Miriam is knowledgeable, honest, and validating. She is understanding when my schedule changes and does her best to accommodate me as needed. I appreciate her encouragement and expectations surrounding my concerns and life goals. She has provided a much needed mirror to my behaviors, patterns, and self understanding.
Miriam Charles-Flores, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Miriam is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Miriam. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Connecticut
Recent reviews
Absolutely a life saver. She is compassionate and direct. Listens very well and responds even better. I couldn’t make it this far so quick if it wasn’t for her.
More about Miriam
- 40 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a License Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience and have worked in out-patient and in-patient hospitals, schools and in Private Practice.
My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunity to gain expertise with issues relating to Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Complex Trauma, Mood Disorders, Intimacy-Relationship Issues, and Family Conflicts. I obtained an MSW degree from Smith College which included extensive training in the area of Psycho-Dynamic Theory, and other Clinical Orientations.
Presently I offer a holistic approach integrating also, Mindful Thinking, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, and Personalized, Evidence-Based Effective Therapy. It has been my experience that having expertise and a broader knowledge base of diverse theoretical approaches can facilitate an in-debt exploration and an understanding to formulate a thorough solid based clinical assessment and treatment plan. The assessment provides a means in which to identify a therapeutic goal and to gain an understanding of the clients individual needs. It also can help in the design of an optimal individualized treatment plan to help the client reach their individual personal goals.
I am a compassionate empathetic person, who listens cautiously and attentively to encourage client interaction and participation in the therapeutic process. This approach helps and enables the client to have the opportunity to identify their own understanding of their presenting problem as well as to identify their individual treatment goals.
I am a strong believer that every individual possesses the inner capacity to identify their conflicts, establish a therapeutic relationship and ultimately gain individual awareness to gain conflict resolution.
My ultimate aim is to assist clients in reducing the repetitive aspect of Depression and Anxiety by providing a specific individualized psycho-educational treatment plan, and to make an impact therapeutically by providing thoughtful support, guidance, and problem solving skills.
Specialties
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
Phobias
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Miriam Charles-Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124793443.
- LCSW · Connecticut · 004928 · Expires April 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Miriam Charles-Flores
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Miriam is knowledgeable, honest, and validating. She is understanding when my schedule changes and does her best to accommodate me as needed. I appreciate her encouragement and expectations surrounding my concerns and life goals. She has provided a much needed mirror to my behaviors, patterns, and self understanding.
Absolutely a life saver. She is compassionate and direct. Listens very well and responds even better. I couldn’t make it this far so quick if it wasn’t for her.
Miriam is wonderful, thoughtful, inquisitive, and always available. We have really just begun working together but she has provided a truly insightful and professional outside perspective on challenges I face personally. I look forward to every chance I get to speak with Miriam. There is much more work to be done and I’m glad I get to do it with her support.
Miriam is incredibly insightful, patient and helpful. I have found her responses to be thought provoking and has aided my participation and clarity on many matters. Miriam is caring, but clear about the work needing to get done.
She is amazing at listening and providing specific ways for me to tackle problems within the bounds of what’s realistic for me
Miriam is very caring and helpful - she always has positive things to say to me and values my feelings.
Always listening and with a lot of attention. Helped me to understand the frustration with war and personal issues. I would really recommend 10/10
Miriam is experienced and recognizes very well the parts of me that needs work and gives me tools to improve those areas of my life.
Miriam is very kind and understanding person.
She was fabulous, very knowledgeable, great listener, awesome with helping me set boundaries and ideas to help me move forward productively with a plan I am able to execute daily. Grateful, LeeAnn
Always can listen and support. Telling things i know, but makes me believe and understand them 100%. Helped me trough the war times, made me understand many of my frustrations and helped stabilized me when i am confused. You can see she is an expert and knows what to do and how to support.
Frequently asked questions
Does Miriam Charles-Flores offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Miriam Charles-Flores works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Miriam Charles-Flores speak?
Miriam Charles-Flores speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Miriam Charles-Flores have?
Miriam Charles-Flores has 40 years of experience.
Where is Miriam Charles-Flores licensed to practice?
Miriam Charles-Flores is licensed to practice in Connecticut.
Does Miriam Charles-Flores accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Miriam Charles-Flores accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Miriam Charles-Flores offer?
Miriam Charles-Flores offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Miriam Charles-Flores?
Miriam Charles-Flores can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Miriam Charles-Flores?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.