Therapist profile
Jacquella Forgey-Carpenter, LCSW
Connecticut
Connecticut LCSW - Anger and Family concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 58.013862
- NPI1881332237
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT approaches
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Jacquella
Jacquella Forgey-Carpenter is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting strain, anger, depression, and grief. Her practice also addresses relationship and trauma concerns as well as life transitions.
She frames clients as the experts of their own stories and notes their strengths matter in change. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. The tone in sessions is straightforward and focused on usable skills rather than abstract theory.
Jacquella draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those approaches are used to spot thinking patterns, build emotion regulation skills, practice present-moment awareness, and increase motivation for change. She adapts methods to what each person needs in the moment.
Common topics in her work include attachment and communication problems, family strain, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with self-harm thoughts, self-love struggles, social anxiety, and challenges faced by young adults.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted from Connecticut. The practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Jacquella uses common approaches in online work
Jacquella works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so a person can try different behaviors and see what changes.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills can be useful when someone needs steady strategies to get through intense moments without making things worse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and situations change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and offering a shorter check-in when needed. They also let people use quieter surroundings or disable video if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to an online setting so skills practice continues between visits.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on getting control of snapping, built-up resentment, and anger tied to family interactions.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to notice triggers and build skills for managing strong emotions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Connecticut LCSW with three years of professional experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma, and anger-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed to practice in Connecticut.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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