Terese Fagan , LCSW

Terese Fagan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Terese emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and aims to help people build on their strengths.

Her style is warm and direct. She uses a person-centered stance that centers the client's goals and choices. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as things to talk through in the room.

Terese draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with mindfulness exercises. That mix helps with mood, worry, and shifting unhelpful habits.

She also brings existential ideas into conversations about meaning, loss, and life transitions. These ideas can help people who feel stuck or who are rethinking long-term plans. Terese tailors each session to the concerns and pace of the person in front of her.

People who connect with her tend to want clear goals, practical tools, and a compassionate listener. She supports work on parenting stresses, grief, addiction concerns, family of origin issues, body image, and caregiving strain. Sessions are offered in English and take place online through a variety of formats.

Approaches and benefits of online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers practical exercises to shift those patterns, which often helps with worry and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore what matters to them and decide their own next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Terese collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts the mix of ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow scheduling flexibility. Video sessions let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and continue work through transitions.