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Online therapist

Jovens Colas

Practical support for stress and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Format
Online sessions

About Jovens

Jovens Colas is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Connecticut who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and low self esteem. He speaks English and Haitian Creole and brings 11 years of experience to his work.

Jovens uses straightforward conversation and practical steps in sessions. He listens first to understand each person’s situation and then helps set clear, achievable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skill building for coping, communication practice, and techniques to reduce worry or manage urges. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide the work. These methods can help people change unhelpful thoughts, notice what matters most, and build small daily habits that improve overall functioning.

His practice also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and recovery from substance use. He aims to tailor the work to the individual rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan. In sessions Jovens emphasizes clear communication and practical tools.

He helps people explore values, practice new ways of relating, and make steady changes over time. The tone is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real-life steps.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and supports their capacity to find solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jovens will collaborate with each person to select or mix methods based on their goals, needs, and what feels comfortable. The plan can change as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. These formats can make it easier to attend from home, handle brief check-ins between sessions, and continue work when life gets busy. The focus remains on practical tools, clear goals, and steady progress regardless of the format chosen.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jovens address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, self esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices in a collaborative and practical manner, listening first, setting clear goals, and teaching tools to manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CT LCSW 009960 based in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole

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