- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Jovens
Jovens Colas is a Connecticut LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and compassion fatigue. Jovens also lists additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and chronic illness and disability. He speaks English and Haitian Creole.
Jovens uses clear, practical conversation to help people name what’s worrying them. He listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, then works with each person to try small changes. Sessions often include exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy and practices that build present-moment awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values.
He pays attention to cultural and identity-related pressures, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination. That background shapes how he approaches concerns tied to identity, work stress, and caregiving roles. Jovens also supports people dealing with addiction and the complicated emotions that follow loss or trauma.
His style leans toward client-centered work that encourages people to speak about what matters most to them. Motivational Interviewing techniques may appear when someone is weighing change, such as reducing substance use or shifting habits that increase anxiety. Existential themes - questions about purpose and meaning - are also a part of longer conversations when relevant.
People who want to begin select the online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Jovens uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood, and sleep issues. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple present-moment practices that can reduce reactivity and ground attention during stressful social situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jovens will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process may shift over time as needs change or progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer choices about using video or audio. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, relationship and family issues, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, conversational way that focuses on understanding patterns and trying small, practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
Jovens has 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Connecticut and holds the CT LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.