Jillian Calotta

My name is Jillian Calotta and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and New Jersey. As a counselor, I believe in developing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients. I feel this is particularly important to allow clients to open up and begin to look more deeply into themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients can work towards removing obstacles that are in the way of their growth and healing. I am here to listen, encourage, collaborate and assist clients in living their best lives. My therapeutic framework is client-centered, strengths-based and focuses on the individual as a whole. I ensure each client feels heard and validated. Unique needs are considered when developing a therapeutic plan by individualizing my counseling approach to meet the client where they currently are in their journey. My ability to develop a rapport quickly helps clients feel ready to share and begin working on issues that bring them into counseling. I utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strengths-Based Psychology, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Christian Counseling. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware. I am a National Certified Counselor that has extensive clinical experience working with diverse populations in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I have worked closely with individuals, groups, couples and families in a variety of settings. These include in private practice, college campuses, a community mental health agency, the criminal justice system, and in the rural villages of Nicaragua. I can provide Christian counseling for those that are looking to incorporate their spirituality as a way of coping. I also enjoy working with the Law Enforcement community and can bring a level of understanding that other counselors may not have after seeing my family members' careers in it.