Blair Bisher, PhD(c), MS, CSAT-c
Porn & Sex Addiction Specialist
Stamford, Connecticut 06902 | 617-935-6570
Professor Bisher is an addiction specialist helping men quickly overcome compulsive sexual behavior (porn and sex addiction). He brings an empathic & empowering approach with a focus on achieving sustainable sobriety quickly.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Ilise Gold, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Life's transitions, developmental or crisis driven, challenge you to explore your perceived limitations. With 30+ years of diversified experience my empathic, creative and collaborative approach provides the safety and strategies to recognize and expand your capacity.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Stamford, Connecticut 06193 | 1-877-606-6161
Grey Matters International, Inc and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D.is not counseling or the professional practice of psychology. We help the brain do the changing with powerful technology that can dramatically reduce time,frustration, and money spent on your goals
Jason Powell, LMFT, CST
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Stamford, Connecticut 06901 | (203) 660-3330
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). My work focuses on relationships and sex therapy, specifically centered on infidelity repair, communication issues, and those at a relational crossroads.
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Stamford, Connecticut is a wonderful place for families to live. When you birthdays or other special events come around, consider taking the family to Fun for Kids and Grown UPS Too. The whole gang will have a blast at the arcade and amusement center. When September rolls around, you'll be proud to send the students to Westhill High, Nathan Hale Middle, Rowayton Elementary, or one of our other fine schools.1
Mental Health in Stamford
Many people face social, educational, and economic challenges when seeking gainful employment. The Chester Addison Community Center, in Stamford, Connecticut, is home to the Trafigura Work & Learn Center. The Trafigura Work & Learn Center provides residents with academic and vocational educational opportunities in order to assist them in finding a job.2 While university degrees can be more helpful in long term employment, vocational training can be a critical advantage when seeking immediate employment.3 The Trafigura Work & Learn Center provides training in basic skills in workplace conduct, interviewing, and job searching, as well as training in specific trades like cosmetology, bicycle repair, small engine repair, woodworking, and cooking. To find out more about the employment training opportunities available, call (203) 324-4277.
Laurel House is a non-profit organization and shelter service in Stamford, Connecticut, which serves those suffering from severe mental illness, disabilities, and cognitive impairment. Their Thinking Well Program is a focused support group and treatment program which is conducted with the goal of helping those with disabilities which affect their cognitive abilities as well as their capacity for appropriate social interaction. Laurel House helps those who need it integrate into the Stamford Community and supports the diversity of Stamford through its programs. For more information about Laurel House or the Thinking Well Program, call (203) 487-1616.4
Current Initiatives
The Adopt-a-Day Program at the Stamford Shelter for the Homeless is a community initiative which invites businesses, religious organizations, and charities to choose a commemorative date of their choice to support the shelter. Approximately half of the shelter’s $5,000 daily costs are supported through public funds. For a $2,500 donation, a business, family, or organization can honor any special day by providing community members in need with shelter, food, and services. For more information about Adopt-a-Day, call (203) 348-2792.5
References
1. Rowayton Elementary School. (2017). Home Page. Retrieved from http://portal.norwalkps.org/schools/rowayton/default.aspx2. DOMUS. (2017). Trafigura Work & Learn. Retrieved from http://domuskids.org/programs/community/trafigura-work-learn/
3. Washington Post. (2017). Are Vocational Degrees a Better Path to Employment? In the Short Run. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/post/are-vocational-degrees-a-better-path-to-employment-in-the-short-run/2011/12/05/gIQAifaDWO_blog.html
4. Laurel House. (2017). Thinking Well. Retrieved from http://www.laurelhouse.net/prog_thinkingwell.html
5. Shelter for the Homeless. (2017). Adopt-a-Day. Retrieved from http://www.shelterforhomeless.org/support-our-work/adopt-a-day
Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It has a land area of 37.61 square miles and a water area of 14.41 square miles. The population of Stamford is 128,874 people with 46,974 households and a median annual income of $79,359. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Stamford, CT
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Stamford for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Stamford public health department.