Cathi Brisart

Cathi Brisart, LCSW, helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and changes that feel overwhelming. She offers straightforward support for low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and the emotional impact of illness and caregiving. Her tone is practical and calm, aiming to make the first steps feel easier for someone who is worried or exhausted.

With 12 years of clinical work in Connecticut, Cathi draws on methods that focus on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered listening to make space for each person's story. She also applies tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills that reduce intense emotions and shift unhelpful thinking.

Cathi often uses emotionally-focused and mindfulness-based practices when the goal is stronger emotional connection or clearer self-awareness. These approaches help people notice patterns, regulate feelings, and make different choices in their everyday life. Sessions are practical and aimed at small, manageable changes over time.

Her background includes a social work education at Southern Connecticut State University and work since 2013. Cathi is a Connecticut LCSW and has experience addressing trauma, grief, family-of-origin issues, body image concerns, and the strain that comes with major life transitions.

People who come to her usually want clear communication, fewer overwhelming feelings, and tools they can use between sessions. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's start process so they can be matched and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and understood before moving to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete ways to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and comfort guide the plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during a break. It can also allow for shorter skill-practice sessions when a quick refresher helps manage stress during the week. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical tools and steady steps toward clearer coping and emotional balance.