Susan Lynn Weingarten, LCSW	Last Updated: 04/02/2012

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I believe that one of the most important aspects of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I feel that my role as a therapist is to create an environment of trust and support in which my clients can safely explore areas of concern. Using a positive approach to therapy, I work with my clients to uncover their existing strengths and resources. My goal is to help them feel understood and affirmed, as I believe acceptance is fundamental to human development and change.


Office and Contact Information

7 Whitney St. Extension Westport, CT 06880	Phone: (203) 227-1438 Fax: (203) 227-1438 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.westportpsychotherapy.com

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 7am - 8pm
Tuesday: 7am - 12pm
Wednesday: N/A
Thursday: 7am - 8pm
Friday: 7am - 5pm
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 12 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Near Public Transportation

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 10

Licensing:

CT - LCSW [006233]

NY - LCSW [075649-1]

Degrees:

MSSW


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $120
Group: $100
Family: $120

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Health Net
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Health Net (PPO)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem Health Plans, Inc.)	Managed Health Network
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Century Preferred)	Oxford Health Plans
CIGNA HealthCare	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
ConnectiCare, Inc.	United Healthcare


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Domestic Violence	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Eating Disorders	Phobias
Aging	Education/Personal Development	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Anger Management	Elder Abuse	Psychosomatic
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Family Dysfunction	Runaways
Attachment Disorders	Grief/Loss	Self Abuse
Behavioral Problems	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexuality Issues
Bipolar Disorders	Life Transitions	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Men's Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Child Abuse and Neglect	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Women's Issues
Couple or Marital Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Seniors (60 +)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Specific Populations:

Alzheimer's	Children of Divorce	Grandparents
Cancer Patients	Chronic Illness	Step Families
Caregivers


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Feminist	Psycho-Educational
Behavioral	Information and Referral	Psychodynamic
Case Management	Internal Family Systems (IFS)	Relational
Cognitive/Behavioral	Long-Term	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Crisis Intervention	Mediation	Systemic
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Parent Guidance

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Jewish


Professional Associations

American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW)

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)

Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA)

Clinical Social Work Federation (CSWF)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Susan Lynn Weingarten, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker