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Top therapists in Westport, CT accepting new patients

Mental health support is accessible throughout Westport, Connecticut, including Greens Farms, Saugatuck, and surrounding neighborhoods. Headway offers talk therapy and medication management with 1,521 providers, flexible scheduling, and insurance coverage that helps many clients pay as low as $0 per session.

Bernice Malachi

Bernice Malachi

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I have a style that is very warm and encouraging. I view therapy as you being in the driver seat and I am in the passenger seat helping to navigate the session.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lora Small

Lora Small

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe in using a collaborative, compassionate, and empathetic approach to meet my clients where they are.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Madrid

Kristen Madrid

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside strengths-based and person-centered approaches.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Eric Gutgarts

Dr. Eric Gutgarts

Therapist

Virtual • Danbury, CT


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!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Reyna Zascirinskis

Reyna Zascirinskis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cheryl Wilson

Cheryl Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • Southbury, CT


“I use a psychodynamic approach to exploring the past to gain an understanding of "what happened" to you.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tonya Peart

Tonya Peart

Therapist

Virtual • 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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celina Gomes

Celina Gomes

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Drawing from a variety of therapeutic methods, I approach therapy with a human touch. Specializing in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and the Strengths Perspective, my goal is to help you thrive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shirley Bradley

Shirley Bradley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


My name is Shirley Bradley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Woker in the state of CT and a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice in the state of SC. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in 2012. I am a very well-rounded therapist, working with patients with substance abuse, psychiatric issues, depression, anxiety, family therapy, children in crisis and hospice/end of life planning with patients and families. I also have a lot of experience with grief/bereavement support groups.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Colleen Picone

Colleen Picone

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use this approach to ask my clients thought provoking questions to assist them in developing confidence to process challenges and deep dive into their layers of consciousness.”
End of life care, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Carlos Riollano Bayouth

Dr. Carlos Riollano Bayouth

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Tobin

Mary Tobin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Experienced clinician focused on helping clients navigate life's stages and changes. Offering empathy, insight and empowerment through counseling. Graduate of Fordham University's School of Social Work. Together, we'll fine-tune your ability to manage the emotional challenges that adults often experience in mid to late-life.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yulan Menzie-Hackney

Yulan Menzie-Hackney

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe that therapy is a journey - a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elijah Legassie

Elijah Legassie

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach is highly person-centered and collaborative. I believe you are the expert on your own life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Latonya King

Latonya King

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I can be tough and challenging, but I'm also warm, compassionate, and supportive. I understand that everyone is at different levels in their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michael Dutko

Michael Dutko

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Michael helps clients feel understood, regain clarity, and develop practical skills that lead to lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shanae Henley

Shanae Henley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client centered. I create a supportive space where you can feel seen and heard...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julia Fitzpatrick

Julia Fitzpatrick

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I find my current expertise is working with clients aged 12-20 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ongoing life stressors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ingrid Bretschger

Ingrid Bretschger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take an active and collaborative approach with my clients, and my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tenesha Brooks

Tenesha Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Welcome! I'm excited to help you overcome self-doubt, manage work-related anxiety and stress, and navigate toxic or unaffirming work/academic environments. I specialize in working with Black professional women and students struggling with these areas and have been a therapist for 15 years.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Devana Campbell

Devana Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My top priority is to understand your needs, what you are looking for, collaborate when needed to clear a path for where you want to go, and to make sure that a space is created for you to feel heard, secure, understood and prepared to taking a step...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Luis Febus

Luis Febus

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward improvement.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Martin Maidenberg

Martin Maidenberg

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“We work together through conversation and mutual understanding, often with humor, and always with compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Louis Bruni

Louis Bruni

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you looking for an impartial, warm and non judgmental third party to process and explore challenges?

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Martine Bruno

Martine Bruno

Therapist

Virtual • Norwalk, CT


“I take a spiritual methodology to answer life's greatest questions. I engage spirituality into mental help.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Pelletier

Lauren Pelletier

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I like to get to know my clients and build a trusting therapeutic relationship through humor, activities and practice of skills...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sophia Taylor-Edwards

Sophia Taylor-Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can heal, grow, and build on their strengths.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bonnie Marks

Bonnie Marks

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I practice a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), wellness and spirituality, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Wiggins

Shannon Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker with a warm yet enthusiastic approach to life's challenges and obstacles...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Liza Frank Caraglio

Liza Frank Caraglio

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I provide a comfortable, judgment free environment. I engage my clients in the process of goal setting, while empowering them to develop the skills needed to manage the challenges they are experiencing.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monique West

Monique West

Therapist

Virtual • Milford, CT


“I believe that with self determination and a knowledgeable, non-judgmental approach one can reach a place of absolute self-fulfillment, genuine inner peace & meaningful healthy connections with others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brianna Passeri

Brianna Passeri

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As a compassionate and supportive therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and welcoming environment for my clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Minnelly Vasquez

Minnelly Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I specialize in mental health needs of the BIPOC (black, indigenous people of color) community. I provides therapy to people who are facing depression, anxiety, traumatic events, racism, death and dying, chronic illness, loss and grief, abuse, violence, and acculturation. I also facilitate specialized support groups associated to workplace trauma.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sabah Islam

Dr. Sabah Islam

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I integrate multicultural, trauma-informed, systems, and relational-cultural frameworks to appreciate clients within the contexts of their environments...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annette Braun

Annette Braun

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Annette Braun, LPC, has over 13 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and older adults. She earned her B.A. in Psychology in 2011 and her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013.

She specializes in the treatment of bipolar disorder, eating disorders, OCD, grief, and life adjustment concerns. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, helping clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create lasting change. She has also contributed to the field through published research on parental psychopathy.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thamara Sterling

Thamara Sterling

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I believe every patient is unique and deserves individualized care. I have a passion for instilling hope in the patients I care for. I place a strong emphasis on actively listening and collaborating with each patient on their goals of treatment.

I am dual board certified Nurse Practitioner. I specialized in management of depression, anxiety, panic disorders, ADHD and addiction treatment.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. AnaLee Palou-Miranda

Dr. AnaLee Palou-Miranda

Psychologist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Client are able to participate actively toward the recovery and getting skills to deal with life difficulties...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Erin Gately

Erin Gately

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to have clients leaving sessions feeling more understood, more validated, and more empowered to take on the next step towards reaching their goals!”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Frances Dipini

Frances Dipini

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My practice style is realistic, culturally competent, and goal-oriented. I use solution-focused, client-centered therapy...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Alex Rose

Alex Rose

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As someone who has been both a client and therapist, I encourage you to tell and develop your own story. In my personal and professional life I have witnessed: family struggles, mental illness, substance use, domestic violence, trafficking, and grief; and I am a firm believer that this does not define you. It takes courage to seek support during difficult times, & I want to help empower clients in using their own strengths tp develop skills to foster hope, healing, and resilience.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Westport, CT

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Westport, CT
There are over 33 therapists in Westport, CT accepting new patients.
33+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 79%Relationship issues
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 94%Aetna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Cigna
  • 55%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 3%Armenian
  • 3%French
  • 3%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 97%In-person or online
  • 3%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 94%Woman
  • 6%Man
License types
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  • 45%Licensed Professional Counselor
  • 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 36%Couples therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Westport, CT

Finding therapists in Westport starts with understanding what kind of support fits your needs. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or a major life change. As you compare Westport therapists, look for listed specialties that match what you want to work on. You can also review therapy approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, or other methods noted in a therapist’s bio.

Westport has local therapy options, but appointment availability may vary in smaller markets. Virtual therapy can give you more choice while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Connecticut. As you narrow your search, consider whether you prefer in-person care near Westport, virtual sessions, evening availability, or a therapist who offers a free phone consultation. Reading each profile can help you understand how a therapist structures sessions, communicates, and supports people with needs like yours.

Therapy in Westport can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose from therapists who are accepting new patients. Browse profiles, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.