Psychodynamic Therapists in Storrs Mansfield, CT
Carroll Foley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269
No two people are the same, and so I work creatively using trauma-informed therapeutic approaches from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral therapies uniquely tailored to you.
I specialize in the really hard stuff life throws our way. I work with adults, college students, and teens affected by grief and loss, complex trauma (abuse and neglect) and PTSD, serious and chronic health conditions (like cancer, ALS, MS, MD), disability, and other big life changes and challenges resulting in depression and anxiety. I believe that our inability to control what happens to us is not something to be overcome. Instead, it is the reality of life that we all live within. This is where the real work of being a person begins. And this is where good, meaningful, compassionate therapy comes in. I'm glad you're here.
No two people are the same, and so I work creatively using trauma-informed therapeutic approaches from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral therapies uniquely tailored to you.
I specialize in the really hard stuff life throws our way. I work with adults, college students, and teens affected by grief and loss, complex trauma (abuse and neglect) and PTSD, serious and chronic health conditions (like cancer, ALS, MS, MD), disability, and other big life changes and challenges resulting in depression and anxiety. I believe that our inability to control what happens to us is not something to be overcome. Instead, it is the reality of life that we all live within. This is where the real work of being a person begins. And this is where good, meaningful, compassionate therapy comes in. I'm glad you're here.
Thomas Ranallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269 (Online Only)
My approach to helping clients is to establish an evolving partnership based on mutual respect and trust, with various treatment modalities focusing on the patient’s needs and preferences; however, my primary treatment approach is to use a combination of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience in the mental health field. I have a diverse background that ranges from providing administrative oversight and consultation to clinical programs and staff, to working in private practice treating adults and couples of all ages with various therapeutic needs. My experience has allowed me to gain a vast understanding and empathy of the effects of mental health issues on individuals and their lives.
My approach to helping clients is to establish an evolving partnership based on mutual respect and trust, with various treatment modalities focusing on the patient’s needs and preferences; however, my primary treatment approach is to use a combination of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience in the mental health field. I have a diverse background that ranges from providing administrative oversight and consultation to clinical programs and staff, to working in private practice treating adults and couples of all ages with various therapeutic needs. My experience has allowed me to gain a vast understanding and empathy of the effects of mental health issues on individuals and their lives.
Ruth Ettenberg Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
My work focuses on positive relationships - with yourself and others - based on compassion and fearless self-awareness. Even when we are thinking, feeling or doing things that we don't like, there is something about it all that makes sense. Uncovering the mystery of that logic is important to therapy. This process helps us come home to ourselves and to the present moment. I specialize in individual and couple goal oriented therapy. I also have considerable expertise in parent-child relationships, behavior management and emotional intelligence in children (see more at www.PeaceAtHomeParenting.com/our-experts).
My work focuses on positive relationships - with yourself and others - based on compassion and fearless self-awareness. Even when we are thinking, feeling or doing things that we don't like, there is something about it all that makes sense. Uncovering the mystery of that logic is important to therapy. This process helps us come home to ourselves and to the present moment. I specialize in individual and couple goal oriented therapy. I also have considerable expertise in parent-child relationships, behavior management and emotional intelligence in children (see more at www.PeaceAtHomeParenting.com/our-experts).
Susan M Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Working with college students, couples, gender issues, individuals, parenting. If you are a Veteran about to deploy/post deployment- I am a provider for the MilitaryOne program. I incorporate trauma work/yoga, mind-body connections ElderCare throughout the life span and working with caregivers is also provided for the sandwiched baby boomer. Addictions/family problems are difficult & an area of specialization. If you seek a therapeutic alliance to work out problems in a compassionate & empowering environment, call me: 860 450-6267. In-office, Telephone and video sessions are possible for all CT residents. Thank-you.
Working with college students, couples, gender issues, individuals, parenting. If you are a Veteran about to deploy/post deployment- I am a provider for the MilitaryOne program. I incorporate trauma work/yoga, mind-body connections ElderCare throughout the life span and working with caregivers is also provided for the sandwiched baby boomer. Addictions/family problems are difficult & an area of specialization. If you seek a therapeutic alliance to work out problems in a compassionate & empowering environment, call me: 860 450-6267. In-office, Telephone and video sessions are possible for all CT residents. Thank-you.
