Gustavo Nava, LCSW

  • Connecticut
  • CT LCSW 4868
Accepting new clientsVerified 19 hours ago
  • 24 years experience
  • English, Spanish
  • BetterHelp network
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Open 2 of the last 30 days

Live availability history

Open on 2 of the last 30 days

We have a check recorded for 2 of those 30 days.

Last checked Oct 22

When Gustavo 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 2 days, no check recorded on 28 days. Most recent check, Oct 22: accepting new clients.

Days available

2/30

2 of those 30 days checked

Availability forecast

We have checked Gustavo's listing on 2 of the last 30 days, and they were accepting new clients every one of those times. We need a few more weeks of data to forecast their pattern.

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About Gustavo

My name is Gustavo Nava, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges. I help my clients better understand the core sources of their emotional struggles while developing evidence-based skills to regulate their emotions and navigate difficult experiences with greater confidence and awareness. During our first few sessions, you can expect us to establish a sense of rapport and safety that allows you to feel comfortable exploring your experiences, identifying your therapy goals, and developing clear objectives for our work together. What makes my practice unique is the therapeutic relationship I build with my clients. I integrate relational and experiential approaches to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where people can feel comfortable talking about difficult emotions and exploring experiences that may be challenging to put into words. I am passionate about this work because of the feedback I receive from my clients and the meaningful relationships we develop throughout the therapeutic process. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience in which both my clients and I learn from one another. I strive to build relationships grounded in trust, respect, and non-judgment, while supporting each person in developing a deeper understanding of themselves and creating meaningful change. Read more Show less

What Gustavo helps with

Specialties and approaches

Specializes in

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepressionRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Also experienced with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

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