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“I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where you can share what you feel vulnerable and secure.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm here to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where you can feel heard without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I use a strengths-based approach and use top line evidence-based methods to help clients develop new skills and transform what no longer serves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“If you are seeking a space that is present, open, and grounded — somewhere to explore your life, relationships, challenges, or losses — we can create that together.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers
“My style is nurturing, non-judgmental, and attuned to nuance. I work from a non-pathological, trauma-informed framework.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based and person-centered approach along with compassionate inquiry to dig underneath the surface...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Michael helps clients feel understood, regain clarity, and develop practical skills that lead to lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“It's my passion and my priority to create opportunities for others to recognize and develop their authentic self in a safe and supportive environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“In our sessions, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am patient, empathetic, solution oriented and find it fulfilling when partnering with people to achieve growth and success.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“It is my intention to assist you to discover what your 'baggage' is, why it exists and how to put it down.”
Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with clients by identifying irrational thoughts and developing rational thoughts to decrease automatic negative thinking.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is both solution-focused and compassionate, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe our life experiences, circumstances, and even our trauma live in the body, not just the mind, and I bring that understanding into how I show up with clients.”
Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal isn't to tell you how to live your life. It's to help you understand yourself well enough to make decisions that feel right for you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My practice is grounded in warmth, openness, and a commitment to creating a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Therapy isn't just about "fixing" what's wrong—it's about finding solutions and creating a better life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in helping individuals battling with the impact of romantic jealousy on their self-esteem and relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide an integrative approach to help my clients reach their goals... specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that meaningful change happens when practical strategies are combined with genuine, self-awareness, and self compassion.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I take a warm and empathetic approach and like to first create a safe space for my clients to open up and speak freely.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and psychodynamic, helping clients better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have an integrated approach that uses psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma-informed practice, and incorporates parts of CBT and mindfulness.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help my clients find joy, happiness and peace no matter what they are experiencing or have experienced in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is empowering, collaborative, and deeply validating. I understand firsthand how our experiences shape who we become...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I utilize techniques such as the Unified Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy (which I am certified for by the VA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to help clients achieve sustained symptom relief and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and reach their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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
“I view therapy as a team effort. Together, we work on building resilience, strengthening coping skills, and helping you feel more confident in facing life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I understand people across the lifespan, from kids navigating school to adults carrying wounds that started there.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that therapy can be a place not only for healing, but also for growth, self-understanding and lasting change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to treatment is interactive, strengths based, supportive, solution oriented and holistically supportive of body mind and spirit.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in creating a "safe space" which nurtures the client-therapist relationship, and leads you towards empowerment and growth.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“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.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have 6 years of experience as a therapist that could assist with issues such as anxiety, anger, and life transition concerns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of real change — so before anything else, I focus on building a genuine, authentic connection with you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Hartford, CT
Number of therapists within 20 miles of Hartford, CT
45+
Average years in practice
11 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 91%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 82%Relationship issues
- 78%Family issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 60%Curative
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 2%Albanian
- 2%Haitian Creole
- 2%Spanish
How they see their clients
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
Provider gender
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
License types
- 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 31%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 11%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
- 98%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
- 9%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
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 Therapist in Hartford
Searching for therapists in Hartford starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Hartford therapists may specialize in concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to address. Bios can also help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.
In a smaller city like Hartford, the number of nearby office options may be more limited than in larger metro areas. Virtual sessions can expand your choices while keeping local in-person care available when that format fits better. As you narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new clients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, session structure, and what the therapist says you can expect from working together.
Therapy in Hartford can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket estimate before you book. Headway makes it easier to search for licensed therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, view real-time availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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