Erin Damato , LCSW

Erin Damato is licensed in Connecticut as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, and she brings 10 years of professional experience to her practice.

She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, finding motivation, and strengthening self-esteem and confidence. She also has experience working with depression. Erin emphasizes practical support and skill building tailored to each person's concerns.

Erin approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each individual is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address challenges. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Erin Damato works from approaches that emphasize practical skills and client strengths. A strengths-based approach focuses on identifying and building the abilities and resources a person already has, helping with motivation, confidence, and coping when facing life challenges. Addiction-focused counseling addresses patterns of substance use and related behaviors, offering strategies for managing cravings, reducing harm, and supporting recovery efforts. Erin also employs evidence-based strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns that center on learning coping tools and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Erin collaborates with clients to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor methods to each individual's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care from different locations and schedules. These formats provide flexibility for fitting sessions into daily life and support ongoing communication between appointments when needed.