If you're stuck in a pattern of behavior or thinking that isn't working for you and you want to feel better, I welcome your call! I use traditional psychotherapy as well as acupressure and other body-based techniques to help clients improve quickly. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are interested in a holistic approach to healing that includes incorporating diet, exercise and mindfulness strategies. I also run groups for men and women throughout the year.
If you're stuck in a pattern of behavior or thinking that isn't working for you and you want to feel better, I welcome your call! I use traditional psychotherapy as well as acupressure and other body-based techniques to help clients improve quickly. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are interested in a holistic approach to healing that includes incorporating diet, exercise and mindfulness strategies. I also run groups for men and women throughout the year.
Crises or life stressors are often what initially bring people to therapy. Others come to work on old issues that continue to re-surface, causing problems for the individuals themselves or in their relationships with family, or at work. Many people find therapy to be a place where they can work on increasing personal insight and self-awareness in order to live more fulfilling lives, and work toward achieving their highest potential. Whatever brings you here, therapy can be a place to help you restore balance in your life and live life to the fullest. In therapy, we work together to bring about lasting change.
Crises or life stressors are often what initially bring people to therapy. Others come to work on old issues that continue to re-surface, causing problems for the individuals themselves or in their relationships with family, or at work. Many people find therapy to be a place where they can work on increasing personal insight and self-awareness in order to live more fulfilling lives, and work toward achieving their highest potential. Whatever brings you here, therapy can be a place to help you restore balance in your life and live life to the fullest. In therapy, we work together to bring about lasting change.
Marguerite (Rita) Amodeo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with the elderly, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and children and families. My areas of expertise are in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions of any kind and parent guidance. My hope is that you will find hope, practical strategies and be empowered to live your best life through the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with the elderly, adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and children and families. My areas of expertise are in working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions of any kind and parent guidance. My hope is that you will find hope, practical strategies and be empowered to live your best life through the therapeutic process.
Hillary Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADTR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
"Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion."
-- Buddha.
I utilize a gentle but direct approach to assist you in recovering from the pain and sorrow that can be a part of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Dance Movement Therapist. Using my creativity and diverse skill set I help my clients overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders, traumas and loss. Working with the body, mind and spirit together, I will help you find the way to reconnect with your most authentic self and restore your relationships. My clients are adults, couples, children and adolecents.
Pathways to Hope Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMSW, JD
Verified Verified
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Welcome to Pathways to Help Counseling. We take special attention to create a safe space for you to be heard and validated in a non-judgmental manner. We bring our genuine empathy and kindness to our work with you, and structure your helping process around a holistic understanding of where you are now. Through our work, we have been humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to support people like you as they have grown, learned & healed through therapy. We focus on helping clients heal and grow through mental health experiences so that they can live their most fulfilling lives.
Welcome to Pathways to Help Counseling. We take special attention to create a safe space for you to be heard and validated in a non-judgmental manner. We bring our genuine empathy and kindness to our work with you, and structure your helping process around a holistic understanding of where you are now. Through our work, we have been humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to support people like you as they have grown, learned & healed through therapy. We focus on helping clients heal and grow through mental health experiences so that they can live their most fulfilling lives.
Stephanie J Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
As all of us seek wellness (safety, comfort, peace, health), and growth (knowledge, spirituality, compassion), we all draw upon various skills, goals, experiences and beliefs that shape our behavior. In my work, I respect clients as individuals who are doing what they can to achieve wellness and growth, and who experience successes to greater or lesser degrees in the different phases and circumstances of their lives.
My efforts in counseling focus on what the client wants and how they can identify and apply their own strengths and resources in order to meet their personal goals.
