Hi, I’m Eric. I’m a licensed psychotherapist. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2013 with my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I’ve worked in outpatient settings with inner city youth and low income families in New Britain, CT. I’ve been a clinician for a therapeutic adolescent boy’s group home. I’ve managed a therapeutic adolescent girl’s group home. Most recently, I managed a non-profit, state funded clinical domestic violence program focused on helping to reform abusive behaviors and heal family bonds in an effort to keep families together and prevent state intervention. I’m currently practicing privately utilizing telehealth services.
I’m a very systemic thinker and practitioner. I’m very trauma focused. My therapeutic approach is grounded in solution focused strategies mixed with a socratic conversational style with deep influences from Dick Schwartz’s (IFS) Internal Family Systems, Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry, as well as narrative methods.
Clinical Strengths:
-General life stress
-Grief and loss
-Depression and anxiety
- Issues surrounding trauma
- Intimate relationship issues
- life stress and life cycle transitions
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CT LMFT 1755
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Great guy
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Eric is amazing. always present , available and consistent. Working together with him has really assisted me in my progress of bettering myself!
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
BetterHelp is perfect for a busy lifestyle. Eric has always been attentive and accommodating. I have been working with Eric for a few years now. It’s comforting to know I have someone that makes me feel comfortable and validated. I appreciate the guidance and support I receive, and always feel relieved and empowered after a session.
Written on Sep 02, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Eric is really fantastic. I was a little apprehensive of having a male therapist but He is extremely professional. understanding, empathetic and helpful. Our first session I expressed that I find therapy difficult when I don’t receive feedback. Which is why he was my 3rd therapist on BetterHelp. Eric has always given appropriate feedback and has overall been extremely helpful in my healing journey
Written on Aug 06, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Eric was super easy to talk to and definitely helped me develop a different outlook on myself and life. Thank you again Eric!
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Eric is a really good guy. I was afraid therapy wasn't going to help me but Eric helped me to understand myself and to grow from my experiences.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Eric for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
