We believe healing starts with connection. At Building Connections Counseling & Wellness Group, we offer a range of therapeutic services, including couples counseling and family therapy, designed for individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support your mental wellness by helping you navigate life's challenges with evidence-based care and a strong focus on personal growth. In-office services are available at our location, 100 Riverview Center, suite 120B, Middletown, CT, and we also provide convenient telehealth options.
We believe healing starts with connection. At Building Connections Counseling & Wellness Group, we offer a range of therapeutic services, including couples counseling and family therapy, designed for individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support your mental wellness by helping you navigate life's challenges with evidence-based care and a strong focus on personal growth. In-office services are available at our location, 100 Riverview Center, suite 120B, Middletown, CT, and we also provide convenient telehealth options.
We provide a comprehensive range of counseling services focused on mental wellness, including individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and more. Our offerings are designed to address the unique needs of each client we serve.
At our practice, we believe that every person, couple, and family is unique. That’s why our approach to therapy, including counseling, is individualized, systemic, and collaborative—tailored to meet your mental wellness needs in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and effective.
Individualized Care
We understand that no two people or families are the same. In counseling, 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 contribute to how we navigate challenges. From a systemic perspective, we help you see patterns, improve communication, and strengthen the connections that matter most in couples counseling and family therapy.
Collaboration and Partnership
Therapy, whether it’s couples counseling or family 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 offer 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 achieve mental wellness for a more balanced life.
We offer compassionate, professional counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, relationship struggles, or family stress, our therapy services provide a safe and supportive space to explore concerns and create meaningful change. We offer services in-person in Connecticut and through secure, convenient Telehealth sessions available statewide.
Individual Therapy
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Our individual therapy services provide one-on-one support to help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, work-related challenges, and personal growth. Together, we’ll identify your goals and work at a pace that feels right for you.
Couples Counseling
Relationships are rewarding, but they also come with challenges. Our couples counseling offers a space to improve communication, rebuild trust, manage conflict, and strengthen your connection. Whether you’re newly navigating difficulties 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. Our family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen bonds among family members. 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 understand that accessibility matters. That’s why we offer both in-person counseling sessions in Middletown, CT, and Telehealth therapy, allowing 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 about mental wellness, we’re here to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
Brenda I. Adams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, families, military families, and professionals navigate life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Practicing in Connecticut since 2010, Brenda brings a wealth of clinical experience and a thoughtful, holistic approach to supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
Brenda specializes in working with couples, military families, and business professionals, while also supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and significant life changes. She has extensive experience helping couples navigate premarital concerns, infidelity, communication difficulties, and separation or divorce.
Her approach emphasizes understanding each client’s unique experiences, strengthening connections, and identifying meaningful, lasting paths toward well-being.
Brenda holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut, and a Master of Management from Cambridge College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She also holds a Specialized Graduate Certificate in Organization Development and is a certified Zenger Folkman Extraordinary Leader 360 Feedback Coach. Brenda is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Brenda believes that meaningful change begins with understanding, connection, and collaboration. She is committed to a holistic approach to wellness, helping clients build on their strengths, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and work toward healthier relationships and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
To schedule an appointment with Brenda, call
Stefanie is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in counseling individuals, couples, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is committed to employing evidence-based practices and takes a systemic approach to therapy, acknowledging the significance of relationships, environment, and connection in the mental wellness journey.
Her therapeutic style blends professionalism with warmth and humor, creating a safe and comfortable space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Stefanie assists her clients in navigating challenges, building resilience, and fostering meaningful growth through individual, couples counseling and family therapy. Whether you’re facing life transitions that feel overwhelming, couples in conflict looking to reconnect, or seeking personal growth in new directions, her goal is to guide clients toward greater understanding, balance, and lasting change.
Stefanie is currently in network with Anthem, Aetna, United Behavioral Health (UBH), and Medicaid/Husky insurances. A superbill is provided for out-of-network services.
To schedule an appointment with Stefanie, call