Meet the Team

Our Team

All of us at GPS bring a balance of compassion and a practical understanding for the science of our field. We are kind, genuine, compassionate people that want to know who you are, and how you are doing, in order to best select the therapeutic strategies that will work for you. This combination of compassion and science is the uniqueness of GPS. Therapists here know that compassion and science are at their best, together, and that this combination is the quickest way to relief… and to feeling better.

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Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

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Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

Associate Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In my work, I help children, teens, and young adults overcome challenges to become more independent and confident versions of themselves. I tailor treatment to meet the individualized needs of...
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Mick Kelly, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

My clients are adults, couples, children, and adolescents who are dealing with major issues that have ground their lives to a halt, as well as individuals who feel stuck in...
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Kelsea Visalli, PhD

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Kelsea Visalli, PhD

Licensed Counseling Psychologist

LIFE CAN BE SO HARD SOMETIMES. Everyone struggles with difficult emotions, interpersonal difficulties, and conflicts; however, sometimes those difficulties may feel too much to navigate alone. I work with individuals...
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Prerana Patel, LPC

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Prerana Patel, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

My desire is to thoroughly understand my client’s story and act as a facilitator on their journey towards a better quality of life. I customize my therapeutic approach to the...
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Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

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Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

Attorney, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

I have an atypical background for a clinical psychologist.  After I graduated from Trinity, I received my J.D. from NYU School of Law.  I practiced securities law for ten years...
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Megan Warner, PhD

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Megan Warner, PhD

Founder of GPS, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Guilford Psychological Services. Strong emotions can be triggered by time of transition, uncertainty, and change. My clients have described...
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Kathy Tsatsanis, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

I offer therapy and assessment services to my clients. I have expertise in psychological and neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults, and offer therapy to parents,  children, and...
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* this therapist has the status of a contractor with the practice.

Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

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Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

Associate Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In my work, I help children, teens, and young adults overcome challenges to become more independent and confident versions of themselves. 

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Mick Kelly, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

My clients are adults, couples, children, and adolescents who are dealing with major issues that have ground their lives to…

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Kelsea Visalli, PhD

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Kelsea Visalli, PhD

Licensed Counseling Psychologist*

LIFE CAN BE SO HARD SOMETIMES. Everyone struggles with difficult emotions, interpersonal difficulties, and conflicts…

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Prerana Patel, LPC

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Prerana Patel, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

MY PHILOSOPHY I believe that every human being has a viable reason driving his/her/their feeling, behavior, and thought.

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Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

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Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

Attorney, Licensed Clinical Psychologist*

I have expertise in supporting high-achieving individuals who find that they are not satisfied with their lives despite their many accomplishments. 

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Megan Warner, PhD

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Megan Warner, PhD

Founder of GPS, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Guilford Psychological Services. Strong emotions…

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Kathy Tsatsanis, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

You don’t have to do this alone. I offer therapy and assessment services to my clients. I have expertise in…

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* this therapist has the status of a contractor with the practice.

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Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

Associate Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Who I Work With

In my work, I help children, teens, and young adults overcome challenges to become more independent and confident versions of themselves. I tailor treatment to meet the individualized needs of my clients so that they can make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. I do that by teaching clients strategies, skills, and tools that help them to communicate effectively, cope with life’s stressors, and improve their happiness and relationships. I encourage my clients to step outside of their comfort zones in order to reach their goals, while validating the hard work required to take these steps.

Anna Loiterstein, PsyD

I believe that parents, teachers, and other caregivers are the most influential people in a child’s life. By seeking input from these individuals, I understand the whole child and tailor treatment approaches to that child’s needs. I am committed to empowering parents and caregivers by providing them with the tools to best support their child. I utilize a team approach to ensure that all parties work together to help each client reach their specific treatment goals. In addition, my training in school psychology, equips me to work closely with schools to provide consultation and strategies to be used within the classroom.

My Approach

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and CT. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments. I have particular interest in providing treatment to youth diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I have experience providing individual and group therapy and have received extensive training in a variety of evidence-based treatments, including exposure with response prevention (ERP), adaptations of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety disorders, and Parent Management Training (PMT).

I believe that parents, teachers, and other caregivers are the most influential people in a child’s life. By seeking input from these individuals, I understand the whole child and tailor treatment approaches to that child’s needs. I am committed to empowering parents and caregivers by providing them with the tools to best support their child. I utilize a team approach to ensure that all parties work together to help each client reach their specific treatment goals. In addition, my training in school psychology, equips me to work closely with schools to provide consultation and strategies to be used within the classroom.

