Therapy For Adults in Westport, CT
At this point, you've probably had things not go the way you expected. Maybe your confidence isn't what it once was. Work, relationships, and other experiences may have let you down. Perhaps you're carrying some regrets — or you find yourself getting stuck on things you wish you'd done differently, which has a way of pulling your entire life into question.
That kind of reckoning deserves to be taken seriously. What I've found is that these moments — as uncomfortable as they are — are often the beginning of something important. There's a reason you're here. Whether you're in immediate distress or you've just been quietly wondering whether something needs to change, that curiosity about yourself and your life is worth following. My approach with adults is rooted in the belief that within each of us is an inherent goodness — and that an honest life-review, done with courage and compassion, tends to reveal that you've done the best you could with what you had. And that you can do better. Those two things can both be true at the same time.
A lot of this work is about meaning. Understanding not just what happened, but why it affected you the way it did, what it says about what you value, and what you actually want from the time ahead. I'll also help you understand what's happening inside you when you're stuck — the thought patterns, the stress responses — because that knowledge tends to be grounding in itself.
The goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and more capable than you did when you walked in.
What to Expect
Adult therapy with me is conversational and exploratory. There's no fixed protocol — we work from what you bring into the room. Some people come in with a specific problem they want to address. Others come in with a general sense that something needs to change but aren't sure what. Both are valid starting points.
Sessions are 50 minutes. Most people find a weekly cadence useful at the start, with frequency adjusting as the work progresses. If you're not sure whether therapy is the right move, a consultation call is a good way to find out before committing.
Common Questions
Do I need to have a specific problem to start therapy?
No. A general sense that something is off, or that you want to understand yourself better, is reason enough. You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis or a clear agenda.
I've tried therapy before and it didn't help. Is it worth trying again?
Sometimes. A lot depends on the fit between the person and the approach. If what you've tried before felt generic or surface-level, a more philosophically grounded approach may land differently.
How long does therapy typically take?
It varies. Some people do focused work around a specific issue over a few months. Others find longer-term support useful as life continues to change. We'll talk about what you're hoping to get out of it early on and revisit that as we go.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready?
That uncertainty is worth bringing into the room too. Most people who end up doing meaningful work in therapy weren't entirely sure they were ready when they started.