- Life purpose questions
- Anxiety and depression
- ACT and CBT methods
About Jovens
Jovens Colas is a Connecticut LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship trouble, grief, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. He also supports people dealing with sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
He uses clear, direct conversation to identify what feels stuck and what is practical to change. Sessions often include techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to help manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered ideas guide how he listens and responds during sessions.
Colas pays attention to how attachment, abandonment, and family of origin issues affect current relationships. He also works with challenges such as codependency, communication problems, commitment concerns, and caregiver stress. He discusses how chronic pain, illness, or disability can shape emotions and daily function.
He brings specific experience with issues tied to identity and prejudice, including LGBT concerns and multicultural stressors. He describes workplace pressures, social isolation, and the emotional fallout from discrimination as areas he often addresses with clients.
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole, and he accepts international clients. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, and taking actions aligned with what matters. It can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan as work proceeds. That means keeping techniques practical and relevant to daily life rather than following a fixed protocol.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter setup is sufficient. Discuss scheduling preferences and any needed accommodations during the initial intake so sessions align with everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, career questions, and life purpose concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and Client-Centered listening to identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working as a clinician in Connecticut with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a CT LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details during intake to address scheduling and cross-border considerations.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.