Richard Sussman Therapy, 11 Sasqua Trl, Weston, CT 06883, US

HistoryMy practice is a unique integration of meditation and psychotherapy. Over almost 50 years as a practicing therapist studying contemplative practices, I've learned that there is a significant crossover between the two. Simply put, psychotherapy helps you deal with where you're at, and meditation helps you deal with where you're at with where you're at. Integrating the two can lead to profound breakthroughs and help alleviate depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem and many more of the issues that so many people struggle with in our modern culture.SpecialtiesI treat a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, and self-esteem problems, with a special emphasis on healing relationship problems and marital infidelity. My intention is to function as an open field of awareness, meeting you in the moment from a place of compassion and support, allowing you to witness whatever arises in an open and non-judgmental way. This results in deepened empathy and self-acceptance, maximizing the expression of your fullest potential in the world. My practice is a unique integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychotherapy. For more than 40 years as a practicing therapist, I've learned that there is a significant and highly useful crossover between the two. Simply put, many Western approaches to therapy help you deal with where you're at, and Eastern philosophies and meditation help you deal with where you at with where you're at. Integrating the two can lead to profound healing, growth, insights and breakthroughs that help to alleviate anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, anger issues, addictions, stress and many more ailments that so many people struggle with in our modern culture. My work is centered on helping individuals and couples discover their inherent wholeness and sufficiency. I help clients explore the developmental roots of feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, obsessions, compulsions and addictions through traditional Western approaches, as well as introduce Eastern p