Miriam Charles-Flores, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 40 years in practice

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 004928 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1124793443 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Miriam

Miriam Charles-Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the fallout from trauma and addictions. She speaks English and Spanish and works with a wide range of life issues including parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD.

Her practice is grounded in listening carefully and helping people name their goals.

Background and approach

Miriam trained with a Master of Social Work from Smith College and has worked in hospitals, schools, and independent practice. That background gave her experience across inpatient and outpatient settings and with complex clinical challenges. She uses that experience to shape practical plans rather than only theory.

Her style is calm and compassionate. She listens closely and encourages people to describe what matters most to them. Together they identify patterns, set clear goals, and choose approaches that match the person’s needs and preferences.

In sessions she blends client-centered work with mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tackle thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how close relationships shape emotions and expectations. Miriam emphasizes practical tools and short-term skills alongside deeper exploration when needed.

She aims to reduce repetitive cycles of anxiety and depression by teaching coping strategies, problem solving, and skills to improve communication and relationship connection.

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

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Online support

How Miriam’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Attachment-based ideas look at how early and close relationships shape current trust and intimacy. In online sessions this can help people name patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a warm, nonjudgmental relationship. Through video or phone sessions this approach supports people in telling their story at their own pace and choosing goals that feel meaningful.

Cognitive behavioral work targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can present concrete exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Miriam will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then recommend an approach or blend of approaches suited to those needs. The plan can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a work break or a shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief updates, coaching-style guidance, or when written reflection helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and continue work through life’s changes.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Miriam address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is calm and compassionate with active listening. She encourages clients to set goals and uses both short-term skills and deeper conversation to meet those goals.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 40 years of clinical experience working in hospitals, schools, and independent practice, which informs her practical and varied approach to care.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and practices from that region.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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