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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Westport, CT

Westport residents seeking trauma recovery have options. Headway's network of 1,414 licensed providers brings evidence-based modalities like DBT skills, Relaxation Training, and cognitive restructuring directly to you—virtually or in-person. Free intake consultations help you find the right fit, with many sessions covered by insurance at minimal or no out-of-pocket cost.

Aida Morales

Aida Morales

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 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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Eric Taveras

Eric Taveras

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 mi away • 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Thomas Bergvik

Thomas Bergvik

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 30 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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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

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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

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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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • Connecticut


Life moves fast, and it is so easy to wake up and realize you are running on everyone else's schedule instead of your own. Do you ever feel completely scattered, wondering what happened to the vibrant person you used to be? I get it. Navigating the beautiful, messy chaos of a growing family and the relentless pressure to "juggle it all" is no joke. That exact season of life is what drove me to dive headfirst into specialized training in women's mental health. As a licensed counselor since 2017 holding a diagnostic license, I am fiercely passionate about being the anchor—and the support system—I wish I’d had. Whether you're navigating motherhood, identity shifts, or a major life transition, we’ll work together to help you step back into your power and find your footing again.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chananya Abraham

Chananya Abraham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


I’m a psychotherapist and coach with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, and families. Much of my work focuses on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and helping people navigate major life transitions, including adolescence, college, relationships, and career development.

Over the past several years, I’ve focused deeply on generational, religious, and family dynamics—especially the ways past experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and to the people closest to us. My goal is simple: to help people like each other as much as they love each other.

My approach is practical, direct, and collaborative. I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems, while also helping clients develop clear communication skills, emotional awareness, and confidence in who they are and how they want to live.

Clients who work with me can expect thoughtful conversations, honest feedback, and a focus on meaningful growth—not just symptom relief.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Timothy Ayd

Timothy Ayd

Therapist

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


“My caring and honest approach helps people to identify what they are feeling and thinking, and how to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bianca Torres

Bianca Torres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


I believe that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and supported. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges, build on their strengths, and move toward positive change.

I hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Social Work and have over five years of experience working directly with children and families. My professional background includes supporting children and caregivers through emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, while collaborating with families to strengthen communication, coping skills, and overall well-being.

In addition to my work with children and families, I also have several years of experience supporting older adults, including assisting individuals and families with long-term care planning. This work has given me a deep appreciation for the emotional, practical, and relational challenges that can arise during later life transitions, caregiving roles, and decision-making processes.

I am passionate about supporting clients across the lifespan and helping individuals and families navigate change with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
James Leathem

James Leathem

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cheshire, CT


“I've spent twenty five years working as a therapist at the US Department of Veteran Affairs, and have worked with people who have experienced military combat, sexual assault and interpersonal violence.”
PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Men's issues, Substance use / addiction
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Ellen Kessel

Dr. Ellen Kessel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Connecticut


“My style is warm, thoughtful, direct, and engaged. I help clients make sense of what they are experiencing while also building greater flexibility, self-trust, and capacity for change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Levi Rapoport

Levi Rapoport

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Connecticut


“I use Mindfulness to help people distinguish themselves from their thoughts and feelings, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to change the way they feel by changing how they think, and to develop unconditional self-acceptance.”
Trauma, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

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David Scholz

David Scholz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington, CT


“My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, feel heard, and know that you're not going to be judged.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jamie Dingus

Jamie Dingus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newington, CT


I believe therapy is most effective when you feel heard, understood, and respected. My person-centered approach is tailored to your experiences, strengths, goals, and needs. Informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I offer practical tools to manage distress, challenge unhelpful thoughts, regulate emotions, build coping skills, and improve relationships. I strive to create a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work collaboratively. Whether you’re facing anxiety, life transitions, emotional challenges, or feeling stuck, we can build on your strengths and create meaningful change.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care, specializing in mindfulness-based approaches rooted in DBT and CBT. Therapy can help you process difficult experiences, manage emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to have everything figured out. Whether you’re overwhelmed, anxious, navigating change, or feeling stuck, therapy offers space to feel heard and understood. I’ll meet you without judgment and work at your pace. If my approach feels like a good fit, I invite you to reach out.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Reyna Zascirinskis

