Emotionally Focused Therapists in Watertown, CT
My clients are people who don't want to reinvent or change who they are, they want acceptance for being themselves. My clients are people who wish to develop a sense of internal knowing, even if it is a quiet knowing, they are worthy, they are enough, and that they deserve acceptance. When we feel unsupported, or judged, for who we are, it may feel safer holding back or hiding our truth. A major component of our work together will be to build a sense of self-worth and confidence, which will allow you to feel more alive, more like your true self.
My clients are people who don't want to reinvent or change who they are, they want acceptance for being themselves. My clients are people who wish to develop a sense of internal knowing, even if it is a quiet knowing, they are worthy, they are enough, and that they deserve acceptance. When we feel unsupported, or judged, for who we are, it may feel safer holding back or hiding our truth. A major component of our work together will be to build a sense of self-worth and confidence, which will allow you to feel more alive, more like your true self.
Laura Manderino-Martins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.
I truly believe that everyone is capable of healing, they just need the right tools to figure out how to get there. You are unique, and your story and experience matters. I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been trained in trauma & crisis management for children & adults. It would be my pleasure to assist you to find peace & well being. I use DBT, CBT, & somatic experiencing to assist with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, stress, frustration, & perfectionism. I am an active participant in your care & offer a combination of holistic & conventional methods tailored to what best suites your needs and goals.
Artlighten LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, CLAT, LMHC-QS, MHC
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.
Are you experiencing imbalance, anxiety, depression, unwanted emotions or thoughts, or having difficulty adjusting to life changes, or taking control of your life? Are you concerned for a child or spouse and aren't sure how to help them? This can feel overwhelming and impossible to solve. This dwelling is not a permanent place and you can be relieved of this. With my expertise in combining talk therapy with art therapy, I can guide you in opening new doors to mindfulness, self-expression and healing. Art Therapists are trained extensively in the use of art materials so that you may use them in a safe and healing manner.
Becca Weinberger
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MAATC, LPC-A, ATR
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795
Becca (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) specializing in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate a variety of mental health concerns. She is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all clients. With a wealth of experience, Becca focuses on addressing eating disorders, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and treating mood disorders.
Becca (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) specializing in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate a variety of mental health concerns. She is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all clients. With a wealth of experience, Becca focuses on addressing eating disorders, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, and treating mood disorders.
Are you tired of feeling so stressed? Maybe you’re exhausted dealing with your relationship issues and worried things will never get better. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of people pleasing-saying yes when you really want to say no yet feel too guilty...or maybe you are unhappy with yourself in some way and are tired of feeling that way. Stress can affect all aspects of your life from relationships, self-esteem, sleep, parenting and even weight. It can keep stuck in unhealthy relationships, keep you from making decision, saying no and speaking up for yourself all of which really just suck.
Are you tired of feeling so stressed? Maybe you’re exhausted dealing with your relationship issues and worried things will never get better. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of people pleasing-saying yes when you really want to say no yet feel too guilty...or maybe you are unhappy with yourself in some way and are tired of feeling that way. Stress can affect all aspects of your life from relationships, self-esteem, sleep, parenting and even weight. It can keep stuck in unhealthy relationships, keep you from making decision, saying no and speaking up for yourself all of which really just suck.
Kendra Cole
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Hi there, are you ready to change your pathway? Let's do it together! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in post partum mothers, adolescents, individuals and couples. I believe everyone is capable of change and it is my privilege to walk along side you as you begin your therapeutic journey.
Hi there, are you ready to change your pathway? Let's do it together! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in post partum mothers, adolescents, individuals and couples. I believe everyone is capable of change and it is my privilege to walk along side you as you begin your therapeutic journey.
Cheryl Curtiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Life is full of challenges and sometimes we all can feel stuck in responding to these challenges. I offer a safe environment to foster personal growth and empowerment that will enable you to find solutions. It is my job to support and guide you in strengthening your relationship with your core self, and to utilize positive coping skills, thus allowing you to have a fuller and more satisfying life with the kind of personal relationships that you desire.
Life is full of challenges and sometimes we all can feel stuck in responding to these challenges. I offer a safe environment to foster personal growth and empowerment that will enable you to find solutions. It is my job to support and guide you in strengthening your relationship with your core self, and to utilize positive coping skills, thus allowing you to have a fuller and more satisfying life with the kind of personal relationships that you desire.
