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Online therapist

Kaitlyn Tetreault

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Tetreault is a licensed professional counselor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She works to make the first steps toward help feel manageable. Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming to create a calm space where a person can speak freely and begin to feel better about everyday challenges.

She uses practical talk and active listening to sort through what matters most. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life steps rather than long explanations.

Background and approach

Kaitlyn draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build coping tools, and stay motivated through hard times. With ten years of experience in Connecticut, she has worked with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship or family stress. That background shapes how she structures sessions and sets priorities with each person.

She keeps plans simple and measurable so progress is easy to notice. Therapy with her often mixes short-term goal work and reflective conversation. Techniques may include examining thought patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, and finding internal motivation to support behavior change.

Kaitlyn explains methods in plain language and adjusts them to fit each person’s life. She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by career pressure, low self-esteem, or major life shifts to consider reaching out. The focus is on steady steps and practical tools to help people regain a sense of control and move toward a more satisfying life.

How her therapeutic methods work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to sort out feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It breaks big problems into smaller steps and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and trouble managing daily stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and test methods together. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so techniques fit real life and lead to steady progress.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to meet regularly from home, during a break, or between other commitments. The variety of formats also allows the therapist to use talk, worksheets, or short check-ins depending on what helps the person most.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and open conversation so people can try things that fit their daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of professional work experience and has supported people through addiction, grief, trauma, and mood concerns during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with license number CT LPC 003396 and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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