KATIE BASSOLI, LCSW
(she/her)

You may be exhausted, disconnected, or feeling empty and looking for some hope. You may feel alone on this journey and believe something needs to change. Seeking therapy takes bravery, and I’m glad you’re here.

Perhaps you are in a relationship that just doesn’t feel right or you have experienced something that has left you feeling afraid, out of control, or numb. Maybe you are navigating a difficult journey toward motherhood, grieving the loss of one or more pregnancies, or have arrived at motherhood to realize that this is not what you had expected. I am here to offer compassionate care. You are not alone, and with help, you will be well.

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My respectful, empathetic, and empowering approach will help you in discovering strategies to increase your self-care, find balance, establish healthy boundaries to help you feel more connected to others, and understand and manage your symptoms. Using strength-based, trauma-informed care, I will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan that is individualized to meet your needs in the most helpful way. With a passion for feminist social work, my technique explores how gender roles, expectations, biases, oppression, discrimination, and power dynamics greatly impact client’s daily lives.

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Taking the first step toward getting help can feel intimidating. I strongly believe that a connection between the clinician and the client is essential for effective treatment, which is why I offer a free phone consultation to see if we could work well together. Change is possible. Let me help.

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EDUCATION

Master of Social Work, Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Arts in Women’s Studies, Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Social Work, East Carolina University

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING

The Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress - Postpartum Stress Center

Perinatal Loss: A Framework for Therapists - Haslet Counseling

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care - Postpartum Support International

Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy – Postpartum Support International

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety - Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Perinatal Social Support Webinar Series - Postpartum Support International

PSI President’s Advisory Council Perinatal Mental Health Series

Treatment and Prevention of Traumatic Birth

Perinatal Loss and Grief - Seleni Institute

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Healing Birth Trauma – PATTCH

Transgender Affirmative Care

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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Licensed Clinical Social Worker CT# 008890

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained

Trauma Recovery and Empowerment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certified

Certified Sexual Assault Counselor, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services

Certified Battered Women’s Counselor, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence