We are a small team of skilled clinicians with a wide range of interests and specialities. We have different styles and approaches so finding a right fit between clinician and client is important. One thing we have in common is that we love what we do and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
Lapde So
Founder, Licensed Professional Counselor
Lapde is a state Licensed Professional Counselor. Her specialty is in anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. She prefers a collaborative approach when it comes to therapy, one where the client chooses which topic to discuss from week to week. She tries to be a support, provide guidance, and create change to better navigate life’s obstacles. She also enjoys supervising and helping others in their professional career. Read more…
Contact: lso@westportcounselingtherapy.com
Lisa Goldberg
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Connecticut state licensure. She enjoys working with individuals and couples in their 20’s and older. She has an interest in trauma, stress management, and autonomy. In addition to the practice, she works at the Yale Stress Center as a research coordinator. Read more…
Contact: lisagoldbergtherapy@gmail.com
Mieke Stapelberg
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Mieke is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate working towards her full licensure. She works with both individuals as well as couples and has an interest in identity, self-exploration, and holistic medicine. She has experience working with issues related to intimacy and sexuality, performing arts, and multiculturalism. She is also a health coach and produces her own meditation podcast. Read more…
Contact: mieke.therapy@gmail.com
Lydia Melland
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Lydia is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate working towards full licensure. She has an interest in the emerging adult population and the impact of mental health during pregnancy. In addition, she has a background in marketing, cycling, and photography. Read more…
Contact: lydiamelland1@gmail.com
Chrystal Charles
Graduate Intern, Intake Team
Chrystal is a master’s level student at Northwestern University and is currently an intern working towards her qualification as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her interests include anxiety, life transitions, coping skills, and accessibility. Read more…
Contact: ccharles.therapy@gmail.com
Julianne Frechette
Graduate Intern, Intake Team
Julianne is a master’s level student at Fairfield University and is currently an intern striving towards her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her interests include trauma, ADHD, coping skills, and issues within the emerging adult population. Her goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment in which clients can feel empowered to recognize their unique capacity for personal growth and change. Read more...
Contact: jcfrechette.therapy@gmail.com
Yumi Sakaguchi
Undergraduate Intern, Intake Team
Yumi is a senior at Occidental College studying Psychology and Japanese. She is interested in helping people navigate through anxiety, depression, and trauma. She loves to do yoga, dance, meditate, and draw. Her hope is to form inclusive communities that incorporate these creative outlets. At the practice, she helps with the intake team, schedules initial appointments, collects documentation, verifies insurance, and submits insurance claims.
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