Therapy offers a safe space for personal growth and emotional healing, but can come with misconceptions and often have many feeling skeptical about whether it's the best thing for them. While many of us live in a constant state of stress, the benefits of therapy can help us work through daily frustrations and find a way to deal with them in a productive way.
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Michelle Peacock at Greenwich Psychology and Wellness specializes in guiding high-functioning clients through complex struggles to rediscover clarity to be more productive and live a fulfilling and healthy life. Dr. Peacock and her team offer a variety of services from therapy to life coaching services in adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems, divorce, and life-transition difficulties.
"Individuals who are high functioning often do not think they could benefit from therapy or coaching. However, the significant responsibilities of executives, entrepreneurs and their families often create stressors that can be overwhelming," said Dr. Peacock.
She stresses that as many professionals experience symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD, it can lead to problems in other areas of life from relationships, procrastination, decreased productivity and difficulty managing a work-life balance.
GL: What types of services do you provide and what is your mission?
MP: Our concierge treatment approach ensures personalized attention and providing clients with the highest level of psychological treatment to break through barriers, regain control, and build resilience. Therapy and coaching have the potential to empower individuals to overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and lead more fulfilling lives. We are trained in and utilize trusted gold-standard treatments to ensure effectiveness including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving therapy.
GL: Why did you decide to go into clinical psychology?
MP: I instinctively knew that my purpose is to help people improve their mental health and to find their power and potential to have more meaningful and healthier lives. It is incredibly rewarding to hear and understand another person’s life story, often tragic and painful, and to be a guide for them as they positively change the trajectory of their lives and their family’s lives. I am grateful to my past, current and future clients for their trust in allowing me to be a part of their lives as they courageously wrestle with the challenges of life. I feel honored to work alongside others and help them navigate life more effectively.
I originally trained and worked as a forensic psychologist applying psychology to the legal field in the areas of criminal and family court including high-conflict divorce, violent behaviors, and threat assessment. Something most people, even many psychologists, are unaware of is that a forensic psychologist is most effective if they have strong clinical skills including competency in observation of behaviors, clinical interviewing, diagnosis, treatment planning, and communication skills.
Dr. Peacock offers a sanctuary of compassion and professionalism, where people of all ages can receive excellent care. She uses evidence based tools grounded in research, that prioritize the well-being of each individual and foster lasting healing. As our April issue is all about 'investment,' what's a better time than now to invest in your health, using the services provided at Greenwich Psychology and Wellness -- they will help you reach your full potential while feeling healthy, happy and motivated no matter what obstacle life throws your way.
Dr. Michelle Peacock received her PhD from Drexel University and completed her inpatient internship at Friends Hospital.
To learn more and to book your appointment:
greenwichpsychwell.com (203) 742-0500
522 E. Putnam Avenue
2nd Floor, Suite 13, Indian Field Plaza
*Telehealth appointments also available