Find a Therapist near Pound Ridge, NY

My philosophy and vision in treatment involves facilitating a combination of talk therapy and mindful body practices, enabling each person to realize his or her unique self with compassion and awareness.

The Wellness Group provides compassionate, confidential behavioral health services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families in Shelton, Connecticut, and through telehealth. Our clinical team offers individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, Christian counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, grief counseling, nutrition counseling, and support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional wellness. We help clients feel heard, understood, and supported while developing practical tools for healing, growth, communication, and long-term emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, our goal is to provide a safe, professional environment where care is personalized to your needs.

Skilled professional working with individuals and couples for over 30 years. Works well with couples conflict, divorce issues, individuals suffering from low self esteem depression and anxiety. Also work with elders on problems associated with aging.

In-office sessions allow me to provide you both the highest level of support. I provide email support in-between sessions that really makes a difference for my clients that keep the focus on change. I have trained with some of the best in our field, Drs. John Gottman & Sue Johnson, innovators in research-based concepts that work, and well as Dr. Bill Doherty. The couples and co-parents that I work with are very capable in their own lives, so it's an honor when they contact me to work on things. In addition to being a Licensed Psychotherapist & Board Certified Life Coach, I have been a guest lecturer at local universities, as well as a presenter at The Connecticut Counseling Association and The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. . Clients usually decide to come in because they need an objective person to assist them in getting unstuck & manifesting more of their goals. By valuing your time & working hard together, we will gently shift challenges that you are struggling with. I have over 25 years combined experience in psychotherapy, education and business to draw from. I believe in a high level of service & so my office is designed to relax and comfort my clients. I encourage you if you are wondering if I can be helpful to you, to contact me and we can explore possibilities.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment to work through any problems you may be facing. I received my master's in marriage and family therapy from Hofstra University after completing a graduate degree in psychology in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. I’m trained in therapy modalities for individuals, couples, and families. I have specialty areas in couples therapy, anger management, chronic andor terminal illnesses, as well as grief. Couples, revive your love, rediscover each other, and work through your differences. Learn to not only hear, but to listen to each other. Therapy is a chance to rebuild, rediscover, and move forward with new relationship knowledge. I take a client-centered approach and work with you to address your areas of concern.

I am an interactive, solution-focused, faith-based therapist, with over 19 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to empower and help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I offer a warm, safe and supportive environment, with a personalized approach tailored to each of my client's needs.

I support clients in building the skills to regulate emotions, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. My work integrates my training as a therapist, behavioral scientist, mindfulness teacher, and coach, drawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness. I help clients live more fully in alignment with their values, strengthen their health and functioning, cultivate resilience, and deepen their sense of meaning and purpose. My background includes advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Positive Psychology. I also teach mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP).

In my practice, my goal is to create a safe space that allows for real human connection and support in identifying what challenges you are hoping to overcome. You can expect to be met with empathy and genuine curiosity. I appreciate and value the opportunity to be let into someone's life, to learn about them, and support them in being the person they want to be - it's a privilege I don't take lightly.

Are you struggling with your self-worth? Are you finding it hard to communicate with people and manage important situations? Are you having difficulty with trauma that has occurred in your life? Learn how to find your strengths to address your perceived weaknesses. Communicate in difficult or tense situations to assert your needs while respecting other individuals. Better understand your trauma and use it as a strength for yourself to strive to be the person you want to be. I have extensive experience navigating these challenges. Here are the approaches that I use to address these problems in an effective manner: -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change your thinking and language -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to be honest with how you are feeling and engage in helpful coping skills depending on your mood and energy -Person Centered Therapy in building a trusting environment for you -Narrative Therapy to help you see that you're always changing and have the ability to grow -Psychodynamic Therapy to be aware of your unconscious thoughts, feelings and actions If you want to learn more about my method to these approaches, I encourage you to contact me to get a free consultation to see if my services are a fit for you. I am doing both in-person and telehealth therapy (Online Video Sessions) appointments.

I use a wellness focused, person-centered creative approach to therapy that is empowerment oriented and assists clients in identifying and resolving blocks and integrating resources at the level of mind/body/spirit. I enjoy helping clients to discover their own internal truths and to live their passions. My therapy is focused on present-day concerns and resolving negative patterns to free energy in order to realize life's fullest potentials. I employ writing, psychodrama, mind/body focusing, self-hypnosis, relaxation and emdr techniques.