Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Albert Cagganello, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 006689
- NPI
- 1801052238
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Albert supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma processing
- Self esteem work
About Albert
Albert Cagganello is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 25 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. He focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems and rebuild coping skills.
Albert starts by listening to the person’s account of what is happening. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real situations that cause distress at home, work, and in relationships.
His approach draws on methods that help change difficult thoughts and behaviors, manage strong emotions, and process past events. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance-based practice, and skills training to reduce symptoms and increase options for action. EMDR is also part of his toolbox when trauma memories are involved.
Clients can expect a practical orientation in sessions. He helps people set clear, achievable goals and practices small steps between meetings. Conversations include strategies to cope with stress, improve communication, and address family-of-origin or caregiving pressures.
Over 25 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns linked to abandonment, attachment, chronic illness, codependency, commitment and control issues, and major life changes. The focus is on solving current problems while addressing patterns that keep causing pain.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Connecticut.
BHow sessions work
How Albert uses evidence-based approaches in remote work
A few of the methods he uses are described here so you know what to expect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence. It helps with anxiety, depression, and problems that come from repeated thinking and behavior patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while choosing actions that match personal values. That approach can be useful for stress, avoidance, and when people want clearer direction in life.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a process for working through distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. It is often used when trauma or abuse memories continue to cause strong emotional or physical responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about current goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and update the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when full sessions are impractical. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular work on goals between appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he handle?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and person-centered. He listens first, identifies strengths, and uses concrete tools to address problems and daily functioning.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is he licensed and where?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, shown as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates should be checked during the intake process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers