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Top therapists in Manchester, CT accepting new patients

Manchester mental health support starts here. Connect with 1,520 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.

Lidia Verdura

Lidia Verdura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


“My goal is to build a rapport with my clients, provide a nonjudgemental space where talking, discussing and planning can occur while being supportive and direct.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
George Pipkin

George Pipkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


“I believe therapy should be a conversation, not a lecture. My style is direct, and solution-focused—I listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and help clients identify practical steps they can take between sessions.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Haven, CT


“Joey provides compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care rooted in a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rikkia Ben Yehudah

Rikkia Ben Yehudah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hamden, CT


“I provide a safe nurturing space. I utilize a combination of modalities which help clients tap into their imagination, body sensations, feelings, and thought processes in profound ways.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Stallworth

Michelle Stallworth

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • East Lyme, CT


“Through using a straightforward but gentle style, I will help you set realistic goals so you can start making changes necessary to improve your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Corinne Lewis

Corinne Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Killingly, CT


“I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy and sexual challenges with a holistic lens that honors both mind and body.”
Trauma
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aida Morales

Aida Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Challinor

Ashley Challinor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Gales Ferry, CT


“I strive to create a supportive, compassionate space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juli Cioffi-Smith

Juli Cioffi-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Haven, CT


Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a Social Worker with over 20 years experience treatment children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I have honored to help my clients travel their individual paths in order to feel better about their worlds. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.

I've been trained in various treatment options but I know it all comes back to the relationship we build together. As your therapist, I hope to provide you with support, strategies and gentle though direct, feedback and reflection. And most likely there will be some humor thrown in because sometimes the work we will do together needs it!

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Turk

Sara Turk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hamden, CT


“I strive to understand each patient not only through their symptoms, but also through their unique life story, values, and cultural background.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Maria Sweeney

Maria Sweeney

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Old Saybrook, CT


“I work best with clients who are seeking relief from the people pleasing, codependency, loop that leads to exhaustion and low moods.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Spooner

Jennifer Spooner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Litchfield, CT


“One of the things I enjoy and get really excited about, is watching a person grow beyond their potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brian Aufiero

Brian Aufiero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Clinton, CT


“I have a deep personal interest in supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals, and people with various learning differences...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexa Scala

Alexa Scala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Branford, CT


Therapy should be as unique as the individual seeking it—what works for one person may not work for another. I provide a relaxed, welcoming environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in attachment theory and psychodynamic therapy, meaning I help clients uncover how past relationships and experiences shape their current patterns, behaviors, and emotional well-being

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Daniel Romano

Daniel Romano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Branford, CT


I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience working with youth who are dealing with trauma and depression. I've spent years working with children and families as a DCF worker, foster care therapist, outpatient therapist, and now school based therapist. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, family issues, or any tough emotional struggle please reach out!

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauren Carney

Dr. Lauren Carney

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • New Haven, CT


“My approach to therapy is empathic and warm. I strive to understand and respect your unique experiences, values, and identities.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dkeya Torres

Dkeya Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


“I strive to encourage you to be your best self, by gently challenging you, helping you get unstuck, and creating room for us to pinpoint your growth areas.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nickesha Mckenzie

Nickesha Mckenzie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Groton, CT


“As a parent of a child with autism, I take great pride in understanding and meeting the needs of individuals with mental health challenges, as I can empathize with their experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Morgan Rayner

Morgan Rayner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • East Haven, CT


“My approach is warm, compasionate, and client-centered. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kathryn Balestracci

Kathryn Balestracci

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mystic, CT


“I bring empathy, humor, and practicality to each session that is rooted in evidence-based practices.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie Smith

Mackenzie Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seymour, CT


“I see therapy as a collaborative process. You bring your experiences, thoughts, and goals, and together we work to better understand what's going on...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stephanie Janes

Stephanie Janes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Orange, CT


“My therapeutic style is respectful of where the client is currently and co-creating the life and relationships the client aspires to achieve.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Ericson

Susan Ericson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shelton, CT


“My therapeutic style is open, down-to-earth and non-judgmental. I believe in self-empowerment and a positive mindset...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Trefny

Scott Trefny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sandy Hook, CT


“I will build trust with you in a completely open non judgmental way. We will make a plan together toward improving your ability to make progress...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Selena Hammie

Selena Hammie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Milford, CT


“I use a blend of Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build self-awareness, regulate emotions, and develop practical coping skills that create lasting change in their daily...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 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.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 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!

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Taveras

Eric Taveras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of specialized experience in addiction treatment and trauma-informed care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Chaus Carnes

Jill Chaus Carnes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I have over 25 years of experience, working with teens, young adults, adult women and men, with anxiety and depression, including folks with different abilities such as ADHD, autism and physical challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Luz Mora

Luz Mora

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bridgeport, CT


“I understand how challenging life can be, from managing anxiety and depression to navigating important life challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Danae Sonnenfeld

Danae Sonnenfeld

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“My style is collaborative and action-oriented - we'll work together to identify what's getting in your way and develop concrete skills to move forward.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kirsten Sabrowski

Kirsten Sabrowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“My approach to therapy is centered around creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts and to "ride the wave" of feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Siegel

Jessica Siegel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“At the core, therapy is about the relationship between client and therapist. It is within that relationship that healing, awareness and transformation take shape.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Heather Parenti

Heather Parenti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“I am an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist who focuses on how the brain connects with the body...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Manchester, CT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Manchester, CT
There are over 39 therapists in Manchester, CT accepting new patients.
39+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 77%Relationship issues
  • 77%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 92%Cigna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 3%Albanian
  • 3%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 23%Man
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 28%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 10%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 97%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 13%Couples 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 Manchester, CT

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.

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