Therapists in Westbrook, CT
![Photo of Robin Wilson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41653b75-b273-41dd-8bc3-b9a3eedf3cb8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.
Growth can be painful; change can be painful. But, nothing can be as painful as staying stuck where you are. I will support and guiding you through the journey to make the changes you are seeking. I am passionate about supporting my clients to live their truth and become more authentic within their relationships and with them self. I value and honor the uniqueness of each individual and couple. I am invested in co-creating a therapeutic relationship to support the exploration and discoveries of yourself and your relationships, enhance resilience, and hold space for the courageous process of healing.
![Photo of Joanna Crowell, NCC, LPC, LADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a42b2a26-9f74-4170-8832-fbb5333cd879/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joanna Crowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
Experiences from our past or present have a way of affecting us in more manners than we can imagine. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or no longer yourself. Maybe you're drinking too much just to cope. You know you need real solutions to your problems, but you've been unsure of where to begin. When life feels too hard to manage alone, the decision to ask for help requires strength, courage, and a teammate. Therapy can help.
![Photo of Kerry Litke - Child And Family Agency, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/461597e3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Child and Family Agency's Outpatient Clinics provide diagnostic and counseling services to children and adults who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Masters' level trained clinicians provide counseling to address issues including family stress and conflict, child and adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger problems, adjustment to life stressors, trauma, peer problems and other behavioral health difficulties. Walk in hours for intake available at every site (Westbrook, New London, Groton, and Pawcatuck).
Child and Family Agency's Outpatient Clinics provide diagnostic and counseling services to children and adults who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Masters' level trained clinicians provide counseling to address issues including family stress and conflict, child and adolescent behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger problems, adjustment to life stressors, trauma, peer problems and other behavioral health difficulties. Walk in hours for intake available at every site (Westbrook, New London, Groton, and Pawcatuck).
![Photo of Joanna Crowell - Power to Heal LLC, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f0b045c-68a9-41c4-9304-ec56731d44b9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Power to Heal LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
Are you looking for more holistic solutions to your problems? The Power to Heal LLC is an integrative group psychotherapy practice that offers a safe place to heal with a trusted therapeutic guide. Our mission is to provide the best care and outcomes possible. We aim to create a partnership to help you overcome challenges, find your inner strength, and live a more fulfilling life.
Are you looking for more holistic solutions to your problems? The Power to Heal LLC is an integrative group psychotherapy practice that offers a safe place to heal with a trusted therapeutic guide. Our mission is to provide the best care and outcomes possible. We aim to create a partnership to help you overcome challenges, find your inner strength, and live a more fulfilling life.
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Melissa Ortiz-Sinclair
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498 (Online Only)
Life is meant to be joyful and fulfilling. If symptoms of PTSD, depression, or anxiety are causing you to feel less than your best, therapy can help. Whatever the issue might be, I'm here to partner with you to create a plan to help you reach your goals. While in session, you will be in the driver's seat of your therapeutic journey.
Life is meant to be joyful and fulfilling. If symptoms of PTSD, depression, or anxiety are causing you to feel less than your best, therapy can help. Whatever the issue might be, I'm here to partner with you to create a plan to help you reach your goals. While in session, you will be in the driver's seat of your therapeutic journey.
![Photo of Sara Zaientz - Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc., LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2e4be3bd-a827-454d-8259-c00b13177fbc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Westbrook Youth and Family Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
Waitlist for new clients
WYFS is a community based mental health agency with therapists and master's level interns from multiple disciplines who provide trauma-informed, compassionate and judgment-free services to the individuals, couples, and families in Westbrook and the surrounding towns. Using a variety of interventions and treatment modalities, WYFS clinicians help clients identify and address the issues that impact their wellbeing.
WYFS is a community based mental health agency with therapists and master's level interns from multiple disciplines who provide trauma-informed, compassionate and judgment-free services to the individuals, couples, and families in Westbrook and the surrounding towns. Using a variety of interventions and treatment modalities, WYFS clinicians help clients identify and address the issues that impact their wellbeing.
