Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Wilmington, MA
Connections Counseling Services has been dedicated to empowering women and teens through mental health therapy since 2016. Our practice combines over two decades of clinical expertise with evidence-based approaches to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. We specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that emphasize self-discovery, boundary-setting, and emotional resilience. Our team of licensed professionals utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies, trauma-informed care, and person-centered techniques to help clients break negative patterns and build healthier relationships.With offices in Wilmington and Stoneham, Massachusetts, we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures our therapists remain at the forefront of mental health treatment innovations. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their challenges and develop practical coping mechanisms. Through consistent therapeutic support, we help individuals rediscover their inner strength and achieve lasting personal growth.
Services
Individual Therapy for Women
Teen Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Telehealth Sessions
In-person Appointments
Perinatal Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Boundary Setting Support
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches like CBT and trauma-informed care
- We provide flexible scheduling with both in-person and telehealth options
- Our team includes specialists in perinatal mental health and adolescent therapy
- We emphasize practical coping strategies for real-life application
Services
Individual Therapy for Women
Specialized therapy for women struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Our approach helps clients break negative patterns, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild self-esteem through evidence-based techniques. We address relationship challenges, career stress, and identity exploration while emphasizing practical coping strategies for daily life.
Teen Counseling
Support for teens facing anxiety, self-harm risks, and social challenges. Our therapists create safe spaces for emotional expression while teaching stress management and healthy relationship skills. We help adolescents navigate identity development, academic pressures, and family dynamics through age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using evidence-based modalities like TF-CBT and SMART. We help clients identify triggers, process traumatic memories, and develop grounding techniques. Our trauma-informed care focuses on restoring safety, rebuilding self-worth, and breaking cycles of negative self-talk.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment addressing chronic worry and stress symptoms. Our clinicians teach cognitive restructuring techniques, relaxation strategies, and mindfulness practices. We help clients understand anxiety patterns and develop personalized coping mechanisms for improved daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Targeted therapy for depression symptoms including persistent sadness and loss of interest. We employ behavioral activation techniques, thought pattern analysis, and goal-setting strategies. Our approach helps clients reconnect with meaningful activities and rebuild motivation through structured therapeutic support.
People
Lexi Mastrangelo
Founder/Owner/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20+ years experience specializing in trauma, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. Empowers women and teens through evidence-based therapy approaches while supervising clinical staff and teaching graduate psychology courses.
Haley Stansberry
Intake Coordinator/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed therapist specializing in relationship issues, ADHD, and young adult transitions. Provides skills-based counseling for stress reduction and organizational improvement while coordinating client intakes and treatment matching.
Molly Simonse
Clinical Supervisor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Strengths-based therapist with expertise in life transitions and behavioral patterns. Offers affirming therapeutic spaces while supervising clinical staff and developing treatment protocols for diverse client populations.
Colleen Brunell
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Trauma specialist with 15+ years experience supporting diverse populations including LGBTQIA communities. Focuses on empowering clients' inner healing through strengths-based approaches and cultural competency.
Meghan Carroll
Masters Level Clinician
Person-centered therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Uses integrative approaches to help clients break negative patterns and develop self-understanding through empathetic therapeutic relationships.
Questions
Do you accept insurance plans?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tufts, and Harvard Pilgrim. For out-of-network plans, we provide superbills for potential reimbursement.
What are your therapy rates?
Intake sessions range from $175-$225, with individual sessions costing $130-$175. Rates vary based on clinician level and session type.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions alongside in-person appointments at our Wilmington and Stoneham offices.
What's your cancellation policy?
24-hour notice required for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice incur a $125 fee, with exceptions for emergencies.
