Depression Therapists in East Lyme, CT
Over my 10 year career I have gained significant experience and training working with anxiety, depression, trauma/domestic violence, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, and perinatal mood disorders.
It takes courage to ask for help and be vulnerable with a stranger. I am here to help make that process as comfortable for you as possible. Whether you have struggled with mental health symptoms for a significant time, or need support navigating a current life stressor, we can work together towards healing and growth. You don't need to do this alone, and I am here to support you in whatever ways you wish to make changes.
Over my 10 year career I have gained significant experience and training working with anxiety, depression, trauma/domestic violence, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, and perinatal mood disorders.
It takes courage to ask for help and be vulnerable with a stranger. I am here to help make that process as comfortable for you as possible. Whether you have struggled with mental health symptoms for a significant time, or need support navigating a current life stressor, we can work together towards healing and growth. You don't need to do this alone, and I am here to support you in whatever ways you wish to make changes.
Beth Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MED , LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
My clients are individuals of all ages; I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults and their varied needs and challenges. I am skilled in helping clients with anxiety, grief and loss, social skills, stress, depression, and life transitions. Whether you are looking for short term or longer term counseling, I will help you achieve your desired outcomes. I work through a strength- based lens, and you will come to see yourself as I do: an individual with many options for change, self-discovery and hope as you take steps forward and activate your goals.
Janet Woronick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Imagine what it might feel like to manage your anxiety, learn effective coping strategies, and to have more peace in your daily life. Anxious thoughts, free floating worry, and depression can impair memory, sleep, and the quality of life. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings. I have helped many clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Imagine what it might feel like to manage your anxiety, learn effective coping strategies, and to have more peace in your daily life. Anxious thoughts, free floating worry, and depression can impair memory, sleep, and the quality of life. I am a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working in a variety of settings. I have helped many clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief.
Diane Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently accepting individual clients ages 13 and up, for virtual therapy ONLY. Depression, anxiety, shame about the past, fear about the future, and insecurities prevent us from being present and thriving in life. I provide a safe, understanding space for you to be heard, to explore, to feel, and to learn.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently accepting individual clients ages 13 and up, for virtual therapy ONLY. Depression, anxiety, shame about the past, fear about the future, and insecurities prevent us from being present and thriving in life. I provide a safe, understanding space for you to be heard, to explore, to feel, and to learn.
East Lyme Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
We are a group of therapists who provide therapy for children and adults through the lifespan. We also offer psychological evaluations for all ages. Our therapists have specialties to help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adoption issues, behavioral problems, grief and loss, and end of life issues. Let us help you with identifying and meeting your personal goals in a warm, supportive setting.
We are a group of therapists who provide therapy for children and adults through the lifespan. We also offer psychological evaluations for all ages. Our therapists have specialties to help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adoption issues, behavioral problems, grief and loss, and end of life issues. Let us help you with identifying and meeting your personal goals in a warm, supportive setting.
Patricia Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Examples of issues addressed include relationship problems, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem, and identity clarification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
Examples of issues addressed include relationship problems, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem, and identity clarification.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who employs a family systems theoretical perspective in doing counseling with adults, adolescents, and children. Depending upon the particular client, I will conduct individual, couple/marital, or family sessions to help individuals gain insight into the dynamics of his or her family of origin. This approach includes an examination of the manner in which these behavior patterns are currently influencing the client's relationships with dating partners, spouses, children, in-laws, friends, co-workers, supervisors, employers, and other significant individuals in the client's life.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice since 1996. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress. My specialties include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, job/school stress, life transition, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to enact change by developing insight and clarity as to the origins and contributors to their distress. I work with clients to identify fears, guilt, destructive patterns, and family influences that are affecting their ability to live a healthy, satisfying life. My style is highly interactive, supportive, caring, and direct.
Primarily, I see young adult females who are high functioning, and show mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression symptoms.
Accepting New Clients+ The "game-changers" for my clients are the "AHA" moments; the moments they find themselves thinking about something differently than before. That moment can change a person, and it can change their destiny. The majority of my clients are young adult females looking to understand what’s wrong with them… dating life, home life, work life… it all seems too overwhelming and there are more questions than answers. The aha moments come when we connect the dots between childhood experiences and current mind-set. There is nothing wrong with you; and what happened is not your fault.
Primarily, I see young adult females who are high functioning, and show mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression symptoms.