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Mick Kelly, Mft

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

My clients are adults, couples, children, and adolescents who are dealing with major issues that have ground their lives to a halt, as well as individuals who feel stuck in their life for reasons that they may not yet understand or be able to articulate. They may describe feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, tearful, and disconnected from themselves. While therapy can feel like an overwhelming step, it is a brave step towards claiming, or perhaps, reclaiming your life, and it helps. Parents can feel more empowered, couples can feel more connected, and children and adolescents can feel better about themselves and their futures.

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Who I Work With

Life can present us with a myriad of struggles and we each react to these struggles both uniquely and generally.

Children & Adolescents

In children and adolescents natural developmental changes can seem unsettling and confusing.  If compounded by relationship issues with peers, parents, and teachers it can result in anxiety and depression for the child as well as the parents or caregivers.  Often children and adolescents dealing with anxiety and depression are the result of family issues, negative body image, confusion about their place in their world and other negative feelings.  In children and adolescents sometimes these struggles can manifest in more than just depression and anxiety but through thoughts or actions of self-harm and phobias. 

Adults & Couples

In adults and couples the struggles might be different.  Depression, anxiety, unspoken trauma and unrevealed negative feelings can take their toll on a marriage, a family and the individual.  Thoughts and feelings can affect the perception of ourself in a negative way and manifest in a variety of unhelpful thoughts, moods and habits. The painful consequences of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues can affect our jobs, families and relationships and most importantly how we feel about ourselves in our daily lives. 

My Approach

I specialize in treating adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and mood and personality disorders. My approach is informed by Humanistic and Existential Therapy, Attachment Theory, and principles of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy.  I specifically use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to address negative thinking, compulsive behaviors and phobias.

Whether it is working with couples, adults, children or adolescents my approach is always the same, to meet the patient where they are through compassion and honesty.  I believe in being direct but supportive and void of any judgment or condescension.  This approach allows for the formation of a strong therapeutic bond between myself and couples, families or individual clients and lays the foundation for the transformative process to begin to take shape. My clients have shared that they are often surprised by how comfortable and easy our work together can feel. As clients feel more comfortable, they are more able to explore the deeper reasons for seeking therapy, they are more able to articulate what changes they wish to make, and then together we are more able to build effective strategies to help clients attain the lives they want. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we work as a team to treat the issue. 

My Background

I received my Undergraduate Degrees in English Dramatic Literature and Theatre from Wheaton College in Massachusetts.  After undergrad I pursued a career in Film and Television Production and Writing.  I lived in Los Angeles where I got married and started a family while working as a television writer.  Although I had achieved my dream of writing for T.V. I was left feeling empty and incomplete.  After much reflection I realized I needed a much more spiritual and personally fulfilling career helping others.  I decided to leave television and pursue a career in psychology and therapy.  I received my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Children and Adolescents from Antioch University Los Angeles.  I did my post graduate clinical work at Family Service Agencies in Los Angeles and Connecticut where I worked as a school based therapist in the day while seeing adults, couples and families in the evening.  I am currently an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist seeking full licensure in the spring. 

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Kelsea Visalli, PHD

Licensed Counseling Psychologist

LIFE CAN BE SO HARD SOMETIMES. Everyone struggles with difficult emotions, interpersonal difficulties, and conflicts; however, sometimes those difficulties may feel too much to navigate alone. I work with individuals who are struggling with impulsive eating behaviors and body image concerns, sex/sexuality concerns, athletes and other individuals wanting to maximize their performance and enjoyment of a sport, and individuals with anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma, and relationship conflicts. I utilize evidence-based practice in a compassionate and flexible way, working collaboratively with you to meet your personal goals. I am an LGBTQ ally and have experience working with trans & non-binary clients. I am passionate about helping you find a way to live a more fulfilling life. 

Kelsea Visalli, PhD

Early Adulthood

The emergence of independence is complicated. Early adulthood brings about a whole new set of challenges. Navigating family and interpersonal relationships while fostering your identity can be exhausting. Worries about the future, identifying your values and seeing areas in which these may or may not align with important others in your life– all of these bring about a variety of emotions, and often a sense of anxiety- even despair at times. My clients develop curiosity about their own experience, and work towards self compassion. We explore individual values, relationships and relationship patterns, and work to understand and cope with challenging emotions.

Body Image/Impulsive Eating

Navigating the relationship between food and body can be daunting. There are infinite triggers in the environment that make managing food and body image challenging. Many people find that food/body image concerns take over many hours of their day, yet the time spent still leaves them unfulfilled or feeling guilty. I have expertise working with individuals who are struggling with impulsive behaviors around food and body image. I work with clients to develop insight into their eating habits, understand the impact of eating challenges on other areas of life (social, cultural, familial, etc.), foster coping skills, and recognize the role of culture on body image. Many clients experience relief as they begin to shift their relationship with food and their body. 

Athletes & Performance Enhancement

Performing as an athlete can be both a rewarding and anxiety-producing experience. Navigating sports amidst current COVID-19 guidelines may mean losing the ability to engage in a valuable self-care space, or changing your ability to practice the way you desire. As a former college athlete, I have a passion for working with individuals hoping to enhance sports performance, manage sports anxiety, or even just find a new hobby/self-care tool that brings meaning to your life. I implement a variety of techniques, including visualization/imagery, mindfulness, and anxiety-reduction/breathing while providing a space for you to explore the stresses and joys of athletics in your life.

My Approach

I approach therapy from an integrative stance, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Interpersonal Process, and Mindfulness approaches. I adapt my approach to fit with the needs and preferences of each individual I work with. I earned both my Ph.D. and Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville and pursued additional opportunities during my internship and postdoctoral training in the specialty of eating concerns.  If my background and approach sound like a good fit, I would be glad to schedule an appointment with you!

I also have a professional instagram account: dr.kelseavisalli if you would like to follow and learn more about my advocacy and clinical interests. 

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Prerana Patel, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

My Philosophy And Approach

My desire is to thoroughly understand my client’s story and act as a facilitator on their journey towards a better quality of life. I customize my therapeutic approach to the needs of each  client, but in all cases I believe it works best when it is a compassionate and collaborative experience, in which the therapist and the client work together to identify needs, goals and life values. I strive to create an honest, relaxed and safe environment to foster awareness, connection and growth. I integrate evidence-based strategies with intuitive methods to help clients gain stability, confidence and understanding in the lives they want to live. I like to work with young adults as they transition into adulthood and individuals  who have experienced trauma. Additionally, as an Indian American, I can also empathize with the challenges that can come from balancing Western and Eastern philosophies of living and the impact that can have on one’s well being. I enjoy working with and connecting with clients who are experiencing this struggle and helping them to navigate a balance that works for them. 

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Who I Work With

Early Adulthood

Your transition into adulthood can be complex, demanding, uncertain and is unique to you. You may feel unstable, confused and lost during this time. It can be overwhelming to try to figure out who you are and what you value apart from your family and friends, societal and cultural pressures, and expectations you have for yourself. You may feel disconnected from yourself and others, and question things you never would have before. It is challenging to juggle all your responsibilities while still attending to your social life and family. It’s hard. It’s stressful. And I promise you, you are capable of finding your way through it all.  

I am here to tell you that it’s okay to feel this way and that you make sense! It is possible to regain the control that you feel you have lost, or that you haven’t yet experienced. You will learn how to effectively navigate and cope with difficult emotions and stressful experiences. You will learn how to effectively communicate and foster healthy interpersonal relationships and  gain the knowledge and skills to restore their confidence and stability in your life while practicing self-compassion. 

Adult Children Of Immigrants

Growing up in a culture that’s different from the country you reside in is hard. It’s confusing, and it can feel lonely. You may have found yourself asking, “where do I fit in?” You notice the struggles that your fellow classmates or coworkers describe are so different from yours because of how you were raised and the background you come from. Their guidance and advice don’t seem tangible. You find yourself trying to meet everyone’s expectations but your own and are left feeling defeated because somehow, it still doesn’t seem like it’s enough. It’s not unusual for children of immigrants to feel like their sense of self, their worth, and their identities are intertwined with their status and successes at school, work or in relationships and families. 

I get you. I hear how hard it is. I hear how challenging it is to steer through two different worlds while trying to find your place in them. I am here to help you face these challenges and cope with the emotions that come with them. Everyone’s  struggles are unique to their cultural backgrounds. I am here to help you to live authentically and in harmony with your differing cultures and communities.

