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Paula Mekkelsen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Hi! Thank you for viewing my site. I am happy to assist either directly by scheduling a meeting during a day/time that meets your scheduling needs or indirectly by suggesting recommendations to colleagues in my area. For further information, please check out my Facebook page and visit my websites listed below. Feel free to contact me via phone, email or text (best-quickest). Thank you! Paula

Photos of myself and my practice/office can be found on my websites below!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/paula-m-mekkelsen-groton-ct/184792

and

https://pmekkelsen.wixsite.com/website

Specialties

Addiction ADHD Adoption related issues Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Eating Disorders Family Conflict Food Insecurity Gaming Addiction Gender Identity Grief and Loss Hoarding Impulse Control Internet Addiction Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Paula Mekkelsen is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1710076419

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $100
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

1057 Poquonnock Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 857-8044
ADA Accessible
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Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Dance / Movement Therapy Gestalt Holistic Humanistic Insight Therapy Jungian Meditation Mindfulness Supportive

Modalities

Couples Family Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Athletes Indigenous Peoples People of Color Veterans

Meeting Options

Please contact this provider to find out if they offer video and/or in-person sessions.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 35
  • License(s): CT-2005

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Nonreligious, Protestant, Seventh Day Adventist, Unitarian Universalist

My Website

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