As all of us seek wellness (safety, comfort, peace, health), and growth (knowledge, spirituality, compassion), we all draw upon various skills, goals, experiences and beliefs that shape our behavior. In my work, I respect clients as individuals who are doing what they can to achieve wellness and growth, and who experience successes to greater or lesser degrees in the different phases and circumstances of their lives.
My efforts in counseling focus on what the client wants and how they can identify and apply their own strengths and resources in order to meet their personal goals.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! Life can be overwhelming sometimes, and it takes courage to ask for help. Therapy is a safe space to explore your present and past challenges. We will work together to find strategies and resources to improve your well-being. Maybe you are feeling hopeless, anxious, or struggling with the impact of past trauma. Maybe you are worried about college or adjusting to “adulting” after graduation. Whatever your struggle is, I am here to help you everything step of the way.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here! Life can be overwhelming sometimes, and it takes courage to ask for help. Therapy is a safe space to explore your present and past challenges. We will work together to find strategies and resources to improve your well-being. Maybe you are feeling hopeless, anxious, or struggling with the impact of past trauma. Maybe you are worried about college or adjusting to “adulting” after graduation. Whatever your struggle is, I am here to help you everything step of the way.
Laurie H. Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I offer both brief counseling and longer-term therapy, using a warm and nonjudgmental approach. My role includes supporting clients with increasing overall well-being. This may involve help with responding more effectively to anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, losses, health concerns, or challenges in relationships/work/school. Past issues or traumas that are contributing to current difficulties may also be addressed.
I offer both brief counseling and longer-term therapy, using a warm and nonjudgmental approach. My role includes supporting clients with increasing overall well-being. This may involve help with responding more effectively to anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, losses, health concerns, or challenges in relationships/work/school. Past issues or traumas that are contributing to current difficulties may also be addressed.
Laura DeSantis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Not accepting new clients
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field for almost 20 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.
Feeling stuck? We all face challenges, but there’s no reason you should struggle alone when help is available. You deserve to feel better and work through the obstacles that keep you from living your best life. As a clinician in the mental health and substance abuse field for almost 20 years, it's been my privilege to support many courageous individuals in their quest for healing. No two journeys have been the same. I have learned to be present and trust the process. There are many methods, strategies and skills that we can employ to help you resolve current issues and create new possibilities. You just need to begin.
Christine Bartley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to provide a stable, warm environment for general mental health support & those hoping to explore their existing patterns of behaviors while learning new skills & healthier ways to function. I believe that a person’s mental health is dependent on the many systems around them including family/friends, work, culture, etc. & that normal developmental changes & unplanned life transitions can strain our coping skills/supports. I approach each client as an individual & believe that everyone is the expert on their own life, so therapy goals/interventions are very collaborative.
My goal is to provide a stable, warm environment for general mental health support & those hoping to explore their existing patterns of behaviors while learning new skills & healthier ways to function. I believe that a person’s mental health is dependent on the many systems around them including family/friends, work, culture, etc. & that normal developmental changes & unplanned life transitions can strain our coping skills/supports. I approach each client as an individual & believe that everyone is the expert on their own life, so therapy goals/interventions are very collaborative.
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My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, DBT/mindfulness, and multi-cultural therapies.
Welcome! Taking the first step and making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting task. I welcome adult and adolescent individuals seeking support for a wide range of challenges. My clinical expertise includes working with adults and high-risk adolescents and their families for the past 8 years in various programs including outpatient, intensive in-home, various hospital and school settings. I have extensive experience working with both adult and adolescent populations treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD and ADHD and ODD.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, DBT/mindfulness, and multi-cultural therapies.
Welcome! Taking the first step and making the decision to engage in therapy can be a daunting task. I welcome adult and adolescent individuals seeking support for a wide range of challenges. My clinical expertise includes working with adults and high-risk adolescents and their families for the past 8 years in various programs including outpatient, intensive in-home, various hospital and school settings. I have extensive experience working with both adult and adolescent populations treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD and ADHD and ODD.
Therapeutic Approaches: strengths perspective, solution focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I’m Aaron Burgess, PhD, LMSW. I’m glad you’re starting your journey toward mental health recovery and joy. With over 20 years of experience, I offer affirming psychotherapy for adults dealing with various challenges. My trauma-informed, person-centered approach integrates mindfulness, values identification, and radical acceptance. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and parts-work for a solution-focused treatment. My extensive training, including at Duke Divinity School, supports those with spiritual trauma. I proudly support LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV.
Therapeutic Approaches: strengths perspective, solution focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I’m Aaron Burgess, PhD, LMSW. I’m glad you’re starting your journey toward mental health recovery and joy. With over 20 years of experience, I offer affirming psychotherapy for adults dealing with various challenges. My trauma-informed, person-centered approach integrates mindfulness, values identification, and radical acceptance. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and parts-work for a solution-focused treatment. My extensive training, including at Duke Divinity School, supports those with spiritual trauma. I proudly support LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV.
Now Accepting New Patients! I specialize in treating people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or desiring something better out of life. I have 20 years of experience treating people with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as those struggling to have satisfying relationships with other people. I use a person-centered, psychodynamic approach during treatment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
Now Accepting New Patients! I specialize in treating people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or desiring something better out of life. I have 20 years of experience treating people with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as those struggling to have satisfying relationships with other people. I use a person-centered, psychodynamic approach during treatment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
Leah Wessels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
Are you feeling a lack of emotional control that’s leading to self-esteem, motivation, or relationship issues? Are negative thought patterns getting the best of you during difficult times? As the Founder of Swift Running Waters Counseling, I maintain hope that you can take charge of your well-being and build resilience. In our sessions together, I aim to create a trusting environment where you will learn the necessary tools and strategies to face your stress with confidence. I prioritize highlighting your strengths and celebrating your wins as you move through the change process toward your identified goals.
Are you feeling a lack of emotional control that’s leading to self-esteem, motivation, or relationship issues? Are negative thought patterns getting the best of you during difficult times? As the Founder of Swift Running Waters Counseling, I maintain hope that you can take charge of your well-being and build resilience. In our sessions together, I aim to create a trusting environment where you will learn the necessary tools and strategies to face your stress with confidence. I prioritize highlighting your strengths and celebrating your wins as you move through the change process toward your identified goals.
Psychotherapy Services of CT, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AFSW
Verified Verified
Tolland, CT 06084
I am experienced in individual (children/adolescents), adults, couples, & family therapy. I use a variety of methods to help you on your journey in life. A few examples are talk therapy, helping you to learn how to focus on your strengths, teaching you ways in how to reduce your stress, support you in learning how to relax, helping you to learn how to increase the awareness of your thoughts which affect your behavior/emotions, & lastly teaching you how to make a connection between your body, mind & spirit thus giving you an increased sense of over all wellness and well being.
I am experienced in individual (children/adolescents), adults, couples, & family therapy. I use a variety of methods to help you on your journey in life. A few examples are talk therapy, helping you to learn how to focus on your strengths, teaching you ways in how to reduce your stress, support you in learning how to relax, helping you to learn how to increase the awareness of your thoughts which affect your behavior/emotions, & lastly teaching you how to make a connection between your body, mind & spirit thus giving you an increased sense of over all wellness and well being.
Are you anxious, stuck or unhappy? Life is full of change and challenges which can create exciting opportunities, but can also lead to stress. Whether you are navigating a difficult family or professional relationship, trying understand yourself better, or struggling with other issues, counseling can really help to transform old habits that might be preventing you from moving forward. We will identify your patterns and barriers to self-awareness. I provide an informal and nonjudgmental approach that fosters personal exploration, emotional wellness and can help you to have more a fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others.
Are you anxious, stuck or unhappy? Life is full of change and challenges which can create exciting opportunities, but can also lead to stress. Whether you are navigating a difficult family or professional relationship, trying understand yourself better, or struggling with other issues, counseling can really help to transform old habits that might be preventing you from moving forward. We will identify your patterns and barriers to self-awareness. I provide an informal and nonjudgmental approach that fosters personal exploration, emotional wellness and can help you to have more a fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.