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Terese Fagan, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Terese

Terese Fagan is an LCSW practicing in Connecticut with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy from a person-centered stance that honors each individual's strengths and lived experience, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping their goals and the pace of change.

Her work integrates Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational strategies to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Terese emphasizes practical skills for coping with difficult emotions, improving self-esteem, and addressing issues like addiction, grief, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin patterns.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on empowerment and gradual progress. Clients can expect an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where their perspective guides treatment choices.

Terese supports exploration of values, behavior change, and relational patterns while helping clients build resilience through concrete techniques and reflection. Her aim is to help people move toward greater clarity, agency, and well-being over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a model that helps people explore internal parts and how they relate to one another; it can be useful for understanding patterns that fuel anxiety, self-criticism, or conflicted feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can help with stress, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and honoring the client's perspective, creating a space where clients can choose the direction and pace of change.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with clients to identify goals, experiment with approaches, and adjust strategies based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative stance allows techniques from different therapies to be blended thoughtfully to meet changing needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage that fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while licensed professionals guide the work toward practical coping skills and personal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Terese works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and career-related stress.
What is the overall therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a person-centered framework that highlights client strengths and choice, combining solution-focused interventions with evidence-based therapies to match the approach to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Terese has 11 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy and related supports in Connecticut.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential CT LCSW 008738 and practices in Connecticut.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Therapy is offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English