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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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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor treating individuals experiencing mental health and substance use problems in Connecticut since 2003. I am also certified to provide telemental health services. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral which is based on the understanding of one’s thought process or behaviors in the present and identifying how dysfunctional patterns in these areas may be contributing to a larger life problem. By gaining awaren...
Feeling overwhelmed by school, life, or your own mind? You're not alone. I've been helping young adults like you for over 18 years. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, adjusting to a new environment, or struggling with anxiety or depression, I'm here to listen, offer support, and help you find your way. Let's work together to build resilience and navigate whatever challenges come your way...
Are you feeling stressed, uncertain, anxious, stuck, or experiencing loss or conflict? I work collaboratively with my clients to better understand and move forward in their lives, as we gain insight into current challenges and stressors. My strength is engaging clients in an empathic and supportive therapeutic alliance. I work from a non-judgmental stance, in order to understand the perspective of my clients, and draw upon their unique and varied strengths. Gaining clarity, you can restore balan...
I am an experienced, engaging licensed professional counselor who brings warmth, humor and acceptance into my practice. My approach is strength-based, client centered and relationship-based to meet the individual needs of each client. I have found that a trusting relationship allows me to fully understand the person, provides an opportunity to work together, and allows us to explore the challenges that you are facing while working toward achieving your specific goals. I use a variety of techniq...
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, sexuality or relationships? Life comes with struggles and transitions that are often difficult to manage on our own. Together we will identify how your life experiences have brought you to this point and with this increased awareness give you tools that in turn will help reduce distress, create better ways of coping, and promote healing that allows for greater sense of enjoyment, perspective and balance and in your life overall....
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With literally hundreds of therapists in New London County alone, it is hard to know who to see. There are so many different degrees, license types, and approaches. By contacting us, we'll help you find a good match with a therapist in our large Waterford practice. If we cannot find you a good match within our practice, we will find you one outside of it either nearby or elsewhere in the county. There is no charge, either way. That is our guarantee to you. Please give us a call or send us an ...
I think about patients from a psychodynamic perspective, and I make liberal use of both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques. In plain English? In all therapeutic endeavors, I try to maintain a balance between exploring early contributors to current troubles on the one hand -- and, on the other, focusing on present-day patterns that maintain or exacerbate them. I work from the premise that our choices and behavior often have unconscious motivations and unarticulated assumptions. ...
Welcome to Maria Diaz, LMHC! My goal as a therapist is to empower you through the therapeutic process by promoting your mental health and well being. Through therapy I create a space where you feel safe and comfortable while entrusting me as your therapist. I understand that life can be difficult and setbacks can be challenging, with the right support I believe you can get through this. I Love helping people live their full potential by leading them on the path to discover hope, meaning and pur...
We repeat what we don’t repair. You may find yourself facing the same challenges over and over again. Perhaps your once helpful solutions have turned into damaging patterns and you aren’t able to get the results that you want. I want to help you break through the hopelessness and gain understanding of what nourishes these unhelpful actions. My intention is to empower individuals to develop tools to navigate and master their inner and outer world and create lasting change. I will help you to expl...
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I specialize in helping people recover from mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic, depression, substance and process addictions, codependency, grief and loss, adjustment and life stress issues, PTSD and trauma. I also have experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral issues and special needs. I work from a holistic perspective, adapting to the needs of my clients. My approaches include talking therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Coping, Stress Management. I offer brief or...
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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. Consider your first session an interview to see if we will work well together. Therapy should be a tool to find personal strengths and develop new resources. I believe that my years of experience have taught me what works and how to navigate when someone is stuck. I hope that I ...
Hi! I have over 15 years of experience and I love working with young adults who are transitioning into college and need some guidance with managing parental expectations, exploring identities and spirituality, building self-esteem, navigating relationships, coping with stress/crisis/trauma and/or mental health issues. My favorite part of my job is helping people reach their highest potential in life....
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist specializing in anxiety in young adults experiencing various life transitions. I specialize in most anxiety disorders, grief/loss, and perinatal mental health....