
Accepting New Clients
In-Person and Telehealth
Esteban N. Mercado, LMSW
Mental Health Therapist
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to providing therapy with compassion, insight, and a strong commitment to culturally responsive care.
I completed a year-long internship at Smilow Cancer Center in Guilford, where I supported patients through emotionally and medically complex experiences. I am fluent in Spanish and am particularly devoted to serving underserved communities, including the Latino population.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, substance use issues, emotional stress, medical challenges, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. I also support clients who are seeking therapy that is culturally respectful, collaborative, and attentive to the values and experiences that shape their lives.
Reaching out for support can take courage. My goal is to offer a safe and respectful space where clients feel understood, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence.
Focus Areas
Medical or health-related stress, addiction recovery, emotional wellness, and culturally responsive support.
Approach
My approach is compassionate, practical, and client-centered. I believe therapy should help clients feel heard while also giving them tools to better understand themselves, manage stress, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healthier patterns.
Populations Served
Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
Education
Master of Social Work
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Undergraduate degree in Social Work
Ana G. Méndez University, Puerto Rico
Licensure
Licensed Master Social Worker (CT DPH)
License No. 11386
Languages spoken
English and Spanish
Clinical Trainings
Current trends in family intervention
Clinical practice in mental health and substance use
Trauma and disaster mental health
Completed clinical internship hours at Smilow Cancer Hospital and affiliated clinical settings in Guilford, New Haven, and North Haven
Location
In person: Woodbridge, CT
Telehealth: Anywhere in Connecticut
