- Strengths focused
- Evidence based methods
- Goal oriented
About Terese
Terese Fagan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, substance concerns, and major life changes.
Her approach begins with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Terese draws on several evidence-based methods to fit each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and client-centered principles help people notice what matters and stay grounded in difficult moments.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Conversations often include problem-solving, skill practice, and ways to increase motivation. She emphasizes coping strategies people can use when stress, anger, or feelings of emptiness arise.
Terese also brings experience with trauma, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and forgiveness work. She supports people dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue, and aging-related concerns. If you want a calm, practical listener who offers tools and encouragement, she may be a good fit.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathy and active listening to build trust and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match goals and daily life. This is a collaborative effort that can change over time as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. It also lets people try techniques in real-world settings and bring back observations to discuss in sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to an online format so clients continue to build skills between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Terese works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and many related issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
She takes a person-centered, practical approach that emphasizes listening, collaboration, and small steps toward change. Sessions often include problem-solving and skill practice.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She is licensed in Connecticut as an LCSW and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.