Miriam Charles-Flores, LCSW
Therapist in Connecticut
Miriam Charles-Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
- Licensed inConnecticut
- License004928
- NPI 1124793443
- Experience40+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About Miriam
Miriam Charles-Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep or eating problems, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Miriam speaks English and Spanish and practices from Connecticut.
She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that shape relationships and on practical steps to change unhelpful behaviors.
Background and approach
Miriam uses mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Her background includes work in outpatient and inpatient hospitals, schools, and independent practice. She earned a Master of Social Work from Smith College and has long experience with mood disorders, complex trauma, and family conflict.
That training influences how she assesses and plans care. Miriam aims to build a steady, respectful relationship where people can talk through their concerns. She listens closely and encourages people to name goals and track progress.
Her style mixes listening with coaching and problem-solving so sessions feel focused and useful. When starting, she develops an individualized treatment plan based on a thorough assessment. That plan highlights practical skills, psychoeducation, and strategies to reduce recurring anxiety or depressive cycles.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Credentials
- LCSW (Connecticut)
- License 004928 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1124793443 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Miriam lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Miriam names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapy translate online
Miriam often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and close connections. That work helps people name patterns of closeness or avoidance and practice new ways of relating in everyday life.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where the client's concerns guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to turn worries and unhelpful thoughts into concrete steps and skills for managing anxiety, mood, sleep, or eating problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Miriam collaborates with each person to decide which methods best fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This lets the therapy stay practical and relevant to daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel and deeper relational work. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging are handy for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers shorter written exchanges. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit different schedules and needs.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Miriam address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, parenting struggles, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends warm listening with structured work. Sessions combine exploration of relationship patterns and hands-on strategies to change unhelpful behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has 40 years of clinical experience in hospitals, schools, outpatient settings, and independent practice, with training from Smith College leading to a Master of Social Work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CT LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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