Trauma

Trauma is devastating. It can shatter your view of the world, leaving you feeling unsafe, angry, disheartened, and hopeless. You may feel like there is no end to the pain, the fear, and the despair. The trauma may have ended but you feel it living on in your memories. You may feel numb while constantly feeling like you are fighting to survive each day. Trauma can make you feel like you are not worthy of good things like love, happiness, and success. Trauma comes in many forms and can leave you feeling lonely.

I am here to tell you that your feelings matter and that you can feel something different.  You can learn how to manage  symptoms of trauma and take steps to regain a sense of safety and joy. Healing can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, and it can also feel exciting and empowering. And I am here to help you navigate your healing journey.  

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Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

Attorney, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Background

I have an atypical background for a clinical psychologist.  After I graduated from Trinity, I received my J.D. from NYU School of Law.  I practiced securities law for ten years in New York, London and Rome; and, my transactional practice focused mainly on initial public offerings. It was during that time that I learned a great deal about myself and my true interests. I was “successful” but I felt disconnected from my life. After a successful stint in therapy, I emerged with a new sense of direction.  It was at that time that I decided to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology. I was fortunate enough to study at Rutgers, which is considered one of the leading clinical psychology programs in the country. 

Robert Riordan, JD, PsyD

I completed my internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, where I eventually became the Assistant Director of the Behavioral Health Clinic.  During this time, I also gained experience in psycho-oncology, as I worked with UPenn patients with late stage cancer. I received addition training in the psychiatric emergency room at Bellevue Hospital in NYC. 

I now practice in New York City and in Guilford, Connecticut. I am currently pursuing a post-graduate degree at Wesleyan. 

Who I Work With

High-achieving Individuals

I have expertise in supporting high-achieving individuals who find that they are not satisfied with their lives despite their many accomplishments. These individuals feel they have accomplished all they had planned, yet an emptiness persists. Therapy offers an optimal space to help connect these individuals to a greater sense of aliveness and direction. 

Have you accomplished everything that you planned, yet you feel empty inside? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, confused about the sources of constant negative feelings and unsure where to begin to look for a new, more positive experience? I work with individuals who struggle to understand their internal experience as well as individuals who have trouble forming and maintaining meaningful, reciprocal connections with others. My clients often feel misunderstood, angry, and deeply sad about the challenges that they face daily – whether it is a romantic partner who complains that he/she needs more, a boss or coworkers who fail to appreciate/honor significant efforts, or a general feeling that there must be more to life other than an endless list of obligations. 

In this case, therapy may be of great value to help you find a path to a richer internal experience and to more mutually-satisfying relationships. 

Couples

As an experienced couples therapist, I am often asked what are the ingredients to a successful relationship.  My response often surprises people: the answer is entirely up to you. There are countless ways to be in a successful relationship so long as we account for the primary needs of each member of the couple.  Those needs vary from person to person, and therefore, from couple to couple. Each couple is indeed unique. My work with couples relies on a variety of empirical research, in particular Emotionally Focused Therapy, a modality that helps couples gain the greatest result in the shortest timeframe. 

Many couples with whom I work want to rediscover the spark that initially led them to make a commitment to one another. They have grown lonely in their own relationships and wonder: will I ever feel as connected and attuned to my partner as I used to? Other couples present with specific concerns – whether it is infidelity, sexual deadness, jealousy, anger… And some of the couples with whom I work are not sure what they want; in this case, much of their pain centers around a general hopelessness that things will never be different. In most cases, couples wonder, should we keep going? Can we do something different? The uncertainty of not knowing if things can be better is as painful as any conflict. As an experienced couples therapist, I can help guide you through the pain and find you a path to a new connectedness.

I have experience working with married couples (both of the same and different genders), couples contemplating marriage, couples who are looking to reinvigorate their relationship by negotiating new terms for their interpersonal or sexual relationship, etc…

Other Dyads (Parent-child, Siblings, Co-workers)

Conflicts can sometimes happen between two people who have a shared goal and are struggling to figure out how to best accomplish it. I have worked with parents and their adult children to overcome past hurt and prolonged estrangement; siblings working to figure out how to best support aging parents; coworkers who want to negotiate a better collaborative environment… Therapy can be of great value whenever there has been a breakdown in communication between two individuals who must rely on one another for a better outcome. 

Individuals With Terminal Diagnoses

I have a particular interest, as well as experience, working with individuals with terminal illnesses.  I have come to believe that that, medical issues aside, a terminal diagnosis is a relational event – in other words, the individual who is struggling with the illness must also struggle with changing relationships.  I have had the honor of working with men, women and children as they negotiate all end-of-life experiences/decisions.   

