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Gwendaline Tart

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Therapist with experience in community and outpatient mental health settings. I help adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and feeling emotionally stuck. My style is warm and direct, offering a down-to-earth space where we focus on practical steps toward growth. I use evidence-based approaches to help you gain clarity, break patterns, and move forward with confidence.

My approach to therapy

In my approach to therapy, I combine warmth with honesty. I believe in creating a supportive, collaborative space where we’ll explore patterns, identify what’s holding you back, and develop practical tools for growth. I use evidence-based techniques tailored to you, focusing on insight and real-world changes. In our first session, you can expect me to listen to your story, understand your goals, and together we’ll outline a plan to move forward that feels both supportive and actionable.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a supportive and structured space where you can speak openly without pressure or judgment. We’ll spend time understanding what’s bringing you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope to gain from therapy. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to clarify patterns and identify priorities, and together we’ll begin outlining realistic goals that feel meaningful to you. My aim is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, grounded, and clear about our direction moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Sacred Heart University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English