Abigail Thurlow, LPC

Abigail Thurlow is a Connecticut-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of clinical experience offering care for a wide range of mental health and life challenges. The LPC credential indicates that she is a state-licensed counselor trained to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral concerns. Her practice blends clinical skill with practical support to help people move through difficult periods and toward healthier routines.

She currently works in medication assisted treatment for substance use and addiction while also maintaining a private practice where she sees people coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief, and related concerns. Abigail brings additional expertise in aging and geriatric issues and in supporting individuals affected by cancer. Earlier roles include seven years working in group homes with young people facing advanced mental health and behavioral needs, and experience meeting with clients through Department of Corrections programs in halfway housing and on parole and probation.

Abigail’s approach is warm and understanding while remaining direct and goal oriented. She draws on multiple modalities - including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, person-centered work, and motivational interviewing - to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She offers a nonjudgmental space, listens with openness, and works collaboratively to support recovery, coping with life transitions, and improved relationships.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Support

Abigail uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where individuals are heard and guided at their own pace. This approach emphasizes collaboration and personal strengths, which can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical strategies and skills to manage symptoms and develop healthier coping habits.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for people struggling with intense emotions, impulsivity, or difficulties in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abigail works collaboratively with each person to explore preferences, goals, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care without long commutes. These options offer flexibility to schedule sessions around work, family, or health needs and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support in formats that suit different comfort levels and lifestyles.