LPC

Dr. Sursatie Chetram , LPC

Therapist in Connecticut

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About Sursatie

Dr. Sursatie Chetram is a licensed psychotherapist and an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a compassionate, strength-based approach to work with individuals, couples, and families. With six years of clinical experience, she supports clients facing relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting difficulties, career obstacles, and major life transitions. She has also worked with people affected by domestic abuse, family violence, and mood dysregulation.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and personalization, tailoring treatment plans to meet each person's unique needs and goals. Dr. Chetram draws from an integrative toolkit that includes cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior concepts, and talk therapy to help clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and find practical paths forward. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where clients can explore strengths, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful change.

Dr. Chetram believes that seeking support is a proactive step toward self-care and growth at any life stage. She invites prospective clients to review her calendar and schedule a session to discuss their concerns and next steps, and she is available to answer questions about her approach and services.

Approaches that guide online work with clients

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward the life they want. It is often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and challenges that come with major life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connecting, trusting, and relating. This approach can be especially helpful for people dealing with relationship difficulties, abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, or attachment wounds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Sursatie Chetram works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals tailor interventions over time, adjusting techniques based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Many clients find that remote sessions provide the accessibility and consistency they need while working toward meaningful change with a therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Sursatie Chetram have?

Dr. Sursatie Chetram has six years of clinical experience.

Is Dr. Sursatie Chetram a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as CT LPC 003262.

In which languages does Dr. Sursatie Chetram provide therapy?

Dr. Sursatie Chetram provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Sursatie Chetram located?

Dr. Sursatie Chetram is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Dr. Sursatie Chetram as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Sursatie Chetram through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Sursatie Chetram work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Sursatie Chetram works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Sursatie Chetram cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

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