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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Westport, CT

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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 1,281 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.

Diana Duma

Diana Duma

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe healing happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach prioritizes trust, safety, and authenticity.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alix Tarnowsky

Alix Tarnowsky

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in helping roles—whether you're a healthcare worker, first responder, therapist, educator, or anyone whose profession asks you to hold space for others.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiana Burdick

Tiana Burdick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe real growth comes from honesty paired with support, so I offer both: a space where you feel understood and validated, and guidance that helps you gain insight, build new skills, and move toward meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liz Calderon

Liz Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative and grounded in genuine human connection.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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
Emiret Gonzalez

Emiret Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Janette Pellus

Janette Pellus

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love to work with those who want to understand the origins of their problems, experiencing life transitions, problems in essential relationships, depression, and childhood trauma or loss.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Darlene D'Arezzo

Darlene D'Arezzo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have extensive experience working with children and teens, their families, and adults individually with anxiety, mood disorders, and significant traumatic histories.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 4 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
Ruby Mcarthur

Ruby Mcarthur

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a clinician, I enjoy working with everyone in all phases of life helping in building self-esteem, managing addiction, trauma, self-discovery, medication management, anger management, re-establishing one's dreams/purpose, building/strengthening relationships one has with self, partners or family systems.

I have worked with foster children, young adults, primary care staff and patients, those who struggled with substance abuse in a methadone clinic, provided supervision to non-licensed social workers in the hospital.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you for a consultation to see if working together would be a great match like a grilled cheese or peanut butter sandwich.

Best of luck on your journey to health and wellness.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Ruiz

Melissa Ruiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard and empowered to achieve your wellness goals.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Erica Strother

Dr. Erica Strother

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westport, CT


“My approach is rooted in creating a warm, supportive environment where you feel truly heard, comfortable and valued.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Terri Shimizu

Terri Shimizu

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should feel like a partnership — one where we work together to uncover what's getting in the way and move toward the life you want to live.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margot Ring

Margot Ring

Therapist

Virtual • Fairfield, CT


“This world is a stressful, anxiety-provoking and often depressing place to be... it's no wonder we all struggle.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chasity Alekseyev

Chasity Alekseyev

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you find an anchor a sense of internal stability that holds firm even when the world around you feels chaotic.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angellina Swart

Angellina Swart

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Angellina Swart, LCSW is a social worker who has been in practice for six years. She is passionate about helping people access their strengths to overcome anxiety,

depression, and substance use disorders. Although she mainly works with adults, she does have experience working with children. She prefers to be authentic with her

clients to make them feel more comfortable and welcome in the therapeutic setting. She incorporates how external systems (family, work, policy, etc.) can affect a client’s well-

being and impact a person’s mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebekah Feliciano

Rebekah Feliciano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We cannot control the challenges that we face, but we can control how we process our pain and tap into our own resilience.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Vester Appiah

Dr. Vester Appiah

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Clients will gain a clearer understanding of the topics, questions, or challenges they bring to the sessions.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristan McLean

Kristan McLean

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach combines warmth, relatability, and humor while empowering you to build insight, resilience and meaningful change.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Samuels

Mariah Samuels

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive, compassionate, and real. I focus on helping you feel heard and understood while building practical skills that create lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jarlene Cabrera

Jarlene Cabrera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I've had my share of joys and challenges, including growing up as a child of divorce—experiences that deeply shaped who I am and how I show up as a therapist.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dinesh Perera

Dinesh Perera

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“After helping hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can offer an approach that goes far beyond just talk therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Austin

Andrew Austin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that YOU are the expert in your own life. Rather than me offer up solutions, I'll create a warm, positive environment to consider how to move forward regarding challenges.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kara Aniballi

Kara Aniballi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth — rooted in the idea that meaningful change happens when you feel genuinely heard and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie St Martin

Natalie St Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in helping clients build confidence, healthier relationships, and stronger emotional balance.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Daniel Quinn

Daniel Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I am an experienced therapist helping individual clients cope with addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I also work with couples on common struggles such as conflict resolution, lack of connection, and reduced physical intimacy. I use evidence-based methods enabling clients to achieve their desired goals.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cristal Hawthorne

Cristal Hawthorne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is supportive and compassionate, providing a safe space to explore challenges, gain clarity and build practical skills to live a more balanced life.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Dr. Kemisola Ebietomiye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am receptive, holistic, and solution-oriented. My goal is for patients to leave their session feeling understood, with their concerns addressed, and a clear treatment plan in mind.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Turk

Sara Turk

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Hamden, CT


“I strive to understand each patient not only through their symptoms, but also through their unique life story, values, and cultural background.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Romano

Daniel Romano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Branford, CT


I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience working with youth who are dealing with trauma and depression. I've spent years working with children and families as a DCF worker, foster care therapist, outpatient therapist, and now school based therapist. If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, family issues, or any tough emotional struggle please reach out!

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
George Pipkin

George Pipkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


“I believe therapy should be a conversation, not a lecture. My style is direct, and solution-focused—I listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and help clients identify practical steps they can take between sessions.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lidia Verdura

Lidia Verdura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Waterbury, CT


“My goal is to build a rapport with my clients, provide a nonjudgemental space where talking, discussing and planning can occur while being supportive and direct.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Juli Cioffi-Smith

Juli Cioffi-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • North Haven, CT


Thank you so much for looking at my profile. I'm a Social Worker with over 20 years experience treatment children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers, and adults. I have honored to help my clients travel their individual paths in order to feel better about their worlds. Helping people identity what is stopping them from reaching their goals and breaking down these barriers drives my work.

I've been trained in various treatment options but I know it all comes back to the relationship we build together. As your therapist, I hope to provide you with support, strategies and gentle though direct, feedback and reflection. And most likely there will be some humor thrown in because sometimes the work we will do together needs it!

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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