Abigail Thurlow

Abigail Thurlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, PTSD, and a range of life transitions. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets clients with a warm, direct style.

Abigail has worked in Medication Assisted Treatment for substance use and addiction, and she maintains a private practice. She has experience in group homes supporting young adults with complex mental health needs and has worked with people involved in halfway housing, parole, and probation. She is also knowledgeable about aging and cancer-related concerns.

Her approach centers on the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are grounded in empathy and honesty, with practical tools when they help. Abigail blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she also draws on Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to meet specific goals.

In a session she listens without judgment and offers straightforward guidance. She supports people who need help with mood, addiction, family or relationship stress, grief, sleep and eating concerns, career changes, ADHD, and other challenges. The work often combines skill-building, goal-setting, and space to talk through difficult feelings.

Abigail invites each person to shape the work. She emphasizes collaboration and adapts techniques to what fits the individual. If someone is ready to take a step, she helps plan the next one and supports progress at a realistic pace.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and creates space to be heard, which helps when sorting through anger, grief, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood issues, sleep, and addiction-related urges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for intense anger, mood swings, and managing crises with step-by-step tools.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find that online sessions can fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make regular check-ins easier to keep. They can also allow shorter, focused visits when needed or sessions that rely on audio only if bandwidth is limited. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so the plan matches your routine.