Stacei Fresquez
Clinician
Licensed Social Worker
Maybe you have promised yourself this time would be different. Maybe you feel like you've made too many mistakes and other people have stopped believing you. Maybe you’ve been to treatment before, relapsed, started over, and still found yourself back in the same place.
Maybe somewhere along the way, the things you’ve struggled with changed how you see yourself. Addiction. Relapse. Anger. Difficult relationships. Choices you wish you could take back.
Substance use might have helped you numb something, survive something, quiet something, or get through something you didn’t know how else to carry. But eventually, the thing that helped you cope can start costing you more than it gives you. Relationships. Trust. Work. Freedom. The way you feel about yourself.
The hardest parts of your life don't have to tell the whole story.
Therapy can be a place to understand why you keep ending up in the same patterns and what’s underneath them. You can start recognizing what pulls you back in, learn different ways to handle the things you’ve been trying to escape or get through, and make choices that actually move you toward the life you want. You can rebuild trust, including trust in yourself, and begin to see yourself as more than your mistakes or the things that have happened to you.
And you don’t have to walk in knowing exactly what needs to change. You can figure that out here.
How I Work:
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Throughout the course of my career I have worked in community, agency, and residential treatment settings as well as in the public school system. These diverse experiences have shaped my understanding of individuals and systemic challenges, and have further deepened my commitment to supporting individuals from all walks of life. I integrate several evidence-based modalities into my work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients.
My philosophy toward counseling is grounded in a strengths-based approach, emphasizing each individual’s inherent capabilities and resilience. As a mental health provider, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where clients feel empowered to engage in their healing journey. I believe that growth occurs at an individual pace and strive to work collaboratively with clients to promote self-discovery, well-being, and meaningful change. I believe in accountability without shame. I'm straightforward, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I love connecting with clients who might be skeptical about therapy or who haven't felt connected to other therapists.
When I am not at work I love spending time outdoors with my family. We love traveling, camping, biking, kayaking and basically all things outdoors!
Issues I Treat:
- Depression, Self-Esteem, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Stressors, Addictive Behaviors
Populations I Serve:
- Adults
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Kaiser, Medicaid, Private Pay, and United
Insurances I Accept:
Professional Background:
Education
- Masters of Social Work - Rhode Island College School of Social Work
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work - Eastern Connecticut State University
Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Hoarding
Problem Gambling
Substance Use Prevention
SBIRT (Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment)
Previous Employment
- Clinician: United Community & Family Services - Connecticut