- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Anger management
About Erin
Erin Damato is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and anger. Her approach centers on helping people identify strengths and practical steps they can use day to day.
Erin treats each person as the expert on their own story. She focuses on clear goals and small changes that add up. Conversations cover what feels most pressing, whether that is coping with cravings, managing mood swings, or reducing outbursts with loved ones.
Her work includes addressing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and issues linked to identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing career stress, ADHD challenges, or chronic health struggles. Discussion of attachment, control issues, and guilt or shame are common parts of sessions when relevant.
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical skill building. Sessions tend to emphasize skill practice, problem solving, and building confidence to handle triggers and setbacks. The goal is to help clients leave sessions with clear options they can try between meetings.
People who reach out should expect straightforward conversations about patterns of behavior and ways to change them. Erin asks about current goals and works with each person to set achievable steps. New clients are invited to begin by selecting the online therapy options and completing a short matching questionnaire.
Evidence-based techniques and how they work online
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach is skills-based work that breaks down triggers and teaches coping steps to use when anger or anxiety rises. This helps people notice patterns and practice different responses.Another approach focuses on mood and addiction management through behavioral strategies. That often means organizing small experiments, tracking urges or mood shifts, and building routines that reduce temptation and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Erin treats the choice of approach as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs and adjust as they learn what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or lunch break and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on the options provided. Ask about the available formats when you sign up so scheduling matches your daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship issues, and anger among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills, problem solving, and practical steps to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience supporting people with mood, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LCSW licensed in Connecticut and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.