- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a Connecticut LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults on trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and other issues listed in his specialties. He currently practices privately and uses telehealth services.
Eric trained at Central Connecticut State University, completing a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013. Early in his career he worked in outpatient settings serving inner city youth and low-income families in New Britain, CT. He has clinical experience in adolescent group home settings, both as a clinician and manager.
He later managed a nonprofit, state-funded domestic violence program aimed at addressing abusive behaviors and supporting family bonds to prevent state intervention. That role involved program oversight and direct work on safety and behavioral change. These experiences shaped his focus on trauma-informed care and relational dynamics.
Eric describes himself as a systemic thinker who blends solution-focused strategies with a conversational, socratic style. His practice is trauma-focused and draws influence from narrative methods and mindfulness-informed approaches. In sessions he combines practical problem-solving with attention to how personal stories and relationships shape current difficulties.
Typical concerns he addresses include grief, depression, anxiety, intimate relationship problems, life transitions, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. People working through attachment or abandonment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, or complex family-of-origin patterns may find his background relevant.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Eric commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and helping people speak about what matters most to them; it suits concerns about relationships, identity, and self-esteem. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy ideas to help people notice present-moment experience and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness tools can be simple breathing or grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences, outline options, and try methods that fit the person's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography notes telehealth use but does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or other routines because they remove travel and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches translate well to virtual work - CBT for structured skill practice, client-centered conversations for processing relationship or identity issues, and mindfulness exercises for moment-to-moment regulation.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Eric works with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression and bipolar symptoms, and related areas listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a trauma-focused, systemic approach with solution-focused strategies and a conversational socratic style mixed with narrative and mindfulness-informed methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience, including work in outpatient clinics, adolescent group homes, and managing a state-funded domestic violence program.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Connecticut LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices in Connecticut using telehealth services.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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