Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Bridgeport, CT
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Impulse Control
Samantha Allison-Evans, M.A., LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LPC
with with these indvidual for over 10 years
11 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Impulse Control
Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
For individuals with impulse control issues, our highly trained clinicians may use utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We offer comprehensive DBT as needed, incorporating all five modules of DBT, to help individuals become better equipped with adequate skills to cope with intense emotions and to reduce impulsive behaviors.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Impulse Control
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who struggle with impulse control.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Impulse Control
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with impulse control disorders. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs utilizes a combination of evidence-based therapies to help clients manage their impulses and improve their overall functioning.
Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are characterized by difficulties in controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses, which can lead to behaviors such as angry outbursts, defiance, stealing, and rule-breaking. Dr. Downs employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients understand and manage their impulses. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Dr. Downs’s approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring personalized care that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of impulse control disorders. She creates a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can explore their behaviors and develop effective coping strategies.
In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for clients to access high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes. Her goal is to empower clients to achieve greater self-control and lead more balanced and fulfilling lives through compassionate and collaborative therapy.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Impulse Control
Whitney Hoke
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LPC, BC-DMT-R
Dialectical Behavior Therapy to develop skills to increase emotion regulation and reduce impulsive behaviors.
14 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Bridgeport, CT Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Bridgeport, CT average 15 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Behavioral Therapy (50%), and Psychoeducational Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 46% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Biopsychosocial Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Men |
| 54% | Military / Veterans |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Women |
| 46% | Persons with Disabilities |