Founder and Lead Clinician

Denise Santangelo

“Above all, I believe in your capacity for healing and growth. Therapy isn’t just about getting by—it’s about helping you live a life that feels vibrant, meaningful, and true to who you are. I can’t wait to help you get there.”

New Program: SpirED - Thrive After 3

An ADHD After School Program incorporating ADHD Coaching, Therapy, Organizational & Academic Support — All After School, to navigate life before and after 3pm

Offered at our Ridgefield Location & Our New Westport Location!

(Limited availability remaining in Ridgefield) 

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.

At SpireTHERAPY, we’re here to help your whole family grow, heal, and thrive.

Thanks for visiting our website; we’re excited to be part of your journey.

How SpireTherapy Helps Your Family Thrive

• Personalized 1:1 Therapy

  • Emotional regulation & impulse control

  • Anxiety and mood management

  • Focus, organization, social skills

• Interactive Therapy & Learning

  • Fun, engaging play, art, music & talk therapy based techniques for real-life skills

• Parent Updates from Therapist

  • Stay informed and involved every step of the way

• Expert Parent Coaching w/ Denise Santangelo!

  • Real-life strategies from parent specialist, Denise Santangelo

  • Handle daily challenges with confidence

• Workshops & Groups

  • Kids build skills and connection

  • Parents learn and find support

• SpireMETHOD - Patented Curriculum Based Approach that works

  • Step-by-step guidance tailored to each child

• Lifelong Skills

  • Tools for thriving at home, school, and beyond

See all upcoming and past events & sponsorships!

Click here to see SpireTHERAPY’s features in Ridgefield Lifestyle Magazine

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Learn more helpful skills and tips to practice at home! SpireTHERAPY posts daily to Instagram and X (Twitter)! Our morning posts are dedicated to a monthly theme (DBT, CBT, self-care, etc.), while our midday posts share an uplifting quote! Here are some examples!