Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Stamford, CT

"I am an empathic, compassionate, caring mental health professional who is dedicated to helping others reach their fullest potential and improve their psychological well-being."

Louis D'Amora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. He is compassionate, empathic, understanding, diligent, and caring. He has worked with a variety of populations from children to elders and those in between. He is passionate about assisting others in reaching their goals, aspirations, and their fullest potential in life. He is adept at finding the strengths in others and building upon them. He specializes in mood disorders (anxiety and depression), men's health issues, relationship issues, trauma, and coping with major life transitions.

Louis D'Amora has completed both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health and a Master of Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. He has worked for a Therapeutic Foster Care Program in CT for approximately 15 years with youth and young adults and he has worked in a variety of nursing homes settings/rehabilitation medical settings throughout the state of CT. Louis utilizes existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT) talk therapy, solution-focused therapy, and client-centered therapy in his philosophical approach to treating others. Louis is very personable, down to earth, non-judgmental, and easy to establish rapport with.

The journey of life is filled with a plethora of developmental, social, environmental, emotional, and psychological challenges which each of us faces in a unique manner. Louis is motivated, competent, and dedicated to assisting you to cope with these challenges which life presents. He hopes to be a positive asset to your development and in overcoming those pertinent challenges you face in life.

ollettia is a Licensed professional counselor specializing in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She has several years’ experience working with individuals, couples, and families with varying diagnoses. Whether you are experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or just feeling stuck, Kollettia can help guide you to get your life back on track. She empowers her clients to see their strength and work towards their goals and desires. She offers a safe, confidential space to work collaboratively to process challenging issues.

Kollettia has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Fordham university. She is able to treat clients with difficulties ranging from transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance misuse through approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

Mental health impacts your physical health, relationships, work performance, and inner peace. Do not ignore how impactful it can be to get help. Improving your mental health changes your life and the lives of others around you. Kollettia would like to help you create a plan for long term wellbeing.

"As an experienced, skilled, and compassionate clinician, I am able to understand and provide therapy for a wide variety of clients in a warm and nurturing way. "

Pamela English is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Connecticut. Pamela has 10 years of experience working in the mental health profession. She has provided therapy for children and teens dealing with grief and loss. She has also provided case management and therapeutic services for single adult women living in a homeless shelter. She also provided counseling for older adults in a nursing home.

Pamela has extensive experience with adults and clients in crisis. She has experience working with teens and families. She also has experience as a case manager; she has extensive knowledge of mental health resources and utilizes those connections while working in private practice. Pamela is able to provide multicultural counseling for people with a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. She has also worked closely with many members of the LGBT community, providing counseling and case management when those services may not otherwise be available to them.    

Pamela completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care at Fordham University. Because her degree also focused on faith-based counseling, she is able to provide those services to clients when necessary. 

Pamela provides a calming presence for her clients. She maintains a quiet confidence with each client and situation. She is able to draw from a wide range of experiences to provide therapeutic support for each client. She is flexible and versatile when building therapeutic rapport; she provides flexible scheduling. She is very excited to develop and grow her practice with Thriveworks.