Therapist in Southport CT
Anxiety, Trauma & Life Transitions Therapy in Southport, Connecticut
A judgment-free space to dig deep, understand yourself, and finally break free from the patterns keeping you stuck.
If you've landed here, chances are you're exhausted. Exhausted from overthinking every decision, second-guessing yourself constantly, and wondering why the same patterns keep showing up in your life - the anxiety that won't quit, the relationships that feel familiar in all the wrong ways, the nagging sense that you're capable of so much more but somehow always end up back where you started.
You've probably tried to handle it on your own. You've read the self-help books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even white-knuckled your way through some really hard moments. And you're still here, still struggling, still wondering if there's actually a way out of this cycle.
There is. And it starts with understanding the "why" beneath the surface.
Why Choose a Southport Therapist?
Here's what makes working with a therapist who's actually located in Southport different: I understand the unique pressures of living in Fairfield County. The achievement culture. The expectations. The pressure to have it all together while secretly feeling like you're barely holding on.
My office is right here on Half Mile Road in Southport (ZIP 06890)... not in a neighboring town claiming to serve the area. When you work with me, you're working with someone who's part of this community, who understands the landscape, and who can meet you either in person in a warm, private space or virtually if that works better for your schedule.
Therapy That Goes Deeper Than Managing Symptoms
Here's what I know to be true: quick fixes don't work. Positive affirmations and breathing exercises are great (truly, they have their place), but they won't heal the root of what's actually going on. If you want real, lasting change, you know, the kind where you're not just managing symptoms but actually feeling different, you need to go deeper.
That's where I come in.
I help adults and young adults in Southport understand why they feel the way they feel, why certain patterns keep repeating, and how to break free from the cycles that have kept them stuck. We don't just talk about what's happening; we explore what's beneath it. We connect the dots between your past and present. We have those lightbulb moments that bring real clarity and understanding.
And then? We rebuild. From the inside out.
What Makes My Approach to Therapy Different
When you work with me as your therapist in Southport, you're not getting a therapist who sits silently across from you, nodding occasionally while you pour your heart out. You're getting a real person who shows up authentically, challenges you with compassion, and genuinely cares about your growth.
Our sessions feel less like a clinical transaction and more like talking to someone who just gets it: someone who knows exactly the right questions to ask, when to call you on your BS (with love, always), and when you just need to be heard without judgment.
My therapeutic approach includes:
I use multiple evidence-based modalities including psychodynamic therapy to understand deeper patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma processing. Every approach is tailored specifically to you, your story, your goals, and your unique needs.
I will challenge you. I'll ask "why." I'll push you to dig deeper when I know there's more beneath the surface. But I will never make you feel judged. This is your space to be completely, authentically yourself - mess and all.
Who I Help in Southport and Fairfield County
As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Southport, I work with deep thinkers and high achievers who look successful on the outside but feel stuck, anxious, or unfulfilled on the inside. My therapy clients are often:
Cycle breakers who are determined to do things differently and to break the patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing that they've perpetuated in an effort to create something new for themselves and their families.
People navigating major life transitions - whether that's finishing college, starting a career, moving to a new stage of life, or facing unexpected changes that have turned everything upside down.
Young adults (ages 17+) who are trying to figure out who they are outside of what everyone else expects them to be, and adults who've realized that the version of themselves they've been presenting to the world doesn't actually match who they are inside.
Individuals tired of repeating the same anxious patterns - the same relationship dynamics, the same anxiety responses, the same self-doubt that keeps showing up no matter how hard they try to push it away.
If you've been carrying unresolved trauma from your past, struggling with anxiety that feels relentless, or just feeling exhausted from trying to do it all alone - you're in the right place.
Services Offered at My Southport Therapy Practice
Anxiety Therapy in Southport, CT
If anxiety has been running your life - constant worry, panic attacks, overthinking every decision, feeling on edge - therapy can help you understand where it comes from and learn to manage it from the inside out. Learn more about anxiety therapy →
Trauma Therapy (EMDR & ART)
Past experiences don't have to control your present. Using EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy in addition to psychodynamic and CBT approaches, we can process trauma in a way that actually brings relief and healing. Learn more about trauma therapy →
Life Transitions Counseling
Big changes, yes, even even good ones, can feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating a career shift, relationship change, or any major life transition, therapy provides support and clarity. Learn more about life transitions therapy →
Young Adult Therapy
The transition to adulthood is hard. I help young adults (17+) navigate identity, relationships, career decisions, and the anxiety that often comes with figuring out who you are. Learn more about young adult therapy →
Therapy for Cycle Breakers
Breaking patterns you've found yourself in for as long as you can remember takes courage and support. If you're committed to doing things differently, I can help you understand the cycles and create new, healthier patterns. Learn more about cycle breaker therapy →
Serving Southport and Greater Fairfield County
My therapy practice is located at 255 Half Mile Road in Southport, Connecticut and is tucked away on a quiet, tranquil property in Southport. Our sessions take place in a beautifully restored barn - a space that embodies the same spirit of thoughtful preservation that defines this historic village. Here, carefully curated details create an atmosphere that feels both grounded and inspiring, just minutes from the renowned Pequot Library and scenic Southport Harbor.
It's the kind of place where you can breathe, let your guard down, and do the real work of healing.
I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to clients throughout Fairfield County, including:
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Southport, CT
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Darien, CT
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Norwalk, CT
Whether you prefer to meet in person at my Southport office or connect virtually from home, I'm here to support you in whatever way works best for your life and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Start Therapy in Southport?
You've read this far because something resonated. Maybe it's the exhaustion of trying to handle everything alone. Maybe it's the realization that all the self-help strategies haven't actually changed anything at a deeper level. Maybe you just can't imagine living another day the same way you've been living.
Whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're here.
You deserve more than just getting by. You deserve to feel calm, confident, and genuinely equipped to handle whatever life throws your way. You deserve a therapist in Southport who shows up as a real person, challenges you with compassion, and becomes a lifelong professional partner in your wellbeing.
If you're in Southport, Fairfield, or anywhere in Fairfield County and you're ready to dig deep, understand yourself, and create real, lasting change - let's talk.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation. No pressure. Just a conversation to see if we're the right fit.
