Kelly Pabilonia

LCSW (she/her)21 years of experienceNext available
4.9 (47)
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic

I am a Licensed clinical social worker in both CT and Fl. I have over 23 years' experience helping clients with addictions, relationship counseling, coping with grief, loss, stress and anxiety. I provide solution-based therapy. I create a safe space for my clients to openly and honestly share their experiences.

I have 21 years of relationship mediation, family meetings, and couples counseling which enables me to build rapport with all participants quickly and impartiality.

Reach out to see if we are a good match for each other.

First session

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Strengths

I have 23 years of relationship mediation, family meetings, and couples counseling which enables me to build rapport with all participants quickly and impartiality.

Ideal clients

I love working with individuals and couples.  I am Licensed in CT and Fl, and I hold additional certification in Palliative and End of Life Care.

Treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

When working with my clients, I use motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy to help them regain control over their lives. Clients often say they appreciate my ability to be "real" with them while also being sensitive, empathetic, and professional. I create a safe space for my clients to openly and honestly share their experiences.

Couples Counseling

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Midlife crisis & Self-love.

Grief Therapy

I have 21 years experience helping clients with addictions, relationship counseling, coping with grief, loss, stress and anxiety. I am licensed in CT & Fl. Our treatment will be tailored to meet your specific unique needs. I believe in treating everyone with the respect, sensitivity, and compassion they deserve. Taking the first step of therapy takes courage. Together we can create a plan to improve your well-being!

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Addiction

  • Anxiety

  • Grief

Other specialties

  • Career Counseling

  • Chronic Illness

  • Coping Skills

  • Crisis Intervention

  • Domestic Violence

  • Family Conflict

  • First Responders/Healthcare Workers

  • Health/Medical Issues

  • Life Transitions

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • ConnecticutLicense 58.007679

  • FloridaLicense SW24129

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Anthem

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $125 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (47)8 reviews
May 26, 2026

Kelly is easy to talk to and she asks great follow up questions. I have found her to be a safe place to express the challenges in my life after a major life changing event. Highly recommend her counsel. I really look forward to our sessions.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 9 with Kelly
March 9, 2026

My husband and I had our first counseling session with Kelly and she was wonderful. She listened, was compassionate and offered great solutions. We are looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with Kelly
March 3, 2026

I felt very at ease talking to Kelly and I look forward continuing therapy sessions with her.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Kelly
Schedule 60 min