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Top family therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport families deserve support navigating life's challenges together. Headway connects you with 589 licensed therapists experienced in family dynamics, communication, and strengthening relationships. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexibility that fits your family's schedule.

Melissa Gayle

Melissa Gayle

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I emphasize the importance of self-care while helping you build self-awareness to foster growth and lasting change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Dani Renée

Dr. Dani Renée

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Dr. Dani...and I’ll be honest with you from the start: I became a therapist because I believe people deserve a space where they can finally exhale. With over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, my background spans crisis intervention, family systems, and culturally responsive care.

I have a particular heart for women and couples who are carrying a lot... navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions...and doing it often without anyone really seeing them.

That changes here.

Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Solino

Michelle Solino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you an athlete or high-performer struggling with feelings of inadequacy? Do you battle anxiety or struggle with body image? Are you simply looking for happiness? I'm Michelle Solino, LPC, a licensed professional counselor in NJ, and CT specializing in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, disordered eating, and sports counseling.

Whether you're dealing with performance anxiety, body image issues, or life's complexities, I'm here to help you achieve well-being and personal growth.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lora Small

Lora Small

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in using a collaborative, compassionate, and empathetic approach to meet my clients where they are.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Laurie Talbot

Dr. Laurie Talbot

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I enjoy helping adults who are experiencing anxiety or depression, and need support in developing tools for navigating life's challenges.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elyse Daignault

Elyse Daignault

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am strength focused and let clients focus on their goals. I use humor and work hard to help clients feel comfortable with the therapy process.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Susan Valentino-Hersey

Susan Valentino-Hersey

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi! Welcome! Thank you for visiting my page! I am a Marriage and Family therapist with over 10 years in clinical practice. I focus my work on individuals and couple struggling with the stressors and impacts of building their families. I also specialize in infertility and treatment support, loss/grief work and parenting challenges.

Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rose Marie Leger

Rose Marie Leger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an experienced behavioral health provider and health educator dedicated to treating patients with respect, dignity, and a focus on overall wellbeing, personal goals, recovery, and safety.

My professional background includes over 13 years as a nurse clinician and nurse practitioner for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) treating adult patients. Additionally, I spent 5 years at MAAS in New Haven specializing in opioid and alcohol use disorders, and I have provided outpatient behavioral health treatment for adults of all ages at LifeBridge Community Services for over 5 years.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Eric Gutgarts

Dr. Eric Gutgarts

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


I am the Founder of EQ Therapy (eqtherapy.co), a private practice designed for high-performing clients. I also teach at NYU in their graduate mental health counseling program. My dissertation at Johns Hopkins focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate student-athletes. I supervise therapists at EQ Therapy who are accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. If you're a couple, college student, industry leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, schedule a session with with me today!

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Sally Duerr-Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I want to help you help yourself. I believe everyone is capable of change and I will teach you skills to use everyday.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Page

Elizabeth Page

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


HI! I'm Elizabeth! I'm an LMFT who graduated in 2018 fron Liberty University. I've worked in community mental health, psychiatric hospitals and private practice. I think I have the best job in the world and I absolutely love helping my clients find strategies and solutions that make sense for them! I typically work with teenagers and women who are going through life changes. They find themselves needing some additional help to solve problems or support to see it through.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Idenice Sargut

Idenice Sargut

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have always had a nurturing and patient heart in wanting to help people. I allow my clients the freedom to guide themselves through their own experiences and challenges with support and unconditional positive regard.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Priscila Podesta

Priscila Podesta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love to see people come home to themselves so they can fulfill the purpose closest to their hearts in this life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Clare Criscuolo

Clare Criscuolo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I truly believe healing is possible for everyone. Therapy with me isn't about judgment or "fixing," it's about creating a safe supportive space where you can rediscover your strength and move toward the life you want.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nicole Pearson

Nicole Pearson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Michelle Peacock

Dr. Michelle Peacock

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person I work with. I believe that therapy should not only provide insight but also equip you with practical tools you can use right away and throughout your life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Marie Timothee

Marie Timothee

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With a master's degree in social work from NYU Silver School of Social Work and certification as an LCSW, I possess an impressive range of advanced social work methods for helping families, individuals, and groups.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Lisa Persad

Lisa Persad

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westport, CT


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training and experience treating adult clients' mental health challenges often related to early childhood emotional, verbal, physical, and sexual trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathleen Giandonato