![Photo of Carrie Kolb, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cb263fb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling and psychotherapy to people dealing with a wide-range of personal concerns across the lifespan. I work with young and older adults with depression/anxiety, codependency, family concerns, grief and loss and specialize in later life issues including: dementia, Alzheimer's and eldercare stress. I have a nonjudgemental and empathic approach that promotes healing, restoration, growth, and self-awareness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling and psychotherapy to people dealing with a wide-range of personal concerns across the lifespan. I work with young and older adults with depression/anxiety, codependency, family concerns, grief and loss and specialize in later life issues including: dementia, Alzheimer's and eldercare stress. I have a nonjudgemental and empathic approach that promotes healing, restoration, growth, and self-awareness.
![Photo of Kristine Fornaby, LCSW, RYT, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52c175ed-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kristine Fornaby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.
Thank you for reading my bio. I am passionate about helping clients discover their truest selves, beneath the layers of life’s experiences, traumas, and negative beliefs. Through talking, we discover the problem… then we need to do something about it. Utilizing specific trauma release techniques such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, and mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, I have seen amazing shifts in a fairly short amount of time. Whatever your goal, we can work together to achieve balance and lasting change.
![Photo of Caitlyn Goggin - Comprehensive Psychiatric Care](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81eadadf-cdd5-4294-a42c-e45c698760a6/1/320x400.png)
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care is an outpatient mental health facility that has served the Eastern Connecticut community for over 30 years. CPC is a team of multi-disciplinary mental health practitioners who work together to best serve the needs of our patients. Our staff are experienced, licensed, mental health clinicians who adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards. CPC clinicians are trained in a wide variety of therapeutic orientations including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic (insight orientated) therapy, & Child Centered Play therapy. .
![Photo of Rik (Richard) D. Ginty, MSW, LCSW, LADC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a706476-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rik (Richard) D. Ginty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.
I'm a retired Navy Drug/Alcohol Counselor with 24 years' experience in varied clinical settings. Now I have my own private practice in a quiet, peaceful setting. This is not fast food nor a high-volume dealership. I offer counseling/psychotherapy in a friendly, supportive, non-hurried, non-judgmental environment. I'm an optimist. I listen, assist, guide, teach and help others to the best of my abilities. Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, Diabetes and other health issues plus general life issues do not define a person. Change is possible. My hope is to help each client in my practice attain their personal goals.
![Photo of Elizabeth Fernandes, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4606aa20-f050-48d4-a7e5-f1d53963761a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Begin your journey to healing: Path to Hope & Healing, LLC. is a counseling center that offers a kind, caring approach in a safe, non-judgmental environment, in order to build trusting rapport, set personal goals for treatment, target symptoms using a variety of therapeutic interventions, so that you can make positive and lasting changes in your life.
Begin your journey to healing: Path to Hope & Healing, LLC. is a counseling center that offers a kind, caring approach in a safe, non-judgmental environment, in order to build trusting rapport, set personal goals for treatment, target symptoms using a variety of therapeutic interventions, so that you can make positive and lasting changes in your life.
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Jessica Uihlein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498 (Online Only)
**Telehealth only at this time** My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
**Telehealth only at this time** My practice focuses on assisting teens and emerging adults in navigating their complex world and the issues that are common for them including anxiety, depression, body image issues, and self-harm. I often hear "I feel like I don't know what I'm doing" and therapy can be a place where this feeling is both normalized (who does know what they're doing?!) and to gain more perspective on how to cope with challenges while finding their place in this world.
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Julia Tucker Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Westbrook, CT 06498
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
Finding a new therapist can be hard. I believe that the most important part of therapy is having the right fit with the right therapist. In order to be open to the process you have to feel comfortable with your provider. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. Therapy is a good place to start looking at where you might be stuck and searching for new strategies to add to your life. I hope that I can be a part of your journey.
![Photo of Rachel Bloom, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/03a1ecef-be1a-4703-8e98-3c6e36a27c7c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am still accepting new individuals, couples, & families. I am a member of PsyPact, which allows me to do telehealth in most states (great for college students, people who travel for work, etc). I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and working through the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, health, and work, among other things. I also specialize in working with college students and athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who others think they "should" be.
I am still accepting new individuals, couples, & families. I am a member of PsyPact, which allows me to do telehealth in most states (great for college students, people who travel for work, etc). I have an interest in helping young adults and adults through difficult life transitions and working through the constantly changing ways that we identify and see ourselves as it relates to parenthood, relationships, health, and work, among other things. I also specialize in working with college students and athletes. I help people figure out who they want to be, which might be different from who others think they "should" be.
![Photo of Erin Pfeifer-Andrin, LCSW, MSSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5c40ad3a-cec9-417c-9ba6-c3efd5c20b0b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Erin Pfeifer-Andrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
Westbrook, CT 06498
I'm eager to help you set goals and make the changes you would like to make in your life. I am an LCSW/psychotherapist with 20 yrs experience treating adult clients. My goal is to help you heal from or manage mood disorders, relationship or life circumstances, & evolve to your highest potential. I will guide you in learning skills to manage stress, anxiety & improve your life & relationships so you can be the best version of yourself. There's always hope. When you can't control what is happening, CBT can help you learn to control the way you think about and respond to what is happening.
I'm eager to help you set goals and make the changes you would like to make in your life. I am an LCSW/psychotherapist with 20 yrs experience treating adult clients. My goal is to help you heal from or manage mood disorders, relationship or life circumstances, & evolve to your highest potential. I will guide you in learning skills to manage stress, anxiety & improve your life & relationships so you can be the best version of yourself. There's always hope. When you can't control what is happening, CBT can help you learn to control the way you think about and respond to what is happening.
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Catherine M Finkeldey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Clinton, CT 06413
My psychotherapy practice offers a compassionate and supportive environment in which clients can address their concerns and grow in positive directions.I believe in the inherent health of each person and focus on building individual strengths. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in recognizing and changing the patterns of behavior that negatively affect their lives and/or interferes with their goals. My goal is to empower you to achieve your goals while learning how to use your strengths along the way.
My psychotherapy practice offers a compassionate and supportive environment in which clients can address their concerns and grow in positive directions.I believe in the inherent health of each person and focus on building individual strengths. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in recognizing and changing the patterns of behavior that negatively affect their lives and/or interferes with their goals. My goal is to empower you to achieve your goals while learning how to use your strengths along the way.
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Melanie Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling through a difficult life transition? Are you in need of a safe space to process and explore your feelings? During those times it can be helpful to talk to someone who is encouraging, but also accepting of life's challenges. Most of us find ourselves overwhelmed or struggling at some point in our lives. Therapy can be the start, or a continuation of your journey. I believe in creating a therapy experience tailored to your individual needs, and that choosing a therapist that is the right fit for you is crucial to getting the most out of your experience.
Are you struggling through a difficult life transition? Are you in need of a safe space to process and explore your feelings? During those times it can be helpful to talk to someone who is encouraging, but also accepting of life's challenges. Most of us find ourselves overwhelmed or struggling at some point in our lives. Therapy can be the start, or a continuation of your journey. I believe in creating a therapy experience tailored to your individual needs, and that choosing a therapist that is the right fit for you is crucial to getting the most out of your experience.
![Photo of Lisa M Cutler-Stamm, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40850297-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lisa M Cutler-Stamm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinton, CT 06413
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
When I work with a client, I strive to collaborate to solve problems and open up opportunities for each individual to experience themselves, their relationships and life in a more positive, and healthy way.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
When I work with a client, I strive to collaborate to solve problems and open up opportunities for each individual to experience themselves, their relationships and life in a more positive, and healthy way.
![Photo of Leah O'Connor, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4da25a35-a345-4a7e-bcc5-2dbdfaf0fc9e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Having worked as a counselor with children, adolescents, young adults and parents for over 14 years, I help each client identify the barriers in their life, and collaboratively work together to help them find strength within and new strategies in everyday life to enhance overall wellbeing. While I see clients of all ages with a range of issues and concerns, I primarily specialize in the 6-25 year old age range. My clients want to find joy, enhance self-concept and self-esteem, work towards achievable goals in varying areas of their lives, and experience relief from problematic patterns or experiences.
Having worked as a counselor with children, adolescents, young adults and parents for over 14 years, I help each client identify the barriers in their life, and collaboratively work together to help them find strength within and new strategies in everyday life to enhance overall wellbeing. While I see clients of all ages with a range of issues and concerns, I primarily specialize in the 6-25 year old age range. My clients want to find joy, enhance self-concept and self-esteem, work towards achievable goals in varying areas of their lives, and experience relief from problematic patterns or experiences.
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Number of Therapists in Westbrook, CT
10+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Westbrook, CT who prioritize treating:
93% | Depression |
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Relationship Issues |
87% | Trauma and PTSD |
87% | Self Esteem |
87% | Stress |
80% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
71% | Optum |
64% | ConnectiCare |
How Therapists in Westbrook, CT see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Westbrook?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.