Devon Pereira

LPCA
Accepting Clients

I work with adults & teens who want to understand old patterns, cope better with difficult emotions and feel more confident in who they are.

Counselor in Connecticut
Supervised by Renee Cross, LPC, LCPC, ACS.

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

You may be dealing with anxiety, trauma, ADHD or a major change in your life. Perhaps difficult emotions feel hard to manage, the same patterns keep affecting your relationships or you no longer know what will help you move forward. I work with adults and teens, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. We’ll understand what is keeping you stuck and find practical ways to make things feel more manageable. To work with me, book through my website.

My Background and Approach

I’ve worked in both school and hospital settings, supporting people at different stages of life as well as those dealing with crisis situations and difficult family dynamics. That experience has taught me to be adaptable and to look at what each person needs rather than relying on the same approach for everyone. My style is relaxed, collaborative and nonjudgmental. I use CBT, DBT, narrative therapy and attachment-based therapy. We may look at how past experiences are affecting you now, notice patterns in your thoughts or relationships and build practical skills for handling difficult emotions. I’ll listen closely and give you space to process, while also gently challenging you when I notice something that may be keeping you stuck. Some sessions may focus on a specific goal or skill, while others may need more room to explore what has come up. We’ll shape the work together and adjust it as your needs change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I was often known as the “therapist friend” when I was growing up. I’ve always been someone who listens closely and enjoys helping people make sense of what they are going through. That eventually became the work I wanted to do professionally. I’ve also done my own work to understand and strengthen the ways I cope. Because of that, I don’t believe a therapist should simply hand you a list of strategies and assume they will fit. We’ll find out which tools, habits and forms of support actually work for you. Therapy can be a place for big emotions, but it doesn’t need to feel formal or intense all the time. You can talk naturally, take your time and be honest when something we try isn’t helping.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

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