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Megan Warner, PhD

Founder of GPS, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

I Am Here To Help

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Guilford Psychological Services. Strong emotions can be triggered by time of transition, uncertainty, and change. My clients have described feeling disconnected from who they are or what they want. I know that this can feel frustrating and painful, and I also know that there are specific strategies that, tailored to your needs and style, can help you find your way. I have watched time and time again as clients learn to find and listen to their own voice, to take strategic steps to honor themselves and their needs, and begin to heal.  If you have been struggling, I am here to help. Call me and let’s get started!

Who I Work With

Life can be challenging to navigate and we can often feel out of control. This loss of control can lead to thoughts and feelings that leave you saying “this isn’t me, but why am I like this?” Confusion, feeling misunderstood and frustration are normal reactions that can leave you feeling even more anxious, afraid and helpless. It doesn’t matter who you are, we are all living, working and trying to figure things out the best we can.

Trauma

I have taken a special interest in trauma. Many of my clients have experienced a specific trauma whether as a result of being in military combat, surviving sexual assault, or a traumatic loss. Trauma can be long-lasting or prolonged, or stemmed from abuse in childhood or adulthood. Such forms of trauma can result from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. People reach out to me when they are feeling ready to feel better. Trauma can often leave people feeling confused about their own experiences. This may lead to their struggle with trusting themselves and others. Therapy can bring clarity, calmness, and hope.

Motherhood

I also work with women who are engaged in every stage of motherhood. This includes women who are contemplating on becoming mothers, those who are in all stages of the perinatal and postpartum period, and mother who are well into partnership and parenthood. Motherhood is an intense time of transition. Personalized support through the experience can help. Sometimes women develop anxiety and mood disorders and other mental health challenges during pregnancy or the postpartum period.  If this is happening to you or someone you know, please encourage them to visit a therapist to be assessed and potentially treated. Perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are real, they can be very scary, and they are absolutely treatable. No woman should suffer in silence, and if you are suffering, you need not suffer alone. I can help, and if I cannot help for any reason, I will find you someone that can.

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Kathy Tsatsanis, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

You Don’t Have To Do This Alone

I offer therapy and assessment services to my clients. I have expertise in psychological and neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults, and offer therapy to parents,  children, and adolescents. Though the things that may trigger anxiety, overwhelm, and despair vary from childhood through adulthood, I am interested in supporting individuals manage these painful experiences across the lifespan.

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Who I Work With

Parents

As a parent, you may find that you need a sounding board, someone outside your friends and family to listen and gain a bird’s-eye view. Or you may sense that you are getting stuck in a cycle of feelings, behaviors, and actions that are hard to make sense of or break out of, as you’ve attempted to adjust to a family member’s anxiety or depression or exceptional needs. Together, we will talk to gain an understanding of your situation and of feelings being held inside while gradually moving toward trying new approaches in order for change to occur.

Children & Adolescents

For tweens, teens, or young adults, finding yourself feeling overwhelmed, it can be challenging to access that inner voice and hear what it is saying with compassion versus self-judgment, especially in these demanding times. I hope to build a trusting relationship with you, to understand better what you are thinking and feeling, and gain an understanding of your experience. Together, we can look at strategies that help vary patterns of automatic thoughts, feelings, and actions.

My goal is to provide support, to listen, and to offer guidance where needed. Therapy is at its most effective when it is a collaborative relationship.

Assessment

I provide comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological evaluations for young children, adolescents, and young adults. Processes measured may include: cognition; attention, memory and learning; executive functioning; academic skills (reading, writing, mathematics), and/or social emotional functioning. Information is gathered from multiple sources in order to provide a better understanding of your child’s learning profile and/or to assist in diagnostic clarification as well as recommendations. 

My Background

I grew up in Toronto, Canada and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Toronto, majoring in Philosophy and Psychology. I subsequently earned my M.A. and Ph.D. in the Clinical Neuropsychology program at the University of Windsor. I came to Connecticut in 1995 to complete my pre- and post-doctoral clinical internship at the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC). I have been a faculty member at YCSC in various capacities since 2001, with periodic concurrent positions in Boston (Harvard Medical School/MGH) and, most recently, Naples, Florida (clinical practice). In addition to roles in research, clinical supervision, and clinical work, I served as Clinical Director of the Developmental Disabilities Clinic at YCSC from 2006-2010. I have taken great pleasure in each of these pursuits and now enjoy the privilege of building relationships with children and families through private practice in Guilford, CT.