Kristin Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06779 (Online Only)
Has a failed relationship l eft you feeling lost and confused? Do you find yourself wondering why you can't seem to "get over it and move on"? Maybe it's been months or years and you long for a happy healthy relationship, but instead get caught up in a patterns you can't seem to break out of. Perhaps you've given so much of yourself in past relationships, you've lost yourself along the way. Either way, you are ready to find your way back to yourself, ready for a healthy relationship, ready to find peace again and ready to feel excitement for what the future holds.
Has a failed relationship l eft you feeling lost and confused? Do you find yourself wondering why you can't seem to "get over it and move on"? Maybe it's been months or years and you long for a happy healthy relationship, but instead get caught up in a patterns you can't seem to break out of. Perhaps you've given so much of yourself in past relationships, you've lost yourself along the way. Either way, you are ready to find your way back to yourself, ready for a healthy relationship, ready to find peace again and ready to feel excitement for what the future holds.
I can help you unveil what each of those rocks mean & if they have a place in your future or need to be l eft in the past.
Do you ever feel like your voice is not being heard; and no one's ever really listening to you? I will help you communicate your fears, wants, & needs in order to open doors to a healthier relationship within yourself & between your loved ones. So many of us have stumbled through life experiencing hurt, shame, rejection, & loss; now we carry emotional boulders that can block us or make us feel stuck. It's almost like carrying a bunch of rocks up a steep hill.
I can help you unveil what each of those rocks mean & if they have a place in your future or need to be l eft in the past.
Do you ever feel like your voice is not being heard; and no one's ever really listening to you? I will help you communicate your fears, wants, & needs in order to open doors to a healthier relationship within yourself & between your loved ones. So many of us have stumbled through life experiencing hurt, shame, rejection, & loss; now we carry emotional boulders that can block us or make us feel stuck. It's almost like carrying a bunch of rocks up a steep hill.
Catherine Meneses-Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
I am a compassionate and dedicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT therapist for teens and young adults, with a specialty in ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I creates a safe and understanding environment where adolescents facing challenges can thrive. My expertise in DBT equips teens with invaluable emotional regulation and coping skills. My approach tailors strategies to individual needs, with the goal of empowering neurodivergent people to navigate life's complexities. Through empathy and evidence-based practices, my goal is to help you embrace your own strengths and build a happy, fulfilling life.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CBT therapist for teens and young adults, with a specialty in ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I creates a safe and understanding environment where adolescents facing challenges can thrive. My expertise in DBT equips teens with invaluable emotional regulation and coping skills. My approach tailors strategies to individual needs, with the goal of empowering neurodivergent people to navigate life's complexities. Through empathy and evidence-based practices, my goal is to help you embrace your own strengths and build a happy, fulfilling life.
Caroline Eagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
Life can be overwhelming at times. If you, your child, or your family have found yourself feeling lost, please reach out to me so I can talk to you about how I can help. I believe hope anchors the soul and I strive to help individuals transform the darkness in their lives by emphasizing the hopeful side of their situation. I thrive on bringing warmth, compassion and creativity into my practice to support, encourage & empower my clients to reach the goals they have created for their lives. I believe the possibilities to healing are endless and can begin right now.
Life can be overwhelming at times. If you, your child, or your family have found yourself feeling lost, please reach out to me so I can talk to you about how I can help. I believe hope anchors the soul and I strive to help individuals transform the darkness in their lives by emphasizing the hopeful side of their situation. I thrive on bringing warmth, compassion and creativity into my practice to support, encourage & empower my clients to reach the goals they have created for their lives. I believe the possibilities to healing are endless and can begin right now.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors.
Whether you are struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, I can help. I provide a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life and career, or of more fulfilling relationships. The goal is to help provide you with the insights and tools you need to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors.
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.
Life’s battles are not meant to be fought on your own. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, daily stress, relationship issues, loss, transitions..things aren’t always easy, and there is no shame in reaching out for help! I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, having a supportive environment during these hard times can make a world of difference. Leave therapy sessions feeling lighter, more relaxed, and confident with the tools we will build and coping skills you will learn.
Life’s battles are not meant to be fought on your own. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, daily stress, relationship issues, loss, transitions..things aren’t always easy, and there is no shame in reaching out for help! I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, having a supportive environment during these hard times can make a world of difference. Leave therapy sessions feeling lighter, more relaxed, and confident with the tools we will build and coping skills you will learn.
Devynn Shook
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.
Do you or your child find yourselves caught up in a constant cycle of anxiety and worry?You might feel that it looks like you have it together on the outside, but inside you're just holding it together. This constant worry can make you feel restless, irritable or hopeless. Together, in a supportive environment, we can work to focus on your strengths and make small changes that will go a long way. If your goal is to feel confident and productive again, no matter your age or life circumstances, we can create a treatment plan together to get there.
Are you experiencing distressing symptoms that are making it hard to get through the day? I want to assist you in creating peace in your life. I would love to assist you in achieving your goals, and exploring skills that can help you cope with symptoms that may be effecting your daily life. It's possible to feel relief from these symptoms- including worry, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD, and I am here to help. I specialize in treating individuals experiencing extreme stress, mood disorders, BPD, chronic illness and chronic pain, and a variety of conditions and situations that can be difficult to manage.
Are you experiencing distressing symptoms that are making it hard to get through the day? I want to assist you in creating peace in your life. I would love to assist you in achieving your goals, and exploring skills that can help you cope with symptoms that may be effecting your daily life. It's possible to feel relief from these symptoms- including worry, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD, and I am here to help. I specialize in treating individuals experiencing extreme stress, mood disorders, BPD, chronic illness and chronic pain, and a variety of conditions and situations that can be difficult to manage.
Cassandra Weik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Watertown, CT 06795 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Cassie and I am happy you’re here. I am a clinical social worker for those who are parents or wanting to become parents, and other adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stressors from disruptions in relationships. Parenthood can feel unpredictable, both challenging and rewarding. Being a parent can cause a whirlwind of emotions and at times leaves us feeling alone or unsure. Whether your stress stems from your own childhood coming back to you, relationships, your child’s development, or the endless 'hats' a parent must wear, you do not have to be alone. I am here for you.
Hi, my name is Cassie and I am happy you’re here. I am a clinical social worker for those who are parents or wanting to become parents, and other adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stressors from disruptions in relationships. Parenthood can feel unpredictable, both challenging and rewarding. Being a parent can cause a whirlwind of emotions and at times leaves us feeling alone or unsure. Whether your stress stems from your own childhood coming back to you, relationships, your child’s development, or the endless 'hats' a parent must wear, you do not have to be alone. I am here for you.
I believe, to heal, everyone needs and deserves a safe space to share their emotions and vulnerability, where they can create fearlessly and honestly without judgement. I believe mental wellness can be achieved by using creativity and expression to inspire, heal, and communicate your needs. As your therapist, it is my goal for you to feel safe to express your true self and who you desire to be. It would be my honor to help you get there, while celebrating progress and empowering you to create positive and healthy change in your life. I have vast experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults.
I believe, to heal, everyone needs and deserves a safe space to share their emotions and vulnerability, where they can create fearlessly and honestly without judgement. I believe mental wellness can be achieved by using creativity and expression to inspire, heal, and communicate your needs. As your therapist, it is my goal for you to feel safe to express your true self and who you desire to be. It would be my honor to help you get there, while celebrating progress and empowering you to create positive and healthy change in your life. I have vast experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults.
Alison Rosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watertown, CT 06795
I have an extensive history working with adults and adolescents who struggle with trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and the ongoing stressors of everyday life. My goal is to help individuals find their meaning and purpose while working to develop effective coping skills.
I have an extensive history working with adults and adolescents who struggle with trauma, addiction, eating disorders, and the ongoing stressors of everyday life. My goal is to help individuals find their meaning and purpose while working to develop effective coping skills.
Hi all! My name is Anais French, and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with young adults, families, and parents. I strive to support my clients in as many ways as I possibly can, and pride myself on being able to really listen to what clients want. My experience has included intensive in home programs, Mobile Crisis, and outpatient settings and I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of issues-anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship struggles, behavior concerns, and parenting issues.
Hi all! My name is Anais French, and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with young adults, families, and parents. I strive to support my clients in as many ways as I possibly can, and pride myself on being able to really listen to what clients want. My experience has included intensive in home programs, Mobile Crisis, and outpatient settings and I have worked with clients struggling with a variety of issues-anxiety, depression, trauma, family/relationship struggles, behavior concerns, and parenting issues.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.