Support for your mental health is Essential

Essential Counseling, LLC provides supportive, compassionate and culturally responsive psychotherapy for youth and adults via telehealth with an in-home session option for Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford residents.
Client Portal
Offers Telehealth
Appointments
Accepts
Online Payments
Accepts
Insurance
Accepting New
Clients

About

I am a culturally responsive therapist that aims to empower clients to gain or regain control of their lives. I work with clients through various stages of life including childhood, adolescence and adulthood. I have extensive experience with adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression and school issues. I draw from multiple psychological theories and therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, etc. and individualize plans to meet the needs of each client. Most importantly, I believe it is essential to provide a safe space for clients to be heard, understood and validated. Together, we will build on your strengths and establish useful tools for the next stage on your journey.
Shauna-Kaye Nicholson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Services

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Racial Identity
  • Anger Management
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • College Mental Health
  • Coping Skills
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Cultural and Systemic Oppression
  • LGBTQIA+

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Multicultural
  • Psychotherapy
  • Strength-Based

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna

Fees

  • Initial Evaluation: $250
  • Individual Session: $200
  • Family Session: $200