Depth-focused Anxiety & Trauma Therapy for High-Achieving Adults in Fairfield County, CT

Yes I am! I'm currently accepting new clients for both in-person therapy at my Southport office and online therapy throughout Connecticut. I work with adults and young adults (ages 17+) from Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, Westport, and throughout Fairfield County and Connecticut, as well as clients in Vermont and South Carolina via telehealth. To get started, schedule a free 15-minute consultation where we'll discuss what you're experiencing and determine if we're a good fit. Contact me here (https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/94d6c6e9-880b-4dfb-83af-2987ea58963f/wix-faq/create/link)or call 203-848-0131.

Therapy sessions are $250 for 50-minute sessions, with an initial assessment appointment at $275. I'm an out-of-network provider and don't accept insurance directly, but I provide Superbills for clients to submit to their insurance for reimbursement. Many clients with out-of-network benefits receive partial or full reimbursement, depending on their specific plan. If you have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield or another PPO plan with out-of-network benefits, contact your insurance company to ask about your out-of-network mental health coverage, reimbursement rates, and whether you've met your deductible. I'm happy to answer questions about the Superbill process during our free consultation. For complete payment details, visit my Fees & Payment page.(https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/94d6c6e9-880b-4dfb-83af-2987ea58963f/wix-faq/edit/link)

I don't accept insurance directly and am not in-network with Anthem BCBS or any other insurance companies. However, I am an out-of-network provider for clients throughout Connecticut, Vermont, and South Carolina. As an out-of-network provider, I provide a Superbill which is a detailed receipt with all the information your insurance needs that you can submit for potential reimbursement. Many clients with PPO plans and out-of-network mental health benefits receive reimbursement for a portion of their therapy costs. To check your out-of-network benefits, call your insurance and ask: • Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits? • What is my out-of-network reimbursement rate for therapy? • Have I met my deductible? • Do I need pre-authorization for out-of-network mental health services? I'm currently accepting new clients and am always happy to discuss how out-of-network therapy works during your free 15-minute consultation. Out-of-network benefits are an underutilized tool for clients who are looking to find the absolute right fit therapist without being constrained by needing to find someone who is in-network with their insurance.

Yes! I offer both online therapy (telehealth) and in-person therapy sessions. For online therapy, I'm licensed to provide virtual sessions to clients throughout Connecticut, as well as in Vermont and South Carolina. Virtual therapy is HIPAA-compliant, secure, and can be a great option if you prefer the comfort of your own space, have a busy schedule, or live outside the Southport area. For in-person therapy, clients can visit my office in a beautifully restored barn at 255 Half Mile Road in Southport, CT. It's a warm, private space designed to help you feel comfortable and at ease, conveniently located near Fairfield, Westport, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton and anywhere in Fairfield County you may be coming from. We can discuss which format feels like the best fit during your free 15-minute consultation.

If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns that don't serve you, therapy can help. Chances are, if you're reading this, there's probably a not-so-small part of you that already knows something needs to shift. Maybe you're tired of the constant mental chatter, the overthinking, the feeling like you're just going through the motions. Or maybe you're staring down a big life change - starting college, entering the workforce, getting married, becoming a parent - and the anxiety feels heavier than it should. Therapy isn't just for crisis moments. It's for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, break old patterns that aren't working anymore, and create a life that actually feels good - not just manageable. If you're curious about why you are the way you are, if you want to dig deeper than just surface-level advice, and if you're ready to do the real work of healing and growth, then therapy might be exactly what you need right now.

Therapy can help with more than you might think. If you're struggling with anxiety - whether it's the low-level hum of worry that's always there or the full-body panic that makes you want to hide from the world - we can work through that together. If you're navigating a major life change (think: finishing school, starting a new job, getting married, becoming a parent, moving, changing careers), therapy provides a space to process the overwhelm and find your footing. I also work with clients dealing with feeling stressed or overwhelmed, overall life dissatisfaction, complicated relationship dynamics they’d like to change, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and unresolved trauma. Maybe you're a cycle breaker - trying diligently to do things differently than the generations before you. Maybe you're a high achiever who looks successful on the outside but feels stuck, empty or just plain panicked on the inside. Maybe you're just tired of repeating the same relationship patterns or making the same choices that keep you small. Whatever brings you to therapy, we'll work together to understand the root of what you're experiencing - not just slap a band-aid on the symptoms. Real healing happens when we get deep in the work, and that's exactly what we'll do.

Yes. Therapy is one of the most effective treatments for both depression and anxiety. Research shows that talk therapy can be as effective as medication for many people, and sometimes even more-so when combined with the right therapeutic approach and a strong therapeutic relationship. In therapy, we'll work together to: • Understand the root causes of your depression and anxiety (not just manage symptoms) • Identify and challenge negative thought patterns that fuel low mood and worry • Process past experiences or trauma that may be contributing to how you feel now • Develop practical coping strategies and tools you can use in daily life • Break cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, and people-pleasing I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and REBT to treat depression and anxiety. If you're in Fairfield County or anywhere in Connecticut, Vermont, or South Carolina, I offer both in-person and online therapy for adults and young adults struggling with these challenges.