Accepting New Clients+ The "game-changers" for my clients are the "AHA" moments; the moments they find themselves thinking about something differently than before. That moment can change a person, and it can change their destiny. The majority of my clients are young adult females looking to understand what’s wrong with them… dating life, home life, work life… it all seems too overwhelming and there are more questions than answers. The aha moments come when we connect the dots between childhood experiences and current mind-set. There is nothing wrong with you; and what happened is not your fault.
Pathways Center For Learning & Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
Our therapists offer support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns including anxiety and depression.
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
Our therapists offer support for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns including anxiety and depression.
At Pathways we believe that everyone has within themselves the potential for personal growth. Through forming a partnership with our patients, we strive to guide and empower them to work through obstacles they face. Our mission truly lies in our name, as we help each individual create their own pathway for change. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and realize that Trust, Respect and Confidentiality form the foundation of this partnership.
Heidi Gruss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CMHIMP, Inc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
LPC and Certified Trauma Therapist using evidence-based interventions with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who experience a variety of symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition difficulties. As a Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Practitioner I go beyond traditional therapeutic interventions providing additional holistic wellness solutions.
LPC and Certified Trauma Therapist using evidence-based interventions with over 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families who experience a variety of symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition difficulties. As a Certified Integrative Medicine Mental Health Practitioner I go beyond traditional therapeutic interventions providing additional holistic wellness solutions.
Erin Harings
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Has life become more about routine, or survival instead of living out the dreams you once had? Or perhaps you are living in fear of the future? My goal is to bring out the best version of you, and as a result, help you feel amazing. During our sessions, we will work together to get to the root of the issue. We will also work on improving your current state of mind. This process will make you excited about the future and provide you with a more positive outlook on life. I offer individual therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship struggles.
Has life become more about routine, or survival instead of living out the dreams you once had? Or perhaps you are living in fear of the future? My goal is to bring out the best version of you, and as a result, help you feel amazing. During our sessions, we will work together to get to the root of the issue. We will also work on improving your current state of mind. This process will make you excited about the future and provide you with a more positive outlook on life. I offer individual therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship struggles.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333
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I work with adults who are looking for support through life's difficulties, and to develop effective ways of coping to better manage depression, anger and ongoing anxiety.
Are you struggling with your level of stress and increasing anxiety? Do you have stressors and conflict in your current relationships? I can help you. I use my warm, yet direct and honest approach to guide you in making the changes you would like to see in yourself and in your relationship. I enjoy working with couples and adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you can tackle the difficulties you face. Together we can develop your skills to improve your day-to-day coping, relationships and quality of life.
I work with adults who are looking for support through life's difficulties, and to develop effective ways of coping to better manage depression, anger and ongoing anxiety.
Are you struggling with your level of stress and increasing anxiety? Do you have stressors and conflict in your current relationships? I can help you. I use my warm, yet direct and honest approach to guide you in making the changes you would like to see in yourself and in your relationship. I enjoy working with couples and adults. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where you can tackle the difficulties you face. Together we can develop your skills to improve your day-to-day coping, relationships and quality of life.
Finding the right Therapist is like trying on clothes: it has to fit! At Moya Family Therapy we see your strengths over your weaknesses and honor the knowledge and insights you bring to the table. We will carefully pair you with a Therapist to meet your unique needs. Among other things, we treat anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, couple/family conflict, and relationship distress, and have specialties in EMDR, MATCH-ADTC for children, and do couples/family work.
Finding the right Therapist is like trying on clothes: it has to fit! At Moya Family Therapy we see your strengths over your weaknesses and honor the knowledge and insights you bring to the table. We will carefully pair you with a Therapist to meet your unique needs. Among other things, we treat anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, couple/family conflict, and relationship distress, and have specialties in EMDR, MATCH-ADTC for children, and do couples/family work.
Do you suffer from depression, bipolar, anxiety, chronic stress, or other problem(s) that may be holding you back from reaching your potential? Do you wish you were more productive, healthier, and happier? Are there days when you just can't get out of bed or feel like the world is working against you - or perhaps you feel you are working against yourself? Do you often wish you could wake up and feel more positive about the day ahead instead of feeling anxious, insecure, frightened or hopeless? Do you need someone to hold you accountable, motivate you, and teach and offer you skills to overcome these struggles?
Do you suffer from depression, bipolar, anxiety, chronic stress, or other problem(s) that may be holding you back from reaching your potential? Do you wish you were more productive, healthier, and happier? Are there days when you just can't get out of bed or feel like the world is working against you - or perhaps you feel you are working against yourself? Do you often wish you could wake up and feel more positive about the day ahead instead of feeling anxious, insecure, frightened or hopeless? Do you need someone to hold you accountable, motivate you, and teach and offer you skills to overcome these struggles?
