- Trauma-focused methods
- Solution-focused work
- Narrative approaches
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. Eric practices primarily through telehealth and uses a mix of practical, conversation-based methods to address everyday problems.
He trained at Central Connecticut State University and earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013. Early in his career he worked in outpatient programs serving inner-city youth and low-income families in New Britain, CT. He also spent time as a clinician and manager in therapeutic adolescent group homes, both for boys and girls.
More recently he ran a state-funded non-profit domestic violence program. There he worked on behavior reform and repairing family bonds with the aim of preventing state intervention. Those roles shaped his focus on trauma and family-of-origin concerns.
In session he emphasizes systemic thinking and trauma-focused work. He blends solution-focused strategies with a conversational, Socratic style. Eric’s practice is influenced by Internal Family Systems ideas, narrative approaches, and elements of compassionate inquiry.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. He helps people identify patterns, name triggers, and try small, practical changes. The emphasis is on what can be done now to reduce reactivity, improve relationships, and manage stress.
Eric also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, eating and body image concerns, and coping with major life changes. He lists experience supporting people with mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, and with compassion fatigue and career stress.
How his approaches translate to online work
Eric commonly uses Client-Centered ideas and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and creating a practical space to talk through what matters most. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, and helps people try small, testable changes to reduce anger and anxiety.He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice bodily cues and urges before they escalate. Mindfulness techniques are offered as simple, moment-to-moment practices to lower reactivity and support calmer responses in relationships and at work.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. He works collaboratively to identify what methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and when to try something different.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography lists telehealth practice but does not specify particular online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different formats can help manage practical limits such as bandwidth or camera use; discuss these details during the matching and scheduling steps to pick what will work best for everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic approach or style?
He uses a blend of solution-focused strategies, a Socratic conversational style, and trauma-focused perspectives informed by narrative methods and Internal Family Systems ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient programs and managing therapeutic adolescent group homes and a domestic violence program.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Connecticut LMFT and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
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?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.