Miriam Charles-Flores , LCSW

Miriam Charles-Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with forty years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient hospitals, schools, and private practice. She holds an MSW, a Master of Social Work degree, from Smith College, where she received extensive training in psychodynamic theory and other clinical orientations that shaped her understanding of complex emotional and relational issues.

Her professional work has developed deep expertise in areas such as depression, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, mood disorders, intimacy and relationship concerns, and family conflict. She integrates mindful thinking, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and personalized evidence-based methods to form a holistic approach to assessment and treatment. Miriam emphasizes a broad theoretical base to support in-depth exploration and to create thorough clinical assessments that inform individualized treatment plans and clear therapeutic goals.

Known for a compassionate and attentive style, she listens carefully to encourage client engagement and participation in the therapy process. She believes individuals possess an inner capacity to identify conflicts and grow toward resolution, and she supports that process with psycho-educational guidance, problem-solving strategies, and thoughtful therapeutic support. Her aim is to help reduce the recurring patterns of depression and anxiety through tailored, goal-oriented work that addresses each person’s unique needs.