
Brian McGovern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06517
Let's Connect (475) 244-9805

Do you often find yourself feeling indecisive about opportunities in your life? Or do you sometimes feel like there are no opportunities at all? Do you feel a lack of connection with those around you even though you love them? Do you find yourself awake at night and nervous for no reason in particular? If so, you could be dealing depression or anxiety and just need help coping with the events in your life. If this sounds like you, you may benefit from working with a counselor. I specialize in helping clients learn how to reframe their negative thought patterns using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach.
CBT allows you to see differing perspectives than the one being played on a loop by the critic in your mind. I am a firm believer that the way we speak to ourselves affects our mood and largely determines our life experiences. By reframing our negative patterns, we can begin to see the possibility for a better life and we can finally begin to heal.
Making change is hard; if it wasn't, everyone would do it. But making change is possible even probable especially if you have the courage to take the first and hardest step: asking for help. I'll show you how to build resilience, become aware of your innate strengths and learn how to work through challenges without giving up. You can do this. I can help.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Brian McGovern, LCSW now - (475) 244-9805
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VenmoInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Out of Network

Brian McGovern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 8266 Brian T McGovern
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Southern Connecticut State University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2008
- Licensed by State of Connecticut / 8266
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Brian T McGovern
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Men's Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Court ordered counseling
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Weight Loss
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas

Brian McGovern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (475) 244-9805