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Peter Honchaurk, LCSW-R

Peter Honchaurk

Psychotherapist
New York, NY

Peter Honchaurk, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving adolescents, adults, and families in the New York City area.

Marianela Medrano, PhD, LPC

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Psychotherapist
Stamford, CT
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Marianela Medrano, PhD, LPC, is a psychologist in private practice, providing counseling and therapy services to adults and adolescents in Stamford, CT, New Haven, CT, and the surrounding communities of Fairfield County.

Maria Sappe, LMFT

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Psychotherapist
Guilford, CT

Maria Sappe, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Guilford, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Joseph Russo, MD

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Psychiatrist
Westport, CT

Joseph Russo, M.D., is a psychiatrist in private practice serving adolescents, adults and families in Westport, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Jeffrey Cohen, PhD

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Psychologist
Stamford, CT

Jeffrey Cohen, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, and families in Stamford, CT, and the surrounding areas.

J. Randall Nichols, PhD, MDiv

Psychotherapist
Lawrenceville, NJ

J. Randall Nichols, PhD, is a pastorally-trained psychotherapist in private practice who serves adults and older adults in Lawrenceville, NJ, and the surrounding communities.

Fusion Westchester

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Accredited Private School
White Plains, NY

Fusion Westchester is an accredited private middle and high school for students who don’t thrive in a traditional school setting.

F. Carl Mueller, MD

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Psychiatrist
Stamford, CT

F. Carl Mueller, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving young adults and adults in Stamford, CT, and the surrounding areas. Dr. Mueller offers psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

Catherine Tesluk, MD

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Psychiatrist
New Haven, CT

Catherine Tesluk, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving young adults and adults in New Haven, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Carol Monroe, NP, APRN

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Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
New Canaan, CT

Carol Monroe is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has a comprehensive general adult psychiatry practice in New Canaan, CT.

Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
New York, NY
Darien, CT
Stamford, CT

Amanda Craig, Ph.D., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice serving adults, couples, and families in New York, NY, Darien, CT, and Stamford, CT.

Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD

Psychiatrist
New Canaan, CT

Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Adult Transitional Living Program Service Chief at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT.

Eric Goldsmith, M.D.

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Psychiatrist
New York, NY

Eric Goldsmith, M.D., is a psychiatrist who is in private practice serving adults in New York, NY, and the surrounding area. Dr. Goldsmith has over 30 years of experience in a wide range of settings from private practice to several prominent hospitals and universities.

Lisa Corigliano, NP

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Nurse Practitioner
Rochester, NY

Lisa Corigliano, NP, is a nurse practitioner at University Of Rochester Medical Center, Adult Ambulatory Clinic in Rochester, NY. Ms. Corigliano treats a variety of disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.

Rhoda Berger, NP

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brooklyn, NY

Rhoda Berger, NP, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding areas.

MyHealios

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Family Psychoeducation & Caregiver Support Service
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MyHealios is a caregiver support service that is provided to families and other non-professional caregivers of individuals with mental illness via live video conferencing on the Internet.

Go Fetch Wellness

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Animal Assisted Therapy
Asheville, NC

Go Fetch Wellness is an animal assisted therapy practice operated by founder Jeff Fink and his trained therapy dog Earl. His practice was established in 2013 to help people living with serious mental health disorders find relief from the isolation and distress caused by their illnesses.

Michele Winchester-Vega, DSW

Michele Winchester Vega

Psychotherapist
New Windsor, NY
Florida, NY

Michele Winchester-Vegas, DSW, is a doctor of social work in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in New Windsor, NY, Florida, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Beth Weiner, PsyD

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Psychologist
Greenwich, CT

Beth Weiner, PsyD, is a psychologist in private practice serving children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, in Greenwich, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Susanne Weil, LCSW

Susanne Weil

Psychotherapist
Stamford, CT

Susanne Weil, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Stamford, CT, and the surrounding communities.

S. Kate Venison, LMFT

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Westport, CT

Kate Venison is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with a private practice in Westport, CT.

Devon Suozzi, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
New Canaan, CT

Devon Suozzi is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving New Canaan, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Susan Schrott, DCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
White Plains, NY

Susan Schrott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Yoga Teacher.

Sunil Saxena, MD

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Psychiatrist
Stamford, CT
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White Plains, NY

Sunil Saxena, MD, is a psychiatrist treating children, adolescents, and adults in the communities surrounding Stamford, CT, Southbury, CT, and White Plains, NY.

Elise Munoz, LCSW-R, DSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
White Plains, NY

Elise Munoz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating anxiety disorders and depression in children, adolescents and adults.

Feng Liu, M.D.

Feng Liu

Psychiatrist
Scarsdale, NY
New York, NY

Feng Liu, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in Scarsdale, NY, New York, NY, and the surrounding area.

