Dr. Sursatie Chetram, LPC
Connecticut LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Couples and families
- Anxiety and mood
About Dr. Sursatie Chetram
Dr. Sursatie Chetram is a licensed psychotherapist based in Connecticut who works with individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of life challenges. With a practice grounded in a strength-based and interactive model, she helps clients navigate relationship struggles, trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting difficulties, career obstacles, and major life transitions. She also has experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse, family violence, and mood dysregulation.
Dr. Chetram uses an integrative approach tailored to each person's needs, drawing on cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical strategies to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and talk-based therapies that prioritize the client-therapist relationship. Her work also incorporates methods such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and rational emotive therapy when appropriate. She describes her role as collaborative and adaptive, creating a respectful, compassionate environment that emphasizes personal strengths and practical coping skills.
Clients who seek support with addiction, anger, self-esteem, parenting, career decisions, grief, or relationship and family concerns will find a clinician attentive to context and committed to individualized care. Dr. Chetram encourages people to consider therapy as a proactive step toward growth and balance and welcomes the opportunity to discuss how best to move forward.
Dr. Chetram uses an integrative approach tailored to each person's needs, drawing on cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, dialectical strategies to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and talk-based therapies that prioritize the client-therapist relationship. Her work also incorporates methods such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and rational emotive therapy when appropriate. She describes her role as collaborative and adaptive, creating a respectful, compassionate environment that emphasizes personal strengths and practical coping skills.
Clients who seek support with addiction, anger, self-esteem, parenting, career decisions, grief, or relationship and family concerns will find a clinician attentive to context and committed to individualized care. Dr. Chetram encourages people to consider therapy as a proactive step toward growth and balance and welcomes the opportunity to discuss how best to move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Sursatie Chetram have?
Dr. Sursatie Chetram has 6 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Dr. Sursatie Chetram a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CT LPC 003262.
In which languages does Dr. Sursatie Chetram provide therapy?
Dr. Chetram provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Sursatie Chetram located?
Dr. Chetram is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Dr. Sursatie Chetram as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Chetram through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Sursatie Chetram work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Chetram
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where moving forward matters more than eliminating every uncomfortable feeling.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. This approach helps people understand and change relationship dynamics, making it helpful for couples work, family concerns, and attachment-related struggles.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Chetram works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue care across locations, and to use the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client while working with licensed professionals.
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