Find a therapist in Manchester, CT — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Manchester, CT accepting new patients
Manchester mental health support starts here. Connect with 1,631 empowering providers across neighborhoods including Parkade and Charter Oak. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance, with average savings of 75% per session.
Hi there, I'm so happy that you reached out for support. I am Mackenzie Phelps, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide a supportive space for individuals to explore their emotions, strengthen self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies to enhance their overall well-being. I work with individuals ages 12+. I obtained my MSW through Simmons University and have worked in a variety of settings including crisis intervention services, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, and substance use programs.
Starting therapy is a meaningful step towards understanding yourself and creating lasting change. Together well work to explore the challenges youre facing, and help you mover towards greater balance and fullfillment.
I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and respected. My person-centered approach is tailored to your experiences, strengths, goals, and needs. Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I offer practical tools to manage distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, regulate emotions, build coping skills, and improve relationships. I strive to create a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work collaboratively. Whether you’re facing anxiety, life transitions, emotional challenges, or feeling stuck, we can build on your strengths and create meaningful change.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches rooted in DBT and CBT. Therapy can help you process difficult experiences, manage emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to have everything figured out. Whether you’re overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or feeling stuck, therapy offers space to feel heard and understood. I’ll meet you without judgment and work at your pace. If my approach feels like a good fit, I invite you to reach out.
I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and supported. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward positive change.
I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Social Work and have over five years of experience working directly with children and families. My professional background includes supporting children and caregivers through emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, while collaborating with families to strengthen communication, coping skills, and overall well-being.
In addition to my work with children and families, I also have several years of experience supporting older adults, including assisting individuals and families with long-term care planning. This work has given me a deep appreciation for the emotional, practical, and relational challenges that can arise during later life transitions, caregiving roles, and decision-making processes.
I am passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan and helping individuals and families navigate change with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Manchester, CT
- 95%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 86%Stress management
- 68%Relationship issues
- 68%Trauma
- 100%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 65%Curative
- 95%English
- 3%Albanian
- 3%Haitian Creole
- 3%Spanish
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 73%Woman
- 27%Man
- 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 30%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 14%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Medical Doctor
- 97%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
- 11%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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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 Therapist in Manchester
Searching for therapists in Manchester starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for specialties, therapy approaches, and populations served that align with your needs. A bio that mentions approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or trauma-informed care can help you understand how a therapist may work with you.
Manchester is a smaller Connecticut city, so the number of nearby in-person offices may vary by neighborhood and schedule. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you see a therapist licensed in Connecticut. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual sessions for schedule flexibility. To narrow your search, compare appointment times, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can also show how a therapist describes their style, session structure, and areas of focus.
Therapy in Manchester 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 search for therapists who match your preferences, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from therapists who are accepting new clients. You can browse profiles, review availability, and book directly when you’re ready.