Stamford, CT Local Support & Community Resources

Jane Brooks is a dedicated therapist who understands that everyone possesses unique strengths, even when they may feel rocky in their journey. She offers support for those managing emotions, navigating grief, or dealing with the challenges of illness affecting loved ones. Jane recognizes that work or school-related issues can weigh heavily on the mind. Her compassionate approach empowers individuals to regain self-confidence, acknowledging the strength it takes to seek help while fostering self-love. Whether clients are adults, youths, or children, she creates a safe space to explore and articulate their feelings and needs. With expertise in working with individuals facing anxiety, developmental disorders, and relationship issues, Jane employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She believes that expanding emotional vocabulary is crucial for self-understanding. Jane carefully guides clients through their emotional landscapes, recognizing that mood swings may signal deeper needs. Her vast experience includes supporting individuals with low intellectual capacities, ensuring that everyone feels heard and understood. Together, clients and Jane immerse themselves in the present moment, fully accepting emotions without judgment. The journey of sorting through feelings and building inner strength is a collaborative one, paved with compassion and strength-based strategies.

Dr. Alyse Beekman, a compassionate psychologist with a PsyD, is dedicated to guiding individuals, including preteens, teens, and adults, through their struggles with anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues. She understands that maintaining both physical and mental health can feel daunting, especially for those grappling with eating disorders or weight management concerns. Dr. Beekman creates a safe and comfortable environment where clients can explore, process, and overcome the negativity in their lives. Through an initial evaluation, she collaborates with clients to design a personalized treatment plan suited to their unique needs, focusing on establishing healthy patterns of thought and behavior. With extensive training and experience in treating eating disorders at various levels of care—ranging from inpatient to outpatient—Dr. Beekman is well-equipped to assist individuals in confronting maladaptive thoughts and behaviors related to food. Additionally, she incorporates a therapy dog into her practice, offering animal-assisted therapy for those comfortable with it. Clients are encouraged to take the first step toward transforming their lives and boosting their well-being.

Stamford is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (MS, LPC, NBCCH, HSBCP, DCC) who has been recognized with the WorkPlace CT award for Advocacy and Diversity in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Stamford specializes in Mental Health evaluations, EMDR therapy for trauma, and supports clients through grieving processes, parenting challenges, anxiety, and depression, as well as addiction issues. Stamford’s mission is to guide individuals from mere survival to true success, providing invaluable support during some of life's toughest times—an effort reflected in the heartfelt gratitude of clients who credit them with helping to save their families. Stamford welcomes adults, adolescents, members of the LGBTQ community, the elderly, couples, and families, offering both telehealth and in-office counseling services. Their expertise includes crisis intervention, addressing depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, divorce, anger management, infidelity, obesity, and domestic abuse. With a compassionate and insightful approach, Stamford is committed to helping clients navigate their mental health journeys with warmth and understanding.