Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Cathi Brisart, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 010040
- NPI
- 1619258365
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Cathi 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
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and skills
About Cathi
Cathi Brisart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
She works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on what is causing day-to-day difficulty and on skills people can use between appointments. Cathi uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior methods, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness skills to address symptoms and patterns.
Her background includes education in Connecticut and clinical work since 2013. The biography supplied notes membership in social work professional bodies and academic honors earned during training. Cathi describes supporting people through change and loss and helping them rebuild routines and coping strategies.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and then applies methods that fit those goals. That can mean practicing new ways of handling triggers, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or learning emotion regulation skills for overwhelming moments. She also assists with family-of-origin concerns, communication problems, and issues linked to medical conditions such as cancer.
People who choose her often want practical techniques they can use outside sessions. The work is aimed at reducing immediate distress and increasing everyday functioning. Prospective clients in Connecticut should confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person's goals. It helps people clarify what matters to them and guides the therapist in shaping sessions around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It is used to reduce anxiety and depression by practicing different thinking patterns and behavioral experiments.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills for intense emotional states. It offers concrete tools for tolerating distress, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing overwhelming feelings. Cathi combines these methods to address symptoms and practical problems that show up in daily life, such as parenting stress, relationship conflict, or work-related strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and what feels helpful in real situations. That makes the process a team effort rather than a fixed program.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments can happen around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Cathi supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach that combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, emotionally-focused, and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in clinical practice since 2013, which amounts to 12 years of experience.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Connecticut LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers