Kaylani Rosado, LCSW — Therapist in Connecticut

Hi there, I'm Kaylani!

I work with adolescents and young adults. My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and stress, using a Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing approach to empower my clients to use the strengths they already have within them to create positive, healthy changes in their own lives.

My focus

I work best with teens and young adults, especially individuals of color, who face life circumstances, generational trauma, and social pressure. These challenges often lead to anxiety, depression, struggles with executive functioning, and overwhelming stress. I empower clients with insights, coping strategies, and direct feedback.

My approach

My approach varies based on individual needs, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. I use a strengths-based lens to establish a positive relationship where clients feel safe, valued, and in control of their path forward. We engage in the work together to create impactful outcomes.

My communication style

My style is direct, calm, and infused with humor. I want you to feel heard, seen, and respected in a judgment-free space where you can share at your own pace. Sessions should feel like you're in control while I support and guide you to your desired destination. I welcome your feedback at any time.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I experienced challenges as a teen and young adult that affected my mental health. Key adults helped me push forward, and I wanted to pay it forward by being that support system for young people who need someone in their corner. I feel honored to do this work.

My goals for you

We'll collaborate to define what brought you to therapy and what you want to get out of it. Together, we'll set specific, measurable, and attainable goals. We'll communicate honestly about what we want to accomplish and track your progress regularly throughout the therapeutic process.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently. I'll ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Queer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Springfield College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kaylani Rosado