Psychodynamic Therapists in Washington, CT
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Ludi Pappas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, CT 06793 (Online Only)
I believe in a client centered approach in a supportive environment. I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and trauma.I work with individuals and their families coping with chronic mental illnesses. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and play therapy. I have a focus on helping children through divorce, adolescents and a specialty in geriatric psychology. I work with individuals, couples and families, seeing all age groups.
I believe in a client centered approach in a supportive environment. I have experience helping people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and trauma.I work with individuals and their families coping with chronic mental illnesses. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and play therapy. I have a focus on helping children through divorce, adolescents and a specialty in geriatric psychology. I work with individuals, couples and families, seeing all age groups.
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Randy Lehrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
Washington, CT 06793 (Online Only)
Profound change often can be accomplished by simple shifts in understanding. In my 30 years of private practice with individuals, couples and groups I have helped people develop better relationships and more satisfying lives.
Profound change often can be accomplished by simple shifts in understanding. In my 30 years of private practice with individuals, couples and groups I have helped people develop better relationships and more satisfying lives.
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For more than 25 years, I have specialized in working with adults of all ages who find themselves stuck in their lives. My patients tend to be people who would like to know themselves better and discover self-defeating patterns they would like to change. Most of the people I see are facing some kind of relationship, family, or work conflict often caused by anxiety or depression. The most rewarding work for me is helping people who are motivated to change and face issues in their personality and behavioral patterns that get in the way of living life more fully.
For more than 25 years, I have specialized in working with adults of all ages who find themselves stuck in their lives. My patients tend to be people who would like to know themselves better and discover self-defeating patterns they would like to change. Most of the people I see are facing some kind of relationship, family, or work conflict often caused by anxiety or depression. The most rewarding work for me is helping people who are motivated to change and face issues in their personality and behavioral patterns that get in the way of living life more fully.
My clients struggle with anxiety and depression. Some have been significantly traumatized. I strive to create a safe and nurturing relationship that fosters in-depth self-examination which is the building block to establish (or re-establish) a productive and fulfilling life. This process begins by offering them hope and my assurance that I will work with them to achieve their goals.
My clients struggle with anxiety and depression. Some have been significantly traumatized. I strive to create a safe and nurturing relationship that fosters in-depth self-examination which is the building block to establish (or re-establish) a productive and fulfilling life. This process begins by offering them hope and my assurance that I will work with them to achieve their goals.
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Erin N Boothby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, CT 06793
**Daytime hours only** In my practice, I offer a warm, comfortable, and safe environment to help you to begin to explore the underlying issues that have brought you to therapy. My approach is non-judgmental and accepting, and I value openness and honesty in my clients. I understand that it can be anxiety-provoking for some to reach out for help initially, so my hope is that my relaxed, kind, and truly caring style will help to put you at ease.
**Daytime hours only** In my practice, I offer a warm, comfortable, and safe environment to help you to begin to explore the underlying issues that have brought you to therapy. My approach is non-judgmental and accepting, and I value openness and honesty in my clients. I understand that it can be anxiety-provoking for some to reach out for help initially, so my hope is that my relaxed, kind, and truly caring style will help to put you at ease.
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New Milford Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, CT 06793
You feel overwhelmed, sad, angry and frustrated, but the worst part is the guilt. This is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, and it is difficult to share these feeling with others. Imagine relief from these scary feelings and finding a path to happiness. Individuals who are seeking to find the next step on their journey find our relationship to be a safe place to explore these emotions and develop a renewed sense of self.
You feel overwhelmed, sad, angry and frustrated, but the worst part is the guilt. This is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, and it is difficult to share these feeling with others. Imagine relief from these scary feelings and finding a path to happiness. Individuals who are seeking to find the next step on their journey find our relationship to be a safe place to explore these emotions and develop a renewed sense of self.
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Marion Berrian Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, REAT
Verified Verified
Washington, CT 06793
Maintaining resilience through life's stages is important to achieving balance. My work focuses on helping clients increase feelings of life satisfaction, managing stress, lessening anxiety and improving their relationships. Healing past traumas and finding purpose and meaning helps one to be fully present to life. To this goal, I offer therapy that may include creative expression and meditation techniques to increase access to experiences of wellness and peace.. A board certified licensed counselor in the State of Connecticut, I offer depth psychotherapy, pastoral counseling and expressive art therapy.
Maintaining resilience through life's stages is important to achieving balance. My work focuses on helping clients increase feelings of life satisfaction, managing stress, lessening anxiety and improving their relationships. Healing past traumas and finding purpose and meaning helps one to be fully present to life. To this goal, I offer therapy that may include creative expression and meditation techniques to increase access to experiences of wellness and peace.. A board certified licensed counselor in the State of Connecticut, I offer depth psychotherapy, pastoral counseling and expressive art therapy.