Reyna Zascirinskis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Farmington, CT


“I have experience offering mental health treatment to folx who are neurodivergent and navigating our neurotypical world and the challenges that come along with that.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

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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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Malster

Sarah Malster

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • West Hartford, CT


“My goal is for your mind to be seen and understood for its value, rather than labeled as an impairment and masked.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Robin Nichols

Robin Nichols

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Mekessia Richards-Carby

Mekessia Richards-Carby

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Hartford, CT


“Understanding mental health is influenced by many factors; I work with my patients to explore their biology, psychology, and environment to better care for their mental health needs.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Milagros Sinclair

Milagros Sinclair

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Manchester, CT


“I have an engaging approach and provide a safe space for vulnerability and offer both faith based and evidenced based treatment modalities.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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
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
Terrian Levy

Terrian Levy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Windsor, CT


Starting therapy is a meaningful step towards understanding yourself and creating lasting change. Together well work to explore the challenges youre facing, and help you mover towards greater balance and fullfillment.

Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Maria Perez

Maria Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Dr. Charisse Levchak

Dr. Charisse Levchak

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My work is rooted in ensuring you feel safe, heard, and empowered, so you can move from surviving to truly thriving — and from stress to success.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lara Novinski

Lara Novinski

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a practical, compassionate approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and helping them build insight, coping skills, and meaningful change at their own pace.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michel Thompson

Michel Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring warmth and directness to every session. I'll ask real questions, listen carefully, and meet you where you are.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Katherine Elmore

Katherine Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a therapist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and integrate tools that best fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re dealing with persistent worry, low mood, major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Theresa Barrett

Theresa Barrett

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and personalized strategies that reflect your unique experiences and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Roman Stange

Roman Stange

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Hi, I’m Roman, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience in the United States and Latin America. I support people from many backgrounds who are navigating trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, abuse, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, and immigration-related challenges. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how relationships, culture, and environment can shape the way we see ourselves and the world. The most common feedback I get from clients is that I am relatable, caring, and easy to talk to. I treat people like real people, not just a list of symptoms or problems. Building a strong, trusting connection is an important part of the process that I take very seriously, aiming to engage in co-created, and transparent collaboration with my clients.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laura Petiford

Laura Petiford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe the quality of our mental health and our relationships are the basis for a meaningful and satisfying life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stanley Okeyemi

Stanley Okeyemi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I am Stanley Okeyemi, the founder of Brighter Light Behavioral Health Services. I am currently licensed as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Nebraska, Virginia and New York. I have been working in the mental health industry for 16 years, but licensed as a PMHNP for four years, with a vast amount of experience and affiliations with over 40 hospitals/clinics combined across the USA

PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Scott Pasnik

Scott Pasnik

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a values-based model that helps people respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Patricia Cunningham

Patricia Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a holistic approach that address mind, body and soul. We are more than the roles we play and sometimes our core self is struggling to break free.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebecca Hernandez-Campos

Rebecca Hernandez-Campos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help the client learn to cope with their feelings and work towards their unique life goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jenny Carmona-Padilla

Jenny Carmona-Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Founder and Executive Director of https://therapeuticalliancehealth.com.

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of New York, Colorado, and Tennessee. I hold over 10 years of experience and have have worked in the field of psychology at numerous levels and with diverse populations. I gained experience in both the mental health and medical health fields while assisting and providing support to individuals, families, and couples, from early adulthood to late adulthood.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westport, CT
There are over 32 therapists in Westport, CT accepting new patients.
32+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 97%Trauma
  • 94%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 84%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 72%Cigna
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 53%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 6%Spanish
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Malayalam
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 84%Woman
  • 16%Man
License types
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  • 44%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 53%Family therapy
  • 41%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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