Meridian Counseling
Kelita Lugg, LCSW
Virtual Therapy for Teens & Adults in Connecticut
Meridian Counseling provides virtual therapy for teens and adults in Connecticut seeking support with anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, life transitions, parenting, relationships, and emotional overwhelm.Accepting Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut for virtual therapy appointments.
Therapy That Feels Grounded and Practical
Life can become overwhelming when you are carrying anxiety, stress, trauma, parenting responsibilities, relationship concerns, or major transitions while still trying to function day to day.Therapy can offer space to slow down, feel supported, understand patterns, build coping skills, and begin moving forward in a way that feels realistic for your life.
About Kelita
I’m Kelita Lugg, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy to teens and adults throughout Connecticut.My clinical background includes outpatient and hospital-based behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential care, work with adolescents, people navigating the justice system, and individuals facing complex healthcare and resource needs. These experiences have shaped the way I understand mental health as something influenced by relationships, family, culture, identity, work, parenting, health, and everyday life.My style is warm, collaborative, curious, and practical. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can exhale a little. You don’t have to perform, have the perfect words, or know exactly what you need before you arrive.Therapy with me is more than simply talking. I’ll listen, but I’ll also ask thoughtful questions, help you notice patterns, and work with you to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. I don’t believe therapy is one-size-fits-all, so I pay attention to what resonates with you, what doesn’t, and your feedback about what is and isn’t working.I draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based therapy. I also recognize that race, culture, sexuality, gender, family background, and lived experience can shape how we understand ourselves and how comfortable it feels to ask for help. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and grounded in care that is human, relatable, evidence-based, and useful.
Areas of Support
Therapy is available for teens and adults navigating emotional stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, and the pressure of managing real-life responsibilities.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Stress and burnout
Parenting stress
Co-parenting challenges
Relationship concerns
Life transitions
Teen support
Self-esteem
Racial Identity and cultural stress
Emotional overwhelm
Support for Real-Life Stressors
Stress does not happen in isolation. Many clients are navigating parenting responsibilities, co-parenting stress, school concerns, work demands, medical systems, family responsibilities, financial pressure, court-related stress, or major life transitions.Therapy can offer a space to slow down, sort through what is happening, identify what is within your control, and build tools for coping with the emotional weight of real-life stressors.Therapy is not legal advice and does not include custody evaluations or legal opinions.
Therapy Approach
Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, strengths-based therapy, trauma-informed care, culturally sensitive therapy, and person-centered therapy.Sessions may include identifying patterns, processing emotions, strengthening coping skills, exploring values, building boundaries, and creating realistic steps for change.
Insurance & Availability
Meridian Counseling currently accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut for virtual therapy appointments.Free consultations available for new clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Begin?
Free consultations are available for teens and adults in Connecticut seeking virtual therapy support. You can schedule a consultation or join the HUSKY CT waitlist below.
For general questions, email Meridian Counseling at [email protected]
Meridian Counseling provides secure, HIPPA-compliant virtual therapy to residents across Connecticut, including Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, Bristol, West Haven, and surrounding areas.
In crisis? Call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Preparing for Your First Session
Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially if this is your first time. A little preparation can help you feel more comfortable and get the most of our time together.
Before We Meet
Complete your intake forms before your appointment, choose a private space where you feel comfortable talking, charge your device, and plan to join about five minutes early.
For Telehealth Sessions
Use a reliable Wi-Fi connection when possible. If you're joining from your phone, turn on Do Not Disturb or Focus Mode so incoming calls notifications don't interrupt your session. Close unnecessary apps or browser tabs and test your camera and microphone beforehand.
Create a Comfortable, Private Space
Choose somewhere you can speak freely and minimize interruptions. Headphones can provide additional privacy. Please do not attend therapy while driving. If you're joining from a vehicle, remain safely parked for the entire session.
Not Sure What to Talk About?
You don't need to know exactly where to begin. You might think about what brought you to therapy now, what has been weighing on you, what you'd like to feel different, or what you hope to gain from therapy. You're welcome to bring notes, and you can always say "I'm not ready to talk about".
If Technology Gives Us Trouble
If we become disconnected, try rejoining the session. If we're unable to reconnect, I'll use the phone number on file to contact you.
Come As You Are
There is no "right" way to do therapy. You don't need to have the right words, know exactly where to begin, or have everything figured out before first session. We'll start wherever you are.