Michael Kurjan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lyme, CT 06333
Waitlist for new clients
Have you wondered where your life is going and found that personal difficulties have gotten in your way? My clients come to see me with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, children and many other issues. I see symptoms as an opportunity for growth. Therapy, like life, is a journey with definite stages. Initially, I work with the individual in talking about their life and issues of concern. The next stage involves processing and healing the stuck places. As this occurs, I see people then ready to find their resources, living into their goals, their essence, their being.
Have you wondered where your life is going and found that personal difficulties have gotten in your way? My clients come to see me with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, children and many other issues. I see symptoms as an opportunity for growth. Therapy, like life, is a journey with definite stages. Initially, I work with the individual in talking about their life and issues of concern. The next stage involves processing and healing the stuck places. As this occurs, I see people then ready to find their resources, living into their goals, their essence, their being.
Deciding to seek psychological services can be a difficult step. When looking for therapy, the right clinician/client match is essential. My goal is to respond to my clients with compassion, empathy, and in a non-judgmental way, as well as stay up-to-date with the most effective treatment interventions. With over 20 years of experience, have successfully treated people with low self-esteem, assertiveness difficulties, loss/grief, guilt, eating disorders, emotional eating, binge-eating, anxiety, panic, life transitions, divorce/separation, obsessive thinking, relationship struggles, "quarter-life crisis," and depression.
Deciding to seek psychological services can be a difficult step. When looking for therapy, the right clinician/client match is essential. My goal is to respond to my clients with compassion, empathy, and in a non-judgmental way, as well as stay up-to-date with the most effective treatment interventions. With over 20 years of experience, have successfully treated people with low self-esteem, assertiveness difficulties, loss/grief, guilt, eating disorders, emotional eating, binge-eating, anxiety, panic, life transitions, divorce/separation, obsessive thinking, relationship struggles, "quarter-life crisis," and depression.
I totally understand depression, anxiety and behavioral difficulties.
Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. My 10 years of active duty military services strengthens my ability to work with military spouses and their families. I have 18 years working with children and their families.
I totally understand depression, anxiety and behavioral difficulties.
Depressed? Anxious? Mood Dysregulation? Behavior Difficulties? Need limited Case Management? Need someone to coordinate with other providers? Over the past 25+ years, I realize that I am skill based. Practicing strategies and techniques almost guarantees the client will successfully manage their life despite what is happening around them, their behavioral health issues or personal challenges. My 10 years of active duty military services strengthens my ability to work with military spouses and their families. I have 18 years working with children and their families.
Camila Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
Anxiety & Gut-Brain Specialist- I've spent over a decade delving into the science of wellbeing and provide holistic treatment blending psychotherapy, hypnosis, and clinical nutrition. I am obsessed with the gut-brain connection, neuroscience, mental health, & nutrition! I take pride in creating a down-to-earth, compassionate, gentle, and nurturing approach to healing.
Anxiety & Gut-Brain Specialist- I've spent over a decade delving into the science of wellbeing and provide holistic treatment blending psychotherapy, hypnosis, and clinical nutrition. I am obsessed with the gut-brain connection, neuroscience, mental health, & nutrition! I take pride in creating a down-to-earth, compassionate, gentle, and nurturing approach to healing.
Eileen Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Lyme, CT 06333 (Online Only)
I thank you for reaching out during these challenging times. I have been in private practice for the last 16 yrs. My approach is to create a climate of support, empathy and compassion where together we can develop solutions for your concerns. I specialize in helping adults with relationships of all kinds - whether it be in a marriage - with family members (siblings or parents) or even in the workplace - reach out if you could use some help.
I thank you for reaching out during these challenging times. I have been in private practice for the last 16 yrs. My approach is to create a climate of support, empathy and compassion where together we can develop solutions for your concerns. I specialize in helping adults with relationships of all kinds - whether it be in a marriage - with family members (siblings or parents) or even in the workplace - reach out if you could use some help.
Welcome. Choosing a therapist is an important and positive step toward healing and growth. I provide therapy for individual clients and couples to help reduce distress and to assist them in moving from where they are to where they want to be. This is done in the safe, understanding, and non-judgmental environment that is essential for success.
Welcome. Choosing a therapist is an important and positive step toward healing and growth. I provide therapy for individual clients and couples to help reduce distress and to assist them in moving from where they are to where they want to be. This is done in the safe, understanding, and non-judgmental environment that is essential for success.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.