Jovens Colas

Compassionate therapy focused on practical change

LCSW Connecticut

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Haitian Creole

About Jovens

Jovens Colas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on a collaborative style that respects each person’s circumstances while offering practical strategies for coping with life changes, career stress, compassion fatigue, and other complex reactions to loss, illness, or challenging relationships.

Colas blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, existential reflection, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs.

With 11 years of clinical experience and an LCSW credential, he works with people to explore attachment patterns, communication and commitment issues, codependency, and family of origin dynamics, as well as addiction-related concerns and chronic pain or illness.

His practice honors cultural background and the many ways prejudice or discrimination can affect wellbeing, while focusing on building self-compassion, clearer communication, and sustainable coping skills.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Colas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this method is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors and emphasizes practical skills and structured practice. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then blends elements from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, existential reflection, and client-centered techniques to create a plan that fits the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Connecticut or internationally when timing and location might otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jovens address in therapy?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, sleep and anger issues, self-esteem struggles, career stress, compassion fatigue, and related focus areas such as attachment and codependency.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing empathy, practical coping skills, and exploration of personal values to guide change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is licensed as an LCSW with Connecticut registration CT LCSW 009960 and practices from Connecticut.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Services are provided in English and Haitian Creole, and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English, Haitian Creole