- Trauma informed care
- Family of origin issues
- Solution focused methods
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with about 10 years of clinical experience based in Connecticut. He works with adults on concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns.
He trained at Central Connecticut State University, earning a master's degree 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 homes and in managing programs for domestic violence, where the focus included changing abusive behaviors and supporting family connections.
In private practice he offers sessions by telehealth. He describes himself as a systemic thinker who pays attention to patterns in relationships and family systems. He is trauma focused and uses solution-focused strategies alongside a Socratic conversational style.
His practice draws on Internal Family Systems influences, Compassionate Inquiry ideas, and narrative approaches. He uses Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused work to address symptoms and relational patterns rather than offering diagnostic labels in the listing.
In a session with him, people can expect practical conversation about current problems, attention to repeated family patterns from childhood, and strategies to manage stress, mood, and relationship dynamics. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family concerns, codependency, body image, and caregiver stress.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them name feelings and make choices about next steps. It helps with self-esteem, relationship questions, and decisions about life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it can be helpful for stress, sleep problems, and coping with difficult emotions.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client and therapist agree on which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize talking through family patterns, practicing CBT techniques, or using mindfulness exercises.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep continuity with their work on family patterns and emotional skills without promising a particular format.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a systemic, trauma-focused approach using solution-focused strategies and a Socratic conversational style informed by narrative ideas and Internal Family Systems influences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 10 years of experience, including outpatient work with youth, managing adolescent group homes, and running a state-funded domestic violence program.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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