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Laura Petiford

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe the quality of our mental health and our relationships are the basis for a meaningful and satisfying life. I work with adults of all ages providing medication to assist with symptoms that are barriers to living a full and happy life.

My approach to therapy

I am a holistic provider. That means I take everything I learn about you into consideration when prescribing. I want to get to know you so I can provide the very best care possible.

What you can expect from me

My goal is to understand what's not working for you, what you've tried to make yourself better and what's worked and what hasn't. I also want to understand the experiences that have mattered most to you in shaping the person you've become. We'll work collaboratively to find the right treatment plan personalized to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Saint Joseph College, MA (Master of Arts) at Fairfield University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Seeking Safety, Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English