Connecticut-Based Therapy Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, and Nervous System Care

Hi, I’m Isabella Pugliese, a Connecticut-based therapist and founder of The Ventral Space.

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I work with women navigating anxiety, chronic stress, relationship challenges, and the lasting impact of trauma. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or disconnected from themselves despite trying to “push through.”

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I specialize in helping individuals in Connecticut who are experiencing:

• Anxiety and chronic stress

• Perfectionism and high-functioning overwhelm

• Betrayal trauma and relationship pain

• Emotional disconnection or difficulty identifying feelings

• The effects of growing up in chaotic or unpredictable environments

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Together, we work to understand these patterns while building a greater sense of internal safety, clarity, and self-trust.

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My work is rooted in a nervous system–oriented, psychodynamic approach to therapy.

This means we explore the deeper emotional patterns and relational experiences shaping how you feel today, while also helping your nervous system move out of survival states like anxiety, shutdown, or overwhelm.

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Therapy is not just about insight. It is about creating real, felt change. Alongside deeper exploration, I integrate practical tools to help you regulate your nervous system, navigate emotions, and feel more grounded in your daily life.

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Clients often describe my approach as compassionate, honest, engaging, and effective. I aim to create a space where you feel supported and gently challenged so that therapy becomes a place not just to process, but to grow.

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​I provide therapy for adults located in Connecticut through virtual sessions.