I am a bilingual/bi-cultural licensed professional counselor with twenty years experience including working at a non-profit mental health clinic, a managed care company, and a public elementary school. I was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador and moved to CT to pursue my master's degree in psychology. I have struggled with college stress, acculturation, and multiple losses in my life which have build my resiliency and increased my desire to help/guide others with life difficulties. Wor...
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, relationships, life-transitions, and self-worth issues for adults and adolescents. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, empowering clients with the awareness, insight, and skills to overcome both immediate and long-term challenges, identify personal goals, and experience measurable growth. I encourage clients to take an active role in their own healing and work with you to develop a personalized approach to treatmen...
I specialize in individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. I work with individuals who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. I see couples who are having interpersonal conflicts and communication difficulties. I am a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm, engaging style. I view each person as an individual and will tailor treatment to best meet your unique needs. I am trained in goal directed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as more i...
Education: I earned my undergraduate degree (B.S.) in human development from Cornell University and later my graduate degrees (M.S., M.Phil., and PhD) in clinical psychology from Yale University. Predoctoral Training: I completed my predoctoral clinical training at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Licenses: I am currently licensed to practice psychology in the following states: Connecticut #3694 New York #021284 Academic Affiliations: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT;...
I have been working exclusively with college-aged clients for the majority of my counseling career. Often my approach is to provide interventions at the relational level to build exceptional therapeutic rapport that seeks to model healthy relationships in order to provide corrective feedback necessary to improve and grow within the domains of social & interpersonal functioning, life skills, health, and general well-being. Maybe it has been a struggle for you to acclimate to campus life, ...
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First and foremost, my goal is to help you achieve your goals. I treat each person as the individual that they are, with the understanding that we are not fully responsible for all of the difficulties in our lives, but that we can collaborate to help make the challenges you face more manageable. My experience has been primarily with individuals and families, those struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and adjustment. I welcome anyone who is seeking an objectiv...
ONLINE/TELEHEALTH available. I can help you learn applicable coping skills to use in your daily life, and work through issues of concern, so you can feel better and have a more stress-free life. I am also EMDR Trained and provide this for trauma and extreme anxiety. My clients describe me as approachable and down to Earth. Board Certified & Licensed. I work with clients of all ages and from vast backgrounds including culturally diverse populations. My many years of experience bring wisdom to yo...
Life transitions can be difficult and stressful. Throughout the time you spend at your college or university, you will have to face many new transitions and stressors, in addition to having to face the stressors of life and home that you bring with you. I would love to be a part of your journey as you find your way through the changes you face, decisions you have to make, the growth you will for sure be moving through, and as you work through changing relationships and shifting life circumstanc...
As a therapist, I enjoy the opportunity to offer a safe space for support towards healing. I work with young adults on issues such as eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, stress management and life transitions (starting or ending college, moving, job/career changes, relationship changes etc.) Due to my own experiences as both a performing artist and former college athlete & coach, I especially enjoy working with other artists or athletes and understand the unique ch...
I work with clients who are struggling with feeling "not good enough" whether because of their own inner critic or because of marginalization and oppression from a world that is telling you you are "too much," or "not enough." I am passionate about helping clients move past their anxiety, self-doubt, and self-criticism to feel confident, secure, and proud of themselves. I also integrate career counseling into my work, helping clients move towards a future they are excited about. I offer ...
I am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Supervisor at the world renowned Albert Ellis Institute, I specialize in all the anxiety and impulse control disorders. If you are ready to take on the task of getting better, not just feeling better, I am here to help...
You pride yourself in having it together, but now you feel like everything is falling apart. You were looking forward to college and worked hard to get here, but now that you’re here, you feel like you just can’t get your bearings. Am I good enough? Is all this stress worth it? Will I ever feel fully competent? You feel guilty and wonder if you are ungrateful because of these questions. You want your confidence back but don’t know where to begin. Feelings of isolation and doubt are more commo...
Our clinicians have a range of areas of expertise and experience, and we serve children, adults and older adults. The agency started with the mission of providing mental health services to Jewish people in the community, but we now treat clients from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Because of our history as a family service agency, providing services to people seeking adoption and foster care, we have a unique understanding of issues of identity, losses and major...
Are you struggling with family and/or relationship issues? Do you suffer with anxiety and fear around life's decisions? When life becomes overwhelming, making a decision about where to find help should not add to the burden. Your success in therapy, often times depends on the right counseling relationship. So before you commit to any one therapist, talk to several. Because I feel strongly that the relationship is fundamental, I provide new clients with an introductory phone conversation so you c...
We don’t talk enough about the crushing pressure and unrealistic expectations put on women by the world and ourselves, and it’s easy to constantly spiral into comparison mode in a world ruled by social media and others’ highlight reels. Whether you’re holding the suffocating weight of grief, feeling suffocated by relentless anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, numb, and disconnected as you adjust to a major life transition, I am here to support you; to listen to the thoughts you’re afraid to say out...
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or any other problems, I would be glad to help. I have been in private practice for over twenty years, and in addition I spent five years working in a university counseling center. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please feel free to call or email me....
Starting therapy means that you've prioritized yourself and your needs, in order to achieve your best self for both you and those around you. Persistently worrying about the day, thinking about how others perceive you, feeling like the stress is too much, or wondering if your relationship is going to make it can be extremely overwhelming. My goal is to help you stop surviving through the day and start thriving. I know what it’s like to endure these life stressors, have to put on a “brave face”, ...