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I understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling.
Crystal Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 5 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more.
Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Crystal helps clients manage their emotions and identify how particular thought patterns can lead to challenging behaviors and emotional distress. She'll meet you where you are at, emotionally and academically.
Crystal will offer her support and guidance as you begin to gain a new understanding of your life story and the courage to identify the purpose behind your pain. Life can have significance even in the unhappiest of circumstances and the inspiration for a better tomorrow often comes from discovering that meaning.
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As a working mother of two who grew up in a household with mental illness, I understand the sometimes overwhelming effects of ever...
As a working mother of two who grew up in a household with mental illness, I understand the sometimes overwhelming effects of everyday stressors and mental health issues on individuals and families, and help individuals, couples, and families find balance and build healthier relationships.
Rebecca Martorella is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults navigate life transitions and manage stress and anger to improve their relationships. Rebecca has experience in the field of domestic violence, helping men, women, and couples recognize unhealthy relationship patterns and improve emotional regulation and communication to build stronger relationships. Her prior experience in the business world provides her with a strong understanding of the stressors of both corporate and home environments that many adults and couples juggle.
Rebecca earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fairfield University. Rebecca has worked with domestic violence victims and perpetrators. She takes an empathetic, non-judgmental approach and tailors her treatment approach to fit each client, using solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems therapy.
Life can give us challenges that overwhelm us, bringing up emotions and fears that leave us feeling stuck. Rebecca can help you navigate through these difficult times and gain new perspectives and techniques to cope in the moment and set yourself up for long-term success. If you are ready to speak with someone, schedule an appointment with Rebecca today.
As a person-centered, compassionate, and active listener, I strive to empower clients to progress toward solutions that work for t...
As a person-centered, compassionate, and active listener, I strive to empower clients to progress toward solutions that work for their unique challenges. The counseling relationship is key to the success of treatment.
Janet Scanlon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations on adjustment disorders, anxiety/depression, grief, mood/personality disorders, and parenting challenges. Janet's life experience and skills make her uniquely qualified to support clients on their wellness journey.
Janet earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, in which clients adjust negative thought patterns to alter behaviors. She utilizes a person-centered philosophy and specializes in a wellness-based approach, including self-care, sleep hygiene, exercise, and meditation.
Janet truly believes in the importance of supporting others in meeting their goals. She aspires to help others identify their strengths in order to overcome life's challenges. She looks forward to hearing from you. Please contact Janet today for an appointment.
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Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Stamford.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Stamford, CT have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Stamford, CT is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Childhood is a time of fun and play. Our primary job as children is to be silly, to laugh, to use our imagination. But that doesn’t mean childhood is void of challenges. In fact, some of us face the most difficult struggles of our lives in childhood, be it bullying, our parents’ divorce, a big move, trouble building and maintaining relationships, and more. The reality is that these challenges can be difficult to work through and have a long-term impact on our wellbeing.
Your child might benefit from child therapy if they are currently going through one of the above challenges. They might also benefit from child therapy if they appear to be struggling emotionally, have withdrawn from their normal day to day, or have experienced a traumatic event. In any case, child therapy can help to equip your child with essential tools and skills for managing stress and working through life’s obstacles.
If you’re interested in setting your child up with a therapist, consider Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT. We can help your child or teen navigate the tough avenues of life, and we can start as soon as tomorrow! To schedule your appointment, just call (203) 635-5693. We can get your child set up with in-person counseling or online counseling therapy. Let your scheduling specialist know what your preferences are.
Child therapy helps children, teens, and adolescents work through the challenges that are in front of them, be it a mental illness, an instance of bullying, the separation of parents, adjusting to life in a new town, and more. Here is a more comprehensive list of the issues we help children and teens with in child therapy:
These are common issues seen in child therapy, but they are not the only issues our child therapists see. The truth is that our child therapists will do their best to help your child or teen overcome whatever challenges they are currently facing. They are equipped with the right skills, tools, and experience to do so. If you think your child or teen could benefit from meeting with a therapist, reach out today.
Child therapists and counselors can offer children, teens, and adolescents the guidance and support they need to grow well through life. It’s important to note that many children will not open up to their parents about the problems or the difficult feelings they are experiencing. Therefore, it’s important to look out for the signs that your child might be struggling. These signs include:
Many children, teenagers, and adolescents can benefit from meeting with a child therapist. With the assistance and support of a skilled, caring provider, they can work through the challenges at hand and set themselves up for a happy, healthy life for years to come.
If you’re ready to schedule a child therapy appointment, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling today. We have appointments available for both in-person counseling and online counseling therapy. We also offer evening and weekend sessions and accept most major insurance. To book your session, just call (203) 635-5693. We are here to help.
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