Kathleen Giandonato

Therapist

Virtual • Putnam, CT


“In treatment, clients are given the space to safely uncover the meanings behind their responses to situations along with the barriers to their goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jessica Mcmullan

Jessica Mcmullan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that mental health and wellness is not "one size fits all." My integrative approach allows me to provide comprehensive treatment tailored to each client's needs, often leading to more effective and timely results.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gail Ramsundar

Gail Ramsundar

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked with sexual abuse victims, trauma, health concerns, educational challenges, psychiatric conditions, anger management, LGBTQ, and parenting challenges.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management
Challenging, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eric Danielson

Eric Danielson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will walk alongside of you as a guide using an integrative approach to foster hope while you determine the destination of our course.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Ayala

Jessica Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Engel

Marissa Engel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy doesn't have to feel cold or clinical. I offer a supportive, honest, and affirming space where you don't have to mask or explain yourself.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Najeia Mention

Najeia Mention

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


You may be feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges exacerbated by systems of oppression, personal and professional relationships, or unhelpful patterns. You may simply be craving peace, joy, and fulfilling relationships with others. Regardless of what is bringing you to treatment, we can develop a plan to meet your individual goals.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nigel Powell

Dr. Nigel Powell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As an Afro-Caribbean therapist, I bring a culturally responsive perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges of acculturation, systemic oppression, identity...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Women's issues
Affirming, Direct, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Bernardi

Nicole Bernardi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


It's not easy starting therapy and investing time in yourself, but you've already done the first step! My experience has primarily been focused in clients with eating disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. With that said, I also have extensive experience working with relationship challenges, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidality. I generally like to pull from my knowledge of various therapy modalities such as DBT, CBT, FBT and EFFT. I also really enjoy self-compassion work. Your goals are always my top priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

Outside of work, I enjoy live music, spending time with friends, and hanging out with my dogs, Nala and Toni. These personal interests help me stay grounded and bring balance to my life, which I believe is crucial for overall well-being.

If you're ready to take the next step, I'm here to help you navigate your journey towards healing and growth. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Robert Amatruda

Robert Amatruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a person centered therapist with specialties ranging from trauma, CBT and ASD. I have a history working with ages spanning early childhood to middle aged. I provide a holistic approach that incorporates creative and unique interventions.

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arta Packes

Arta Packes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should not only be a place for healing, but also for growth, self-discovery, and empowerment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Nicholas Ahern

Nicholas Ahern

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice settings working with teens and adults. I received my Masters of Science in Psychology from Johnson & Wales University. I am licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nina Gilbert

Nina Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am interactive, collaborative to bring new perspectives to entrenched thinking and practical approaches to persistent problems.”
Family issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Erhardt

Laura Erhardt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am systemically trained. I see situations through the lens of family, relationships and community.

I like to cover all the bases, taking a holistic approach to solving an issue. I am open to helping all people reach their goals and potential, being patient in helping clients practice new skills. I can be direct and kind at the same time, helping people to access their innate strengths. I am extensively trained in mediation, divorce resolution, EMDR, and will help engage a couple in talking about the difficult subjects, like money and intimacy.

Family issues, Anxiety, Physical health issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Takeisha Judkins

Takeisha Judkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to empower clients with the tools, support, and confidence to navigate challenges and achieve lasting mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ciara Bogar

Ciara Bogar

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise DeBrady

Denise DeBrady

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've been working in this field for over 20 years and I have focused my work on trauma, depression, anxiety and couples counseling.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lauren Ayello

Lauren Ayello

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental and trusting environment with a sprinkle of humor and directness when appropriate.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brendan Carey

Brendan Carey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I pay close attention to detail, whether that's fine-tuning a medication regimen or working through the patterns that keep anxiety, mood symptoms, or disordered eating in place.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Junibeth Quinones

Junibeth Quinones

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe people are the experts of their own lives and are capable of finding what is best for them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon White

Shannon White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I earned my MSW from The College at Brockport and have been practicing in the mental health field in a variety of roles for 13 years, specializing in trauma informed care, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

About our family therapists in Bridgeport, CT

Number of therapists serving Bridgeport, CT
There are over 590 therapists in Bridgeport, CT accepting new patients.
590+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 89%Stress management
  • 88%Family issues
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 43%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 2%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 87%Online only
  • 13%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 81%Woman
  • 18%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 14%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Couples therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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