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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.

Thomas Bergvik

Thomas Bergvik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Hamden, CT


“I have worked in the health care field for over 40 years, in private practice for 12 of those years, much of it with people who have grappled with many difficult problems such as major mental illness, substance abuse issues, and homelessness.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Itsuannette Canales

Itsuannette Canales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Hamden, CT


“I take a practical, empathetic approach, integrating evidence-based strategies to help clients understand their patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier coping skills.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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Amanda Riccitelli

Amanda Riccitelli

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Haven, CT


“I bring a warm, direct, and non-judgmental style to our sessions, balancing authentic validation with practical, real-world tools that you can apply outside of the therapeutic space.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Joey Meuser

Joey Meuser

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • North Haven, CT


“Joey provides compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming care rooted in a holistic approach that honors the mind-body connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kevin Shea

Kevin Shea

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Southbury, CT


“Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable individuals who appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Michael Cowan

Michael Cowan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Middlebury, CT


“Michael has a kind, friendly, and welcoming persona, and he is known for making his clients feel comfortable.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

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Aida Morales

Aida Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • 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, Trauma, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Mackenzie Smith

Mackenzie Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Seymour, CT


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are—no pressure, no judgment, just a place to talk, be heard, and most importantly be challenged...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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Sara Turk

Sara Turk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Hamden, CT


I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping people feel better and function at their best. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, insomnia, mood changes, and substance use. My approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative, and I take time to listen without judgment. Together, we will create a treatment plan that feels practical, personal, and supportive.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

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Sydney Royer

Sydney Royer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • East Lyme, CT


“I take a holistic approach, meaning I look at the whole picture—mind, body, and lifestyle—when working with you.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Milford, CT


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeffrey Nettle

Jeffrey Nettle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Shelton, CT


“A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy will help to correct distorted thinking while fostering empowerment and self-worth.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Justin Barsanti

Justin Barsanti

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“My approach is clear, supportive, and straightforward — no jargon, no judgment — just honest conversation and practical tools that help you move forward.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Donna Ward

Donna Ward

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Niantic, CT


“I actually listen. I take time. I ask questions to understand the whole picture — your history, relationships, culture, and values — not just what's on the surface.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Crystin Engram

Crystin Engram

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Bridgeport, CT


“I meet you where you are, no judgment, no pressure. Together, we'll focus on what's already working in your life and build from there...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Dyson

Carol Dyson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stonington, CT


“My hope is to create a warm, supportive space where we can slow down, understand what's beneath the surface, and explore how your past experiences have shaped who you are today.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ilene Robbins

Ilene Robbins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


I’m Ilene Robbins, a Licensed Professional Counselor and I believe meaningful change happens through connection, trust, and understanding. Clients often describe me as warm, highly perceptive and solution oriented . I strive to create a space where you can feel safe enough to be honest, understood, and supported without judgment.

I work with teens, adults, professionals, parents, and couples who may feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck — even when things appear “fine” on the outside. I have extensive experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and major life transitions.

As both a clinician and a parent, I understand how complex relationships and emotional worlds can be. I bring a balance of empathy, insight, and practical guidance to my work, helping clients make sense of patterns that feel confusing or painful and move toward healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and relating.

You don’t need to come in with perfectly formed goals, just a willingness to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you feel less alone, more grounded, and more capable of creating meaningful, lasting change.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elisa Lederer

Elisa Lederer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westport, CT


“When you step into our therapeutic space, you can expect a non-judgmental and confidential environment where your story is honored.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maria Kruger Lacayo

Maria Kruger Lacayo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stamford, CT


“I have worked in various settings such as community centers, schools, hospitals and private practice.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Paula Rosenfeld

Paula Rosenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am the the kind of clinician who will utilize real life references and examples of how the interventions work, I am transparent, non judgmental and will share with you the exact intent of my interventions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 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
Jacqueline Roscoe

Jacqueline Roscoe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is centered on guiding clients through transitions and equipping them to embrace change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Hawthorne

Michael Hawthorne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dori Gay

Dori Gay

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I founded and owned a facility for women in recovery from drugs and alcohol so I know how to help patients suffering from substance abuse disorder as well as their families who are impacted by addiction.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nic'Cole Lambert-Talhaoui

Nic'Cole Lambert-Talhaoui

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Bristol, CT


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative, whole-person care. By blending the principles of integrative psychiatry with a deep understanding of adult medicine, I am committed to treating the mind and body as a unified system. I believe that true wellness requires dedicated attention to both.

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alyshiann Taylor

Dr. Alyshiann Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I work with clients using a friendly approach and a focus on holistic care, ensuring that their mental, emotional, and physical well-being are all addressed.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 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!

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

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Elizabeth Madden

Elizabeth Madden

Therapist

Virtual • Newtown, CT


I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist. I am a psychotherapist, solution-focused, person-centered, and mindful. I use a heart-centered approach and at times may use art and imagination in working with you. I look forward to working together to create a plan in order to reach your goal(s). By asking questions about what they would like to accomplish. Then providing or suggesting several options that are specific to their needs. I may suggest homework, worksheets, journaling, or art. Finally, work together to find the best solution and work on the most important goal first.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Roman

Hayley Roman

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can show up exactly as you are - without judgment, pressure, or having to have everything figured out.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antoinette Keaton

Antoinette Keaton

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I help women rediscover the strength within them by turning past experiences into sources of growth, healing, and motivation.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Carolina DeLaire

Carolina DeLaire

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Glastonbury, CT


“I offer medication management with a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, always considering the whole person—not just the symptoms.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Letticia Brown-Gambino

Letticia Brown-Gambino

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a solution-focused therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica Rurak

Erica Rurak

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapy style is direct, transparent and collaborative; I want to empower you to feel confident in making the changes needed to reach your goals.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Aviyanca Prakash

Aviyanca Prakash

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting immigrants and communities of color, with a commitment to helping destigmatize mental health and making therapy feel approachable and inclusive.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

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Wendy Hagen

Wendy Hagen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Wendy Hagen, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

I believe therapy should feel both comfortable and useful in your everyday life. We’ll talk about what’s happening, but we’ll also work on practical skills you can use between sessions. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, knowing you’ll be met with compassion, honesty, and without judgment.

There may be difficult conversations, moments when something finally clicks, and probably some humor along the way. I’ll listen, offer perspective, and gently challenge you when it may help. My goal is for you to leave with greater clarity, confidence, and tools you can actually use as you navigate life.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Allisia Green

Allisia Green

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to our work together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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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