

Access mental healthcare in Fairfield with UnitedHealthcare coverage through Headway's network of 606 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $0 with your insurance, offering flexibility with in-person or virtual appointments available within two weeks.
I’m Stephanie Jairam, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, OCD, and other mood-related concerns who are seeking supportive, effective treatment.
My background in healthcare gives me a well-rounded perspective. I take a holistic approach, recognizing the close connection between mental and physical health. I’m known for being collaborative, non-judgmental, and thorough, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who received her Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Bay Path university in 2016. I have experience in working with young adults and adults. I have been trained in varieties of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Bible based spiritual counseling and these are the modalities I use in individual sessions, group counseling and couples counseling. My training and work experience involved working with individuals who struggled with ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, relationship/marital struggles and stress related issues. My work experience includes working with young adults and adults. I am currently working with the population ages 20 and older.
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.
Dr. Ahmed is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, holding certifications in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He specializes in treating a wide range of psychiatric and substance use disorders. Dr. Ahmed is currently affiliated with St. Francis Hospital. Dr. Ahmed is also an Assistant Professor at UConn & Quinnipiac University.
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I have an engaging approach and provide a safe space for vulnerability and offer both faith and evidenced based treatment modalities.
I am the Founder of EQ Therapy (eqtherapy.co), a private practice designed for high-performing clients. I also teach at NYU in their graduate mental health counseling program. My dissertation at Johns Hopkins focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate student-athletes. I supervise therapists at EQ Therapy who are accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. If you're a couple, college student, industry leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, schedule a session with with me today!



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