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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Fairfield, CT

Fairfield residents dealing with PTSD, acute stress, or trauma triggers can access compassionate care through Headway's network of 1,436 providers trained in Exposure Therapy, DBT skills, and relaxation techniques. Many sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0.

Nilda Perez

Nilda Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Through EMDR, I help process and reframe traumatic memories, reducing their emotional weight and easing anxiety and depression.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alejandro Molina Rendon

Alejandro Molina Rendon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Alejandro Molina Rendon is a Clinical Psychologist graduated in Colombia and a Master in Social Work from New York University. He also has intensive trainings in Gestalt therapy and psychodrama from Argentinean institutions. He has international experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older persons in the individually and group setting. He believes in the self-realization of the human potential and the pursuit of healthy and meaningful life styles.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Catrina Derby

Catrina Derby

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“By integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and attachment-focused EMDR... you'll gain practical tools, a softer inner voice, and maybe even a few deep sighs of relief.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Cifuentes

Cynthia Cifuentes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a therapist, one of my main focuses is to highlight my client's strengths. I believe all individuals are capable of change and progress.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dianca Tyson

Dianca Tyson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi my name is Dianca Tyson, MS, LPC. We all have hardships that we will face in life, but that doesn’t mean we have to face them alone. As your therapist, I will provide a therapeutic environment and an empathetic ear. I am passionate about helping other overcome their challenges with depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, loss, self-esteem, and relationship problems.

I have a deep understanding of what teens and adults are struggling with throughout their every day lives. I have over 15 years of experience assisting others to overcome some of life's most difficult obstacles.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Aniballi

Kara Aniballi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — rooted in the idea that meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Furino

Paul Furino

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to mental health treatment is to think outside the box, diagnosis don't always exactly meet what the book says it should be.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Tatro

Ashley Tatro

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello, and welcome! I’m Ashley, a licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 years of experience supporting individuals in navigating life’s challenges.

I earned my MSW from the University of Kentucky and I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

Whether you’re seeking support for a specific concern or simply want to better understand yourself, I’m here to help you find balance, clarity, and resilience.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emilia Shapiro

Emilia Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Her studies included a specialized focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which gave her unique expertise in understanding and treating this condition.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Abike Becroft

Abike Becroft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe mental health is closely connected to the rest of your well-being, and I bring a compassionate, open-minded approach to understanding the full picture of what you're experiencing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Colleen Picone

Colleen Picone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use this approach to ask my clients thought provoking questions to assist them in developing confidence to process challenges and deep dive into their layers of consciousness.”
PTSD, Trauma, End of life care, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tonie Serpenti - Schmitteckert

Tonie Serpenti - Schmitteckert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


My path to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner was inspired by personal experiences. The stigma of mental health obstructs many people's journeys to achieving happiness. As a US Army Veteran, I have seen firsthand how this affects the lives of those struggling and their families. My goal is to enhance awareness and reduce the stigma.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Christine Grant

Christine Grant

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I approach therapy as a partnership, providing a supportive and compassionate space where healing can occur.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Traci Lechwar

Traci Lechwar

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is client centered, non-judgmental and focused on helping to examine and/or challenge patterns of thinking that can contribute to stress and anxiety.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Margarita Solomonova

Margarita Solomonova

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“She incorporates mind-body philosophy and explains how our conscious and unconscious beliefs affect our mood and dictate how we operate in life.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Samiah Green

Samiah Green

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that one size does not fit all when it comes to healing. Everyone's journey is different, and so are their needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andres De Leon Ortiz

Andres De Leon Ortiz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a thoughtful, supportive space where you can feel understood while building the clarity, skills, and confidence needed to create meaningful, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Van Schaick

Carrie Van Schaick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that people have the capacity for change. Often it is difficult to find the tools on our own to heal.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sandra Platt

Sandra Platt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work to provide a safe place to help you feel heard, understood and empowered with a deeper knowledge of yourself.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Valerie Rich

Valerie Rich

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a warm and welcoming environment and offer a non-judgmental space for the client to share and identify short and long term goals for therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yvonne Burke

Yvonne Burke

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is to help the client go at their own pace but also help encourage them to make positive changes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Chasity Alekseyev

Chasity Alekseyev

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you find an anchor a sense of internal stability that holds firm even when the world around you feels chaotic.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Veintimilla

Karen Veintimilla

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


No single approach fits all clients; I tailor my approach to each client, making it relevant to the specific problem they are facing. The best way to understand your current issues is to examine how your past influences who you are today. I also emphasize understanding your emotions and past patterns to ensure a better understanding of yourself. I strive to provide a gentle and warm experience, ensuring you are comfortable within the therapy setting and process these hard feelings through a genuine relationship. I also ensure that you understand the process of our work together so you can feel informed and empowered.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Maxine Kibble-Cacioppo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mayara Coulter

Mayara Coulter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have primarily worked with military populations, with extensive experience treating substance use, depression, anxiety and trauma.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angellina Swart

Angellina Swart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Angellina Swart, LCSW is a social worker who has been in practice for six years. She is passionate about helping people access their strengths to overcome anxiety,

depression, and substance use disorders. Although she mainly works with adults, she does have experience working with children. She prefers to be authentic with her

clients to make them feel more comfortable and welcome in the therapeutic setting. She incorporates how external systems (family, work, policy, etc.) can affect a client’s well-

being and impact a person’s mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Migna Perez

Migna Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“By integrating psychodynamic approaches with CBT, I help clients understand how their past shapes their present.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carlina Leon

Carlina Leon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Starting therapy often means saying things out loud for the first time. You don't have to have the words ready — that's part of the work.

I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, including the particular strain of rebuilding a life in a new country, holding a family across borders, or carrying a loss that happened somewhere else.

Much of my career has been spent with people on the worst day of their lives. I responded to the 1999 Vargas disaster in Venezuela, and worked with Project Liberty in New York after 9/11, training paramedics, firefighters, and highway police along the way. You do not have to protect me from what happened to you.

I trained first as a psychologist in Venezuela and completed my master's in mental health counseling in New York. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Connecticut, a National Certified Counselor, and EMDR-certified.

Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Not translated — I work in both.

If you're deciding whether to reach out, you don't need to be certain. You only need to be curious enough to start.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kiersten Wamser

Kiersten Wamser

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I believe that there is always hope in any situation and that we can tailor any treatment to meet your needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Joy Tucker

Joy Tucker

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Most clients have expressed they didn't think it would be as easy to open up as it is.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Life moves fast, and it is so easy to wake up and realize you are running on everyone else's schedule instead of your own. Do you ever feel completely scattered, wondering what happened to the vibrant person you used to be? I get it. Navigating the beautiful, messy chaos of a growing family and the relentless pressure to "juggle it all" is no joke. That exact season of life is what drove me to dive headfirst into specialized training in women's mental health. As a licensed counselor since 2017 holding a diagnostic license, I am fiercely passionate about being the anchor—and the support system—I wish I’d had. Whether you're navigating motherhood, identity shifts, or a major life transition, we’ll work together to help you step back into your power and find your footing again.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Joseph Millwood

Joseph Millwood

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've spent over a decade working in crisis intervention before transitioning to private practice — which means I'm not rattled by complexity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Zinny Ezete

Zinny Ezete

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


Living with ADHD, anxiety, or depression is exhausting — especially when you're trying to hold everything together at the same time. You deserve a provider who meets you where you are and builds a plan that actually moves you forward.I'm Zinny Ezete, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with licenses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. I specialize in medication management and psychiatric care for teenagers and adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety disorders, and depression. My approach is direct, evidence-based, and built around your real life — not a generic protocol.My clinical background includes forensic psychiatry, inpatient psychiatric care, and advanced practice across major New York City hospital systems. I've worked with patients at every level of complexity, which means I bring both depth and flexibility to your care.I'm a good fit for you if:

— You've been struggling with ADHD that affects your focus, relationships, or career

— Anxiety is running your decisions or keeping you up at night

— Depression has been dulling your life and you're ready for something to actually change

— You want a provider who is thorough, honest, and treats you like an intelligent adultI offer telehealth appointments in NY, NJ, and CT and am currently accepting new patients. Scheduling is fast — because waiting weeks for help you need now doesn't make sense.Let's get started.Zinny Ezete, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Telehealth | NY | NJ | CT | ADHD | Anxiety | Depression | Medication Management

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Abigail Hirschfeld

Abigail Hirschfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that our well-being is deeply impacted by our life circumstances, and by what is happening in the world around us.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miranda Erikson

Miranda Erikson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment, without needing to have the "right" words, and without feeling like you have to carry everything alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Dr. Elbert Ken Shell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe you have the skills and that you may need some help reconnecting with the gifts of your story.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jay Souza-Erlandson

Jay Souza-Erlandson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with adults who have experienced betrayal trauma, including those in the LGBTQ+ community who have faced rejection or violence during their coming-out process, as well as military service members and veterans coping with...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nekeisha Hutchinson

Nekeisha Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am patient, empathetic, solution oriented and find it fulfilling when partnering with people to achieve growth and success.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Fairfield, CT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Fairfield, CT
There are over 31 therapists in Fairfield, CT accepting new patients.
31+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 97%Trauma
  • 94%Stress management
  • 90%Depression
  • 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 71%Cigna
  • 58%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Malayalam
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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  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 42%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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