Welcome!
We are glad you found us.
Take a look around the website and reach out if you think we can help. We offer individual, couples and family therapy for people who are looking to learn, grow and feel better. Come by yourself or bring your partner or family members and heal together.
Call or email at 917-510-6422 | Info@manhattanMFT.com
to learn about how we can help.
We are only offering telehealth services to NYC clients and are in network with Aetna and Cigna.
Locations:
1051 Boston Post Road, Suite 1 Darien, CT
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MMFT Library is open!
All of the frequently recommended books available for purchase in one place with an added bonus of doing good while getting better!
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5 Questions You Might Consider if You're Thinking About Medication for Your Tween or Teen
By Jean Gauvin PhD, MD 1. What is the rate of mental disorders in children and teenagers? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, up to 50% of children and adolescents meet criteria for a mental disorder in the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) by age 18. That means that up to half of children and adolescents are struggling significantly with emotional issues to the point that they are suffering and have impaired functioning. Medication is often used to help relieve the suffering caused by mental illnesses and disorders by targeting chemical imbalances in the brain. 2. How do you determine whether to prescribe medication? Several factors are taken into consideration when determining whether a dose of medication is appropriate. These include but are not limited to a patient’s symptoms, his or her age, sometimes his or her gender, possible interactions with other medications that he or she is also taking, the duration of treatment, as well as potential side effects. This is especially important since some psychiatric medications can have more severe long–term side effects. For example, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers can cause obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. These side effects, in turn, can lead to blockages in the arteries that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Read More |
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Dr. Craig has a NEW book!! ORDER TODAY!
Who Are You and What Have You Done with My Kid? …Connect with Your Tween While They are Still Listening 
"The book focuses on the glue that keeps families close and connected together through the tests of time. It was written as a passion project that poured out of me patiently for the past three years. In Fall 2022, that dream comes alive!" -Dr. Craig
Head over to her NEW website for more information. amandacraigphd.com 
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-UPCOMING EVENTS-
Connecting With Your Tween While They are Still Listening: Presented by YWCA Parent Awareness and Middlesex Parent Association October 12th!
Family Group Series at the Darien Library!
Join Amanda Craig, PhD, LMFT for a three-part psycho-educational group series on family connection, based on her new book, Who Are You and What Have You Done With My Kid?
These sessions, aimed at raising "tweens" aged 8 - 12 years of age, will offer a space where families can come together to discuss common pressures and how that affects mental health and well being. It will be an interactive group where families will leave with tips and tools for strengthening family connections. October 16th, 23rd and 30th. -E-MAIL SIGN UP-
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