Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
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2321 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
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The therapeutic process helps you decondition old patterns and uncover the authentic self waiting underneath. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all. You bring your own strengths, struggles, and story, and my role is to honor that by meeting you where you are. I use an eclectic style, blending different therapeutic approaches to fit what you need in each moment. I don’t believe in sugarcoating, and I won’t just sit back and nod. You can expect me to show up as a real person in the room—not a blank slate. Together, we will face what’s really going on and work to reframe it without judgment or shame.
I specialize in working with compulsive behaviors and believe wellness goes beyond removing the substance or behavior—it’s about uncovering the underlying intention and restructuring patterns to meet those needs in healthier ways. My role is to meet you where you are, draw on your strengths, and move toward solutions.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, dysthymia, grief, addiction, relational ruptures, or life transitions, I provide a supportive space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and explore new ways of being. I see therapy as a partnership—together, we’ll discover the approaches that help you feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with your values.
Call or Email Kelly Kukanskis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 265-5661
Let's Connect (475) 265-5661
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
Kelly Kukanskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Connecticut / 10226 Supervised by Melissa Monroe (Connecticut / 002049) Kelly Lucas Kukanskis
- Attended Sacred Heart University, Masters in Social Work
- Certificate from Connecticut Certification Board: Addiction Counselor CAC-6574 / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kelly Kukanskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 265-5661
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Kelly Kukanskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 265-5661
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Kelly Kukanskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 265-5661
Location
Additional Location
New Haven, CT 06501
(475) 265-5661Nearby Areas
Kelly Kukanskis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 265-5661