APPROACH TO TREATMENT:
My first priority as a therapist is to restore hope. Hope for positive change, for relief from emotional suffering, for new possibilities and new abilities. I believe in each person's capacity for growth, and I know that we can all benefit from a little guidance and fresh perspective at times. If your symptoms or problems have started to overwhelm you, if you have been left reeling from a past or present trauma, or if you simply feel lost, misunderstood, or in doubt about what to do next - I would like to help you regain balance and keep moving forward. From there, we add new skills, new ways of thinking, and new behavior patterns that can quickly and effectively produce the kinds of positive change you are seeking. You will also be encouraged to bring your partner or family in for sessions, because experience has shown that, for individual changes to last, they must be accompanied by changes in the relationship system that surrounds the individual as well. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety and stress management - including post traumatic stress (PTSD), and addictions of all types (illicit substances, prescription abuse, alcoholism, and behavioral compulsions like gambling, s*x, internet use/pornography, and video games). I am also extensively trained in the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an effective treatment approach supported by decades of research. The focus of DBT is on learning how to live in the present moment, balance your mood, tolerate painful events with less suffering, reduce judgmental thoughts, and assert your needs to others while keeping your relationships intact. Please visit my website to learn more, and take care.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Progressive Psychotherapy Center of Connecticut is the independent private practice of Sarah Ward, LCSW. The Center offers individual, couples, and family therapy services, applying the latest in research-based treatment to produce profound and lasting change. We offer convenient evening and Saturday appointments, as well as services in Spanish for monolingual and bilingual patients. At the Progressive Psychotherapy Center of Connecticut, we support your efforts to find a practitioner you can trust. We understand that finding the right match with your therapist is important. In fact, research has shown that one of the single most critical factors in achieving good treatment results is a connected, comfortable relationship with your therapist. We encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have, or if you would simply like more information about our services. We provide brief telephone and email consultations free of charge, to help you learn how our interventions can best meet your needs.
