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Jovens Colas, LCSW

A practical, compassionate LCSW for anxiety and more

11 years in practice · based in Connecticut · sessions in English, Haitian Creole · online sessions

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About Jovens

Jovens Colas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, and related concerns. He speaks English and Haitian Creole and works with clients from Connecticut and beyond. His style aims to be direct, compassionate, and grounded in practical skills.

He starts by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on small, doable steps such as learning coping tools, changing unhelpful thinking, and building healthier routines.

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Background and approach

Jovens uses mindfulness and acceptance practices to help reduce worry and improve day-to-day functioning. He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns that keep problems going. That work often includes trying new behaviors between sessions and reviewing what worked.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's goals. Jovens pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, including issues like abandonment and communication problems. He helps people untangle family of origin issues, codependency, and commitment or control struggles.

That often involves exploring how past experiences shape present reactions. Practical concerns such as sleep problems, chronic illness, or work-related stress are common topics. He supports people coping with grief, trauma, or caregiving strain by combining coping skills with reflective conversation.

Treatment is flexible and tailored to what each person says they need.

How his approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck by teaching acceptance skills and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and reflective listening to build trust and clarify goals.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will start by asking about the client's goals and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try techniques from different approaches and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, mood tracking, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jovens address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, sleep issues, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then works on concrete steps like coping skills, behavior changes, and communication practice.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns and focuses on applying evidence-informed strategies in session.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. can connect for sessions.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole

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