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Top therapists in Bridgeport, CT accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Bridgeport across neighborhoods like Black Rock, East End, and Downtown. Access 1,519 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many available within two weeks. Headway accepts major insurance plans, helping you save on sessions while prioritizing your care.

Melissa Ruiz

Melissa Ruiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and empowered to achieve your wellness goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jaron Cotton

Jaron Cotton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Hard work, personal growth, and self-exploration is what distinguishes psychotherapy from everyday support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Venus Taylor

Venus Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I partner and collaborate with clients to help them process the past so they can more joyfully and confidently navigate the present and the future.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Aviyanca Prakash

Aviyanca Prakash

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting immigrants and communities of color, with a commitment to helping destigmatize mental health and making therapy feel approachable and inclusive.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Verner

Emily Verner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and empowering. I draw from a variety of evidence based behavioral therapy modalities...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nic'Cole Lambert

Nic'Cole Lambert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bristol, CT


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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Skricka

Dolly Skricka

Therapist

Virtual • Andover, CT


“My style is structured, collaborative, and practical. We focus on what is actually getting in your way and build strategies that fit your real, day-to-day life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jarlene Cabrera

Jarlene Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've had my share of joys and challenges, including growing up as a child of divorce—experiences that deeply shaped who I am and how I show up as a therapist.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nannette Ryan

Nannette Ryan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life.”
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Megan Alfiere

Megan Alfiere

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment that people look forward to being in.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carla De Beaumont

Carla De Beaumont

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly exhausted beneath the surface.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joshua Feinberg

Joshua Feinberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I devote a portion of my private practice to working with folks' whose lives have been impacted and influenced by adoption.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kim Gagnon

Kim Gagnon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have worked in cancer care and long-term care planning with adults and their families who have dealt with advanced illness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wilmot Lambert

Wilmot Lambert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Stamford, CT


“I am detailed oriented and provide a thorough assessment to build a therapeutic plan of action that is tailored to each client's needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Courtney Juliano

Courtney Juliano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the relationship built between therapist and client is one of the most important tools in the healing process.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Eva Nyarko

Eva Nyarko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Hartford, CT


“My approach is grounded in the belief that healing is most effective when care is personalized, collaborative, and respectful of the whole person—mind, body, and lived experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Barbone

Kelli Barbone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral challenges, as well as parents navigating high-stress family dynamics.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Olivia Cooley

Olivia Cooley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I want you to feel supported and leave sessions with a clearer understanding of yourself and tools you can use in your day-to-day life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Dr. Karin Sidman-Croghan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often incorporate humor and friendly conversation into our work together, creating a comfortable space where therapy can feel less formal and more like a natural dialogue.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Tibeijuka

Susan Tibeijuka

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With a belief in collaborative therapy, her counseling style is both interactive, warm and empathetic.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Gallardo

Laura Gallardo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a space for clients to build a deeper understanding of themselves, and build goals towards their dream life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 4 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 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaclyn Semmeles

Jaclyn Semmeles

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome to my page! I've been practicing clinical social work for 9 years. I graduated from Fordham University with a Masters in Social Work. My clinical experience ranges from individual therapy, group therapy, intensive outpatient therapy, to working with families in-home. My areas of specialty include working with patients with Anxiety, Depression, life transitions, and Borderline Personality D/O from ages 18-65+.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Benjamin

Mariah Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you change the way you think about your self and then we take small steps in changing your behaviors, doing and saying the things you have always wanted too.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nathan Tyson

Nathan Tyson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I understand that the decision to seek help for mental health needs can be a nerve-racking and scary process. When it comes to patient care, I am most passionate about the preservation of dignity and making my patients feel seen. I meet fear or nervousness with acceptance, encouragement, and knowledge.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebekah Feliciano

Rebekah Feliciano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We cannot control the challenges that we face, but we can control how we process our pain and tap into our own resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Luigi Garcia

Luigi Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My clinical approach is grounded in research-based, evidence-supported interventions backed by science and empirical data, with the goal of promoting meaningful change in the brain through therapeutic strategies specifically tailored to each...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Feldman

Lisa Feldman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I have my Master of Social Work from New York University and have worked in Social Services and Behavioral Healthcare for more than 26 years between New York City and Philadelphia. I offer individual therapy to support my clients in their work to live their best lives, whatever that means to them. I have experience working in inpatient psychiatry and outpatient counseling.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eathelda Turner

Eathelda Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that healing is a collaborative journey, and I'm here to walk alongside you—helping you feel supported, understood, and equipped to move forward.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Marie Cox

Anne Marie Cox

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I embrace my sixties-era hippie chick persona and focus on providing a warm, open, accepting, and often humorous therapy space.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Soshana McKenzie

Soshana McKenzie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to meet you where you are offering a non- judgmental approach that honors your unique experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dinesh Perera

Dinesh Perera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“After helping hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can offer an approach that goes far beyond just talk therapy.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kara Riggott

Kara Riggott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I feel that as the client you are the expert of yourself and focus on teaching you to be your own therapist.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristal Hawthorne

Cristal Hawthorne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive and compassionate, providing a safe space to explore challenges, gain clarity and build practical skills to live a more balanced life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisabeth Peralta

Elisabeth Peralta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can talk freely, gain insight, and start seeing progress- not just a place to vent.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Grill

Zachary Grill

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work by the belief that true growth and change comes not just from techniques or plans, but from our relationships with each other.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vitoria Basora

Vitoria Basora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Bridgeport, CT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Bridgeport, CT
There are over 32 therapists in Bridgeport, CT accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 81%Trauma
  • 78%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 81%Cigna
  • 75%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%French
  • 3%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 6%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 53%Family therapy
  • 38%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Mental Health Therapist in Bridgeport, CT

Searching for therapists in Bridgeport starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and therapy approach match what you want to work on. Some therapists may note experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family therapy, or trauma-informed care in their profile.

Bridgeport has a local therapist community, but in-person availability may vary by neighborhood and schedule. Looking beyond nearby offices in areas like Black Rock, Downtown, and the East End can give you more options, and virtual appointments can expand access to licensed therapists across Connecticut. As you narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading therapist bios can also help you understand their communication style, session structure, and areas of focus before you book.

Therapy in Bridgeport can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find therapists who take your insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and compare options in one place. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.