Being a young adult is exciting--but it can also be overwhelming. You're envisioning what your life may be, including romantic relationships, friendships, school and career, and dealing with your family. If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or confused about any of that, let's talk. I can help you sort through mixed feelings, identify your strengths, solve problems, and figure out how to add more of what brings you joy. I especially like working with young adults on life transitions, romantic re...
At times the stressors in life can be crushing and prevent us from achieving our goals, or even forming goals. Each person defines stress in unique terms that can produce anxiety; related to striving for perfection, or feeling alone, or persistent unhappiness with our appearance, or fearful, or overwhelmed by responsibilities. Sometimes one specific event can alter our lives forever; the loss of a loved one, sexual assault/abuse and rape, becoming the victim of violence and witnessing violence...
As a therapist grounded in optimism and positivity, I view our conversations through a relationship lens as a means to help you work through the current dissatisfactions with your life. I do so by focusing on leveraging your own core strengths, so you can take concrete actions that enable personal growth and gratitude, which results in inspiring spectacular, authentic relationships, and a fuller life....
I am a licensed professional therapist out of Chester, CT practicing a strength based approach meeting you, the client, where you are and providing the interventions that meet your needs in the moment. The wellness industry defines my techniques as eclectic, integrated with CBT techniques, and what I like to call as treating the whole person as defined by you - exploring the here and now or taking a walk back to your past to work out unfinished business. We work together. I am passionate about w...
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 ...
The clients I work with tend to be struggling with anxiety around adjusting to college, separating from parents, and forming their identity. I offer techniques that will help calm you when anxious and I will assist you in developing your own tool box of techniques that work for you. I offer a calm, supportive presence where you will feel comfortable and safe....
Offering in person and online sessions. During the college years, many issues can emerge that can be difficult to navigate on your own. Perhaps the adjustment is more difficult than you imagined and you find yourself feeling anxious and sad. You may be struggling with academic demands, social pressures, and family issues. Perhaps you are just not feeling grounded, comfortable or good about yourself. Therapy can help you to sort through these issues so you can get back on track. I...
In our high pressured and complicated lives, so many of us experience work issues, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, or other emotional difficulties. It can feel so exhausting and frustrating feeling stuck. My name is Twanda Grey and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 28 years of experience working with Individuals, couples and families. My approach is nonjudgemental, empathic and humanistic. There is an enormous opportunity to improve...
If you think you want a therapist who sits back in a chair, nods, says little, and agrees with everything you say, you can stop reading. If you think you want someone to sit back, collect money while we blame outside factors, your parents, your spouse, work, etc. for all your struggles, you can stop reading, and I am happy to refer you elsewhere. BUT, If you want someone to stand with you, by you, for you, steadfast, compassionate, decisive, patient, and empowering, call me. If you desi...
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Do you find yourself stuck in the same unhealthy cycles despite your efforts to change? I can help. As an active and empathic therapist with fifteen years of experience, I believe in getting to the root of someone's difficulties. Together we will identify your feelings and patterns of behavior, understand the life events that impact your current experience, and enhance your inner resources for achieving your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing anxiety...
You know the type of therapists they show on TV or in the movies? The therapists who only ask you, “how does that make you feel?” and only speak in dull voices that would make anyone fall asleep? I can assure you – I am definitely not that type of therapist! I am enthusiastic, friendly and warm - and I am known by people around me as someone who is extremely easy to talk to. That - and a lot of training - makes me a pretty good fit to be a therapist. My role is to listen, observe and und...
You just feel...stuck, unhappy , super stressed out. You deal with a persistent sadness like you're moving through life in a heavy fog. Or maybe you're constantly on edge, overwhelmed by worry and that annoying inner critic. Maybe you just feel so disconnected that you're having trouble identifying the problem. You are just not your best self. You've been thinking about getting help but life's busy. Maybe you've tried therapy before that just didn't 'click'. I can help. I provide alternatives...
Available Online! COVID 19 has brought a new level of stress that we have never dealt with before. If you need additional support, I am here to help you! As a Young Adult (YA) do you wish your family and friends understood the stress you deal with, never mind the pressure you put on yourself and the feeling of being overwhelmed? Do you want to understand the root cause of the problem and then learn how to manage feelings, behaviors and to find balance in your life and relationships? If yo...
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Robert S. Denkin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University, and in addition to high level training and a broad knowledge base in the field of psychology, he is a former professional baseball player and collegiate coach; experiences that have contributed to his understanding of what it takes to accomplish goals. Dr. Denkin is strongly committed to helping you achieve satisfaction in all areas of your life. He integrates a practical and skillful approach to problem solving that...
I am an Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School trained psychiatrist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness using primary modalities of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. Subsequent to serving as MGH Chief Resident, Dr. O’Sullivan did advanced fellowship training in psychopharmacology and depression research followed by a two-year fellowship in functional brain imaging. Dr. O’Sullivan has extensive training and experience in applying thes...
I’ve been a psychotherapist for 22 years and enjoy working with students which I did at the University of Colorado/Boulder. Coping with change and finding deeper meaning in your life can be challenging... I’m here to listen, guide and help you feel more balanced! My practice integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with mindfulness and holistic principles for lasting positive growth!...
Ever since that awful event, do you hate being touched by your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and now you’re worried that your partner, friends, and family are starting to resent you? Have you felt distant or disconnected because you can’t get disturbing images out of your head? Therapy can help. I help young adults learn the skills needed to turn down the volume of overwhelming emotions so that they can live fully and love deeply....
I specialize in working with all forms of eating disorders, negative body image, over exercise, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress management. I see males and females, LGBT. I use many forms of therapy, tailored to the individual and their needs. I know college can be exciting, yet very stressful and anxiety provoking. I teach relaxation skills and meditation as well as using CBT, DBT and ACT skills. Stress is a part of life, yet we can learn to manage it so it does not have to feel ...