- Guilt and shame focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Speaks Haitian Creole
About Jovens
Jovens Colas is a Connecticut LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and sleep. He also addresses concerns that feed guilt and shame such as abandonment, attachment wounds, and family of origin problems.
He uses practical, straightforward conversation to untangle persistent thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on what's happening now and what patterns keep recurring. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and experiment with different actions. He also uses Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to slow things down and increase awareness.
He often helps people sort out attachment and abandonment concerns that link to shame. He talks through communication problems and commitment or control issues that show up in relationships. Work can include making small behavioral shifts, practicing new ways of talking with others, and testing values-based choices.
Colas brings attention to how cultural background and discrimination shape feeling states and self-view. He supports men and people from diverse backgrounds who carry guilt tied to family or community expectations. Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Practical tools are mixed with reflective conversation. He invites clients to try experiments between sessions and to notice what changes. The focus is on clearer choices and steadier daily functioning rather than labels or quick fixes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values rather than getting stuck in guilt loops. This can be useful for shame rooted in relationships or past behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences and adjusts techniques over time. Sessions blend reflective conversation with practical exercises and homework chosen together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try practices such as brief mindfulness exercises or behavior experiments between sessions in real time.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he address?
He helps with guilt and shame tied to family background, relationships, faith, and past choices. Abandonment, attachment, and family of origin issues are named focus areas.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses ACT and CBT ideas to notice painful thoughts and test different actions. Mindfulness and client-centered work are also used to slow down and reflect on emotions.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 11 years of experience as a practicing clinician working with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.