- Trauma informed
- Solution focused
- Systemic perspective
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who brings ten years of clinical experience to his practice. He offers a calm, direct style that focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Eric aims to help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck and find clearer ways forward.
He trained at Central Connecticut State University where he earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. His background includes work in outpatient settings with inner-city youth and low-income families, and roles managing therapeutic group homes for adolescents. He also led a state-funded domestic violence program that worked on reforming abusive behaviors and repairing family bonds.
Eric’s approach is systemic and trauma-focused. He blends solution-focused strategies with a conversational, Socratic style and draws on Internal Family Systems, Compassionate Inquiry, and narrative methods. Sessions typically aim to identify unhelpful patterns and test small, practical changes between meetings.
He has particular experience addressing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and intimacy issues. Additional areas of focus include codependency, attachment difficulties, family of origin concerns, and caregiver stress. Eric works with people navigating life transitions, career stress, and challenges with self-esteem and anger.
Eric currently practices in Connecticut and conducts sessions using telehealth. People considering starting therapy are encouraged to review their options and use the platform’s matching tools to schedule an initial appointment.
How Eric Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy
Eric combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people who feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so people can find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Eric will work with each person to clarify goals and try different methods to see what fits best. He often mixes approaches and adjusts the work as needs and priorities change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins when life is hectic. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to structure sessions to meet your goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Eric commonly address?
He helps with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style like?
He uses a trauma-focused, systemic approach with solution-focused strategies and a Socratic conversational style to help people test small, practical changes.
What kind of background does he bring to sessions?
Eric has ten years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, adolescent group homes, and managing a state-funded domestic violence program.
Which credential and region are associated with this clinician?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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