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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Bridgeport, CT

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Bridgeport, CT

Postpartum mental health support in Bridgeport connects you with 510 licensed providers experienced in postpartum depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Access therapy virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to prioritize your wellbeing during this significant life transition.

Eleanor Garrou

Eleanor Garrou

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have an integrated approach that uses psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma-informed practice, and incorporates parts of CBT and mindfulness.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shomari Beamon

Shomari Beamon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Olivia Taurel-Ashby

Olivia Taurel-Ashby

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am passionate about helping people achieve their goals - from identifying barriers and working through them to empowering clients to take more action over what's in their control.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alisa Pillai

Alisa Pillai

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring both clinical depth and a human approach to therapy. That means I don't just focus on symptoms—I take the time to understand your story, your relationships, and the systems around you.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vanessa Caphanac

Vanessa Caphanac

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm Vanessa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a laid-back, strengths-based approach to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Linda Starr

Linda Starr

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Coventry, CT


“With a focus on holistic wellness and personalized treatment approaches, I strive to empower clients to achieve their highest potential and improve their overall quality of life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Solino

Michelle Solino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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.

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

Latasha Nwajagu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My passion has always been to work with individuals to increase their overall happiness, build upon their strengths, and encourage them to never give up on their goals.

I have a relaxed and goal-oriented approach to therapy. I'll show up for you how you need to be supported. I will always be honest and challenge you to reach your goals. I am friendly and warm and hold no judgments toward my clients. We can have open communication about what works vs what does not work for you.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrienne Allen

Adrienne Allen

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, owner of Adrienne Allen, LLC, and Faculty Member of Yale School of Medicine. I offer therapeutic services for adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and psychosis. My practice also offers psychological testing services including neuropsychological testing and risk assessments (e.g. violence, psychosexual, and suicide risk assessments).

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Katherine Bell

Dr. Katherine Bell

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore thoughts and feelings, deepen self-understanding, build upon your strengths...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Paula Smith

Dr. Paula Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Connecticut


“Strength-based therapy is one approach to positive psychotherapy that focuses on your internal strengths and resourcefulness instead of focusing on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Afia Agyeman

Afia Agyeman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi! My name is Afia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an earned Masters degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector and have explored, incorporated and utilized many of the skills I gained from community and health settings to enhance myself as a therapist.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Davidson

Megan Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and direct when it's helpful. I utilize EMDR and CBT to help individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ayala

Jessica Ayala

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makayla Cunningham

Makayla Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a personalized, down-to-earth approach to therapy, because I believe healing looks different for everyone.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Ann Canastra

Ann Canastra

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and honest. I'm person-centered and focus on what the client wants, in order for them to achieve their best life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Pamela Felder

Pamela Felder

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in the mind, body, spirit connection. I also believe that clients need education about their symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Venesa White

Venesa White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello, and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. My practice focuses on supporting young and middle-aged adults experiencing depression, trauma, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions, as well as working mothers and new moms balancing the demands of family, career, and personal well-being.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Moon

Lisa Moon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of clinical experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most difficult challenges...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heyu Wang

Heyu Wang

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Many of my clients are immigrants, international students, or individuals from collectivist backgrounds who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or the impact of intergenerational trauma.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Asia Gonzalez

Asia Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hii I’m Asia, and congratulations on completing the biggest step of this process... the search. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion in guiding clients on their unique paths of healing and self-discovery. While I have experience working with all age groups, I find my specialty lies within the young adult population. I truly believe this is such a unique period in our lives full of life lessons.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fraynelis Andujar

Fraynelis Andujar

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients are the experts in their lives!! I work well with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms, and work together to set goals, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and create change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Aronson

Lauren Aronson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“At LBA Therapy, we can provide a path forward. We start with understanding where you are now, what is causing you challenges, when these challenges started, and putting a plan in place to help you move through them.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Akosua Karikari

Akosua Karikari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a holistic approach, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and valued.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Meagan Fergen

Meagan Fergen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I value meeting each client where they are in their individual journey, and working alongside them to support, challenge, and guide them towards their goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Kuhnel

Lauren Kuhnel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I combine a psychodynamic approach with other therapeutic techniques to address your unique needs, utilizing evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused and mindfulness techniques.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Moya O'Leary

Moya O'Leary

Therapist

Virtual • Bridgeport, CT


I’m Dr. Moya O’Leary, PsyD, LPC, a licensed therapist specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health. I help women and families navigate the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, fertility struggles, and pregnancy loss. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma-informed care. I believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and tailored to your real life — not a one-size-fits-all process.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Weinbaum

Elizabeth Weinbaum

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Self-awareness is the key to growth and the goal of therapy is to understand how to live a happy and satisfying life despite certain circumstances and past experiences.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Regina Van Den Hoed

Regina Van Den Hoed

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a Christian and find strength, purpose, comfort and hope in God, which is the backbone of how I live my life and practice counseling.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Taylor Burgos

Taylor Burgos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have an extensive background in substance use disorders as well as with the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming and inclusive care...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Patricia Parks

Patricia Parks

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I currently specialize in maternal and perinatal mental health, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy complications, birth trauma, loss and the NICU experience.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Relationship issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christina Caputo

Christina Caputo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a firm believer in a 'client-centered approach'; you are the expert on your life, I am simply here to help you navigate it.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Audra Antoniello

Audra Antoniello

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to meet you where you are, collaborate on goals that matter to you, and help you create a life that feels more connected, balanced, and authentic.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be more than just a space to vent — it should help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhealthy emotional patterns, and create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shanae Henley

Shanae Henley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client centered. I create a supportive space where you can feel seen and heard...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amber Edwards

Amber Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an outgoing, energetic, and motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families, adults and communities.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janet Yager

Janet Yager

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Danbury, CT


Janet “Jan” Yager is a board certified nurse practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience in psychiatric, adult, and family health. After earning her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from Stony Brook University, Jan took special interest in the disconnect between physical and mental health services. With a desire to provide a bridge between these aspects of care,

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Benjamin

Dr. Nicole Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients explore how past experiences shape their present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Roscoe

Jacqueline Roscoe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is centered on guiding clients through transitions and equipping them to embrace change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Bridgeport, CT

Number of therapists serving Bridgeport, CT
There are over 502 therapists in Bridgeport, CT accepting new patients.
502+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 87%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Russian
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 95%Woman
  • 5%Man
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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