Jeremy Barbagallo, LPC

Jeremy Barbagallo is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Jeremy aims to make the first steps into therapy feel straightforward and manageable.

Over his career he has worked with many kinds of personal and interpersonal struggles. He helps people who are dealing with attachment issues, avoidant personality tendencies, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. He also addresses concerns around body image, substance use, eating and food-related issues, and difficulties that come from family of origin problems.

Jeremy uses practical, conversation-based methods. He draws from client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions focus on identifying small, workable changes and building skills that fit daily life.

People meet him for help with communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and relationship conflict. He also works with those exploring kink, BDSM, and alternative sex culture as part of identity and relationship questions. Jeremy aims to create direct plans and clearer choices rather than long theoretical talks.

His style is respectful and down-to-earth. He helps clients recognize patterns, set goals, and practice new ways of coping. Prospective clients should note he works in Connecticut and offers services in English.

How Jeremy’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Jeremy often uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead so they feel heard and understood. This approach helps when people want a therapist who responds to what matters most to them.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on practical steps and short-term goals.

Finally, mindfulness therapy appears in his work as simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are easy to learn and to practice between sessions.

Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work together. Jeremy will collaborate with each person to match his methods to their goals and preferences rather than prescribing a single path up front.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for brief check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work so therapy focuses on practical skills and real-life changes.