Carol Sampson, LCSW
Today's hectic world is filled with challenges that can be difficult to navigate on your own. Concerned about your teen's mood, judgment, or behavior? Feeling stuck, dissatisfied, or overwhelmed? Sometimes our typical ways of dealing with problems don't work anymore, or new issues arise that test our ability to cope. I help teens and adults develop strategies to handle life's difficulties. Adults appreciate that I work collaboratively, offering insight and sensitive feedback to promote growth and change. Teens like that I encourage meaningful self-reflection and problem solving around issues at home, school, and with peers.
I help clients harness their strengths, uncover what is bothering them, change self-defeating behaviors, and gain healthy coping skills to enhance their well-being. Teenagers benefit from having a safe space, free from the pressure of teachers, parents, and peers, where they can talk freely about the stresses in their lives. With families I strive to strengthen connections between teens and parents.
Reaching out for help may be easier than you think. Clients who have already taken this step tell me that my non-judgmental and caring approach, and warm sense of humor, help put them at ease.
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Education/Training
I received my Master's of Social Work degree at New York University. I also completed a two year post-graduate training program in Adolescent and Child Psychotherapy at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherpy.
I also have a Master's in Public Administration from Columbia University, and BA from Connecticut College.
Bio
Prior to starting a private practice, I conducted group, individual, and family therapy with at-risk teens at Saint Vincent's (formerly Hall-Brooke) Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program in Norwalk, CT
Memberships
Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Connecticut Society for Psychanalytic Psychology
National Association of Social Workers
Hours:Daytime, evening, and Saturday appointments
License:006596 Connecticut
Helpful Links
 Parenting Teens and Children - Advice:
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Depression and How Counseling Can Help:
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Anxiety/Panic Disorders:
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The Depressed Teen and Child - Facts for Families:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Learning Disabilities
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Adolescents
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Play Therapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Children's Counseling
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Stress Management
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Depression
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Women's Issues
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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