Profile / United States
Cathi Brisart, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation skills
About Cathi
Cathi Brisart is a Connecticut-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life transitions. Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to them.
Cathi frames therapy around clear goals and small, manageable steps. She helps people spot patterns that keep problems going and then tries different strategies to change them. This can include thought records, behavioral experiments, emotion regulation skills, and mindfulness exercises.
Her background includes a graduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University and membership in the National Association of Social Workers. She has worked in outpatient settings since 2013 and has experience supporting people dealing with grief, trauma, mood imbalance, and family stress.
Practical matters are part of the work. Sessions often include homework between meetings and short check-ins about progress. People who want straightforward, skills-based therapy to address anxiety, depression, or relationship strain will find a structured, action-oriented style in her sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It uses practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person’s concerns, helping people feel heard while they make their own choices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can reduce intense reactions and improve communication.Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client will review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions can shift from skill-building to exploring emotions as needed, rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule sessions around work or childcare. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so the first appointment matches your needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career worries, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and structured. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete skills to change behavior and mood.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of practice since starting in 2013 and has provided outpatient therapeutic services in that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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