Oleyetta Priester
Warm, direct support for relationships and life changes
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About
Oleyetta Priester is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Connecticut who supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by challenges in relationships and daily life. She works with concerns such as depression, grief, communication problems, and major life changes, helping clients feel less alone as they move through difficult seasons.
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with an emphasis on making sense of what clients are experiencing and identifying patterns that may be keeping them from the life they want. In sessions, she helps clients build healthier ways to cope, communicate, and show up for themselves and the people they care about, with attention to themes like forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and questions of life purpose.
Oleyetta Priester views therapy as a place to be real and to pursue growth without judgment. With steady support and practical reflection, she partners with clients as they work toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected in their relationships and personal lives.
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative, with an emphasis on making sense of what clients are experiencing and identifying patterns that may be keeping them from the life they want. In sessions, she helps clients build healthier ways to cope, communicate, and show up for themselves and the people they care about, with attention to themes like forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and questions of life purpose.
Oleyetta Priester views therapy as a place to be real and to pursue growth without judgment. With steady support and practical reflection, she partners with clients as they work toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected in their relationships and personal lives.
- Location:
- Connecticut, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CT LMFT 27.003703
- NPI Number: 1730774704
- License: LMFT (Connecticut)
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Oleyetta Priester uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients make sense of what they are going through and create practical, sustainable change. A key part of her work is pattern-focused therapy, which looks at the repeated cycles that can show up in relationships, family dynamics, and day-to-day coping. This can be especially helpful for communication problems, relationship stress, and feeling stuck in familiar reactions.She also draws on skills-based strategies that support healthier coping during depression, grief, and major life transitions. This often includes building clearer communication, strengthening self-support, and finding workable steps forward when emotions feel heavy or confusing. For clients who are wrestling with guilt and shame, forgiveness, or self-love, therapy can offer a structured way to explore these experiences with more clarity and direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Oleyetta Priester works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the focus of sessions accordingly.
Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help clients fit therapy into busy schedules and stay connected during times of change.
How much experience does Oleyetta Priester have?
Oleyetta Priester has 7 years of experience.
Is Oleyetta Priester a licensed therapist?
Yes. Oleyetta Priester is licensed as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license is CT LMFT 27.003703.
In which languages does Oleyetta Priester provide therapy?
Oleyetta Priester provides therapy in English.
Where is Oleyetta Priester located?
Oleyetta Priester is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Oleyetta Priester as my therapist?
You can work with Oleyetta Priester through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Oleyetta Priester work with international clients?
No. Oleyetta Priester does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Oleyetta Priester cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.