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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Connecticut

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Struggling with intrusive memories, nightmares, or avoidance after trauma? Headway's Connecticut network offers specialized PTSD care including exposure therapy and relaxation training. With 1,389 providers and flexible virtual or in-person sessions, healing is accessible—many patients save 75% through insurance coverage.

Elizabeth Ventre

Elizabeth Ventre

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a humanistic, collaborative style grounded in CBT, mindfulness, and music therapy to help you understand patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Demetrios Kostas

Demetrios Kostas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a CT state Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with teens and adults of all ages.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Plourde

Heather Plourde

Therapist

Virtual • Manchester, CT


“I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to my work, creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 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
Nekeisha Hutchinson

Nekeisha Hutchinson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am patient, empathetic, solution oriented and find it fulfilling when partnering with people to achieve growth and success.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Robin Nichols

Robin Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Hartford, CT


“I provide a warm, relaxed, and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Meredith Dietrich

Meredith Dietrich

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I offer a multifaceted approach that caters to the individual. Just like there is no one person that's exactly like another, no one session will be exactly the same either.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Kimberly Peltola

Kimberly Peltola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. It is always my goal to be present with clients and without judgment in order to provide a safe space for healing.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Johnson-holloway

Lisa Johnson-holloway

Therapist

Virtual • Bloomfield, CT


“I believe therapy should provide both emotional support and practical tools that help you create meaningful change beyond our sessions together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Leslie Friedman

Leslie Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • Simsbury, CT


“I like all clients, young and old, to feel heard and understood by providing them with unconditional positive regard.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kathleen McCarvell

Kathleen McCarvell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm not going to sugarcoat things or waste your time. What I will do is take your history seriously, listen carefully, and work with you to find an approach that actually fits your situation.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Megan Humphrey

Megan Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • North Branford, CT


“Clients can expect to learn new skills and process how past events have impacted their current situation.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cleopatra Williams

Cleopatra Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate and confidential environment, that allows my clients to become the full and best version of themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Valeria Prado

Valeria Prado

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Mi objetivo es ofrecer un espacio seguro, de confianza y cálido, donde puedas explorar tus emociones, superar dificultades y alcanzar un mayor bienestar.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eva Nyarko

Eva Nyarko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • East Hartford, CT


“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.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Millwood

Joseph Millwood

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've spent over a decade working in crisis intervention before transitioning to private practice — which means I'm not rattled by complexity.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
George Wassell

George Wassell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Bud brings a warm, empathic and accepting approach to your sessions. Using a strengths-based, solution-focused and mindfulness approach...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Magdalena Bonk

Magdalena Bonk

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I'm Magdalena, and I've been doing this work for 14 years — across schools, community

mental health, and private practice. What that span of experience gave me is range: I've

worked with people in serious crisis and people who are simply stuck, and I've learned

that the gap between those two things is smaller than most people think. I trained at

UNC Wilmington and have spent my career working with adults across the full

complexity of what life throws at people — anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting,

major life transitions, and identity. I offer therapy in both English and Polish, and I'm

LGBTQ+-affirming. I accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. My goal isn't to be your

therapist forever — it's to give you what you need so you can get on with your life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tricia Odom

Tricia Odom

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring a culturally aware, compassionate, and supportive approach to my work, honoring each client's unique experiences and background.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angie Botero Castro

Angie Botero Castro

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I know how tough it can be to feel overwhelmed or stuck, and I'm here to help you feel more grounded and understood.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Finefrock

Jennifer Finefrock

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based and person-centered approach along with compassionate inquiry to dig underneath the surface...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Olivia Cooley

Olivia Cooley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I want you to feel supported and leave sessions with a clearer understanding of yourself and tools you can use in your day-to-day life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hunter Oworu

Hunter Oworu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should give you real tools to help you live your best life, not just a place to talk about what's going wrong.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kimberly Robbins

Kimberly Robbins

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With couples, I help you truly understand each other—not just hear each other, but really step into your partner's shoes and see what they're experiencing.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elisamuel Martinez

Elisamuel Martinez

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a Bilingual Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of working with individuals, couples, and families in the Hispanic Community.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liz Blackburn-Gruver

Liz Blackburn-Gruver

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“In our first session you can expect me to actively listen to you so that we can work together to find solutions that can help you find your joy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lois Coggins

Lois Coggins

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have 6 years of experience as a therapist that could assist with issues such as anxiety, anger, and life transition concerns.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Baine

Jessica Baine

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you examine your thinking patterns and develop new ones that leave you feeling more confident and at peace.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Evan Moriarty

Evan Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style invites you to make the greatest possible use of the therapeutic process initiated at the start of each treatment, encouraging you to speak as freely as possible...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Frances Dipini

Frances Dipini

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My practice style is realistic, culturally competent, and goal-oriented. I use solution-focused, client-centered therapy...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
John Sanford

John Sanford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Woodbridge, CT


“My role is not to tell you how to live your life, but to help you recognize your strengths, gain new perspective, and build the tools you need to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Mimi Akhand

Mimi Akhand

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a psychotherapist with 14 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families untangle life’s trickiest knots. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, anger, relationship & attachment issues. Think of me as your emotional toolkit - I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, tailored to fit your unique needs. In short, I’m here to help you tackle what’s weighing you down and find your way to lighter, brighter days.

Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Delores Addy

Delores Addy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to providing care emphasizes empathy, respect, and partnership, ensuring patients feel supported as they work toward their personal goals and improved quality of life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shelly McNulty

Shelly McNulty

Therapist

Virtual • Milford, CT


“Through her professional and personal experience, she has come to realize that each client is a unique individual, who needs (and has the right to) a safe, secure, caring, and stimulating environment to be able to achieve their fullest potential.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Devana Campbell

Devana Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My top priority is to understand your needs, what you are looking for, collaborate when needed to clear a path for where you want to go, and to make sure that a space is created for you to feel heard, secure, understood and prepared to taking a step...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Justin Pegnataro

Justin Pegnataro

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Currently accepting new clients. Are you seeking a natural path to healing and vitality in your life? It's my passion to help you live your one wild and precious life to its fullest. I help clients remember who they are, how to find their power and learn how to bring it as a gift to the world. Through the process of personal exploration, healing in nature and building healthy relationships, I can help you experience more vitality, purpose and meaning in your life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Radcliffe

Deborah Radcliffe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 15 years. I have a master's in social work with a concentration on co-occurring disorders. My focus over the last few years have been EMDR, DBT, IFS.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Burhan Riaz

Dr. Burhan Riaz

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Enfield, CT


“My goal is to build a lasting, trusted partnership with you, supporting your journey toward a fulfilling life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Brittany Higginbotham

Brittany Higginbotham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Connecting and building a rapport is essential to the therapeutic journey because it gives individuals space to be authentic, genuine and vulnerable.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Connecticut

Number of therapists serving Connecticut
There are over 1,398 therapists in Connecticut accepting new patients.
1,398+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 91%Trauma
  • 89%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 90%Cigna
  • 87%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 47%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 1%Haitian Creole
  • 1%Portuguese
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 93%Online only
  • 7%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 17%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 32%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 12%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 14%Child or adolescent therapy

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