Christa Jacaruso, LCSW
- Connecticut
- CT LCSW 5929
Not accepting new clientsVerified 9 hours ago
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Open 21 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 21 of the last 30 days
We have a check recorded for 24 of those 30 days.
When Christa was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 21 days, waitlist or full on 3 days, no check recorded on 6 days. Most recent check, Oct 26: waitlist or full.
Days available
21/30
24 of those 30 days checked
Availability forecast
We have checked Christa's listing on 24 of the last 30 days, and they were open to new clients on 21 of those checks. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.
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About Christa
If you're successful on the outside but struggling on the inside, you're not alone. Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning professionals who have spent years managing anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, stress, or unhealthy patterns while continuing to meet the demands of work, family, and everyday life. They are ready for more than temporary relief-they're looking for meaningful, lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience, I provide individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy for adults throughout Connecticut, Florida, and Texas. My approach is collaborative, direct, compassionate, and tailored to your unique goals. I believe therapy should not only increase insight but also provide practical skills that help you create lasting change. My clinical expertise includes anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, and recovery from both substance use and behavioral addictions. I have specialized training in the treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug disorders, as well as gambling, compulsive shopping, problematic internet use, pornography addiction, and other compulsive behaviors. One of my professional passions is helping individuals recover from narcissistic relationships and emotional abuse. Whether you're trying to understand confusing relationship patterns, rebuild your self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, or heal from manipulation and gaslighting, I provide a safe, supportive environment where recovery and personal growth are possible. My therapeutic approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Clinical Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based interventions to meet each client's individual needs. I have extensive experience helping people who experience intense emotions, long-standing interpersonal difficulties, or recurring patterns that have been difficult to change. I work best with motivated adults who are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process. Together, we'll identify obstacles, build effective coping skills, and create a practical plan that supports your goals and helps you move toward a healthier, more balanced life. If you're looking for an experienced therapist who will challenge, support, and partner with you throughout your journey, I would be honored to help. Read more Show less
What Christa helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
AddictionsRelationship issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Not specified yet
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues