Cathi Brisart

Cathi Brisart is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps to manage mood, build self-esteem, and cope after relationship shifts including divorce and separation. Her language is straightforward and warm, aimed at people who need clear guidance during hard times.

She uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior methods, emotionally-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices. That combination lets her tailor sessions to what someone needs right now, whether the goal is short-term relief or long-term change.

Brisart has practiced since 2013 and holds a Connecticut LCSW. Her training includes undergraduate and graduate study in Connecticut, where she graduated with honors. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has focused experience helping people process trauma, grief, and relationship shifts.

In therapy she keeps things practical. Sessions tend to include straightforward conversation, skill building, and small homework tasks to try between meetings. She helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where the therapist listens first and then builds goals together. People are encouraged to bring specific situations they want to change, and work proceeds at a pace that balances challenge with what feels manageable.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and to clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and small behavioral changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Those techniques often include practice exercises and simple experiments to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means starting with what feels most relevant and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a routine - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or a session that avoids travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep continuity when sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or treatment needs. Licensed professionals can guide clients in choosing approaches and timing that suit everyday life.