- Anxiety and phobia
- Coping skills
- English and Spanish
About Gustavo
Gustavo Nava is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience based in Connecticut. He works with adults and adolescents on anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia. He communicates in English and Spanish.
Gustavo focuses on helping people identify what keeps them stuck and on building concrete skills to manage strong emotions. Sessions involve clear goal-setting and practical skill practice. Early meetings emphasize getting to know each other and agreeing on what to work on together.
He uses approaches that encourage action and awareness. Gustavo blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and respond differently. He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person’s needs.
In sessions he pays attention to relationships and lived experience while teaching strategies for emotional regulation and coping. People can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, triggers, and small experiments to test new behaviors. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions to make day-to-day life a little easier.
Gustavo helps with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, mood issues, panic, and substance use. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, immigration-related stress, family of origin problems, and codependency. He aims to work collaboratively so clients can set realistic steps toward their goals.
Therapy approaches and what online sessions involve
Gustavo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, then adjust techniques as needed over time. The process is experimental and focused on what actually helps day-to-day functioning.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people, remote appointments help maintain consistency and practice skills between meetings. Ask about specific session types when you start the matching process so you know what will work for your routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, panic, social anxiety and related problems listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on skill building, tracking patterns, and setting clear goals for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a CT LCSW and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.