Find a psychiatrist in Hartford, CT — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Hartford, CT accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Hartford across neighborhoods like Downtown, West Hartford, and South Hartford. Headway connects you with 195 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With insurance accepted and sessions starting as soon as next day, quality care is accessible.
I worked as a Forensic Registered Nurse for more than 18. years. My experiences included working with individuals who struggle with Schizoaffective disorders, Bipolar 1 and 2 disorders, schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and other mental/behavioral issues. I obtained a Master's Degree in Nursing at Western Connecticut State University and specialized in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am licensed as such and board-certified.
I am passionate about helping clients cultivate greater balance, vitality, and overall well-being in their lives. I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia. I earned my degree from Hunter College in New York City, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, client-centered care.
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I am Franchesca Ali (DNP, PMHNP-BC), a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing wholistic care to adults. I offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, insomnia, peri-partum, college mental health, life transitions, and burn-out. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Columbia University, along with a Psychiatric Certification from Hunter College in New York.
About our psychiatrists serving Hartford, CT
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 85%PTSD
- 85%ADD/ADHD
- 78%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 59%Oxford
- 98%English
- 9%Spanish
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Polish
- 92%Online only
- 8%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 93%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 14%Family therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
- 3%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 Psychiatrist in Hartford
Finding psychiatrists in Hartford starts with knowing whether psychiatric care fits what you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with you on concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, or relationship stress. Some people start with a therapist, some start with a prescriber, and some work with both. As you compare options, look for training, listed specialties, and experience that match the concerns you want to address.
Hartford is a smaller market, so local in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger Connecticut cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search beyond nearby offices while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Connecticut. Psychiatric appointments, especially medication management visits, are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, so scheduling fit matters. Review each psychiatrist’s bio for appointment format, availability, specialties, and whether they offer therapy in addition to prescribing.
Psychiatric care in Hartford 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 care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and verify whether they take your plan. You can review bios, compare virtual and in-person options, see estimated costs before booking, and choose a psychiatrist when you’re 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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