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I am a solution-focused therapist coach, and I can help you challenge your thinking patterns...
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I am a solution-focused therapist coach, and I can help you challenge your thinking patterns
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience providing therapy to adults seeking support with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social or performance anxiety. I offer a direct yet compassionate approach that helps you explore your thoughts, challenge unhelpful patterns, and gain clarity. I also have extensive experience in life coaching for clients who feel stuck and want practical, meaningful steps forward.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Florida State University. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral treatment, humanistic and experiential principles, and education about how nutrition, exercise, and emerging research in psychiatric genetics can support overall wellness. I also explore alternatives to medication when appropriate.
I take a solution-focused approach and help clients recognize and shift thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Change can be difficult, but with awareness and support, it becomes possible. My goal is to offer a space where you feel validated, encouraged, and equipped to pursue meaningful growth.
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I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow at your own pace....
I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow at your own pace.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical with over 25 years of experience helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, offering a calm, supportive space where clients can feel empowered to find balance, build resilience, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a person-centered focus, meeting each client where they are. I help clients build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop practical tools for growth and well-being.
I strive to create a warm and welcoming space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll explore challenges, strengthen resilience, and foster personal growth. I invite you to take the next step toward healing and lasting positive change.
I believe that healing starts with being truly seen, so I work to build a space where you can explore who you are without pressure...
I believe that healing starts with being truly seen, so I work to build a space where you can explore who you are without pressure or judgment.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I help clients navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth by creating a warm, collaborative space where they feel seen and supported. My approach is tailored to each person’s unique needs, focusing on building strengths, developing coping skills, and fostering resilience and lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Counselor Education from Radford University. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach that combines empathy, support, and practical strategies to help clients overcome barriers and build self-awareness.
It takes courage to begin therapy, and I believe everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. In our work together, you can expect guidance, authenticity, and a safe space to grow at your own pace.
My goal as a Therapist is always to support the dignity of each client, while encouraging openness, emotional awareness, and healt...
My goal as a Therapist is always to support the dignity of each client, while encouraging openness, emotional awareness, and healthy problem-solving.
Janine Hitchens Parker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 24 years of experience working to help teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering from low self-esteem, depression, loss, addiction, illness, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
She completed her Master's degree at the Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work in New York City. After moving to Connecticut, Janine earned her Social Worker's license. She also completed her SIFI certification as a Field Instructor. Janine's clinical approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, existential therapy, and more.
Janine has helped many clients deal with concerns or conditions related to all types of situations or experiences; she knows how to help. She feels it has been her privilege to help people make sense of difficult circumstances, and find a way forward that works for each person. Through individualized care, Janine will assist you in setting and achieving the goals you have in mind.
As a woman of color and ally, I understand the importance of being heard and understood, especially during the difficult times we ...
As a woman of color and ally, I understand the importance of being heard and understood, especially during the difficult times we are facing in our society today.
Jewell Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional, behavioral, and crisis-related challenges. She has worked extensively with clients experiencing severe mental health concerns, guiding them with compassion, clarity, and skill. Jewell’s collaborative, person-centered approach has consistently helped her build strong therapeutic relationships while promoting safety, resilience, and emotional well-being across diverse populations.
Jewell earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and rational emotive behavioral therapy to support healing from trauma and help clients navigate emotional symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting change.
Jewell is passionate about helping clients feel seen, safe, and empowered in their healing process. She provides a warm and supportive environment for growth, focusing on building trust and developing tailored strategies to meet each individual’s needs. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
Josey Politowicz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with adolescents and adults...
Josey Politowicz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with adolescents and adults living with stress, trauma histories, substance abuse issues, and various mental health issues. Josey also has experience working with active duty and veteran military, their dependents, and those struggling with addiction. Before becoming a therapist, she spent 5 years facilitating support groups for children and adolescents who were grieving the loss of an immediate family member.
Josey completed her Master's in Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University. She employs an eclectic approach to treatment and draws from various therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of each client.
Josey aims to provide a safe, private, and honest environment where clients can learn to identify problems and find strategic solutions. If you are interested in exploring an opportunity to work with her, please schedule an appointment.
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Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can’t cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Fairfield, CT specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, though they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Fairfield can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
For some people, though, therapy might just be one tool used in their treatment process. For people battling mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, they could also benefit from working with a psychiatrist who can offer a diagnosis and multiple forms of treatment.
For mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, medication management can be a key factor in helping people feel better. Psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are trained and experienced in all there is to know about taking psychiatric medication.
At Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT, we have psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who can provide their clients with online help. If you feel like you could benefit from working with a psychiatrist, reach out today.
Medication management can benefit a multitude of people including those suffering form depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. When medication is right for you, your Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioner might find one of the following medications to be helpful:
At Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT, we want to help our clients work through their concerns safely and effectively. Some other mental illnesses that could benefit from medication include panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
If you have a mental illness and think that you could benefit from working with a psychiatrist, consider working with an online psychiatric nurse practitioner at Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT. We have a wide range of scheduling availability to include daytime sessions, evening sessions, and weekend sessions, too. Also, we can often get you in for your first appointment within the same week of your initial call. To get started, give us a call at (203) 433-3563.
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