For adults and adolescents in the Thompson area
Therapy in Thompson, CT for Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions
Providing compassionate therapy for adults and adolescents (13+) in Thompson, North Grosvenor Dale, Putnam, Woodstock, and across Windham County, Connecticut. Offering in-person sessions and telehealth for Massachusetts clients when appropriate.
Melissa Gobin Borski, LCSW, LICSW
Genuine empathy and skilled support for anxiety, trauma, low mood, and stress—at your pace, without pressure to have it all figured out first.
- Accepting new clients
- In-person & telehealth
- Insurance accepted
Unsure about therapy? That’s normal. A first step can be as small as a short call or message—you set the pace.
Therapy Services in Thompson, CT
- Anxiety therapy
- Depression counseling
- Trauma-informed & EMDR-informed care
- Adolescent therapy (13+)
- Stress management & life transitions
Individual therapy—serving adults and teens 13+ in Windham County and nearby. Full services overview
Permission
Hard seasons rarely come with a map
Old pain, new stress, or a quiet sense that something needs to shift—having the right supports can help these changes feel less scary and more manageable.
How we work
Clear, kind, and practical
One-on-one care for adults and adolescents 13 and over, tuned to what your nervous system can handle. With 23 years in practice, I balance warmth with honesty—so change feels real without feeling like you need to say the “right thing,” and without fear of judgment.
Steady presence
A safe place to process scary and overwhelming emotions—and supportive space to work through challenges with someone neutral and attuned to your individual needs.
Tools that translate
Skills you can use between sessions, in real situations.
No mystery
You’ll always know what we’re doing together, and why.
Focus areas
What people often bring
Thompson, Putnam, Woodstock, and Windham County—nearby or by telehealth, including for clients in Massachusetts when we’re a good fit.
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression
- Stress
- OCD
- Coping skills
Also: anger, bipolar disorder, BPD, behavioral concerns, codependency, mood and personality patterns, self-harm, and more. Full list
Where we meet
In-office or from home
1020 Riverside Drive, Thompson, CT 06255. Prefer video? Secure telehealth is available when it’s a good clinical fit. I’m licensed in Massachusetts as well, so telehealth there is an option when it’s a good clinical fit.
The space
Office environment
The room is meant to feel grounded and uncluttered—soft light, comfortable seating, and a few thoughtful touches so you can settle in. Nothing here is about performance; it’s about having a private place to think out loud.
Co-therapist
Meet Roscoe
You’ll also meet Roscoe—my unofficial co-therapist. He tends to rotate between napping and being extra loving, and he genuinely loves being part of the space.
He’s always with me, so his presence is part of the environment here. There is no need for him to approach you if you are uncomfortable—please let me know prior to your session.
Insurance
Plans I work with
Coverage varies depending on your individual insurance plan—we’ll confirm yours together before we begin. If you do not have insurance, self-pay plans are available.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthcare
Client testimonials
In their words
“It’s eye opening, it helped me see what was going on, things are much more clear now.”
“You care about what you do and that means a lot.”
“I was a hopeless mess and all over the place and Melissa helped me become stronger and more confident to find a complete sense of my self-confidence.”
“When the rubber meets the road, she’ll meet you there.”
Conveniently located in North Grosvenor Dale, CT, and serving clients in Putnam, Woodstock, Thompson, and throughout Windham County—counseling near Putnam CT and mental health therapy across the region.
One gentle next step is enough
Reach out however feels safest—form, call, or a brief email. I respond as soon as I can.