Yes! I specialize in working with college students and young adults ages 17 and up. Many of my clients are navigating the pressures of college life like academic stress, social anxiety, identity questions, relationship challenges, and the transition to independence. I understand the unique stressors that come with attending competitive schools and living in high-achieving communities like Fairfield County. As the spouse of a high school teacher in New Canaan, I see firsthand the intense pressure students face in these environments. Whether you're home for break, studying remotely, or local to Connecticut, I offer both in-person therapy in Southport and online therapy throughout Connecticut, Vermont, and South Carolina. This means we can continue your therapy even when you're away at school. I work with college students struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, homesickness, adjusting to college, making friends, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

The most effective therapy for anxiety combines evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. Research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy are highly effective for treating anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and chronic worry. In my practice, I use an integrated approach that may include: • CBT and REBT to identify and challenge anxious thought patterns • EMDR or ART for anxiety rooted in past trauma or distressing experiences • Psychodynamic therapy to understand the deeper patterns and root causes of your anxiety Rather than just managing symptoms, we'll work together to understand why your anxiety shows up the way it does and create lasting change. This depth-focused approach is especially effective for high-achieving individuals, overthinkers, and people who have tried therapy before but haven't experienced real relief. Even more than all of that, though, the consistently highest predictor of improvement in therapy is the quality of the relationship that a client has with their therapist. Capacity for change starts with that foundation which is why it's so important that, above any and all Certifications, Degrees and Modalities, you find the therapist whose personality and style feel like the right fit for you. I offer anxiety therapy in Southport CT and online throughout Connecticut, Vermont, and South Carolina.

I believe in a personalized approach to therapy because your story, struggles, and strengths are uniquely yours. I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor our work specifically to you. I'm trained in psychodynamic therapy, which helps us explore how your past experiences influence your present patterns. We'll have those lightbulb moments that bring clarity and understanding. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs. These strategies help us identify and shift thinking patterns that keep you stuck. For clients dealing with trauma or distressing memories, I incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). These evidence-based approaches are highly effective for processing difficult experiences and making progress where other methods may have stalled. Ultimately, I meet you where you are. We'll work together to figure out what you need and what will help you create meaningful, lasting change.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) are approaches that help you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and more importantly, how to change patterns that aren't serving you. CBT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. For example, if you often think "I'm going to mess this up" or "Everyone thinks I'm a failure," CBT helps you recognize those thoughts, question their validity, and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. It's practical, solution-focused work that gives you tools you can use in real time. REBT goes a step further by examining the core beliefs underneath those thoughts - the "shoulds," "musts," and rigid expectations we place on ourselves and others. It's about uncovering the irrational beliefs that keep you stuck ("I must be perfect" or "Everyone must like me") and developing more flexible, compassionate ways of thinking. You might not even realize that some of these thinking patterns and belief systems underlie your thoughts and feelings, but that's where I come in to help dig deep and shift those patterns. Both approaches are evidence-based and highly effective for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and breaking out of negative thought patterns. I use them in combination with other modalities, particularly psychodynamic therapy, to create a personalized approach that fits your specific needs and helps you make the changes you're looking for.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) are both powerful, evidence-based therapies designed to help you process difficult memories, trauma, and distressing experiences - without having to relive every painful detail. They are both highly effective for anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, and unresolved trauma. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge. It's especially effective for PTSD, anxiety, and past experiences that still feel raw or overwhelming. Many clients find that memories that once felt debilitating become more manageable after EMDR, kind of like the volume has been turned way down. ART is similar and also uses bilateral stimulation, but it often works even faster. It combines eye movements with visualization techniques to help you "reprogram" how your brain stores distressing images and memories. The beauty of ART is that you don't have to talk in detail about what happened (or even talk about it at all!) - you can process and heal from trauma without having to relive it out loud. I offer EMDR and ART therapy in Southport CT and online throughout Connecticut, Vermont, and South Carolina. Both approaches can feel a bit different from traditional talk therapy, but they're incredibly effective for getting unstuck when words alone aren't enough. If you're a very visual or creative person, I like to start with ART and see if that's the approach that works for you. If you're more thought-based and don't love visualization or creating a picture/movie in your mind, I'll usually start with EMDR and see if that's the approach for you. If you've experienced trauma, panic/anxiety, unresolved grief, or distressing memories that keep showing up in your life, or if you feel as though regular talk therapy just hasn't gotten you to the place you want to be and are looking to try something a little different, either of these approaches might be exactly what you need to get unstuck and make the change you've been longing for.

Trauma therapy helps you process and heal from experiences that have left a lasting impact on how you think, feel, and function in daily life. Trauma isn't just about major events, it can include childhood experiences, emotional neglect, difficult relationships, sudden losses, or any experience that overwhelmed your ability to cope at the time. You might benefit from trauma therapy if you: • Experience anxiety, panic attacks, or feel constantly on edge • Have intrusive thoughts or memories you can't shake • Struggle with relationships or trusting others • Feel disconnected from yourself or others • Notice patterns repeating from your childhood or past relationships • Feel stuck despite trying other approaches to therapy I use EMDR, ART, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients heal from unresolved trauma including childhood trauma, relational trauma, and complex PTSD. This work is especially powerful for cycle breakers who are committed to doing things differently than the generations before them. I offer trauma therapy in Southport CT and online throughout Connecticut, Vermont, and South Carolina.

Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long and typically scheduled weekly, though we can adjust frequency based on your needs. Some clients prefer a consistent appointment time each week, while others like to schedule as they go. We'll find what works best for you. In our sessions, expect depth, warmth, and to feel truly heard and understood. I bring authenticity and engagement to our work – I'm not just a silent observer. We'll explore the patterns and experiences that have shaped you, address the anxiety weighing you down, and navigate the changes and challenges you're facing. I use a mix of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, REBT, EMDR, and ART, tailored to your unique needs and goals. This is personalized, collaborative work designed specifically for you.

Here's the thing: your friends are amazing (or at least, I hope they are). They love you, they support you, they listen. But therapy offers something different - and honestly, something more. When you talk to a friend, you get advice, validation, or someone to vent to. And that’s all great stuff. When you work with me, you get a trained professional who helps you connect the dots between your past and present, navigate tough situations from an objective perspective, recognize patterns you can't see on your own, and access the answers that are already within you. I'm not here to tell you what to do or give you a pep talk (well, ok, sometimes I’ll do the pep-talk thing). I'm here to help you understand the "why" behind your anxiety, your reactions, your relationship patterns - and then guide you toward lasting change. Think of it like sitting with your best friend, except I'm the best friend who’s trained to ask the deep questions, make those lightbulb moment connections, and help you unlock what's already inside you so you can finally move forward. Don’t worry, though, I’ll still bring my humor and occasional sarcasm, too.

I'm not your typical therapist. What sets me apart is that I show up as a real person, not just a therapist playing a role. When you work with me, you're not getting a silent therapist who just nods and asks, "How does that make you feel?" (because, frankly, that's maddening). You're getting someone who's warm, engaged, authentic, and genuinely invested in your growth. I bring my whole self to our sessions, creating a space where you can do the same. I care deeply about helping you understand the "why" behind your struggles – not just managing symptoms, but getting to the root of what's holding you back. I believe the answers you're looking for are already inside you. My job is to help you uncover them, trust them, and use them to build the life you truly want. If you value depth, authenticity, and real human connection in your therapy experience, we'll likely work very well together.

Most clients notice some improvement within the first 4-8 sessions, though meaningful, lasting change typically develops over several months of consistent work. The timeline depends on what you're working on, your goals, and your engagement in the process. Some clients come to therapy for a specific issue like managing anxiety during a life transition and feel ready to wrap up after a few months. Others stay longer because they're committed to deeper work: breaking generational patterns, healing complex trauma, or fundamentally changing how they relate to themselves and the world. There's no predetermined timeline or pressure to rush. We'll check in regularly about your progress, reassess your goals, and ensure our work continues to feel meaningful and aligned with what you need. Therapy is most effective when you're consistent and engaged, and I'll be here to support you for as long as that takes.

Finding the right therapist is about so much more than credentials, it's about finding someone whose approach, personality, and expertise align with what you need. Here's what to look for: 1. Specialization: Look for a therapist who specializes in what you're struggling with (anxiety, trauma, life transitions, etc.) rather than a generalist. 2. Therapeutic approach: Different therapists use different methods. If you want to understand the "why" behind your struggles and create deep, lasting change, look for someone trained in psychodynamic therapy, CBT, EMDR, or other evidence-based approaches. 3. Fit and connection: You should feel heard, understood, and comfortable being honest. A free consultation call can help you gauge whether you'll work well together. 4. Logistics: Consider location (in-person vs. online), availability, and whether they're in-network or out-of-network with your insurance. I'm a licensed therapist in Southport CT serving Fairfield County and all of Connecticut via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and working with cycle breakers and young adults. If you're looking for depth-focused, authentic therapy with someone who will truly get you, schedule a free consultation (https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/94d6c6e9-880b-4dfb-83af-2987ea58963f/wix-faq/create/link)to see if we're a good fit.

Getting started is simple: Step 1: Schedule a free 15-minute consultation by contacting me here (https://manage.wix.com/dashboard/94d6c6e9-880b-4dfb-83af-2987ea58963f/wix-faq/edit/link)or calling 203-848-0131. This is a no-pressure conversation where we'll discuss what you're experiencing, what you're hoping to get from therapy, and whether we're a good fit. Step 2: If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule your first appointment - an initial assessment session ($275). Step 3: Before we meet, I'll send you intake paperwork to complete online. This helps me understand your history and what brought you to therapy. Step 4: We'll meet for your first session and begin the work together. I'm currently accepting new clients for in-person therapy in Southport and online therapy throughout Connecticut. Sessions are $250 for 50-minute appointments after the initial assessment.