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Erin Damato
Experience
10 years
Based in
Connecticut
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Connecticut

Erin Damato

LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on strengths

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Connecticut · 012534
NPI
1598040750

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  • Connecticut LCSW
  • 10 years experience
  • Strengths focused

About Erin

Erin Damato is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut with ten years of clinical experience. She aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or struggles with substance use. Erin emphasizes clients' strengths and treats the first step of seeking help as a courageous choice.

In sessions she listens for the parts of life that feel most out of balance, such as problems with self-esteem, motivation, or relationships. She supports people facing grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, and mood or panic symptoms. Erin also works with issues related to ADHD, bipolar disorder, and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Her style centers on collaboration. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them build practical skills that fit daily life. She often focuses on communication, attachment concerns, and coping strategies for chronic pain or ongoing illness.

Erin’s background includes a decade of hands-on practice in Connecticut settings that address mental health and addiction. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make meaningful changes. Clients can expect a direct, supportive approach that breaks larger problems into manageable steps.

To begin, users follow the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Erin provides services in English and does not accept international clients.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques work online

Erin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well into focused online work. One common approach she uses is problem-focused skill building, which teaches practical coping tools for anxiety, panic, and everyday stress. These are concrete exercises clients can practice between sessions to reduce symptoms and boost confidence. Another frequently useful method targets motivation and addiction-related behaviors by identifying triggers and building stepwise plans for change; this helps people struggling with drug or alcohol use and with lapses in motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Erin collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so therapy fits the person’s life and aims.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can often tailor session length and pacing to match daily routines and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Erin address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns like grief, parenting strain, and career stress.

What is her approach to therapy?

Her approach treats clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical skills. Sessions aim to break big problems into manageable steps and build on existing strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Erin has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings that support mental health and addiction recovery.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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