Ethan Bourque, MS, LPC
Psychotherapist
Ethan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who works with children and adolescents as young as 10 years old, while also providing therapy for adults in and around Fairfield County. He believes therapy should be a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow at their own pace. With children, he uses developmentally appropriate and engaging strategies—often incorporating play, talk, and skills-based interventions—to help them build emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthy ways of expressing themselves. In his work with adults, Ethan draws from different modalities to help clients better understand thought patterns, manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and align their actions with their values.
- BA in Psychology from Quinnipiac University
- MS in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University
- Approach to therapy is integrative and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Uses a flexible approach to individualize the therapeutic process to best meet the client’s needs.
- Supports clients in building awareness, self-understanding and communication skills to promote empowerment and self-esteem.
- Values working closely with parents and caregivers of adolescent clients to support meaningful change beyond the therapy room.
- Supports adults navigate anxiety, mood concerns, life transitions, stress, and personal
growth.
- 3+ years in private practice
- 4+ years as a school counselor
- Ethan grew up on Cape Cod and now resides in Fairfield with his wife and dog. He enjoys a wide variety of hobbies including cooking, golfing, traveling and playing games. Some of his favorite experiences include seeing a World Series Game and going to London to see the Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
“All That is Gold is Not Glitter; All Those Who Wander are Not Lost” J.R.R. Tolkien