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Eric Werner, LCSW

Meet Eric Werner, LCSW

Licensed Social Worker

Eric Werner is a licensed therapist in Connecticut with extensive experience supporting children, adults, couples, and families. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and graduate degrees from Pace University and Simmons University. Eric specializes in working with high-functioning individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioral or social challenges.

Child and Family Therapy

Eric brings years of experience working in both school and clinical settings with children and adolescents navigating academic, emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. His therapeutic approach emphasizes collaboration with families and schools to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. He utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques to help young clients develop emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build self-confidence.

As a former teacher, advisor, and multi-sport coach in both public and private schools, Eric offers a unique perspective on child development and educational systems. His work with families’ centers on resolving conflict, clarifying roles, and fostering strong, supportive connections.

Adult Therapy

Eric works with a diverse adult population, including young professionals, parents, and C-suite executives. He uses a solution-focused, evidence-based approach, blending insight-oriented and psychodynamic techniques to help clients understand their emotional patterns, reflect on personal narratives, and cultivate meaningful change. His style is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in empathy.

Eric’s integrated therapeutic model incorporates CBT, trauma-focused CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, art therapy, mindfulness practices, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). He tailors each treatment plan to support both deep reflection and practical progress, helping clients build resilience and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Couples Therapy

As a dedicated couple’s therapist, Eric draws from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and systems theory to address communication breakdowns, intimacy challenges, and the influence of intergenerational trauma. He helps partners identify and shift reactive interaction patterns, improve emotional attunement, and build secure, lasting bonds.

Eric supports couples in exploring unmet needs, fostering vulnerability, and maintaining intimacy while promoting individual growth. His approach empowers partners to strengthen their connection and navigate life’s complexities together with clarity and intention.

Outside the Therapy Room

Eric is an avid birder, nature photographer, rock climber, and science fiction enthusiast. His creative background in music and visual arts adds depth and perspective to his therapeutic work.

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA)

Licensure

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), State of Connecticut – License #10769

Affiliations