Find a psychiatrist in Fairfield, CT — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Fairfield, CT accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Fairfield, Connecticut across neighborhoods like Black Rock, Southport, and Unquowa. Headway connects you with 205 licensed providers offering flexible in-person or virtual sessions. With insurance accepted and an average savings of 75% per session, quality care is accessible when you need it.
Seeking sparvato patients only at this time
Trust and Care Mental Health Inc. is now offering in-person SPRAVATO® (esketamine) nasal spray treatment for eligible adults struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
Our Fairfield office provides a comfortable, supportive setting where patients can receive treatment under clinical supervision with the required monitoring throughout each session.
If traditional antidepressants have not provided enough relief, SPRAVATO® may be another treatment option to discuss with a qualified provider.
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Seeking sparvato patients only at this time
Psychiatric provider with experience supporting children, adults, and older adults, I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to your needs. Through comprehensive assessments, personalized screenings, lab testing, psychotherapy, medication management, and education, I empower you to understand your treatment and potential responses.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.
I’m Stephanie Jairam, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, OCD, and other mood-related concerns who are seeking supportive, effective treatment.
My background in healthcare gives me a well-rounded perspective. I take a holistic approach, recognizing the close connection between mental and physical health. I’m known for being collaborative, non-judgmental, and thorough, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care.
If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or any of the many things that can weigh on you, you deserve a clinician who takes your history seriously and works with you — not around you. That's what I aim to be. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents (12+) and adults, and I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whether medication is part of the picture or not, my goal is to help you understand what's going on and find a path forward that fits your life.
Great to meet you! I believe mental health care is most effective when it is built on a foundation of mutual respect, active listening, and genuine support. In my practice, I specialize in working with adults navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and major life transitions. I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, so I prioritize a relationship where you feel heard not just as a patient, but as a person.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with more than 22 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in inpatient, outpatient, consultation-liaison, and telepsychiatry settings.
Throughout my career, I have helped adults struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, trauma-related conditions, somatic symptom disorders, and other complex psychiatric illnesses. I also specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opioid use disorder.
Hi, I am Susan. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in psychiatry, caring for adults with a wide range of mental health needs. I earned my BSN from Skidmore College, my MSN from Fairfield University, and I also completed training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and adult sleep disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. Over the years, I have supported adults living with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD, and I have also worked closely with parents and caregivers of children and adult children with special needs.
About our psychiatrists serving Fairfield, CT
- 99%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 83%ADD/ADHD
- 83%PTSD
- 78%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 88%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%United Healthcare
- 98%English
- 8%Spanish
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 3%Hindi
- 2%Igbo
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 21%Man
- 94%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 16%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Fairfield
Finding psychiatrists in Fairfield starts with knowing which kind of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can also diagnose and prescribe through their license. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work alongside prescribers. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and training to understand whether their experience matches what you want help with.
Fairfield is a smaller local market, so nearby in-person openings may vary by schedule, location, and specialty. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options across Connecticut while still giving you access to licensed care from home. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios to compare appointment availability, communication style, session structure, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Fairfield can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept your plan, shows estimated costs upfront when your insurance is verified, and lists providers who are accepting new patients. You can browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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