Psychodynamic Therapists in Woodbury, CT
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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 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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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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As you read my profile, imagine the team you and I would make as you embark on your journey to become the NEW You you're aspiring to be, or...the Old You to which you're trying to return. I specialize in treating Women & Men who are struggling with Behavioral Health challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, and Mood disorders as well as Substance Use Disorders. It would be both an honor and a privilege to join forces with you.
As you read my profile, imagine the team you and I would make as you embark on your journey to become the NEW You you're aspiring to be, or...the Old You to which you're trying to return. I specialize in treating Women & Men who are struggling with Behavioral Health challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, and Mood disorders as well as Substance Use Disorders. It would be both an honor and a privilege to join forces with you.
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Respect for the client is the foundation of my work. Whatever experience you are having, I am here to offer a respectful and careful space where you will be seen and heard. Together we will work on identifying the blocks to your well-being. Whatever identified, we will work collaboratively to move toward healing and wholeness in a way that is uniquely meaningful to you. Every individual differs in their needs and goals for therapy. With so many possible strategies for reaching your goals, it is most important to me that our time together be centered around strategies that feel right to you.
Respect for the client is the foundation of my work. Whatever experience you are having, I am here to offer a respectful and careful space where you will be seen and heard. Together we will work on identifying the blocks to your well-being. Whatever identified, we will work collaboratively to move toward healing and wholeness in a way that is uniquely meaningful to you. Every individual differs in their needs and goals for therapy. With so many possible strategies for reaching your goals, it is most important to me that our time together be centered around strategies that feel right to you.
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Clinical Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LADC, LPC, CCS, MAC
Verified Verified
Woodbury, CT 06798 (Online Only)
I believe that transformation is possible for every person and that each client is a unique individual who needs to be understood from their personal worldview. I can help you identify coping skills for difficulties you are having - addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, divorce; and strategies to help you become empowered and in touch with your feelings. I can help you resolve the problems for which you are seeking treatment but also to help you to identify your strengths that will allow you to experience happiness and peace within yourself and others, and to live a life that you envision!!
I believe that transformation is possible for every person and that each client is a unique individual who needs to be understood from their personal worldview. I can help you identify coping skills for difficulties you are having - addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, divorce; and strategies to help you become empowered and in touch with your feelings. I can help you resolve the problems for which you are seeking treatment but also to help you to identify your strengths that will allow you to experience happiness and peace within yourself and others, and to live a life that you envision!!
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Whitney L Balliett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Woodbury, CT 06798
I work with individuals who are dealing with substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
I work with individuals who are dealing with substance abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Alistair James Highet
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, NCPsyA, CSD
Verified Verified
Woodbury, CT 06798
For me, being a therapist is a privilege. I like to work with anyone eager to understand what is happening to them in their life. Together, we'll try to understand the factors that are creating the trouble - including some of the unconscious ones - and then we'll put them in perspective, cut them down to size, and talk about what can be done. I create a safe, intelligent, and empathic environment for counseling where we can talk about anything without judgment. My office is a safe place to be yourself. So many of our problems have their root in isolation and anxiety, and that is something we can address together.
For me, being a therapist is a privilege. I like to work with anyone eager to understand what is happening to them in their life. Together, we'll try to understand the factors that are creating the trouble - including some of the unconscious ones - and then we'll put them in perspective, cut them down to size, and talk about what can be done. I create a safe, intelligent, and empathic environment for counseling where we can talk about anything without judgment. My office is a safe place to be yourself. So many of our problems have their root in isolation and anxiety, and that is something we can address together.
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Vincent Viega Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, CPC
Verified Verified
Woodbury, CT 06798 (Online Only)
Welcome. Do you feel lost or without direction? Do you feel beaten down and overwhelmed? Do you do for everyone else but yourself? Do you long for just a little bit of "me" time, but feel guilty or undeserving? Could your relationships use a little work? Are people taking advantage of you? Do you have difficulty saying no? Do you experience periods of sadness or worry? Are you self-medicating to cope with your problems by over using alcohol, using other substances or engaging in self-defeating behaviors? Well you aren't alone and many feel the same.
Welcome. Do you feel lost or without direction? Do you feel beaten down and overwhelmed? Do you do for everyone else but yourself? Do you long for just a little bit of "me" time, but feel guilty or undeserving? Could your relationships use a little work? Are people taking advantage of you? Do you have difficulty saying no? Do you experience periods of sadness or worry? Are you self-medicating to cope with your problems by over using alcohol, using other substances or engaging in self-defeating behaviors? Well you aren't alone and many feel the same.
