Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Connecticut

Are you or your child struggling with unhelpful thinking patterns, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to life changes or simply looking for a therapeutic sounding board? I believe that everyone has the internal skillset to build resilience. I have worked with children, adolescents, parents and families to strengthen their internal and interpersonal resources. Taking the step towards healing can be intimidating, however I am so happy you’re here!

Welcome to Thrive Psychotherapy Services, LLC. Creating a fulfilling and meaningful life in which we feel a sense of well being, purpose and connection to others often goes hand in hand with facing our challenges. If you are struggling and want to be thriving, real help is within reach. As your therapist, I am committed to creating a collaborative partnership based on compassion, trust and mutual respect and delivering evidenced based psychotherapy and practical skills to help you reach your goals and thrive.

Now accepting Medicaid clients! It takes courage to recognize that you may need support. My name is Sylvia, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to serve clients throughout their healing journey. If you are struggling with any of the mental health issues below, feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment. I understand that people are unique and their treatment should be person centered and tailored to meet their current needs. I aim to create a safe place for clients to reflect and work on making changes to improve their everyday experience. I use strength based approach along with DBT, CBT, and narrative therapy.

Are you looking to make a positive life change, understand yourself better, heal old wounds, set goals, learn a new mindset with a different perspective, or create that next chapter of your life? Know you are not alone. As your therapist, I provide a safe and compassionate space to address your unique challenges. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and focus on building trust and rapport.

Life isn't always predictable or go the way we planned. Helping to guide and support others through their journey has always been my calling. I have had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents and their families for the past 10 years as they take steps towards personal goals. I have a range of experience from residential treatment, crisis intervention to outpatient care. I am capable in treating many mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD and self-harming behaviors.

Our emotions can feel so overwhelming sometimes and I am here to help you gain control back over your life. My background in marital and family therapy coupled with intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) helps my clients to strengthen their skill sets to feel more in control of their emotions while increasing positive interpersonal relationships. My areas of expertise are in working with clients with eating disorders, family discord, anxiety, difficulties with regulating emotions, self-injury, depression, interpersonal problems, and impulsivity.

I empower clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Specializing in and working with individuals who experience Stress, Anxiety, Conflict, Intimacy issues, and more. I am a master's level licensed clinician, a board certified counselor, and qualified supervisor with over 7 years of experience in helping adults overcome their mental health struggles and regain control of their lives through a solution focused evidence based approach.

My approach to therapy is one that is centered on a therapeutic relationship that is egalitarian, anti-oppressive, and resource-oriented, while also acknowledging the roles that the systems that individuals have to navigate through have such a great impact on one’s quality of life.

Life can be complicated and complex. Do you struggle with depression, stress, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, unmotivated, anxiety, and nervousness? Do you have goals to better understand yourself and the world around you? Do you struggle with daily stressors such as work, friendships, family, and intimate relationships? Do you feel unsupported and alone in your struggle?

I am accepting new clients for individual therapy! I believe that you already have the abilities and strengths needed to grow and reach your unique goals. I can work with you to recognize and tap into your own inner resources to move through life's challenges and find meaning. I have supported clients while providing therapy in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and employer-sponsored programs. I have an authentic, strength-based approach and will work collaboratively with you. I view the therapist as a partner in your individual process and growth.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Westport, CT. I work with adolescents, adults, and families, and also provide training and consultation to other professionals and the community. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders (including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)), impulsive behaviors, relationship problems, and mood disorders. I believe in providing only the highest standard of mental health care for psychological disorders-- evidence-based treatments-- and strive to combine the science of research-based therapy with warmth, care, and empathy.

Ellen Arcamone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in treating adults and young adults. Ellen uses a client-centered and compassionate, strength-based approach, helping her clients to navigate through life’s transitions and stressors. Ellen believes in the power of change and is extremely passionate about helping her clients to grow, learn, and evolve.

I have successfully worked with adults and children, couples and families, with both common and complex needs. My approach focuses on experiential awareness and processing, while working through present day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is holistic in that it views symptoms as attempts at coping.We work together establishing a calm place within you, through the enhancement of personal awareness, resources, and developing coping strategies; we then progress beyond coping skills, moving through the roots of old learning so that your change is lasting, and from the inside out.

Hello! Thanks for taking time to read our profile. The fact that you are here, already says a lot. You are aware that you are not living the life that you know you can have. As integrative psychotherapists, we address, mind, body and spirit. No matter what your facing in life, we are sure that we can help. We focus on the whole being, not just one part of you. Ulitimately the answers are within and it is our goal to help you clear your blocks, and to re- awaken the flame that has been shut off by pain and trauma.

My focus in therapy is to help you identify your personal goals and specific outcomes you want, and to work collaboratively with you to create a plan to address the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that cause you distress. I typically work with adults struggling with depression, insomnia, or challenges resulting from traumatic experiences. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I have experience teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. I also supervise other therapists in CBT. My private practice is in Greenwich, CT, and online for people from NY and Israel.

I believe that there is more than one way to engage in goal-oriented therapy. For those of us who may feel that traditional "talk therapy" will not work, or for those who have tried talk therapy and were left feeling unfulfilled, I offer a viable alternative. I have over 20 years of experience working with all age groups - from young children to the elder adult population - who have struggled with trauma, an eating disorder, chronic illness, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders. I've honed my art therapy skills working with in inpatient and IOP settings through Yale New Haven Children's and Bridgeport Hospitals.

I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using evidence-based methods in the form of Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). I also specialize in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, generalized anxiety disorder, life stressors, racial trauma, and other related disorders. In treatment, I also utilize mindfulness practices, CBT, ACT and DBT techniques. I am a Psychology Resident at Behavioral Wellness Counseling Clinic, supervised by Dr. Monnica Williams. I am passionate about psychoeducation and growth.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, school problems, or emotional regulation issues? With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding these challenges, I provides a safe and supportive space for adults, adolescents and children who seek guidance and healing.

We provide clinical services for young adults and adults (18-75) struggling with mood stability, addiction, PTSD, unhealthy anger management, grief and relationship problems, responsible for disrupting personal, social and family lives. Personal interventions assist in developing the skills necessary to address presenting problems and establish a healthy lifestyle.