Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
How Eric works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Eric
Eric Bolella is a licensed marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical experience. He practices in Connecticut and offers therapy through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Eric focuses on helping people manage anger, trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns using practical, conversational methods.
Eric trained at Central Connecticut State University and earned his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013. He has worked in outpatient settings with urban youth and low-income families and has clinical experience running therapeutic group homes for adolescents.
Background and approach
He also managed a state-funded domestic violence program that aimed to reform abusive behaviors and support family bonds. In sessions he takes a systemic, trauma-focused view. He blends solution-focused strategies with a Socratic, conversational style.
He draws on Internal Family Systems ideas, Compassionate Inquiry, and narrative approaches to help people understand how their past and internal parts shape current behavior. Clients can expect a practical, goal-oriented process that still attends to emotions and history. Eric works on concrete skills for coping with stress, improving sleep and eating concerns, and managing mood and anger.
He also helps people navigate relationship difficulties, attachment questions, and life transitions. He offers telehealth appointments and tailors methods to fit each person’s needs. Sessions often include reflective conversation, skill practice, and focused problem-solving to support clearer thinking and calmer responses.
What Eric works with
Everything Eric lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Eric's practice.
- 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 Eric lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Eric’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client identify their own goals and strengths. It’s useful for building confidence, improving self-esteem, and guiding decisions about relationships and parenting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and reactions; it often helps with anxiety, anger, and mood problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with a person about their goals, history, and preferences and then recommend strategies to try. That plan can change as work progresses so methods stay aligned with what’s helping most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter, written format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during life transitions or busy weeks.
Questions people ask about Eric
What concerns does Eric often help people with?
He addresses trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a trauma-focused, systemic approach that mixes solution-focused techniques with conversational, Socratic questioning and narrative work.
What kind of background does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of experience working in outpatient settings, adolescent group homes, and managing a state-funded domestic violence program.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.