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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in West Hartford, CT

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in West Hartford, CT

Headway connects West Hartford residents with 1,424 licensed therapists specializing in trauma recovery through evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Sessions available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session with insurance coverage.

Elia Johnson

Elia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Madison, CT


“I integrate trauma-informed care, CBT, CPT, and somatic awareness to help you deepen self-trust and move through life with greater awareness and choice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Taveras

Eric Taveras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monroe, CT


“I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of specialized experience in addiction treatment and trauma-informed care.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vickie Pagan

Vickie Pagan

Therapist

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


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with a better understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and patterns.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Dr. Diane Guardiani

Dr. Diane Guardiani

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


If you're navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or any of the many things that can weigh on you, you deserve a clinician who takes your history seriously and works with you — not around you. That's what I aim to be. I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents (12+) and adults, and I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whether medication is part of the picture or not, my goal is to help you understand what's going on and find a path forward that fits your life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 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.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Kenneth "Mike" Bibalo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“After 58 years of life—including 25 years in the military—and personal experience with severe trauma, divorce, grief, addiction, and recovery, I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damaris Torres

Damaris Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Trumbull, CT


“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions, including women's mental health such as perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Julia Waldron

Julia Waldron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterford, CT


“As an openly LGBTQIA+ clinician, I bring a personal understanding of the complexities and resilience within our community.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LeeAnn Page

LeeAnn Page

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterford, CT


“Resilience isn't something you either have or don't—it's something you can build, strengthen, and return to, even in the midst of life's hardest challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Germaine Lawrence

Germaine Lawrence

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Danbury, CT


“I practice from a place of cultural humility honoring each client's identity, background, and lived experience as central to their healing, not incidental to it.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Crowley

Lisa Crowley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New London, CT


“I am reliable, experienced, non-judgemental, creative in my approaches, and (probably most importantly): my clients "get better".”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniela Trotman

Daniela Trotman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stratford, CT


“My approach as a therapist leads with empathy, curiosity and humor to look at at the "mind and body connection" that influences thoughts, feelings, patterns and relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 19 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alison Foito

Alison Foito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“I create a supportive and judgement free environment where we can process what is going on, work on goals or skills, develop next steps so that you leave the session feeling better.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Olson

Christine Olson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CT


“Clients can expect a consistent and safe space to be themselves, while learning how to best navigate their current challenges / stressors.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Neena Zezima

Neena Zezima

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Norwalk, CT


I have nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field. I combine compassion and my clinical expertise to support the clients I serve. My goal is to help clients navigate and overcome their struggles to support and help regain stability in their lives.

I value building a trusting, authentic relationship with each client. It’s important for clients to feel and recognize the growth and progress that naturally emerge through the process. I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fariza Ahrorova

Fariza Ahrorova

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Norwalk, CT


“My style is approachable, supportive, and empathetic. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable being open and honest.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lori Gunn

Lori Gunn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Norwalk, CT


“I have over twenty five years of clinical experience in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment issues, and relationship problems...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Catherine Jones

Dr. Catherine Jones

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“Catherine Jones is committed to evidence-based care and believes that the best outcomes come from collaboration.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Cornelius Anyanwu

Dr. Cornelius Anyanwu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a person of color and an immigrant, I hold a unique position in understanding cultural differences, values, and traditions...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Derick Arhin

Derick Arhin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My role isn't to tell you how to live your life. I hope to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sharon Rose Nkashama

Sharon Rose Nkashama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in building a trusting therapeutic relationship where patients feel heard, respected, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Matthew Heintz

Matthew Heintz

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have both personal and professional experience in the world of mental health and navigating issues of depression, anxiety and trauma.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Hajisafari

Lauren Hajisafari

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My passion is to create a safe and collaborative environment for my clients to feel empowered and encouraged to grow to their full potential.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John DeBisceglie

John DeBisceglie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Ridgefield, CT


“My clients typically tell me that they feel heard and that our treatment plan is centered around their needs.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annemarie Carpenter

Annemarie Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Need someone in your corner?

Annemarie creates a safe space for clients to explore, heal, and grow at their own pace. She will sit with you in discomfort, laugh with you, and collaborate with you throughout your therapeutic journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristy Notarangelo

Kristy Notarangelo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and a genuine belief in every person's ability to heal and grow.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gianna Perrotti

Gianna Perrotti

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi there, I'm Gianna! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing compassionate and caring therapy. At the heart of my practice is the belief that healing is possible when people feel safe and empowered. I have several years of experience supporting a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship stress, and grief. I also help to explore issues around life’s meaning and purpose.

Additionally, I work with clients navigating stressful life transitions, such as divorce, new parenthood, the death of a loved one, job loss, or an unexpected traumatic event. I take a special interest in those dealing with changes connected to aging, as I have over a decade of experience in the health care field as a hospice worker.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tameko Penny

Tameko Penny

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome! I’m Tameko, and I’m thrilled to invite you on a transformative journey toward greater well-being and fulfillment. In our work together, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of your struggles, allowing you to see your challenges in a new light. Therapy is not just about addressing pain; it’s also about equipping you with valuable skills to enhance your self-confidence and resilience. I’m committed to providing a supportive environment where we can collaboratively explore these aspects, empowering you to break through barriers and build a more fulfilling life.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rex Hrusa

Rex Hrusa

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm guiding, strengths-based, and trauma informed, to help foster your growth, and provide the support that you need.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claire Treacy

Claire Treacy

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“At the heart of my practice is the idea that "we're all walking each other home." This guides how I show up with clients—as a fellow traveler...”
PTSD, Trauma, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Melissa Serafini

Melissa Serafini

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal as your therapist is to get you closer to what you value most and living that in your everyday life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of West Hartford, CT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of West Hartford, CT
There are over 37 therapists in West Hartford, CT accepting new patients.
37+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 95%Anxiety
  • 92%Stress management
  • 92%Depression
  • 89%Trauma
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 86%Cigna
  • 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 54%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Spanish
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 46%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 38%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 5%Couples therapy

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