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Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
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Brett Santo

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
(475) 471-1082
Let's Connect (475) 471-1082
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Hi, my name is Brett and I am a Clinician at Shed Your Stress Counseling. First and foremost, I want to remind you that your feelings are valid and your struggles are real. Life can be hard, change can be difficult, uncertainty can be maddening, anxiety can be debilitating, intrusive thoughts can be harmful, and certain memories can be painful. Our work together will involve focusing on what we can do to get you to be the best person you can be.
I’m a compassionate and curious person who will work collaboratively with you to understand your life story and how it got you here. I also encourage, and practice, authenticity when working together with you. I look at the world through an anti-racist, gender-inclusive, sex-positive lens and aim to create space for you to become empowered and confident.
Our relationship is the single most important aspect of our work together. I recognize the privilege I carry as a white, cisgender, heterosexual male and remain humble in my cultural awareness. As a neurodivergent person, I am a mental health advocate who aims to destigmatize mental illnesses and work to celebrate your unmasked and authentic self.
Call or Brett Santo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 471-1082

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Hamden, CT 06518

(475) 471-1082

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Derby, CT 06418

I provide therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth. I am available most weekday evenings and Saturday mornings as well.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Coaching and Sex Therapy 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Making a video about yourself is awkward, talking with me isn't. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Brett Santo
Let's Connect (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Hamden, CT 06518

(475) 471-1082

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Derby, CT 06418

I provide therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth. I am available most weekday evenings and Saturday mornings as well.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Coaching and Sex Therapy 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Making a video about yourself is awkward, talking with me isn't. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Brett Santo

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HUSKY Health
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Currently, I accept Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Husky CT insurance plans. Paying for sessions individually via self-pay is also possible. To ensure I can confirm your coverage effectively, please include your insurance provider when contacting me.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
"
Currently, I accept Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Husky CT insurance plans. Paying for sessions individually via self-pay is also possible. To ensure I can confirm your coverage effectively, please include your insurance provider when contacting me.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
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Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 7671 Brett Santo
  • Membership with Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society 65348
  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6613642
  • Attended Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
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I have several years of experience working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds of varying ages, on myriad issues including anxiety, neurodivergence, and trauma. I constantly operate through the lenses of anti-racism, decolonization, liberation, cultural humility, and sex positivity.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
"
I have several years of experience working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds of varying ages, on myriad issues including anxiety, neurodivergence, and trauma. I constantly operate through the lenses of anti-racism, decolonization, liberation, cultural humility, and sex positivity.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
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Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Coaching
  • Sex Therapy

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Positivity
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship, and sexual issues. Our first few sessions will involve building our relationship and understanding your goals to create a plan that addresses your needs promptly, allowing you to get back on track. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first few sessions and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship, and sexual issues. Our first few sessions will involve building our relationship and understanding your goals to create a plan that addresses your needs promptly, allowing you to get back on track. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first few sessions and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
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Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA

Endorsement

Shed Your Stress Counseling, LLC
Shed Your Stress Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Brett is a knowledgable, personable, and compassionate counselor who is able to work with a variety of clients. He shows a passion and excitement about his work and is excellent at meeting you where you are in your self-reflective journey!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use an integrative approach in therapy, mainly with Adlerian and Gestalt as the foundational basis. Our first session typically involves getting to know you and what you hope to get out of therapy. With my approach we will work collaboratively together in understanding your life story and how it got you here.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
"
I often use an integrative approach in therapy, mainly with Adlerian and Gestalt as the foundational basis. Our first session typically involves getting to know you and what you hope to get out of therapy. With my approach we will work collaboratively together in understanding your life story and how it got you here.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA

Location

Primary Location

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Hamden, CT 06518

(475) 471-1082

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Shed Your Stress Counseling

Derby, CT 06418

(475) 471-1082

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I provide therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth. I am available most weekday evenings and Saturday mornings as well.
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
"
I provide therapy sessions both in-person and via telehealth. I am available most weekday evenings and Saturday mornings as well.
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 471-1082
Photo of Brett Santo, MS, LPCA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brett Santo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA