Abigail Thurlow, LPC

Abigail Thurlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. Abigail explains goals plainly and invites a first step toward change.

Abigail currently works in Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use and also sees clients in private practice. She spent seven years supporting young adults in group homes and has experience meeting people involved with parole and probation. That background informs how she talks through complex behavior and life stressors.

Her approach is warm and direct. She emphasizes a helpful therapeutic relationship and aims to make sessions feel practical and down-to-earth. Abigail says she is open minded, nonjudgmental, and ready to listen.

Abigail blends several methods to match a person’s needs. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These tools help with mood, coping skills, and motivation to change.

She also has focused knowledge of aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, and caregiver stress. That experience can be useful when medical conditions or life stage changes affect mood, roles, or daily routines.

If someone wants to start, Abigail encourages an honest conversation about goals and what feels most useful. She helps people set clear steps and practices they can try between sessions.

How Abigail’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Abigail commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness exercises when helpful, teaching methods for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and attention to the present moment. These approaches can help with mood disorders, substance use challenges, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Abigail will discuss your goals, what has worked or not worked before, and your preferences. Together you’ll decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

If you want online care, confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions often include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Many people find online work makes regular practice and skill-building easier to maintain in daily life.