Why therapy?
Therapy empowers people to live more fulfilling and authentic life. TalkTherapyCT provides a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We offer tools for coping with life's challenges, improves self-awareness, and foster personal growth. TalkTherapyCT can help address mental health concerns, heal from past traumas, build healthier relationships, and create a greater sense of balance and purpose.
My name is Kelli Cook
APPROACH: As a Child and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for children and families to explore their emotions and experiences. I believe in the power of therapy to help children and families navigate through life's challenges and develop healthy coping mechanisms. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and family. I am committed to providing comprehensive family support to address a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
ABOUT: After many years on Wall Street and raising 4 kids of my own I decided to pursue a dream as a Psychotherapist. My passion is to bring healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I help my clients who include children, adolescents and adults find strong perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships fostering peace and belonging. No single approach is right for every individual therefore I have been trained in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy. I work with individuals, groups, couples and families.Prior to Covid I led hedge fund marketing efforts at GreyArc Global Investors, and conducted investment research, at Sanford Bernstein, Satellite Asset Management and Level Global Investors. My educational background includes a Masters in Social Work and Certificate in Trauma from Simmons University in Boston and a BA in Finance and Communications from Florida State University. When I am not helping others you’ll find me traveling, renovating antique houses or out west on a cattle drive.
Services
TalkTherapyCT specializes in treating a number of issues including: Abuse, Academic stress​, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger, Attention issues, Assertiveness (maintaining self-respect and healthy boundaries)​, Body image, Bullying​, Depression​, Divorce​, Emotional dysregulation, Family issues, Gender identity/Identity Issues, Grief/loss​, High-risk behavior​, Low self-esteem, Mood disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Parental divorce, School issues, Sexual identity, Self-harming behavior, Sibling rivalry, Sleep difficulties, Social skills​, Trauma, and Worry.
Individual
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Therapy for adults is important for everyone to live a happier life. Life is a complicated recipe of garbage and greatness, and nobody makes it to adulthood without scars. If you’re coping with a loss; going through a transition; living with stress, depression, or anxiety; or simply want to experience more joy in your life, we can help. The key to our success? You won’t be treated like a patient. Instead, you’ll feel like a trusted friend — one we’ll engage with openly and collaboratively to create real change. Whether this is your first time meeting with a therapist or you’ve been in therapy since childhood, or "don't believe in therapy" you’ll feel welcome and safe.
Child & Adolescent
Kids are under immense pressure these days, and even those who seem to “have it all together” can experience periods of depression and anxiety that parents may feel helpless to address. There’s nothing more worrisome for a parent than being uncertain of your child’s safety or well-being. When teens act out, become withdrawn or isolate, or start showing other signs of distress, therapy can help.
TalkTherapyCT is personable, open, and genuine; allowing us to build a strong rapport with our young clients. Your teens’ strengths and interests are incorprated into each session so that therapy is an experience they value and engage in.
TalkTherapyCT implements evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Art Therapy, among others.
Couples / Family
Couples who thrive understand they don’t have to navigate the challenges alone — that’s where couples therapy makes a difference.Love doesn’t fade overnight, but sometimes cuddles and compliments are replaced by criticism and contempt. If you’ve hesitated to try couples therapy because you’re worried it might turn into a blame game or lead to an awkward, silent ride home, let us reassure you: it doesn’t have to — and it shouldn’t. Solution-focused techniques help couples deepen emotional connection, replace negative conflict patterns with healthy communication, foster intimacy, respect, and affection, heal from past wounds, rebuild trust and recover from infidelity, navigate the transitions of parenthood, enhance sexual satisfaction and compatibility, create shared goals and values. TalkTherapyCT can help you and your partner rediscover the love and connection you deserve.
Get in Touch
If you would like to schedule an appointment or have any inquiries, please feel free to reach out. I am here to support you and your family on the journey to emotional well-being.
49 Locust Avenue, Suite 104
New Canaan, CT 06850
Tel: 203.832.2637