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Thomas Ratekin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Washington, CT 06793
Not accepting new clients
Long-term happiness typically comes from enriching connections to other people. Unfortunately, most of us receive sparse training on how to create and sustain healthy relationships. My particular passion is teaching couples and families how to give love and support--despite our inherent human flaws. In fact, good relationship skills are likely to increase satisfaction and success at work, school, or with friends. I approach couples therapy primarily from the Relational Life perspective developed by Terry Real, but I bring in elements from other modalities when appropriate. The primary focus is your relationship and what you need.
Long-term happiness typically comes from enriching connections to other people. Unfortunately, most of us receive sparse training on how to create and sustain healthy relationships. My particular passion is teaching couples and families how to give love and support--despite our inherent human flaws. In fact, good relationship skills are likely to increase satisfaction and success at work, school, or with friends. I approach couples therapy primarily from the Relational Life perspective developed by Terry Real, but I bring in elements from other modalities when appropriate. The primary focus is your relationship and what you need.
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Peggy Bice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Washington, CT 06793
Not accepting new clients
Throughout the 40 years I have been helping clients improve their lives, and helping therapists improve professional skills, the resilience of the human spirit continually amazes me. I see therapy as a collaboration, my job being to listen carefully to the issues worrying/frustrating you and your job to present your concerns to me. Together we will develop a working relationship with the goal of overcoming problems and fears. Every person who walks through my door is treated as a unique individual entitled to a personally satisfying life. It is my pleasure to join you on that journey.4
Throughout the 40 years I have been helping clients improve their lives, and helping therapists improve professional skills, the resilience of the human spirit continually amazes me. I see therapy as a collaboration, my job being to listen carefully to the issues worrying/frustrating you and your job to present your concerns to me. Together we will develop a working relationship with the goal of overcoming problems and fears. Every person who walks through my door is treated as a unique individual entitled to a personally satisfying life. It is my pleasure to join you on that journey.4
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings and through individual, couples, and group therapy. I also have experience working with adults involved with the Criminal Justice System, DCF, Probation and Parole. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques from psychodynamic with an eclectic approach to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings and through individual, couples, and group therapy. I also have experience working with adults involved with the Criminal Justice System, DCF, Probation and Parole. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques from psychodynamic with an eclectic approach to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
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Therapy can be confusing, empowering, illuminating, and challenging. In our work together, my goal is to help you make space for conflicted emotions within the safety and comfort of our therapeutic relationship. I believe that our past informs our present and also that we have the power to change our current realities, once we understand them better. We will utilize what happens in the therapy room as meaningful and rich information that provides clues to dynamics which may repeat themselves in your day-to-day life. I work primarily from a psychodynamic frame and integrate other approaches thoughtfully and intentionally as needed.
Therapy can be confusing, empowering, illuminating, and challenging. In our work together, my goal is to help you make space for conflicted emotions within the safety and comfort of our therapeutic relationship. I believe that our past informs our present and also that we have the power to change our current realities, once we understand them better. We will utilize what happens in the therapy room as meaningful and rich information that provides clues to dynamics which may repeat themselves in your day-to-day life. I work primarily from a psychodynamic frame and integrate other approaches thoughtfully and intentionally as needed.
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I work with adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, phobias, marital and other relationship conflicts.I see individuals and couples. In addition, I work with teens and children who have school, family, or peer problems. As a psychotherapist with psychoanalytic training, I can help you to be able to: 1. Identify and understand root patterns of behavior that cause depression, anxiety or problems in personal, marital, and professional relationships, and in academic or work performance; and, 2. Learn how to make changes.
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as psychodynamic, behavioral and family therapy, as needed.
I work with adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, phobias, marital and other relationship conflicts.I see individuals and couples. In addition, I work with teens and children who have school, family, or peer problems. As a psychotherapist with psychoanalytic training, I can help you to be able to: 1. Identify and understand root patterns of behavior that cause depression, anxiety or problems in personal, marital, and professional relationships, and in academic or work performance; and, 2. Learn how to make changes.
I use a variety of treatment modalities, such as psychodynamic, behavioral and family therapy, as needed.
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Jaime Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Litchfield, CT 06759
My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to resolve issues and reconnect with a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to meet specific needs to assist each individual in self-reflection, actively staying present, and moving forward with positive changes. I assist individuals in exploring their thoughts and feelings by challenging their thinking and offering alternative perspectives for the development of healthier relationships with themself and others.
