Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety and 6 more.
Tess Coggins
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Tess. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut. I am employed at a facility that treats mental health and substance use. I have 6 years of experience as a therapist that could assist with issues such as anxiety, anger, and life transition concerns. Whether you are looking to regulate emotions, navigate a transition in your life, overcome substance use, or looking for spiritual/personal growth, I can walk with you through your journey. I have years of experience working with individuals, helping them find strategies and techniques that work best for them and their situation, at their current stage of life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session I will provide a safe place for you, as I gain an understanding of what brings you into therapy and what support looks like for you. We will work together to identify your needs and develop a treatment plan that align with your goals. Space will be provided for you to ask any questions that you may have about expectations, and the treatment process.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a therapist my strengths are empathy, flexible and effective communication skills. During our time together, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to unpack whatever you are dealing with in a nonjudgmental collaborative way. I listen and I don't judge. I am here to provide encouragement and support however you may need it.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
The strategies I use work well for individuals who are experiencing anxiety, mild depression, and stress. My approach is designed to help manage thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. My interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. My goal is to empower you to develop healthier ways of thinking and change unwanted behaviors
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Spirituality
Women's Issues
I identify as
Christian
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Connecticut
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I gravitate towards CBT. It allows individuals to manage thoughts and feelings that can influence behaviors. Interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Clients feel empowered and develop healthy ways of thinking and feeling, so they can grow and live a more satisfying life
Eclectic
Although I gravitate towards Cognitive Behavior Therapy, the Eclectic therapeutic approach allows for the integration of different practices and strategies to develop a personalized treatment plan for every client. The approach can address issues such as management of anxiety, as well as helping clients achieve their goals. The Eclectic approach builds a foundation for positive change while providing treatment types that will be most helpful for the individual throughout the session..
2 ratings with written reviews
February 23, 2026
She is wonderful at giving guidance
Verified client, age 35-44
October 10, 2025
I've made a lot of progress because even though I am very aware of what I need to work on, Tess always has a new way in which I can view my situation. It's really just what I needed to care more about my goals and what they truly could look like in the end.