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JC Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodbury, CT 06798
Reach out today! And together we can begin working on strategies and solutions to reduce feelings of anxiety, guilt, shame, frustration, anger, and sadness.
Reach out today! And together we can begin working on strategies and solutions to reduce feelings of anxiety, guilt, shame, frustration, anger, and sadness.
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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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Kayla Varanelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, CT 06798
Hey there! My name is Kayla Varanelli. I am the owner of Cardinal Creek Counseling LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker. As a clinical social worker, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. If you’re looking for someone who is honest, yet kind, and who brings a personal touch to therapy, you’re in the right place.
Hey there! My name is Kayla Varanelli. I am the owner of Cardinal Creek Counseling LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed School Social Worker. As a clinical social worker, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults. If you’re looking for someone who is honest, yet kind, and who brings a personal touch to therapy, you’re in the right place.
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Alison Rosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, CT 06798
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.
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Liz Barcewicz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, CT 06798
Not accepting new clients
As a psychologist, the most important aspect to my work is creating an open, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable talking about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach to therapy is primarily relational and strengths focused. I enjoy helping my clients improve self-esteem, reduce worry, and work through challenging issues that may arise in relationships. I help individuals view situations from a different perspective and develop skills for managing symptoms.
As a psychologist, the most important aspect to my work is creating an open, safe space for individuals to feel comfortable talking about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach to therapy is primarily relational and strengths focused. I enjoy helping my clients improve self-esteem, reduce worry, and work through challenging issues that may arise in relationships. I help individuals view situations from a different perspective and develop skills for managing symptoms.
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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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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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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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Zhena Dickinson Hadar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Southbury, CT 06488 (Online Only)
I work from an insight-oriented and psychodynamic perspective, but utilize additional therapeutic approaches as needed -- including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.
I am an experienced therapist who welcomes individuals and couples who want to find relief and overcome barriers that prevent them from feeling fulfilled. I specialize in working with anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, self-esteem issues as well as trauma.
I work from an insight-oriented and psychodynamic perspective, but utilize additional therapeutic approaches as needed -- including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.
I am an experienced therapist who welcomes individuals and couples who want to find relief and overcome barriers that prevent them from feeling fulfilled. I specialize in working with anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief, chronic illness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, self-esteem issues as well as trauma.
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Brandi Kennedy Roman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterbury, CT 06704
I utilize a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach to clinical care.
Do you ever feel plagued by your own internal dialogue never shutting off? Struggling with your thoughts continually spiraling that range from going over your never-ending to-do list to intrusive thoughts that cause you to pause with concern? Let's explore it further together. As a fellow self-healer, I am passionate about helping my clients own their stories and eliminate shame through fostering internal safety. I fundamentally believe that when we move through our limiting beliefs, we come face to face with our potentials. Trauma causes us to fight, flight and freeze. Let's get out of survival together so you can THRIVE.
I utilize a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach to clinical care.
Do you ever feel plagued by your own internal dialogue never shutting off? Struggling with your thoughts continually spiraling that range from going over your never-ending to-do list to intrusive thoughts that cause you to pause with concern? Let's explore it further together. As a fellow self-healer, I am passionate about helping my clients own their stories and eliminate shame through fostering internal safety. I fundamentally believe that when we move through our limiting beliefs, we come face to face with our potentials. Trauma causes us to fight, flight and freeze. Let's get out of survival together so you can THRIVE.
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Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and continually expanding my skills through training in psychodynamic treatment models, I customize my approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
My practice focuses on supporting adults and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety disorders, OCD, perfectionism, and depression. I have specialized expertise in working with individuals suffering from Pure-O (Purely Obsessional OCD) or overthinking. Additionally, I work with families and couples to navigate relationship difficulties. If I do not have availability, I can refer you to one of my wonderful colleagues whom I work closely alongside with.
Grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and continually expanding my skills through training in psychodynamic treatment models, I customize my approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.
My practice focuses on supporting adults and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety disorders, OCD, perfectionism, and depression. I have specialized expertise in working with individuals suffering from Pure-O (Purely Obsessional OCD) or overthinking. Additionally, I work with families and couples to navigate relationship difficulties. If I do not have availability, I can refer you to one of my wonderful colleagues whom I work closely alongside with.
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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.