Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

I believe in everyone’s inner strength and ability to self-actualize and achieve their goals given the appropriate tools and support. Therapy is a tool that can help you start your journey in achieving the life you desire. I have 7 years of clinical experience as a social worker. I graduated from Columbia University with a master’s degree in social work and have worked in various settings including hospitals, schools, and universities.

NYU Graduate and Post- Graduate Clinical Professor

Director of the Post- MAster's Program in Addictions- NYU

My journey into this field was deeply influenced by my own personal experiences, which have shaped my desire to create a safe and supportive environment for others. I believe that vulnerability is a vital aspect of healing, and I strive to foster a space where clients feel comfortable sharing their struggles. By actively listening and validating their experiences, I aim to empower them to confront and overcome the obstacles in their lives.

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, I bring to the table a wide range of experiences and perspectives. I strongly believe this enables me to help individuals improve their quality of life. My first career was in business, and I am passionate about helping professionals move forward in their careers. My clinical career started in the military, where I began to understand commitment and discipline. I put all of this into my approach to Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, supported, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, and I strive to create a space where you can show up as you are without fear of judgment. I understand that many people develop ways of coping that once helped them survive difficult experiences, even if those patterns no longer feel helpful today.

I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I view healing as a mind-body process, and together we work to better understand your experiences, build emotional resilience, and help you reconnect with your strengths and sense of self.

My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you feel more empowered, grounded, and capable of creating meaningful change in your life.

My name is Brian Sager, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC and I work for Perry Githens, APRN LLC in Southbury and New Milford, CT. We provide outpatient medication management, Spravato, and TMS. I am passionate about helping my clients improve their lives in any way that I can.