Supporting healthier,
more connected lives.
Counseling Services in Middletown, CT
Supporting healthier,
more connected lives.
About Building Connections Counseling & Wellness Group
We believe healing starts with connection. At Building Connections Counseling & Wellness Group, we provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to help you navigate life's challenges with evidence-based care and a focus on personal growth. In office services are provided in our office located at 100 Riverview Center, suite 120B, Middletown, CT. Telehealth options are available.
About our services
Our Philosophy
At Building Connections Counseling & Wellness Group, we believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Our counseling services are designed to help our clients unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of counseling services, including individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and more. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each of our clients.
Our Approach
At our practice, we believe that every person, couple, and family is unique. That’s why our approach to therapy is individualized, systemic, and collaborative—tailored to meet your needs in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and effective.
Individualized Care
We understand that no two people or families are the same. We take time to get to know you, your story, and your goals. Together, we’ll create a plan that reflects your specific circumstances, strengths, and challenges.
A Systemic Perspective
Life doesn’t happen in isolation. Our relationships, families, and environments all play a role in how we experience challenges. By looking at the bigger picture, we help you see patterns, improve communication, and strengthen the connections that matter most.
Collaboration and Partnership
Therapy works best when it’s a partnership. We work side-by-side with you, offering guidance, support, and tools while respecting your voice in the process. You bring the knowledge of your life, and we bring expertise in helping people and families grow—together, we can create meaningful change.
Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to build healthier relationships and a more balanced life.
Therapeutic Services offered
In-person and Telehealth services offered
We offer compassionate, professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, relationship struggles, or family stress, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore concerns and create meaningful change. Services are available in-person in Connecticut and through secure, convenient Telehealth sessions statewide.
Individual Therapy
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Individual therapy offers one-on-one support to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. Together, we’ll identify your goals and work at a pace that feels right for you.
Couples Therapy
Relationships are rewarding, but they also come with challenges. Couples therapy provides a space to improve communication, rebuild trust, manage conflict, and strengthen your connection. Whether you’re newly navigating challenges or have been together for years, therapy can help you create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Family Therapy
Families face unique stressors that can impact everyone. Family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen bonds. We work with families of all shapes and sizes to support healthier patterns and create a stronger sense of connection at home.
Flexible Options: In-Person & Telehealth
We know that accessibility matters. That’s why we offer both in-person sessions in Connecticut and Telehealth therapythat allows you to connect from the comfort of your own home. Our Telehealth services are secure, private, and designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Take the Next Step
Seeking support is a sign of strength. Whether you’re ready to begin therapy or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
meet our team
Brenda Adams, LMFT
Brenda is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist that has been practicing since 2010 at local agencies in CT. As a therapist, Brenda's strengths are working with professionals managing high-stress careers, military families navigating unique challenges, and couples at crossroads who want to heal and grow. She is successful treating individuals, couples and families adjusting to life transitions such as marriage, the birth of a child, work related stress, anxiety and depression. Brenda also has experience counseling couples on relationship matters such as pre-marital counseling, infidelity and divorce.
Brenda holds a Master of Management from Cambridge College and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Joseph College. She also earned a Specialized Graduate Certificate in Organization Development and is a certified Zenger Folkman Extraordinary Leader 360 Feedback Coach. Brenda is a dedicated professional with advanced training in both family therapy and organizational leadership, helping couples and families find balance, resilience, and renewed connection.
Brenda is currently in network with Anthem, Aetna, Optum, Medicaid insurances. Superbill provided for out-of-network services.
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Stefanie Stanek, LMFT
Stefanie is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is committed to using evidence-based practices and takes a systemic approach to therapy, recognizing the importance of relationships, environment, and connection in the healing process.
Her style blends professionalism with warmth and humor, creating a safe and comfortable space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Stefanie helps her clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster meaningful growth. Whether you’re navigating life transitions that feel overwhelming, couples in conflict looking to reconnect, or wanting to grow in new ways, her goal is to guide clients toward greater understanding, balance, and lasting change.
Stefanie is currently in network with Anthem, Aetna, and Medicaid/Husky insurances. Superbill provided for out-of-network services.
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