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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Hartford, CT

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Hartford, CT

Hartford residents managing trauma symptoms including intrusive memories, nightmares, and avoidance can access specialized PTSD care. Headway providers use exposure therapy, relaxation training, and psychoeducation to support trauma recovery with flexible scheduling.

Aida Morales

Aida Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Hamden, CT


“I like to challenge my clients to find their own answers. When people grow up in environments that silence their intuition, the work we do finds that gut feeling and gives it a voice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Sara Turk

Sara Turk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hamden, CT


I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping people feel better and function at their best. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, insomnia, mood changes, and substance use. My approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative, and I take time to listen without judgment. Together, we will create a treatment plan that feels practical, personal, and supportive.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Itsuannette Canales

Itsuannette Canales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hamden, CT


“I take a practical, empathetic approach, integrating evidence-based strategies to help clients understand their patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier coping skills.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Spooner

Jennifer Spooner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Litchfield, CT


“One of the things I enjoy and get really excited about, is watching a person grow beyond their potential.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Riccitelli

Amanda Riccitelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Haven, CT


“I bring a warm, direct, and non-judgmental style to our sessions, balancing authentic validation with practical, real-world tools that you can apply outside of the therapeutic space.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elia Johnson

Elia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Madison, CT


“I integrate trauma-informed care, CBT, CPT, and somatic awareness to help you deepen self-trust and move through life with greater awareness and choice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Hamden, CT


“Before becoming a therapist, I spent years working in highly regulated corporate environments... This experience allows me to connect with clients navigating workplace stress, burnout, leadership challenges, and major life transitions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kevin Shea

Kevin Shea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southbury, CT


“Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable individuals who appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Mackenzie Smith

Mackenzie Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seymour, CT


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure, no judgment, just a place to talk, be heard, and most importantly be challenged...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Ward

Donna Ward

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“I actually listen. I take time. I ask questions to understand the whole picture — your history, relationships, culture, and values — not just what's on the surface.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Diane Guardiani

Dr. Diane Guardiani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or any of the many things that can weigh on you, you deserve a clinician who takes your history seriously and works with you — not around you. That's what I aim to be. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents (12+) and adults, and I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whether medication is part of the picture or not, my goal is to help you understand what's going on and find a path forward that fits your life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • North Haven, CT


“Joey provides compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care rooted in a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Chesbro

Jessica Chesbro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


Hi, I'm Jessica and I love supporting youth and their families to bring out confidence and build healthy relationship patterns to support them as they grow in today's world. I have background in Expressive Arts Therapy and bring creative approaches including art, play, and drama therapy techniques as entry points into cognitive behavioral interventions and strategies to assist with behavior, emotion regulation, and understanding of one's self. My philosophical goal as a therapist is to help people I work with curate more joy into their lives and for children to be seen in their unique strengths and supported to grow through challenges. I believe that curiosity is the antidote to depression. Let's get curious together!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Nettle

Jeffrey Nettle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shelton, CT


“A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy will help to correct distorted thinking while fostering empowerment and self-worth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lisa Crowley

Lisa Crowley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New London, CT


“I am reliable, experienced, non-judgemental, creative in my approaches, and (probably most importantly): my clients "get better".”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Hisman

Richard Hisman

Therapist

In-person • Killingly, CT


“My approach is interactive, utilizing evidence-based psychology including cognitive behavioral therapy; it is solution focused, compassionate, person centered, interpersonal, and it utilizes a motivational interview approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Justin Barsanti

Justin Barsanti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“My approach is clear, supportive, and straightforward — no jargon, no judgment — just honest conversation and practical tools that help you move forward.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Autumn Chase

Autumn Chase

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Milford, CT


There is often a disconnect between what we logically know and how we truly feel. My approach is warm and direct, using a relational framework to bridge that gap. Together, we’ll move toward the root of your distress—exploring patterns, processing emotions, and developing the self-compassion and skills needed to create lasting, transformational change.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cathi Brisart

Cathi Brisart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Milford, CT


“My style is to make the client comfortable. I use whatever therapeutic techniques are needed to help the client move forward on their journey to wellness such as CBT, trauma focused, traditional talk therapy, and grief counseling, etc.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rhoda Banks

Rhoda Banks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brookfield, CT


“My approach to therapy is to start from where the client is... Together we find solutions and ways of coping with conflicts that are helpful and life giving.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Daniela Trotman

Daniela Trotman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stratford, CT


“My approach as a therapist leads with empathy, curiosity and humor to look at at the "mind and body connection" that influences thoughts, feelings, patterns and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Dyson

Carol Dyson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stonington, CT


“My hope is to create a warm, supportive space where we can slow down, understand what's beneath the surface, and explore how your past experiences have shaped who you are today.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystin Engram

Crystin Engram

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bridgeport, CT


“I meet you where you are, no judgment, no pressure. Together, we'll focus on what's already working in your life and build from there...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yevgenia Kochian

Yevgenia Kochian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“I employ integrative therapy techniques from diverse therapeutic orientations, encompassing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness practices.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Christine Olson

Christine Olson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“Clients can expect a consistent and safe space to be themselves, while learning how to best navigate their current challenges / stressors.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ilene Robbins

Ilene Robbins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


I’m Ilene Robbins, a Licensed Professional Counselor and I believe meaningful change happens through connection, trust, and understanding. Clients often describe me as warm, highly perceptive and solution oriented . I strive to create a space where you can feel safe enough to be honest, understood, and supported without judgment.

I work with teens, adults, professionals, parents, and couples who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck — even when things appear “fine” on the outside. I have extensive experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions.

As both a clinician and a parent, I understand how complex relationships and emotional worlds can be. I bring a balance of empathy, insight, and practical guidance to my work, helping clients make sense of patterns that feel confusing or painful and move toward healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.

You don’t need to come in with perfectly formed goals, just a willingness to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you feel less alone, more grounded, and more capable of creating meaningful, lasting change.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracey Lesher-Limone

Tracey Lesher-Limone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“I value meeting the client with empathy, kindess and regard with a focus on where they are presently struggling.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elisa Lederer

Elisa Lederer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“When you step into our therapeutic space, you can expect a non-judgmental and confidential environment where your story is honored.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fariza Ahrorova

Fariza Ahrorova

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Norwalk, CT


“My style is approachable, supportive, and empathetic. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable being open and honest.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lori Gunn

Lori Gunn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Norwalk, CT


“I have over twenty five years of clinical experience in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment issues, and relationship problems...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, 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
Solomon Weaver

Solomon Weaver

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps people find clarity and stability during challenging times.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alexandra Dash

Alexandra Dash

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Often sessions include elements of supportive talk therapy and/or evidence-based practices, goal setting, psychoeducation & learning about coping strategies.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Murtha

James Murtha

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specifically focus on integrating cognitive behavior therapy based treatments, helping clients learn how to connect the dots between their actions, feelings, thoughts.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nathalie Alabre

Nathalie Alabre

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that personal and emotional wellness is a journey, and I'm honored to walk alongside others as they navigate theirs.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mira Iheme

Dr. Mira Iheme

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am Mira Iheme, Ph.D., a doctoral-level clinician with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My therapeutic approach is solution-focused, collaborative, and strengths-based, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and healing. I am known for my energetic, highly positive, and optimistic style, which helps foster a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. I work actively with clients to identify goals, develop practical strategies, and move toward improved emotional well-being and life satisfaction.

I thrive in helping clients make positive life transitions, overcome obstacles, and reconnect with their sense of purpose and inner strength. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they progress on their personal wellness journey. It is my privilege to support clients as they work toward greater balance, clarity, and fulfillment in their lives.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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
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

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Hartford, CT
There are over 36 therapists in Hartford, CT accepting new patients.
36+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Stress management
  • 92%Depression
  • 89%Trauma
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 53%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 14%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 39%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 6%Couples therapy

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