Jovens Colas, LCSW

Connecticut · 11 years in practice

Jovens Colas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or family concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 009960 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1205231727 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English, Haitian Creole

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About Jovens

Jovens Colas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or family concerns. He welcomes conversations about grief, sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and major life changes. Jovens also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, and issues related to identity and discrimination.

He works in a straightforward, respectful manner. Sessions focus on listening first, then finding practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Background and approach

He draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning and choice, and on cognitive and mindfulness approaches to address thoughts and habits. Jovens uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and make values-based changes. Client-Centered methods guide the way he builds trust and lets the person lead the pace.

Mindfulness practices are added when they help reduce reactivity and improve concentration. He has eleven years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He practices in Connecticut and speaks English and Haitian Creole.

People can expect a collaborative conversation about goals and next steps. Jovens aims to create a steady place to talk through difficult feelings, try new coping strategies, and take small, practical steps toward change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jovens lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Jovens names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Jovens commonly blends Existential therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods. Existential therapy looks at meaning, responsibility, and choice, which can help when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about life direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with personal values to handle anxiety, depression, or addiction. Client-Centered work focuses on building a trusting relationship where the person guides the pace and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Jovens will talk with each person about their symptoms, goals, and preferences, and together they decide which combination of methods to try. The process is collaborative and open to adjustments over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations that benefit from face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share shorter updates, or fit a brief conversation into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and try therapy without changing daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jovens Colas help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a respectful, collaborative style that starts with listening. Sessions emphasize practical steps, values, and helping clients make choices that suit their lives.

What experience and background does he have?

He has eleven years of clinical experience working in settings that address multicultural concerns and issues related to prejudice and discrimination.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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