Jeremy BarbagalloLPC

Jeremy Barbagallo is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports people facing major life changes and relationship challenges. Jeremy creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels hardest. Sessions are practical and person-focused. He listens first, then helps people choose small, workable steps that match their goals. He uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and real-world tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that get in the way. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and steady attention. Jeremy also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build commitment to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to map small wins and practical next steps when people feel stuck. His background includes long experience with attachment issues, avoidant personality patterns, blended family problems, body image and sexuality topics such as BDSM and kink. He also addresses caregiver stress, addiction, eating-related concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues. People find his style steady and straightforward. He works with each person to set realistic goals and to practice skills between sessions. Prospective clients in Connecticut should confirm current session options before scheduling.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person's lead. In practice this means conversations that prioritize what matters most to the client and adjust pacing to their comfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making. Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Jeremy will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people access consistent support from home or work. Ask about practical scheduling and format details during the matching and booking steps to find an arrangement that fits daily life.