- Addictions recovery
- Relationship patterns
- Coping skills
About Christa
Christa Jacaruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults in Connecticut and focuses on addictions, relationship struggles, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Christa often sees people who present as successful outwardly but feel stuck or overwhelmed inside.
Christa uses practical, evidence-based psychotherapy. She blends skills training and goal-oriented work to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and addictive behaviors. Sessions aim to teach concrete coping skills and to address recurring patterns that interfere with daily life.
She has experience with recovery from substance use and behavioral addictions, and with helping people who are healing from emotional abuse and narcissistic relationships. Christa also works with concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and eating or food-related issues.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps clients set clear goals, build new skills, and create practical plans to handle stress and relationship challenges. People who are ready to take an active role in therapy tend to fit well with this approach.
Christa asks clients to begin by using the site’s matching process and scheduling a first session. She practices in Connecticut and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
How clinical methods translate to online sessions
Christa uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help when emotions feel overwhelming. Clinical hypnotherapy introduces guided relaxation and focused attention to address habits, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms in a structured way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christa will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their concerns, goals, and what feels doable. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use different tools such as guided skills practice or audio-assisted exercises during sessions. Ask about the session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire to plan what will work best for your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with addictions, relationship challenges, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach uses evidence-based psychotherapy focused on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions combine skills training with discussion of recurring patterns that keep someone stuck.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, addiction, anxiety, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided during the signup process.
How do I get started with Christa?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.