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Gustavo Nava

Gustavo Nava

LCSW

Connecticut

Therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut / 4868
Experience
24 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Connecticut

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    • Motivational work
    • Skills based
    • Spanish and English

    About Gustavo

    Gustavo Nava is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. He meets individuals where they are and helps them name what feels hard. Early sessions focus on building trust and setting clear, realistic goals together.

    Gustavo helps people learn practical skills to manage strong emotions and stressful moments. He blends relational work with hands-on exercises so people can practice new ways of coping between sessions. Conversations stay straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person.

    In the first few meetings he concentrates on rapport and a clear plan. That lets people feel comfortable talking about painful or confusing experiences. He works with clients to identify what they want to change and sets simple steps toward those goals.

    His approach uses Motivational Interviewing alongside therapies that teach skills for thought and behavior change. Gustavo draws on mindfulness and emotion-regulation techniques to address mood, panic, and substance concerns. He also helps people dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and care-related burdens.

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided from his Connecticut practice. Gustavo aims to make therapy collaborative - he listens, offers options, and adjusts work to fit each person's needs. He supports clients in building confidence and making steady progress over time.

  2. How these approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation at their own pace. Sessions focus on listening, open questions, and practical next steps to try between meetings.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while identifying personal values. It uses short exercises to help people take committed action toward what matters to them despite discomfort.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and teaches clear strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It often includes homework tasks to practice new skills outside of sessions.

    Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gustavo will discuss options and collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress is made.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the type of session that fits everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Connecticut

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Gustavo address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    Gustavo focuses on building rapport and setting clear goals. He combines relational conversation with practical skill-building and experiential exercises.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 24 years of clinical experience working with emotional and behavioral concerns and emphasizes collaborative work with clients.

    What credentials and location should I know about?

    He is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he practices in Connecticut.

    Does he offer sessions in other languages?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

    How is cost handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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