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Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT

Founder & Lead Clinical Therapist SpireTHERAPY LLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD),

Introduction

WELCOME TO SpireTHERAPY RIDGEFIELD, CT & WESTPORT, CT Hi there, and welcome to SpireTHERAPY! I’m Denise Santangelo, founder of SpireTHERAPY and passionate believer that therapy should be practical, empowering, and even a little inspiring. At SpireTHERAPY, we do things differently. We use The Spire METHOD, a comprehensive, curriculum-based therapy program that offers personalized one-on-one therapy for kids ages 4 to 18—and yes, we work with adults, too! But we know therapy isn’t just about what happens in a session. That’s why we also provide dedicated parent support sessions—led by me—to give you real-life strategies you can use at home. These sessions help you reinforce your child’s skills, support their self-regulation, and navigate all the twists and turns life can bring. Beyond individual therapy, we believe connection heals. That’s why we offer dynamic workshops and group therapy for kids and teens. In these groups, they discover they’re not alone, and they build essential skills like emotional regulation, impulse control, executive function, social skills, and emotional intelligence. Together, they gain confidence and practical tools for everyday life. And we haven’t forgotten about parents! We also offer workshops for parents of adolescents and teens. You’ll learn the same strategies your kids are practicing, so you can support them, reinforce their skills at home, and feel connected to a community of parents on the same journey.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC #5092 (CT)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Communities

  • Ridgefield
  • Westport
  • Weston
  • Wilton

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

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  • Session Range $170 - $250

Locations

Spire Therapy Office A - Groups Room
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4513
Spire Therapy Office I - Denise Santangelo JD MS LPC
Ridgefield, CT 06877-4500
Spire Therapy Video Office

Professional Information

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

FAQ

Is Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT also offers a free consultation.
Does Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT offer telehealth appointments? Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT specialize in? Denise Santangelo, PHD(c), JD, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Personality Disorder, and Trauma.
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