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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Connecticut

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Connecticut

Postpartum mental health support in Connecticut connects you with 469 licensed providers experienced in perinatal care. Virtual and in-person sessions offer flexible access to evidence-based therapy, with many patients paying as low as $0 per session through insurance.

Nichola Lydon

Nichola Lydon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome to my practice! My name is Nichola Lydon, and I’m excited to work with you. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Montclair State University.

With over six years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals facing a wide range of challenges—including substance use disorders, perinatal mood disorders, and the overwhelming stressors of daily life. Whether you’re struggling with substance use dependency, navigating a difficult transition, or feeling stuck, I’m here to help.

My approach is honest, direct, and always rooted in compassion. I believe in having the tough conversations without judgment—because healing starts with truth, not sugarcoating. My practice is a safe, stigma-free space, where you can feel supported, heard, and empowered to create meaningful change.

If you're ready to do the work, face challenges head-on, and build a more resilient life, I’m ready to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Let’s begin your journey toward healing and growth—together.

Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alexa Brown

Alexa Brown

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a partnered approach in the therapeutic journey with a strength-based and solution-focused perspective.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Larose

Stephanie Larose

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide the highest level of care by taking the time to truly listen to my patients and their concerns.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Maria Perez

Maria Perez

Therapist

Virtual • Easton, CT


“By integrating psychodynamic approaches with CBT, I help clients understand how their past shapes their present.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Engel

Marissa Engel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Therapy doesn't have to feel cold or clinical. I offer a supportive, honest, and affirming space where you don't have to mask or explain yourself.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Elizabeth Clarkin

Elizabeth Clarkin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that therapy is a collaborate process, and while the therapist may act as the GPS, the client is always in the driver's seat.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sarah Coddington

Sarah Coddington

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I will offer you options of the type of approaches and treatments that could work (a menu of sorts), and work with you to tailor your approach to meet your unique needs (not a one size fits all).”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Eckhoff

Michelle Eckhoff

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or struggling with life’s challenges? In my practice, I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey and you are the expert on your own life. Together, we will work hand-in-hand to uncover the strengths you already possess and build the skills needed for lasting change. Whether you are looking for coping skills to manage your life better, a need to identify negative behavior patterns within yourself, or need a safe place and someone to talk to, I work directly with you to achieve any goal.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ellen Kessel

Dr. Ellen Kessel

Psychologist

Virtual • 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.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marissa Engel

Marissa Engel

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I find deep meaning in helping women navigate anxiety, depression and the unique societal and personal pressures they face, helping them reclaim a sense of peace and agency.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sydney Royer

Sydney Royer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • East Lyme, CT


“I take a holistic approach, meaning I look at the whole picture—mind, body, and lifestyle—when working with you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nadine Smith

Nadine Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“With over 25 years of diverse experience in the healthcare field, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your best self with empathy and expertise.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Camerota

Sarah Camerota

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a clinician who has worked beside first responders, police officers, and corrections officers for many years, I have an understanding of the unique stress Individuals in these roles face.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jocelyn Flores

Jocelyn Flores

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in working with mothers of young children who are navigating the emotional weight of motherhood: the guilt, the identity shifts, the feeling that you've somehow lost yourself along the way.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Baine

Jessica Baine

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you examine your thinking patterns and develop new ones that leave you feeling more confident and at peace.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Harrison

Jessica Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Jessica Harrison. I am a doctoral prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Marium Zafar

Marium Zafar

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in treating South Asian women. I am well-versed in psychological and neuropsycholgical testing in both children and adults.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Donna Sweidan

Donna Sweidan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I blend therapy with action-focused coaching to help you tackle anxiety, imposter syndrome, ADHD, burnout, and work-life balance challenges without endless sessions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Leslie Pena-Sullivan

Dr. Leslie Pena-Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Her work experience in the field has encompassed several positions involving assessing and treating trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chante Moreno

Chante Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I particularly enjoy supporting young adults transitioning to college, as well as helping adults with issues like depression, anxiety, parenting, pregnancy, autoimmune diseases and more.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jillian deRosas

