Terese Fagan, LCSW

Terese Fagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with over 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation and confidence concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, offering steady guidance as clients navigate change.

Terese approaches each person as the expert of their own life, helping to identify strengths that can be used to move through challenges. She acknowledges that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life requires courage and aims to provide support and empowerment throughout that process.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered philosophy, and she combines solution-focused interventions with other evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each client's needs. Terese encourages collaborative work toward clear goals and practical progress, partnering with clients to build skills and resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Terese integrates client-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and creating a collaborative space where the client’s goals lead the work - it is helpful for building self-awareness and confidence. ACT encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters - it can support coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Terese works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions.