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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 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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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Stamford, CT is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Stamford, CT work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Are there days where you struggle to get along with your spouse? Do you two bicker from time to time about whose turn it is to pick up the kids from soccer practice? Do you have more serious fights, say about money concerns or trust issues? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Most (if not all) married couples argue and encounter relationship issues that threaten their marriage. Fortunately, you (and other married couples) have the power to work through these problems and strengthen your relationship for years to come.
“There is no challenge strong enough to destroy your marriage as long as you are both willing to stop fighting against each other and start fighting for each other.” –Dave Willis
Marriage counselors are relationship experts who dedicate their work to helping couples work through marital issues. In addition, they help their clients strengthen their overall bond, connection, and relationship. If this sounds like something you and your spouse are interested in, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT to schedule a marriage counseling appointment today. Our marriage counselors can help you in in-person counseling or online counseling therapy—it’s whichever you prefer. Call us now at (203) 635-5693 if you’re ready to set up your first session. We’ll be here whenever that may be.
As we just explained, marriage counseling is a form of therapy that helps couples work through their conflicts and improve their relationships. Your Thriveworks marriage counselor can help you rebuild any destruction and strengthen your marriage; it can also help you make a thoughtful decision if you are considering divorce.
Marriage counseling is led by licensed counselors, better known as licensed marriage and family therapists. Often, marriage counseling is a short-term therapy and includes both individuals. However, in some cases, the counselor will work with one of the individuals (or both) one-on-one. This depends on your specific needs, goals, and preferences. Your marriage counselor will evaluate your relationship and come up with a treatment plan that’s personalized for you.
Marriage counseling can help couples of all sexual orientations, genders, races. If you and your spouse are struggling to communicate, connect on an intimate level, or work through a specific conflict, marriage counseling could prove valuable to your relationship. Here’s a list of common topics discussed in marriage counseling:
Marriage counseling can help to address all of the relationship issues listed above. If you decide to work with a marriage counselor at Thriveworks, they will ask you to detail your specific issues and then offer a plan for confronting said issue(s). Remember, our counselors are able to help you in in-person counseling or online counseling therapy. If you find that online counseling works better for your schedules, we’re more than happy to help you via phone or video chat.
If you have determined the need for marriage counseling, Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT has marriage counselors who are ready to get to work. Remember: While marriage counseling can help you work through the problems that are threatening your relationship, it can also help you to prepare for future problems and strengthen your marriage for the storms to come.
It’s also important to remember that all couples—even those that are married—encounter problems that hurt their relationship. However, working through these issues helps to solidify your bond and even strengthen your marriage. So, stay strong, and consider working with a marriage counselor to get through the problems at hand. Our marriage counselors at Thriveworks have skills, tools, and experience, which enable them to help people just like you.
To schedule your marriage counseling appointment, give Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT Stamford a call at (203) 635-5693. We can get you all set up for your first in-person or online counseling therapy appointment. Just let your scheduling specialist know what your preferences and needs are—they’ll get you scheduled. We look forward to the opportunity to help you!
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