- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
About Jacquella
Jacquella Forgey-Carpenter is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience helping adults address stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting dilemmas, and anger. She focuses on practical steps people can use when they feel overwhelmed or tense. Her plain approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone uncertain about therapy.
She works from the view that each person knows their story best and brings strengths into the room. Sessions look at what is happening now and what small changes might ease tension at home or work. Expect clear language, short-term skills, and attention to how everyday habits affect mood and reactions.
Her work includes helping people with grief, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication difficulties, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or forgiveness. Topics such as post-traumatic stress, self-harm, self-love, social anxiety, and young adult challenges are part of the range she covers.
Jacquella uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and practice new ways of responding when anger or anxiety rises.
People who come to her typically want straightforward tools they can use between sessions. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session, and care is provided in English for residents of Connecticut.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger active. In practice this looks like tracking triggers, testing unhelpful thoughts, and rehearsing alternative responses that cut down reactivity.DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and staying steady in tense moments. Typical work includes learning breathing and grounding techniques, improving emotional regulation, and practicing clearer communication during conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals, try techniques that fit your needs, and adjust the plan together as you notice what helps. Clients decide which tools to keep and which to change based on their experience in sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in their usual surroundings and bring real-life examples into session for immediate feedback.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps people managing anger alongside stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward skills-based work and clear language, focusing on practical changes and coping techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LCSW in Connecticut.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the CT LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can she see people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.