- Warm and direct
- Practical strategies
- Experience with addiction
About Abigail
Abigail Thurlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 13 years of counseling experience. She works in medication assisted treatment for substance use and also sees clients in private practice for concerns such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Abigail presents a warm, direct manner and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for people reaching out for help.
She brings experience from many settings, including seven years in group homes supporting young adults with complex mental health and behavioral needs. Abigail has also worked with clients connected to the Department of Corrections, meeting people in halfway housing and on parole or probation. That background informs how she supports people facing life transitions and complicated circumstances.
In sessions she combines practical tools with a person-centered attitude. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to match treatment to what each person needs. Abigail emphasizes an honest, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about stress, addiction, relationships, grief, codependency, and other concerns.
Her practice includes work with aging and cancer-related issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related struggles. Abigail aims to listen first and then collaborate on clear, achievable steps. She invites people to bring what matters most and to try one step at a time toward change.
People who prefer a straightforward but compassionate clinician may find her style helpful. She focuses on building a trusting relationship, practical strategies for day-to-day life, and steady support through difficult changes.
How Abigail Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Abigail often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. DBT emphasizes building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions.She also uses client-centered and motivational interviewing approaches to keep work collaborative. That means she will ask about priorities, listen to what matters most, and help you choose techniques that match your goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and she will check in as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit work, family, or treatment routines better. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, and help people keep consistent sessions while juggling busy days. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and motivational techniques to remote sessions so you can work on practical skills, coping strategies, and problem solving from where you are. If you want to understand exact session formats, confirm them when you schedule.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Abigail commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical tools and collaborative planning to address immediate problems and longer term goals.
What is her professional background?
Abigail has worked as a counselor since 2008 and has experience in medication assisted treatment for substance use, group homes, and correctional-related settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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