Jillian deRosas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Jill takes an intersectional and systemic approach to help empower clients to understand their situations in context and provide them with the tools to cope and overcome.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carly Bendzans

Carly Bendzans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach blends thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy in a warm, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jenece Hill-White

Jenece Hill-White

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Farmington, CT


“I will encourage clients to stand in their truth and be willing to be a productive part of their change process.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Porcia Seals

Porcia Seals

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am passionate about supporting women's mental health and wellness through a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynn Paulella-Beard

Lynn Paulella-Beard

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from the people and things you care about? It can be difficult to know where to begin when you're facing changes or persistent challenges. My role is to meet you exactly where you are, whether you are facing grief and loss, relationship conflict, professional stress, or a major life transition. These hardships often bring about cycles of anxiety and depression. Life transitions can be overwhelming. I’m an LCSW, here to walk alongside you as you break through limiting beliefs and move toward a more expansive self. I also have a deep passion for supporting the creative community—understanding the specific emotional highs and lows that come with being an artist, performer, or creative.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I understand the unique struggles that come with motherhood—from the chaos of a growing family to the pressure of juggling it all.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mae Winters

Mae Winters

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is warm, practical, and personalized, combining evidence-based techniques with genuine support to help you create meaningful and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Deborah Matthews-Lonow

Dr. Deborah Matthews-Lonow

Psychologist

Virtual • Stamford, CT


“I am genuine, warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of therapy expertise.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shelly Allen

Shelly Allen

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Shelly is an integrative and holistic psychotherapist with 16+ years of experience devoted to the conversation of improving lives. Her approach is interpersonal and relational to best empower and accomplish your goals. She works collaboratively with people to improve connection. In addition to her psychotherapy expertise, she is a certified Holistic Health Coach with an extensive understanding of food and nutrition.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Rodriguez

Alicia Rodriguez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rocky Hill, CT


“I have extensive experience working with pregnant women, new moms, and those coping with the emotional challenges that come with postpartum life.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Natasha James

Natasha James

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, combining psychotherapy with medication management.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Tesha Ward

Tesha Ward

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is warm, open-minded, and solution-oriented. I want therapy to feel comfortable, supportive, and tailored to you.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Ranzoni

Elizabeth Ranzoni

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that therapy can be a place not only for healing, but also for growth, self-understanding and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Muna Bhandari

Muna Bhandari

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a psychodynamic lens, integrating culture, attachment theory, and neurobiology, all while striving to ground my work in empathy, compassion, and authenticity.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sarah Cavarnos

Sarah Cavarnos

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I often utilize mindfulness techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Adriana Restrepo-Powers

Adriana Restrepo-Powers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Guilford, CT


Do you feel that your life, marriage or family are falling apart? Do you say to yourself that things can't go on the way they are yet unclear about a way out? I am an ally who can see things from your point of view. I listen, reflect, and support you on your process of making sense about issues close to your heart. My work doesn’t just focus on difficulties or the past, but looks at your strengths, and aims to help you get what you want out of life; whether that is to grow, to become happier and more fulfilled, to change old patterns that no longer serve, or to identify and develop your potential.

Siente usted que su vida, su relacion de pareja o su familia se estan derrumbando? Tiene claro que las cosas no pueden continuar de la misma manera mas no encuentra la salida? Todos pasamos por esta situacion en algun momento de nuestras vidas, no es facil buscar ayuda profesional. Si desea un cambio tome el primer paso y permitame trabajar con usted.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Karen Muhammad, Dmft, Lmft

Dr. Karen Muhammad, Dmft, Lmft

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My therapeutic focus is on fostering healing, empowerment, and self-awareness by addressing inherent strengths and mental health challenges through solution-focused techniques.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elyse Gehring

Elyse Gehring

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I see it in the way my clients open up when they feel seen and supported, in the way the creation of a safe environment can give someone hope...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Plazas

Maria Plazas

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Having lived in USA, Europe and Latin America, I bring a genuinely multicultural perspective to my work.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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