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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Connecticut

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Postpartum mental health support in Connecticut connects you with 514 licensed providers experienced in perinatal care. Virtual and in-person sessions offer flexible access to evidence-based therapy, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

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.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Petrone

Natalie Petrone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is both solution-focused and compassionate, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meghan Kenia

Meghan Kenia

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is grounded in connection and trust, as I believe true healing occurs in relationships where we feel safe to be our authentic selves.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Saul Zalta

Saul Zalta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an incredibly empathetic therapist who's joy is to provide a safe space to my clients. I utilize a variety of counseling theories in order to provide services. I am engaging and inquisitive and enjoy invoking humor within the sessions when appropriate.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Benjamin Gatliff

Benjamin Gatliff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely comfortable being themselves, not judged, analyzed, or pressured to "have it all figured out."”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lori Capri

Lori Capri

Therapist

Virtual • Brookfield, CT


Therapy can help if... You are an adult or teen struggling with life challenges, difficulty managing emotions, behaviors or negative thoughts, lacking support or have a dysfunctional family or relationship. You are a mom or a dad experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after your child's birth.

You are feeling so overwhelmed and in pain that you can't see a way through and are considering suicide. Deciding to try therapy can be a life changing decision. Making a commitment to doing the work of therapy with the guidance and support of a therapist can lead to amazing results.

If I can help, let me know!

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal

Dr. Muhammad Iqbal

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and person‐centered care to individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. My training includes a general psychiatry residency in New Jersey and an advanced Addiction Psychiatry/NIDA‐T32 Research Fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, where I received specialized experience in the treatment of substance use disorders, comorbidity, and academic research.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Afia Agyeman

Afia Agyeman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi! My name is Afia. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an earned Masters degree from Central Connecticut State University. I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector and have explored, incorporated and utilized many of the skills I gained from community and health settings to enhance myself as a therapist.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Yomaris Ramos Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be more than just a space to vent — it should help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhealthy emotional patterns, and create meaningful change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carolyn Lam

Carolyn Lam

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is for you to feel empowered to make a change in their lives and work collaboratively to achieve your goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rebecca Addai

Dr. Rebecca Addai

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“I take a collaborative approach, which means we work together to understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for everyday life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Velidow

Emily Velidow

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My favorite part of this work is offering space for people to unload the weight they carry and hope they can move on a little bit lighter.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Hannigan

Sarah Hannigan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative. At all times I work with my clients to set goals that attainable...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jenna Gleason

Jenna Gleason

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, without feeling judged or pressured to have everything figured out.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Nicole Luna-Cruz

Nicole Luna-Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zonzurea Thomas

Zonzurea Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I support survivors of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence in a safe, collaborative space to process trauma and rebuild self-trust.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Suzanne Esposito

Suzanne Esposito

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help moms who are running on empty — anxious, exhausted, quietly wondering when they became someone they don't recognize.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makayla Cunningham

Makayla Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a personalized, down-to-earth approach to therapy, because I believe healing looks different for everyone.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jillian Elliott

Jillian Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is rooted in a strength-based perspective, empowering you to draw on your innate resilience and resources.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dawn Williams

Dawn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance use/misuse issues, stress, grief and life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cynthia Wynn

Cynthia Wynn

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a therapist who is compassionate and very understanding. My goal is to help you feel comfortable in therapy and make the necessary changes that you want to achieve for yourself.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Henry Ibitokun

Henry Ibitokun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Waterbury, CT


“I believe in using medication when appropriate, being conservative when possible, and constantly weighing benefits, side effects, and your personal goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kelita Lugg

Kelita Lugg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up honestly, without feeling like you have to have everything figured out.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Dr. Yasminda Downer-Muse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“You can expect compassionate, client-centered care focused on helping you develop a deeper understanding of your mental health.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Paula Smith

Dr. Paula Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Strength-based therapy is one approach to positive psychotherapy that focuses on your internal strengths and resourcefulness instead of focusing on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akosua Karikari

Akosua Karikari

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a holistic approach, understanding the connection between mental and physical health, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and valued.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Jairam

Stephanie Jairam

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m Stephanie Jairam, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, OCD, and other mood-related concerns who are seeking supportive, effective treatment.

My background in healthcare gives me a well-rounded perspective. I take a holistic approach, recognizing the close connection between mental and physical health. I’m known for being collaborative, non-judgmental, and thorough, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Turner

Jill Turner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I want you to gain the tools and abilities to take control of your life, overcome the things that are getting in your way and grow to achieve your goals and feel whole.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rachel Haymann

Rachel Haymann

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“When coming to sessions, you can expect to feel heard and understood and to gain insight in a supportive and affirming environment.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeniece Geronimo

Jeniece Geronimo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“My approach is supportive, honest, and personalized—like a trusted guide helping you navigate mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Quaranta

Lisa Quaranta

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“With 20 years of psychiatric experience, my telehealth practice brings hospital-level expertise and advanced psychopharmacology directly to you from the comfort of your own home.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Keri Zwerner

Keri Zwerner

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We all have the power and ability to make positive changes in our lives to grow and learn, sometimes we just need help finding our strengths to do so.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Venesa White

Venesa White

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello, and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. My practice focuses on supporting young and middle-aged adults experiencing depression, trauma, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions, as well as working mothers and new moms balancing the demands of family, career, and personal well-being.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaron Cotton

Jaron Cotton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Hard work, personal growth, and self-exploration is what distinguishes psychotherapy from everyday support.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marnie Hinze

Marnie Hinze

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My clinical approach is warm, collaborative, and holistic. I believe that healing involves caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin Pfeifer-Andrin

Erin Pfeifer-Andrin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Madison, CT


Hi! I have over 20 yrs of experience as a therapist and practice from a CBT perspective. I pride myself on being an attentive listener and I enjoy helping clients explore their issues, gain perspective and insight, learn new skills, and evolve through healing and personal growth.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Samantha Vamosy

Samantha Vamosy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hello! My name is Samantha Vamosy and I am so happy you are interested in working together. I know starting a therapy process whether you have before or this is your first time can be scary and uncomfortable. I hope we can work through this time together making this journey as helpful and special as possible. My passions have always aligned with helping others and listening in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and curious way. I find real change occurs when a person can fully explore their life in a holistic way. Whether it is current mental health symptoms or past traumas holistic healing is possible for everyone. I received my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Fairfield University and achieved my LPC after completing 3000 hours in an outpatient clinic for substance abuse.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Elisabeth Peralta

Elisabeth Peralta

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can talk freely, gain insight, and start seeing progress- not just a place to vent.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. James Lubin

Dr. James Lubin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Dr. Lubin emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough assessment and utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Haja Kargbo

Dr. Haja Kargbo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care that supports healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Connecticut

Number of therapists serving Connecticut
There are over 503 therapists in Connecticut accepting new patients.
503+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 87%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 44%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Russian
  • 1%American Sign Language
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 95%Woman
  • 5%Man
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 29%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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