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Offering counseling and crisis work to children, teens, and young adults

At various critical junctures in our lives, we could all use support and guidance. At FamilyWorks, we offer the highest level of attentive care—a licensed therapist will assist you, or your child, to navigate challenging life circumstances in a safe, confidential atmosphere.

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Individual Therapy

At FamilyWorks, we know that young children are not just small adults. They have a special way of looking at the world and are concrete-thinkers. As their young brains develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively, therapy can take many forms. Counseling children might involve play therapy, art therapy, talk therapy, skill-building exercises, psycho-education, role-playing, and developing a vocabulary of affective words to help them understand and learn to express emotional nuance.

Ways we can support you as an individual

  • One-on-One Counseling

  • Group Therapy

  • Crisis Intervention

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    • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

    • DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

    • Mindfulness

    • Positive Psychology

    • Family Systems

    • Play Therapy

    • Art Therapy

    • Relaxation Techniques

    • Parenting Concerns

    • Anxiety/Depression

    • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Sensory Concerns

    • Learning Challenges

    • Executive Function Deficits

    • Eating/Sleeping Issues

    • Communication Disorders

    • Grief/Loss

    • High-Risk Behaviors (eating disorders, self-harming, sexual assault, pregnancy, substance use, and running away)

What we do

Family Therapy

Family dynamics have a monumental impact on who we are now and who we shall become over time. Many of our habits, behaviors, and communications are shaped from the experiences we have acquired from maladaptive patterns within our family. Family systems work illuminates new, healthier ways to communicate and interact to establish a more positive, productive, and rewarding home-life.

Ways we can support your family

  • Family Therapy

  • Parenting Work

  • Crisis Intervention

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“Our family began working with Sue to help better manage our son’s impulse control and frustration tolerance. As she began to meet with our son, we quickly noticed a difference in his behavior.”

Her knowledge, patience, and calm demeanor immediately put us all to ease and she built an important environment of trust / comfort for our son. Sue employs a wide range of parenting techniques and offers a variety of academic suggestions which are the perfect complement for our “at home” work. Her dedication and caring nature are so appreciated; we are thrilled about the incredibly quick turnaround with our son.

— D.G.

School Support

FamilyWorks contracts with public and private Fairfield County schools, as well as local preschools, to offer supportive psychological services as needed. Our goal is to work closely with school personnel to teach supportive strategies that can optimize student growth, wellbeing, and achievement. We are attuned to the broad range of children’s developmental and atypical needs. As a result, we can readily assist teachers, administrators, and other school professionals.

WAYS we can support your school

  • Student Observation

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Risk Identification / Management

  • 504 / IEP Meetings

  • Group Therapy

  • Staff Development / Training

  • Referrals / Recommendations to Community Services

“Throughout our years together, Sue has been able to both ground me during times of personal chaos, and lift me up to reach my highest potential in my education, career, relationships, and overall well-being. Sue is more than a therapist; she is a role-model in many ways, and I am indebted to her for the space and time she has offered and continues to share with me." 

— E.P.
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Group / In-Service Topics

FamilyWorks offers psychotherapeutic groups for students and in-service training and interactive workshops for school staff with a Masters-level, licensed professional in a variety of relevant, lifespan topics, including but not limited to:

    • Preschool Concerns (sibling rivalry, setting limits, boosting self-esteem, etc.)

    • Social Skill Development

    • Bullies & Bystanders

    • Making & Keeping Friends

    • Leadership Skill Training

    • Coping with Anxiety/Depression

    • Coping with Grief

    • Coping with Divorce

    • Balancing Home & Life

    • Happy Mealtimes

    • Nighttime Rituals

    • Managing Anger

    • Supporting the Special Needs Child

    • Managing Anger in the Classroom

    • Preventing Physical/Sexual Abuse: Keeping Kids Safe

    • Drawing out the Quiet Kids in Class

    • Playing Checkers with Time: Balancing Home & Life

    • Developing Trust in your Classroom Community

    • Coping with Bullying Behavior

    • Assessing Developmental Markers

    • Parents as Partners in Learning

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Strengthen your resiliency today.