Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Branford, CT
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Branford, Connecticut. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Powell Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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3 Years Experience
Online in Branford, CT
HSP
Brittany Ryan-Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
I work with highly sensitive individuals from a place of deep compassion and respect for the way they experience the world. Sensitivity can bring remarkable depth, intuition, empathy, and awareness, but it can also leave individuals feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, expectations, or the intensity of everyday life. Rather than viewing sensitivity as something that needs to be fixed, I help clients understand and honor it as an inherent part of who they are while developing greater emotional regulation and resilience. Drawing from mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral therapy, we explore patterns of self-criticism, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing that can develop when sensitive individuals feel they need to protect themselves or adapt to the needs of others. Together, we cultivate greater self-acceptance, healthy boundaries, and trust in one’s own inner experience. The goal is not to become less sensitive, but to feel more grounded and confident in your sensitivity—able to experience life deeply without becoming overwhelmed by it.
16 Years Experience
Online in Branford, CT
HSP
Dr. Katerina Nair
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I work with highly sensitive individuals who may experience emotions, relationships, and their environments with greater depth and intensity. Therapy provides a space to better understand your sensitivity without viewing it as something that needs to be fixed, while exploring how past experiences and attachment patterns may shape the way you respond to the world around you. Together, we can develop greater self-acceptance, emotional regulation, and confidence in honoring your needs while maintaining meaningful relationships.
10 Years Experience
Online in Branford, CT
HSP
Kelly McAleer
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Experiencing the world with greater emotional depth and sensitivity can be meaningful, but it can also feel lonely or overwhelming when others don’t seem to experience things with the same intensity. Therapy offers a space to explore the depth of your feelings and experiences without viewing your sensitivity, perceptions, or way of engaging with the world as something that needs to be changed or corrected.
17 Years Experience
Online in Branford, CT (Online Only)
HSP
Peter C. Jackson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
If you identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you likely experience the world with exceptional depth, noticing details and subtleties that others might miss. While this brings rich insights and creativity, it can also lead to feeling drained, anxious, or overstimulated. I provide a supportive environment where we celebrate your unique nervous system and explore how to optimize your well-being. Our work focuses on building emotional resilience, creating nurturing practices, and developing personalized tools to navigate life's intensity, empowering you to thrive in your authenticity.
33 Years Experience
Online in Branford, CT
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Branford, CT Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Branford, CT average 18 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |