get past painful patterns and situations to a deeper, stable level of connection and understanding.

I believe that therapy relies on the collaborative alliance and bond between therapist and client. In fact, I believe that the quality of this relationship is the key to success and change in the therapeutic process. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and authentic experience for my clients to address challenges and obstacles in their lives. I approach therapy with a unique and energetic perspective. I want therapy to be a relaxing, cathartic, and fulfilling experience. Your appointment with me is your time to have your voice heard, to view things with a new perspective, and to gain the objective and unconditional support that you have always wanted.

My clients are primarily adolescent and adult males seeking treatment for stress, anxiety, depression and other issues. That said I welcome anyone fourteen and older who needs to talk. I work couples, families, athletes and individuals struggling with anger management, adjustment disorders and behavioral issues. I am certified in Trauma informed care and can help people process trauma and those with PTSD. A standard session is 45 minutes, but they can be extended to 55 minutes if necessary.

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or feeling stuck in life? You're not alone, and you don't have to face these difficulties by yourself. At Coastal, we understand how overwhelming these feelings can be, and we are here to offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions. Together, we can identify your strengths and work towards healing and personal growth. Your well-being is important, and we are committed to being with you every step of the way on your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by a recent life change? Perhaps it has been slowly building and the constant juggle of competing demands no longer seem sustainable. Change is not easy, however life transitions are often the catalyst for healthy growth. I can help you to unpack the negative thoughts, anxieties, and emotions to discover your triggers and identify patterns. Through this process, clients gain a sense of empowerment to create balance in their lives. The path to inner peace and happiness emerges out of insight and balance.

Welcome to my page. I know it can take some strength of mind to reach out for therapy. I hope to help in your search for answers. In my practice, I offer a safe and trusting space in which you feel accepted, while confident that the therapy is helping you move through your challenges to relief. You and I will build new insights and tools for you to ultimately 'self-support' your own change and relief in the areas you feel stuck. I base my services on the following principals - upholding unconditional regard for you, meeting you ‘where you are’, collaborating with you, and guiding therapy at your pace.

If you are seeking help right now, you probably want something in your life to change. You might feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious, out of balance, lacking in joy or energy, or just plain unhappy. In this fast-paced life where stress has become commonplace and acceptable, it may be time for you to take a "pause" to reflect on your life and re-align with your best self. In a safe, comfortable environment, together we will open the doors of self-awareness and trust, breaking down resistances and building a bridge to living your life with greater joy and ease. The first step is to be willing to take a peek at what's holding you back!

I have extensive years of clinical experiences working with individuals with various emotional struggles with depression, anxiety, traumatic life events, and/or relationship problems. I am committed to helping people recognize their own strengths and find solutions to problems. As a bilingual clinician, fluent in Korean and English, my special interest is to work with immigrant families, assisting with their adjustments in a new country dealing with cultural differences and generational conflicts within family systems. I also would like to help military personnel and their families.

We all struggle sometimes. If you find yourself here, dealing with increased levels of worry, stress and over thinking, there is a solution. You don't have to stay overwhelmed and stuck. I can work with you and help you move forward and navigate difficult life transitions, divorce and relationship issues. Our therapy sessions will help you access different resources and strengths in yourself and in your relationships.

If you are experiencing self doubt or struggling in an important relationship I can offer you a safe space, empathy, compassion and a professional therapeutic approach to work on what might be keeping you stuck. Whether it is anxiety or depression or any of the many difficult life circumstances; together we can identify ways to help you get back to enjoying your life fully. I am passionate about helping people on their way to a place of emotional well being.

Specialized therapy for relationship distress. If you're living with stress in your relationship- whether it's fighting, feeling like you're drifting apart, or living with painful patterns between you, please read on. You've probably tried to improve things on your own, but the same problems repeat. This can be feeling like you're walking on eggshells around your partner... feeling alone... not feeling valued or understood... or always bracing for the next fight. My focus is on Relationship Therapy to help couples and individuals get past painful patterns and situations to a deeper, stable level of connection and understanding.

Whether you have been struggling with a long-term issue like depression or anxiety, or have only more recently found yourself facing a difficult life change, finding a therapist that works with your particular strengths in a warm, supportive environment that is also challenging, can mean the difference between spinning your wheels and creating meaningful change. Utilizing a blend of evidence-based solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and family systems interventions, I will work collaboratively with you and possibly other important people in your life to identify your unique goals and develop a treatment plan to address your needs.

Life presents us with many complex challenges. Whether you are feeling stuck, struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, substance abuse or relationship issues, you don't need to go through it alone. I work from a person-centered approach where I meet each client where they are in their process of change to help clarify and achieve their personal goals in therapy and in life. I offer clients commitment, compassion and freedom from judgment. My areas of specialization include addiction, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, life transitions, chronic mental health issues and couples work.

I am a clinical psychologist/yoga instructor with over 25 years of training, research and clinical work. The foundation of my practice is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and my therapeutic approach has evolved considerably since I first began. While traditional talk therapy itself is extremely beneficial, current research suggests that a holistic approach to treatment can often enhance or accelerate the healing process. Typically, my clients begin with traditional talk therapy, and based upon their individual needs, goals, preferences and lifestyle, I will offer a variety of modalities/tools/practices - but the choice is always theirs.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their true healthy self to discover their passion, authentic talents, and enthusiasm for life. My goal is to help individuals be their best self physically, emotionally, and spiritually by addressing internal and external barriers to wellness. Often, health challenges, life stressors, and feelings of anxiety, fear, and depression interfere with one's ability to enjoy life. In treatment, together we identify and address those beliefs, worries, and fears that hinder us in a compassionate, accepting, healing approach.

I believe that good therapy occurs through building a trusting and collaborative relationship together, where you feel supported, goal directed and empowered. In therapy, we become partners in a process of understanding your strengths as you develop the insight necessary to facilitate the changes you aspire toward. Therapy, at it’s best, serves as a fundamental step toward improving relationships, reducing anxiety and tending to other issues which may prevent you from engaging in life; with purpose and authenticity; with joy; with genuine wellbeing.