Eric Bolella, LMFT
Narrative-informed therapist focusing on trauma and relationships
Details
| Name | Eric Bolella |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Connecticut |
| Licensed in | Connecticut |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical work. He uses narrative ideas alongside client-centered and solution-focused approaches to help people make sense of hard experiences. He offers telehealth sessions from Connecticut and speaks English.
Eric earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University in 2013. Early in his career he worked in outpatient programs serving inner city youth and low-income families in New Britain, Connecticut.
Background and approach
He also served as a clinician and manager in therapeutic adolescent group homes for boys and girls. More recently he managed a state-funded nonprofit domestic violence program. There he focused on reforming abusive behaviors and helping repair family bonds to reduce the need for state intervention.
That work shaped his trauma-focused orientation and his interest in family of origin and relational patterns. In independent practice he blends narrative methods with client-centered listening and practical, solution-focused steps. Sessions often include careful questions to help people tell their stories differently and try small, manageable changes between meetings.
He draws on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral ideas when they fit a person's goals. Eric commonly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, body image and eating concerns, caregiver stress, major life transitions, and compassion fatigue.
His style is conversational and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people find clearer ways forward.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Eric works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Eric among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Eric among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Eric among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Eric among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Eric among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Eric directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Eric directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods translate to online therapy
Narrative Therapy helps people reshape the stories they tell about themselves. In sessions the therapist asks questions that separate problems from the person and look for moments that point to change. This work can help with identity, trauma, and relationship patterns.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and pace. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports people in finding their own answers. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to make sense of difficult feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to improve mood and functioning. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns because it breaks down problems into concrete steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose or adapt methods based on each person's needs, goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and change direction when something is not helping.
Online therapy using video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people see facial cues and body language. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or support between longer sessions. These formats make it simpler to keep consistent contact and fit therapy into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Eric focus on?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as parenting strain, body image, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work combines narrative methods with client-centered listening and solution-focused techniques, using mindful and cognitive behavioral ideas when helpful.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has ten years of clinical experience, including outpatient work with youth and low-income families, management of therapeutic adolescent group homes, and running a state-funded domestic violence program.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices from Connecticut and holds a CT LMFT credential, indicating he is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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