Therapist profile
Dr. Sursatie Chetram, LPC
Dr. Sursatie Chetram - LPC, family and parenting concerns
Continue with SursatieAbout
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Sursatie
Dr. Sursatie Chetram is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with bipolar mood challenges, self-esteem struggles, and career stress.
Dr. Chetram uses practical talk and interactive methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thinking. She also incorporates acceptance-based strategies and attachment-informed work to look at how relationships and past losses affect everyday life.
Sessions are focused and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to review specific problems, try new ways of handling them, and practice skills between meetings. The therapist pays attention to communication patterns, boundaries, and coping tools that help with parenting and family tensions.
Her background includes a range of work with people impacted by domestic violence, mood dysregulation, and trauma. That experience shapes how she approaches safety, pacing, and rebuilding routines after difficult events.
People often come for help with issues tied to separation, blended family challenges, adoption or foster care questions, and codependency. Dr. Chetram also supports those facing chronic illness, addiction, eating-related concerns, and communication problems within relationships.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Chetram commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on noticing what matters to you, accepting difficult thoughts, and taking concrete steps toward your values. It can help with parenting stress, anxiety, and life changes. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety and depression.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to understand how early relationships shape current reactions and connection styles. That approach helps when communication problems, abandonment concerns, or blended family dynamics make everyday life harder. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and situation rather than using one fixed method.
The profile does not specify particular online session formats, so please confirm available formats before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time so parents can keep routines. Many clients find that having sessions remotely helps them stay consistent while working on communication, parenting strategies, and coping skills.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which family and parenting concerns does she address?
She works with adults on parenting stress, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care related issues, and communication problems within family relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, talk-based style that includes skill practice and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with issues such as trauma, mood dysregulation, domestic violence, grief, and addiction.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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