Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Gustavo Nava, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 4868
- NPI
- 1174561096
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Gustavo 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
- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions support
- Emotion regulation skills
About Gustavo
Gustavo Nava is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 24 years of experience. He works with adults and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, and other emotional challenges. He also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and life transitions.
Gustavo focuses on helping people identify what drives their emotional reactions. He uses practical, evidence-informed skills to help regulate emotions and manage cravings or impulsive behaviors. Sessions aim to make everyday coping more manageable, so problems feel less overwhelming.
Early sessions are used to build rapport and set clear goals. He and the client agree on objectives and small steps to practice between appointments. Progress is discussed in regular, straightforward ways so adjustments can be made if something isn’t working.
His approach blends relational and experiential work. That means conversations about current problems are linked to how a person reacts in relationships and in stressful moments. He draws on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete strategies.
Gustavo speaks English and Spanish and works with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and abuse, panic attacks, substance use, codependency, immigration-related stress, caregiver strain, and aging-related issues. People who want direct, practical help with emotional regulation and clearer day-to-day coping often find his style useful.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Gustavo uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit everyday life. ACT focuses on identifying values and taking small meaningful actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with avoidance, grief, and chronic anxiety by teaching practical steps toward a life someone cares about. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to reduce panic, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gustavo will review your goals and try methods that match what you need. He will explain techniques, check whether they help, and adjust the plan together in ongoing sessions.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s clinical approaches are well suited to remote work because they rely on skills practice, behavioral experiments, and brief in-session coaching. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you need specific accommodation for how a session is run, raise it during the matching questionnaire so it can be arranged.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style combines relational and experiential methods with concrete skills training from evidence-informed therapies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a clinician working with adolescents and adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a 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