- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Cathi
Cathi Brisart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting challenges. She draws on 12 years of clinical experience in Connecticut to support parents and individuals coping with life changes and relationship strains. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, focused on practical steps that fit a busy life.
Cathi uses person-centered listening to make room for each person's story. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices and emotion-focused ideas are used when they help people manage mood and stay present. Sessions often focus on concrete goals parents bring, such as reducing overwhelm, improving communication, or managing grief. Cathi helps people break problems into manageable pieces and build small routines that make a difference.
She pays attention to family of origin patterns and blended family stress when those issues come up. Her background includes a social work education completed in Connecticut and more than a decade of clinical practice. Cathi has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, burnout and compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions like divorce and caregiving.
People meet with her using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Clients schedule after completing a short matching questionnaire and picking a time that works.
What Cathi works with
Everything Cathi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cathi helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cathi lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting and mood support
Cathi commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities, helping parents name what matters and set realistic goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors and coping strategies that reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also blends elements of dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when needed. These tools aim to help people manage strong emotions, stay steady during family conflict, and practice new responses in everyday life. Choosing which approach to use is a shared process; Cathi will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls work well for longer therapy sessions and when visual connection helps. Phone sessions are helpful for lower bandwidth or when hands-free check-ins suit a busy day. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting routines and work obligations.
Questions people ask about Cathi
What kinds of concerns does Cathi address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on listening, practical skills, and steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cathi has 12 years of experience as a clinician working in Connecticut with people facing mood concerns, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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