Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE (she, her)
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Norwalk, CT 06854
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Are you seeking skills to reduce suffering and increase meaning and vitality? I typically partner with children and/or adults honoring the unique respect and compassion you may need at this moment in time.I have over twenty years of experience working with children and families as both a Social Worker and Classroom Teacher. I strive to create a space where you can feel supported as you reflect on how the past impacts your present, your deeper hopes and search for meaning.
Preferred Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy utilizing insights from Attachment Theory (relationship dynamics), Trauma informed approaches, ACT-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compass(Connection, Opening, Mindfulness, Positivity, Affect Regulation and Stories), Child Parent Psychotherapy and Sand Tray Play Therapy.
I hope to respond kindly to you. If you experience Depression, Anxiety, Peri-natal, Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety, Anger, Trauma, Grief/Loss, call. This can include children who are impacted by or/demonstrating signs of stress. Families who are navigating stress- in the infant and toddler years-school aged, Neurodivergent learners/ Learning Disabilities,
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 011049 Margaret O'Connell
- In Practice for 11 Years
- License: NASW-LCSW 011049 / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Bank Street College of Education MSEd / 2000
- Attended Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2001
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 465-6564
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Reflective Supervision for burnout/effectiveness
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 465-6564
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 465-6564
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 465-6564
Margaret O'Connell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, LCSW, CTAIMHE