Svetlana Leeds, PsyD

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Clinical Psychologist
Stoughton, MA

Svetlana Leeds, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice, providing therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and families in Stoughton, MA and the surrounding communities.

Failure to Launch Part 3: What It Is and What It Isn’t

Chances are if you landed on this webpage, you are concerned about a young adult who still lives at home and does not seem to be moving forward in life.  Maybe that person is you, or maybe it’s a son or daughter, or someone in your extended family.  That young person may have been diagnosed […]

Adrienne Lagin, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Stamford, CT

Adrienne Lagin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving children, adolescents, and adults in the Stamford, CT, and the surrounding communities.

David King, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Katonah, NY
Westport, CT

David King, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who serves children, adolescents, adults, and families in communities of Katonah, NY and Westport, CT.

Carla Kenney, LMHC

Carla Kenney

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Worcester, MA

Carla Kenney is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is in private practice, providing counseling services in the Worcester, MA and surrounding communities.

Joel Goldstein, MD

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Psychiatrist
Lexington, MA

Joel Goldstein, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice serving children, adolescents, and young adults in Lexington, MA, and the surrounding communities. Dr. Goldstein treats a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

Eleni Galiatsos, LCSW-R

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
White Plains, NY

Eleni Galiatsos, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice serving adolescents and adults in White Plains, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Erica Fross, LCSW-R

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Larchmont, NY
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Erica Fross is a licensed clinical social worker who has been helping children, adolescents and adults overcome the effects of trauma since 1997.

Jennifer A. Ford, PsyD

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Licensed Psychologist/Health Service Provider
West Bridgewater, MA

Jennifer A. Ford, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist who is in private practice serving clients in West Bridgewater, MA and the surrounding areas. Dr. Ford specializes in the treatment of adolescents and young adults but accepts clients of all ages.

Susan Finkelstein, MD

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Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Westport, CTBoard Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Westport, CT

Dr. Finkelstein is an ABMS Board Certified psychiatrist, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Dr. Finkelstein is an ABMS Board Certified psychiatrist, specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Where Has The Time Gone? Sending Your Young Adult Off To College

I saw a college bound young adult in my practice last week who described needing to create emotional distance between him and his parents in order to make the experience of leaving more manageable and palpable. He effortfully tried to create tension, but his parents would either apologize, try to be supportive or attentive toward […]

Alex Diaz, PhD, LCSW

Alex Diaz

Psychotherapist
Tuckahoe, NY

Alex Diaz, PhD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice providing therapeutic counseling to children, adolescents, adults and families from his office in Tuckahoe, NY and via Skype to national and international clients.

The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center, LLC

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Psychotherapy
Westport, CT

The Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center serves to provide its clients with therapies that are of the highest quality and informed by the most recent research in psychological treatments; to provide training in dialectical and cognitive behavior therapy to professionals; and to educate the community about the potential benefits of dialectical and cognitive behavior therapies.

T.J. Butcher, LPC

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Psychotherapist
East Lyme, CT

T.J. Butcher, LCP, is a licensed professional counselor, in private practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in East Lyme, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Victoria Bellucci, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Brooklyn, NY

Victoria Bellucci, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, in private practice, providing therapy services to adolescents, adults, and older adults in Brooklyn, NY, and the surrounding communities.

Jennifer Baumgold, LCSW

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Psychotherapist
Darien, CT

Jennifer Baumgold, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, serving adolescents, adults, and couples in Darien, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Laura Seese – Educational Advancement Associates

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Educational Consultant
East Granby, CT
Serving children, adolescents and young adults with learning and social/emotional needs in the region, nation and beyond.

Laura Seese, PhD, is an Educational Psychologist and the Director of Educational Advancement Associates, an educational consulting firm that provides support to help students and their families select the best educational match to meet their needs.

ClearView Communities

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Housing/Residential, Education & Employment Services, Outpatient Treatment
Frederick, MD

ClearView Communities is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential rehabilitation services for adults struggling with a range of serious psychiatric diagnoses.

Skyland Trail

Residential Treatment Program
Atlanta, GA

Skyland Trail is a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization, serving adults ages 18 and older with a primary psychiatric diagnosis.

College Students with Mental Health Challenges Now Have Options to Help Them Stay in School

The first big learning for me when I began my career in mental health more than thirty years ago was how many lives had been derailed by mental illness and how unnecessary that seemed to be.  I decided to specialize in the rehabilitation and recovery side of mental health because I believed that people with […]

Recognizing a Mental Health Problem in a Child or Teen: 10 Signs I Needed Help

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As a child, I showed quite a few signs of mental illness. But I didn’t get the help I needed until I decided to take things into my own hands at the age of 26. I grew tired of feeling anxious all the time and wanted a solution to the problem. In 2015, I received […]

Watching My Way to Mental Health – One Bird at a Time

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In addition to his duties as Editor in Chief of www.rtor.org, Jay Boll has been an avid birder ever since he lived in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe, with its beautiful birds and wildlife. In a recent guest blog for Esperanza – Hope to Cope with Anxiety and Depression, Jay wrote about his pastime […]

Living Well with an Eating Disorder

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  Eating disorders are some of the most dangerous and deadly mental health conditions. These disorders can take a large toll on one’s physical and mental health. Thankfully, recovery from eating disorders is very much possible. Here are thirteen notable people who recovered from an eating disorder and have continued to live well. Paula Abdul […]

6 Tips for Managing Depression

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We are fortunate to all be living in an age when mental illness has significantly less stigma attached to it than it once did. Anyone who is suffering from depression can be forthcoming about their condition as well as be openly proactive in finding ways to mediate their symptoms and strive towards living with their […]

9 Ways to Actively Take Care of Your Mental Health

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Taking care of your mental health can be difficult. The stresses and responsibilities of day-to-day life can get in the way of taking care of yourself. Here are nine ways that you can actively work on your mental health and take control of your overall wellness. 1. Evaluate Your Situation Taking care of your mental […]

3 Apps to Calm You Down

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Don’t you wish you could escape the pressures and stress of your daily life, even just for a few minutes? Well, you are in luck because I’ve discovered three amazing apps that can help you calm down when stress runs high. All three of these apps can help you de-stress and improve your mental health […]

Living Well with Borderline Personality Disorder

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Borderline personality disorder is a widely misunderstood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings, fear of abandonment, and destructive behaviors. While the symptoms of this disorder can affect a person’s life, it is possible to live well with this disorder. Here are ten examples of people who were able to achieve notable success while […]

Depression & Addiction: From Escaping Myself to Fighting the Problem

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Almost half of those who live with a mental health disorder also experience a substance use problem (SAMHSA). Today’s guest author, Parker, lived with depression and addiction issues until he was able to find recovery. Parker’s inspiring story shows that there is hope and that recovery is possible. Thank you, Parker, for sharing with us at www.rtor.org. […]

Depression in Teenagers and What to Do About It

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Today’s post comes to us from blogger, Erica Silva. Her article breaks down teenage depression and its treatment options into simple terms that any teenager could find helpful. If you are a parent of a teenager who might be experiencing depression, this post could help him or her better understand what is going on with […]

Mental Health Recovery: 6 Themes of Hope for Mental Health Awareness Month

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Recovery is a term much used in mental health, but not always understood. Some people think of recovery in relation to a cure or getting better.  Others associate it with 12-step recovery from addiction. Mental health recovery can be all those things, but for those living with mental illness the term most often describes an […]

Failure to Launch Part 2: Setting Expectations for Young Adults at Home

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Last year I wrote an article about young adult anxiety which quickly became one of our most popular posts on rtor.org. The article, Failure To Launch:  9 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Dependent Adult Children, is based on a podcast by Yale anxiety expert, Dr. Eli Lebowitz. Since it first appeared in 2016, many people […]

The Power of Mindful Writing

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Just in time for National Poetry Month, today’s post comes to us from Family-Endorsed Provider, Marianela Medrano, PhD, LPC. Dr. Medrano is a psychologist, poetry therapist, and an accomplished writer. She shares her insights on the influence Mindful Writing can have on our mental health. Thank you, Dr. Medrano, for sharing your insights with us at […]

Cool Millennials and Stressed-Out Moms: Normalizing Excessive Drinking in Young Women

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Both men and women enjoy drinking for a variety of reasons—to celebrate an event, to socialize with others, or calm down after a long day. Regardless of its benefits, alcohol can still cause dependence in both men and women. Yet, the stereotype of the alcoholic is usually pictured as a middle-aged man who would prefer […]

SuperBetter: The App that Turns Mental Health into a Winning Game

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Do you wish that taking care of your mental health and wellness was fun? Does it feel nearly impossible to break free from your negative thoughts and habits while taking steps to improve your overall happiness? Even with the guidance of a therapist, it still might feel daunting to work on your mental health every day. That’s […]

The Simple Secret to Staying Calm in Uncertain Times

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The 2016 election left many feeling depressed or anxious about what the future holds. Having a nation so divided and so heated on many of the important issues in politics is unsettling. A poll taken last fall found that 90% of the respondents were experiencing emotional distress due to the election regardless of their political […]

What Parents Need to Know about Psychotherapy

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Today’s post comes to us from Certified CBT Psychotherapist and Family-Endorsed Provider, Elise Munoz, LCSW-R. Her article answers the many questions parents might have about getting their child started in therapy. Thank you, Elise, for sharing your knowledge with us at www.rtor.org. — Veronique Hoebeke, Associate Editor   If your child or teenager is struggling with emotional, […]