Therapist profile
Miriam Charles-Flores, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 004928
- NPI1124793443
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Attachment focus
About Miriam
Miriam Charles-Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 40 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, trauma, parenting strains, anger, and other life changes. She offers services in English and Spanish and can work with international clients.
She has worked in outpatient and inpatient hospitals, schools, and private practice. Miriam completed a Master of Social Work at Smith College, where she studied psychodynamic theory alongside other clinical orientations. That background shaped a broad view of how patterns in relationships, attachment, and early family experiences affect current behavior.
Her approach mixes client-centered conversation with practical tools. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and emotional patterns. Mindful practices are woven in to help people notice reactions before they escalate. Emotion-focused and attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and intimacy issues.
Assessment is an early step in her work. She aims to clarify goals and design a treatment plan that fits each person. Sessions include direct problem solving, psychoeducation about patterns, and practice of new skills between meetings.
People come to her for help managing recurring anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, or anger that builds up over time. Her long experience across settings informs a steady, practical style focused on clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Miriam blends client-centered care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment-focused ideas in her work. Client-centered care means conversations that follow what matters most to the person and build on their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that fuel stress or anger and practicing small, concrete changes to shift them. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused approaches look at relationship patterns and emotional responses to help people change how they relate to others.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will assess your concerns and goals and suggest methods that fit your needs and preferences. The therapist and client work together to test approaches and adjust plans based on what helps most in daily life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in their usual environment and carry progress into everyday situations.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical skill teaching, including cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience across hospitals, schools, outpatient settings, and private practice.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut and holds an MSW from Smith College.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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