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Ash Compton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Washington Depot, CT 06794
These techniques pair with focuses on attachment traumas, anxiety, obsessions, disordered eating and thinking, stress, grief, existential-humanistic modalities, and addiction in humanistic and psychodynamic orientations.
I am a trauma-focused, relational licensed psychotherapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with an open and direct approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, and existential concerns. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. I work extensively with creatives, activists, and highly attuned folks.
These techniques pair with focuses on attachment traumas, anxiety, obsessions, disordered eating and thinking, stress, grief, existential-humanistic modalities, and addiction in humanistic and psychodynamic orientations.
I am a trauma-focused, relational licensed psychotherapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with an open and direct approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, and existential concerns. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. I work extensively with creatives, activists, and highly attuned folks.
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Brian Norton Therapy & Executive Coaching, LLC
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Southbury, CT 06488
I have extensive experience with Psychodynamic therapy and Schema therapy.
Do you struggle with relationships, career, family, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and career challenges are often the catalysts that bring many people to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a Gay/LGBTQ-affirmative and a culturally humble framework.
I have extensive experience with Psychodynamic therapy and Schema therapy.
Do you struggle with relationships, career, family, loneliness? Unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and career challenges are often the catalysts that bring many people to my practice. While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a Gay/LGBTQ-affirmative and a culturally humble framework.
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Heal the past, live in the present, and empower the future. In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 35 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen brings her training as a Yoga Instructor to her heartfelt, supportive and insightful work, and to the center of her client's experiences.
Heal the past, live in the present, and empower the future. In a comfortable and supportive environment, Eileen offers a highly personalized approach tailored to each clients's individual needs to help problem solve, gain insight, awareness and attain personal growth. Over 35 years of experience, Eileen has studied and integrated different treatment modalities to help clients create an environment for change and to create a more fulfilling life. Eileen brings her training as a Yoga Instructor to her heartfelt, supportive and insightful work, and to the center of her client's experiences.
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I'm so glad you're here! It takes courage to ask for help and share your struggles. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life, have difficulty managing your emotions, are struggling with stress-related health problems, or notice that you blame yourself for your difficulties, I can help. Together, we will decide on a path to create and realize an increased sense of confidence and well-being in your life. Many times, our struggles today result from negative experiences in our past. Much of my training has been focused on abuse, and its effects on our bodies, minds, and emotions.
I'm so glad you're here! It takes courage to ask for help and share your struggles. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life, have difficulty managing your emotions, are struggling with stress-related health problems, or notice that you blame yourself for your difficulties, I can help. Together, we will decide on a path to create and realize an increased sense of confidence and well-being in your life. Many times, our struggles today result from negative experiences in our past. Much of my training has been focused on abuse, and its effects on our bodies, minds, and emotions.
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Karen L Fischer Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCSP, LPC
Verified Verified
New Milford, CT 06776
I have much experience and perspective with families and children, relationship issues, recovery issues, ADD/ADHD, children of all ages and adolescents, psych testing and assessment, school psychology, diversity, and generalist issues in relation to liason work with other disciplines .
I have much experience and perspective with families and children, relationship issues, recovery issues, ADD/ADHD, children of all ages and adolescents, psych testing and assessment, school psychology, diversity, and generalist issues in relation to liason work with other disciplines .
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I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 2 years of experience working closely with children and their families who have been victims of trauma. Through my experience and training I have the ability to work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing various challenges such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, transitions, behavioral challenges, and symptoms related to trauma exposure.
I am a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 2 years of experience working closely with children and their families who have been victims of trauma. Through my experience and training I have the ability to work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, and families who are experiencing various challenges such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, transitions, behavioral challenges, and symptoms related to trauma exposure.
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I believe in building strong relationships with my clients to empower them in navigating life's challenges and help them to build confidence, optimism and hope for the future. Together, we'll identify your needs and craft an action plan tailored just for you. Every behavior has meaning, and by raising awareness, we can unlock opportunities for growth and learning. I deeply care about my clients and understand that progress takes time. I'll support you at your own pace, guiding you through a collaborative journey towards a better quality of life.
I believe in building strong relationships with my clients to empower them in navigating life's challenges and help them to build confidence, optimism and hope for the future. Together, we'll identify your needs and craft an action plan tailored just for you. Every behavior has meaning, and by raising awareness, we can unlock opportunities for growth and learning. I deeply care about my clients and understand that progress takes time. I'll support you at your own pace, guiding you through a collaborative journey towards a better quality of life.
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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.