- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Depression care
About Erin
Erin Damato is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. Erin aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can name what feels hard and take practical steps forward.
She encourages clients to recognize their own strengths and to build on what already works in their lives. Erin talks through coping strategies for low mood, confidence, motivation, and panic symptoms. She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, or challenges related to health and chronic pain.
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps recommendations grounded and actionable. Sessions typically include clear goals, skill-building, and chances to try new approaches between meetings. The focus is on what a person wants to change and small steps they can actually use.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work across a range of settings in Connecticut. That experience informs a practical, flexible way of working with mood disorders, substance concerns, and life transitions. Erin respects each person's story and pace.
People who choose Erin can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. She helps clients identify priorities, practice skills, and track progress so changes feel real and sustainable.
She encourages clients to recognize their own strengths and to build on what already works in their lives. Erin talks through coping strategies for low mood, confidence, motivation, and panic symptoms. She also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, or challenges related to health and chronic pain.
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps recommendations grounded and actionable. Sessions typically include clear goals, skill-building, and chances to try new approaches between meetings. The focus is on what a person wants to change and small steps they can actually use.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work across a range of settings in Connecticut. That experience informs a practical, flexible way of working with mood disorders, substance concerns, and life transitions. Erin respects each person's story and pace.
People who choose Erin can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. She helps clients identify priorities, practice skills, and track progress so changes feel real and sustainable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Approaches that translate well to online work
Erin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people with mood, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and panic such as breathing strategies, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools are intended to reduce distress and build confidence in day-to-day life.Another strand emphasizes behavioral activation and problem-solving to address depression and low motivation. This involves identifying small, manageable activities that restore routine and meaning and working through barriers to follow-through. Both approaches are outcome-oriented and easy to practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to weigh options, set goals, and adjust methods based on progress and preferences. This means techniques are chosen to match what a client wants to change and how they like to work.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, shorten travel time, allow quick check-ins around a workday, or avoid being on camera when a phone call is preferable. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so momentum continues between visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erin commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and coping with life changes including chronic illness and pain.
What is Erin's therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skill-building, and small steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Erin has 10 years of professional experience delivering clinical care in Connecticut.
What credentials and location are listed for Erin?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Erin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.