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 am Kelita Lugg, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy to teens and adults in Connecticut. My clinical background includes outpatient therapy, hospital-based care, behavioral health, care coordination, and clinical review.This experience has shaped my understanding of how emotional distress, medical systems, family responsibilities, work demands, parenting stress and major life transitions can intersect in ways that feel overwhelming.My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical. I draw from CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based therapy to help clients better understand patterns, build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and take meaningful steps toward change.

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

Do you offer virtual therapy in Connecticut?

Yes. Meridian Counseling provides secure virtual therapy for teens and adults located in Connecticut.

Who do you work with?

I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, parenting, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, racial identity, and emotional overwhelm.

What insurance do you accept?

Meridian Counseling currently accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut for virtual therapy appointments.

Do you accept HUSKY CT / Medicaid?

A HUSKY CT waitlist is available for future openings. Interested clients may email to be added to the waitlist.

What happens during a free consultation?

A free consultation is a brief call to discuss what you are looking for, answer general questions, and determine whether Meridian Counseling may be a good fit for your needs.

Do you provide therapy for co-parenting or court-related stress?

Therapy can support clients navigating parenting stress, co-parenting challenges, family transitions, communication stress, and the emotional impact of court or custody-related concerns. Therapy is not legal advice and does not include custody evaluations or legal opinions.

Do you offer sliding scale rates?

Limited sliding scale options may be available. Clients interested in self-pay or reduced-fee options are welcome to call or email Meridian Counseling directly to inquire.

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.