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Albert Cagganello, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma work
See online therapy options- CBT
- ACT
- Trauma-focused
About Albert
Albert Cagganello is a Connecticut LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, family concerns, and grief. Albert presents himself as a steady clinician who helps people sort through difficult moments and make practical changes.
He works from a practical stance and listens for what matters most to each person. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and trying small changes between meetings. Albert draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to guide those steps.
Many people who come to him want concrete tools for managing anxiety, pain, or low mood. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions like divorce or aging. His approach addresses both feelings and day-to-day routines that keep problems going.
Albert uses techniques that can include emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and targeted trauma work such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate. He emphasizes collaboration on goals and clear, manageable steps between sessions. Clients learn ways to notice patterns, test new responses, and track whether changes are helping.
To begin, a person selects the online therapy options, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Albert commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then tries practical exercises to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on concrete skills and measurable steps.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept uncomfortable sensations while still moving toward meaningful activities. ACT can help when avoidance or uncertainty keeps someone stuck. Client-Centered Therapy provides a straightforward, person-focused stance where the therapist listens and follows the client's priorities rather than imposing a set plan.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and then adjust those methods as progress is reviewed. That collaborative process helps identify which exercises and session formats are most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him after the matching questionnaire about how to structure sessions so they fit daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, family concerns, and grief.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test small behavioral changes that reduce distress.
What is his professional background?
He is a Connecticut LCSW with 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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