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Abigail Thurlow

Compassionate care with practical strategies

LPC Connecticut

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Abigail

Abigail Thurlow is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut with 13 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She has worked across clinical settings including medication assisted treatment for substance use, independent practice, group homes for individuals with advanced mental health and behavioral needs, and with clients in transitional correctional settings. Her background includes focused work with depression, anxiety, PTSD, aging-related concerns, and cancer-related stress, among other issues.

Abigail brings a warm, straightforward presence to sessions and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship. She draws on several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person.

Her practice spans a wide range of concerns including addictions, mood and panic disorders, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career stress, ADHD, and caregiver strain. Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances empathy with practical skills and goal-oriented work.

Abigail welcomes individuals who are navigating life changes, coping with trauma or addiction, or seeking support for mood and stress-related symptoms, and she aims to help people build coping tools and clearer paths forward.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapeutic Work



Abigail commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is often applied to problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and some forms of addiction by teaching concrete coping skills. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies, which focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense emotions and relationship conflicts. Client-centered work is another feature of her practice, emphasizing empathic listening and a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance to help clients explore values and goals.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Abigail works with each person to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan over time so the methods fit the client’s needs, preferences, and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, continue work during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Abigail commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, blending client-centered listening with practical interventions from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of experience working in settings that include medication assisted treatment, independent practice, group homes, and correctional transitional programs.
Where is Abigail licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with license number CT LPC 003495.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Abigail?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English