Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 8 more.
It’s tricky being a person. Talk therapy can help. Life can be complicated. Maybe you're going through a big change, feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts, or wondering why you've been stuck in the same patterns. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to figure it out on your own. Sometimes the ways we've always coped stop working as well as they once did. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. Talk therapy can help by providing a structured space to: Understand patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Work through stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges. Develop coping strategies and communication skills. Explore personal goals, values, and identity. Feel heard by someone trained to listen without judgment. It's not only for crises or mental health diagnoses. Some people use therapy much like they would coaching, education, or preventative healthcare: as a way to better understand themselves and handle life's complexities.
In our sessions, we will work together to make sense of the noise, identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and build practical tools that actually fit your real life. My approach is collaborative, warm, and entirely focused on helping you find your footing again. What to expect in your first session: Your first therapy session is usually more about getting to know each other than diving into deeper therapeutic work. During this session, I'll begin to understand your situation, answer any questions you may have, and help you feel comfortable with the therapy process. Some topics we may discuss include: What brought you to therapy The symptoms, challenges, or concerns you're experiencing Your mental health history Your family background and important relationships Your work, school, or day-to-day life Any previous therapy experiences or medications You don't need to share everything right away. Therapy is a process, and it's perfectly okay to move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. There will also be time for you to ask questions and discuss what you're hoping to get out of therapy. What you don't need to do: Tell your entire life story in one session Have everything figured out before you begin Know exactly what to say
Let's make things a little less tricky. Schedule a session with me so that we can begin the process of transformation together.
Do you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? You might look like you have it together—but underneath, you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or caught in the same cycles. I work with young professionals and adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and substance use or recovery. As a trauma-informed therapist, I recognize how past experiences can shape present patterns—especially in relationships, self-worth, and emotional responses. Many of my clients are deep thinkers who want to understand why they do what they do, particularly when it comes to self-sabotage, difficult family dynamics, or repeating unhealthy cycles. Therapy with me goes beyond surface-level coping. Together, we’ll explore underlying patterns in a safe, supportive space and create meaningful, lasting change. I help clients: Navigate anxiety, mood challenges, and emotional overwhelm Improve relationships and break negative cycles Work through family-of-origin issues and past trauma Strengthen self-worth and identity Manage life transitions and early adulthood stress Address substance use and recovery Navigate women’s issues and parenting stress
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Compassion Focused
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone! Life can feel heavy at times. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, or major life changes, I’m here to help. With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist at Yale, I offer a compassionate, personalized, and holistic approach to therapy. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you and work toward greater peace, clarity, and emotional balance. Healing begins with a conversation. I look forward to walking that path with you. For 30 years, I have worked as a psychotherapist at Yale, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, addiction, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I take a holistic approach, thoughtfully exploring the life experiences and circumstances that have shaped you. Life can be challenging—but you don’t have to face it alone. Your path to emotional wellness begins here. You have the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change—and I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can help you move toward greater strength, clarity, and peace in your life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Find your path to peace by learning to love ALL of you, not just the perfect parts of you, ALL of you!
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Life's losses can be debilitating, I have professional and lived experience in the struggle to find meaning and solace in the midst of great change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I work intensively with the mind/body connection. Mindfulness-Based Therapy. I provide genuine and effective mindfulness and mediation treatment based on my experience in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and intensive experience with over a dozen mindfulness and meditation groups over decades.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care improves trust, engagement, and outcomes across settings—healthcare, education, social services, and even workplaces—I meet people where they are without triggering defensive or survival responses.
1 rating with written reviews
April 24, 2026
I had a very nice first meeting and look forward to working with Elizabeth.