Business Details
Psychotherapy & Counseling Services in Darien, CT
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Board-Certified PTSD Therapist, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for emotional and behavioral concerns. My practice in Darien, CT, serves clients in Connecticut and New York, offering personalized treatment for anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With over 12 years of experience in addiction counseling and specialized training in adoption competency, I integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, and energy work into client-centered care.My approach combines trauma-informed techniques with evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to foster lasting change. I hold advanced certifications in PTSD treatment and have completed post-graduate training in adoption-related attachment issues. By blending traditional psychotherapy with holistic practices, I help individuals achieve meaningful personal growth and healing in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
Services
Psychotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Addiction Counseling
Anger Management
Attachment Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 12 years of experience in addiction counseling.
- Our therapists are certified in Somatic Experiencing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- We provide free 15-minute phone consultations.
- We specialize in adoption-related attachment issues with post-graduate training from the University of Connecticut.
- We integrate mindfulness and energy work into personalized treatment plans.
Services
Psychotherapy
Integrative psychotherapy combines evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with somatic and mindfulness practices to address anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. This approach fosters lasting healing through personalized, trauma-informed care tailored to individual needs.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment uses relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, and body-centered methods to manage symptoms like worry, panic attacks, and physical tension. Sessions focus on restoring calm and improving daily functioning through practical, research-backed strategies.
Addiction Counseling
Addiction counseling addresses substance abuse and behavioral addictions using evidence-based curricula like Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Treatment emphasizes relapse prevention, coping skills development, and addressing co-occurring mental health issues for sustainable recovery.
Anger Management
Anger management programs teach healthy expression techniques through mindfulness, conflict resolution, and cognitive restructuring. The approach helps clients identify triggers and develop constructive responses to improve relationships and emotional regulation.
Attachment Therapy
Attachment therapy addresses disrupted bonds and adoption-related challenges using specialized training in dyadic developmental psychotherapy. Sessions focus on building secure relationships, improving intimacy, and resolving trust issues through trauma-informed, family-centered interventions.
People
Virginia P. Ayres
Licensed Professional Counselor
Virginia Ayres is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. She specializes in trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, and adoption-related attachment issues, holding advanced certifications in PTSD and substance abuse counseling.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer integrative psychotherapy combining evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with somatic therapy, mindfulness, and energy work for anxiety, addiction, and trauma.
Do you provide free consultations?
Yes, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and therapy goals.
What areas do you serve?
I serve clients in Connecticut and New York through in-person sessions in Darien, CT, and secure teletherapy.
What specialties do you have?
I specialize in anxiety, addiction, PTSD, adoption-related attachment issues, and anger management with advanced certifications in these areas.
