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Eric Werner, LMSW

Meet Eric Werner, LMSW

Senior Clinician

Eric Werner is a seasoned clinical therapist with extensive experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adults, couples, and families. As a member of Greenwich Psychology Group, Eric is recognized for having a deep commitment to psychological wellness and a personalized approach that addresses the unique needs of each client. With a graduate degree from Simmons University in clinical therapy and a graduate degree from Pace University in Education, Eric brings a highly refined skill set and a strong, collaborative therapeutic presence to every session.

Child and Family Therapy

Eric brings years of experience working in both academic and clinical settings with children and adolescents, creating developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe environments for individuals to explore challenges, build resilience, and grow.  He is highly attuned to the complexities of learning disabilities, social issues, developmental trauma, and behavioral issues, as well as the demands of school, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, identity issues, and adult life transitions. With a warm and empathic style, Eric supports young clients in developing self-awareness and emotional regulation across as they traverse childhood.  Integrating evidence-based modalities, Eric works collaboratively with parents and families to help children become the best versions of themselves and thrive within their environment.

Adult Therapy

Eric works with adults to help navigate a wide range of diagnostic presentations, including anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, Eric helps clients manage symptoms and deepen their understanding of thought and behavior patterns, creating emotional stability, greater self-awareness, and long-term personal growth. Whether addressing acute symptoms or chronic mental health challenges, Eric creates a supportive therapeutic environment that fosters insight, resilience, and meaningful change.  Eric is particularly skilled at guiding clients through trauma recovery and emotional processing in a safe, structured, and empowering way. Each therapeutic plan is custom-tailored, drawing from a deep knowledge of neuroscience and clinical best practices.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a core area of Eric’s practice, with a focus on restoring connection, improving communication, increasing intimacy, and navigating conflict with compassion. By integrating a variety of evidence-based practices including Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman method, Eric helps partners explore relational dynamics, identify healthy and faulty patterns, and reauthor their shared story toward a more connected and intentional future. Whether working with couples, parents negotiating and establishing individual and shared roles, or those seeking to deepen connection, Eric provides clarity, structure, and hope.

Expertise

Known for clinical excellence and a warm, grounded approach, Eric embodies the values of discretion, integrity, and collaboration that define high-end psychological care.  He has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, art therapy, and trauma-informed care, and he is committed to ongoing professional development that brings both advanced training and genuine curiosity to every client encounter. Whether in individual, couples, or family work, Eric partners with clients to create lasting change and meaningful emotional well-being.

Outside the Therapy Room

Eric has an undergraduate degree in music from Wesleyan University and a background in stand-up and sketch comedy.  Prior to becoming a clinical therapist, Eric served as an educator and administrator in private and public education for 15 years in New York and Connecticut.  He loves live music, movies, comedy, and has a deep passion for pets and environmental protection.  Eric is also an avid birder, nature photographer, rock climber, and science fiction enthusiast.

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• American Psychological Association (APA)
• American Sociological Association (ASA)

Licensure

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), State of Connecticut – License #10769
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), State of New York – License #127172-01

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