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Abigail Gunn, LPC

Who I Work With

It can be hard to be human. I work with individuals who wonder if there might something wrong with them. They worry that they are not like others, and that they aren’t living their lives as they are supposed to. Others may be confident with who they are, but struggle to connect their sense of themselves with other aspects of their world. I like to work with individuals that identify with non-normative experience – people who aren’t, or who feel like they aren’t  “doing it like everyone else.”

I provide affirming and holistic care to individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships around issues of grief and loss, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. I tend to be an active therapist and have a pragmatic approach to my work. I will align with you to identify what is causing you pain, confusion, or discomfort and, together, we will discover and process what we find in a safe and sustaining environment. Our process can take work but it is valuable and you will not be in it alone.

Stacey Blase, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Who I Work With

There are times we struggle with unwanted thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I offer therapy to those whose internal conflicts are affecting their daily lives. You may be struggling with thoughts and feelings that lead to poor choices and self-destructive behaviors. As result, your relationships, job and family may suffer as well. In addition to the emotional distress, these thoughts and behaviors impact all aspects of life, including personal goals, relationships, careers, and family life. Have you begun to withdraw from friends and family? Stopped pursuing your interests and things you used to enjoy? Perhaps you’re stuck in patterns of behaviors and thoughts that seem to make things worse and not better. For those of you experiencing overwhelming emotions, there are evidence-based, compassionate therapies that can help you cope effectively and take positive steps towards your goals.

My Approach

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and Connecticut with extensive training in and experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Parent Management Training (PMT).  My specialties include the assessment and treatment of individuals with issues related to depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, stress, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges, and problems with impulse-control.

I received my undergraduate degree from Duke University and my master’s degrees and PhD from Yale University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Montefiore Medical Center, where I stayed on to become a licensed Attending Psychologist and Assistant Professor before moving to Guilford Psychological Services in 2017. Schedule an appointment. I’m here to help.

My Blogs

I think, therefore I think and act

“Every time we become aware of a thought, as opposed to being lost in a thought, we experience that opening of the mind.”
-Joseph Goldstein

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THOUGHTS? 

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Alissa Goldberg, LCSW​

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Who I Work With

I’m passionate about helping people through some of the lowest points in their lives. You could be facing some difficult challenges resulting in self-destructive behaviors, substance abuse, and impulsive decision-making. I understand it can be a struggle, especially as a child or teen, to experience intense mood swings and feelings of helplessness. All you want is to feel better, but looking in all the wrong places, building a sense of despair, guilt and shame. I believe everyone has the ability to lead the life they deserve and I’m here to help and support you.

My Approach

I work to help my clients get back to a life worth living, gain stability, and to become the best versions of themselves. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) from Yale University School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is the therapeutic modality of choice when working with individuals struggling with intense and fluctuating moods and emotions. In addition to offering skills for emotional crises and interpersonal communication, a primary goal of DBT is to build a “life worth living” and to learn strategies to help you find your way to your self.  Seeking out a therapist can be hard, yet it is a courageous first step to improving your life. Schedule an appointment with me, I’m here to help.

My Blogs

I work to help my clients get back to a life worth living, gain stability, and to become the best versions of themselves. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) from Yale University School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is the therapeutic modality of choice when working with individuals struggling with intense and fluctuating moods and emotions. In addition to offering skills for emotional crises and interpersonal communication, a primary goal of DBT is to build a “life worth living” and to learn strategies to help you find your way to your self.  Seeking out a therapist can be hard, yet it is a courageous first step to improving your life. Schedule an appointment with me, I’m here to help.

Twenty-Something and Troubled. Therapy Can Help

People in their twenties are struggling, I see this almost everywhere. This year brings me even closer to the end of my twenties, and I have been thinking a lot about what a tough decade it is. I remember moments of wondering how I measured up, if I was doing enough, if things were going as well as they “should”…

Failure to launch and how to help

I was intrigued to see Connecticut as the number two state with the highest percentage of young adults still living at home. I see challenges that come with young adults living at home with their parents so often in my work, especially parents struggling with how to help, and young adults struggling to move forward. Here are some of the top reasons that I see that young adults can’t “get out of the basement”…

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