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About Eric
Eric Bolella is a Connecticut-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with ten years of clinical experience. He graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2013 with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He works with adults who are dealing with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, and other family-related concerns.
Eric uses a practical, systemic approach. He often blends solution-focused strategies with a conversational, Socratic style. His work is informed by Internal Family Systems ideas and narrative methods, and he pays close attention to trauma-related patterns.
Earlier in his career he worked in outpatient programs serving inner-city youth and low-income families in New Britain, Connecticut. He has clinical experience in adolescent group homes and has managed a state-funded domestic violence program that focused on reforming abusive behaviors and supporting family bonds.
In private practice he currently provides care through telehealth services. Sessions focus on changing patterns that cause distress, improving communication, and developing manageable coping skills for everyday life.
People who come to him typically want straightforward conversations about what isn’t working at home. He offers concrete strategies and short-term problem solving alongside deeper work on attachment, abandonment, and family-of-origin issues.
How sessions work
How Eric’s approaches translate to online sessions
Eric combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that aim to be straightforward and practical. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations are focused on the client’s experience and perspectives to help clarify what matters most. CBT breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps so people can test changes and see results. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and bodily responses, which can help with anxiety, stress, and overeating.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Eric will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day concerns, then recommend techniques that fit those goals. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins between longer appointments. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can let someone connect without video, and video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation when useful. Ask about available formats when you schedule to match sessions with your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, eating and sleeping concerns, and family-of-origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered conversation with solution-focused strategies and narrative methods. His style is practical and systemic, often looking at patterns within relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient programs, adolescent group homes, and a state-funded domestic violence program.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Connecticut Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CT LMFT) and practices from Connecticut.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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