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Timothy Habegger

Timothy Habegger

LCSW

Therapist · Connecticut · 40+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Practical emotion skills
  • Respectful listening
  • 40 years experience

About Timothy

Timothy Habegger is a Connecticut-based licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with anger, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and LGBT concerns. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that first contact straightforward and supportive.

Timothy adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. He listens for what matters most and helps set practical goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication, and managing strong emotions. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and mood problems.

Over four decades of practice have included work with people facing life transitions, divorce and separation, and questions about meaning and purpose. His work also covers guilt and shame, isolation, forgiveness, and post-traumatic stress. That breadth gives him a range of real-world examples to draw on during sessions.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. He will work with you to build a plan that fits your life and goals. If you want support for anger or any of the other concerns listed, he can discuss what a helpful next step looks like.

Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details. The therapist accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

How Timothy Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Timothy works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotion regulation. One common approach helps people learn concrete skills to notice and manage strong emotions like anger, with short exercises to practice between sessions. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and attachment - it looks at patterns in relationships and teaches ways to express needs more clearly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps you meet your goals. The process is collaborative, with the client guiding what feels useful and what needs to change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from more convenient locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or pick a format that matches comfort with video or phone. Discuss practical arrangements when you schedule to find what fits your routine and needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Connecticut
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Connecticut)
LCSW · No. 58.004045
NPI
1821100462

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with anger, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and LGBT issues. He also addresses related topics such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, and mood disorders.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, collaborative approach that focuses on practical skills and clearer communication. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and goals.

What is his background and experience?

He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including life transitions, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and practices there.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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