Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Branford, CT
Peace of Mind Mental Health Services PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
I specialize in addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression.
I welcome you to my practice! I can help guide you in finding that peace of mind that we all strive for. I can assist you in your process through medication management, and or psychotherapy. Life is ever-changing, I look forward to being a part of your changing process.
I specialize in addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression.
I welcome you to my practice! I can help guide you in finding that peace of mind that we all strive for. I can assist you in your process through medication management, and or psychotherapy. Life is ever-changing, I look forward to being a part of your changing process.
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
APRN in primary and psychiatric care. Currently treating adults for mental/emotional/physical illness. I prescribe medications for conditions of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADD, ASD, PTSD, Mood D/O, Obesity, Binge Eating, Substance Abuse, Pre and Post Partum depression/anxiety, Sleep disorders, Thyroid CFS and HRT. My goal is to provide you comprehensive care to regain or maintain your wellness. Focus on clients preferences with allopathic and alternative options. Please EMAIL me for an initial consult. Primarily telehealth appointments.
APRN in primary and psychiatric care. Currently treating adults for mental/emotional/physical illness. I prescribe medications for conditions of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADD, ASD, PTSD, Mood D/O, Obesity, Binge Eating, Substance Abuse, Pre and Post Partum depression/anxiety, Sleep disorders, Thyroid CFS and HRT. My goal is to provide you comprehensive care to regain or maintain your wellness. Focus on clients preferences with allopathic and alternative options. Please EMAIL me for an initial consult. Primarily telehealth appointments.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/ postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/ postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
I specialize in tanxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, C-PTSD, trauma recovery, coercive control dynamics, codependency, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief/loss, anger management, and postpartum mental health.
I offer a unique integrative approach that goes beyond traditional psychiatry. By combining evidence-based therapy with functional medicine, nutritional support, and holistic interventions, I help clients who haven’t found relief with conventional treatment alone. Together we’ll address both the emotional and physical factors affecting your mental health.
I specialize in tanxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, C-PTSD, trauma recovery, coercive control dynamics, codependency, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief/loss, anger management, and postpartum mental health.
I offer a unique integrative approach that goes beyond traditional psychiatry. By combining evidence-based therapy with functional medicine, nutritional support, and holistic interventions, I help clients who haven’t found relief with conventional treatment alone. Together we’ll address both the emotional and physical factors affecting your mental health.
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I am a bilingual (Spanish) provider with experience in perinatal mental health, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship problems.
My top specialty includes Maternal Mental Health, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. My ideal client would be a new or pregnant mother. If you're feeling lonely, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I'm here to help you find healing and relief. I have extensive experience working with pregnant women, and new moms.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) provider with experience in perinatal mental health, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship problems.
My top specialty includes Maternal Mental Health, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. My ideal client would be a new or pregnant mother. If you're feeling lonely, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I'm here to help you find healing and relief. I have extensive experience working with pregnant women, and new moms.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by hormonal cycles—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can help with genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by hormonal cycles—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can help with genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
I provide personalized medication management for individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy loss, postpartum period, and life transitions.
My practice focuses on supporting professionals in demanding careers, including healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and other high-responsibility roles. Services are offered through a discreet and patient-centered approach, with telehealth availability to support accessibility and continuity of care.
I provide personalized medication management for individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy loss, postpartum period, and life transitions.
My practice focuses on supporting professionals in demanding careers, including healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and other high-responsibility roles. Services are offered through a discreet and patient-centered approach, with telehealth availability to support accessibility and continuity of care.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with patients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with patients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
I have extensive clinical training and expertise in perinatal psychiatry.
I work with clients in NY and CT seeking highly specialized and collaborative mental health care before, during and after pregnancy. My goal is to communicate information and current research about treatment options in a meaningful way that empowers you to make the best choices to support your health and wellbeing on your journey to and through parenting.
I have extensive clinical training and expertise in perinatal psychiatry.
I work with clients in NY and CT seeking highly specialized and collaborative mental health care before, during and after pregnancy. My goal is to communicate information and current research about treatment options in a meaningful way that empowers you to make the best choices to support your health and wellbeing on your journey to and through parenting.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services.
Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services.
Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
Anxiety - ADHD (Adult) - OCD - Depression - Stress & Burnout - Pregnancy - Prenatal - Postpartum - PMDD - Perimenopause / Menopause - Life Transitions - Women's Mental Health
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive challenges, hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD I can help.
Anxiety - ADHD (Adult) - OCD - Depression - Stress & Burnout - Pregnancy - Prenatal - Postpartum - PMDD - Perimenopause / Menopause - Life Transitions - Women's Mental Health
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive challenges, hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD I can help.
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
Accepting new patients with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Magellan and Evernorth (Cigna). I provide psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, with a focus on women’s mental health.
Accepting new patients with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Magellan and Evernorth (Cigna). I provide psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, with a focus on women’s mental health.
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 24 hours."
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top -quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 24 hours."
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top -quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, and have advanced training in perinatal mental health to support individuals through pregnancy and parenthood.
I approach goal setting collaboratively, working with patients to identify achievable and meaningful objectives that align with their values and needs. Together, we establish clear pathways to progress and celebrate milestones along the way.
I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, and have advanced training in perinatal mental health to support individuals through pregnancy and parenthood.
I approach goal setting collaboratively, working with patients to identify achievable and meaningful objectives that align with their values and needs. Together, we establish clear pathways to progress and celebrate milestones along the way.
At Coastal Connecticut Counseling, we believe mental health care should feel human. As Director of Psychiatric Care, Monica leads a team that supports children, teens, and adults, ensuring every client, even our youngest, feels heard, validated, and genuinely cared for through a collaborative, thoughtful approach. We take the time to truly listen, meet you where you are, and provide care that feels personal.
We also believe care should be affordable. For this reason, we accept most insurance plans and offer financial assistance, out of network options, and thoughtful referrals (if necessary), so you get the support you need.
At Coastal Connecticut Counseling, we believe mental health care should feel human. As Director of Psychiatric Care, Monica leads a team that supports children, teens, and adults, ensuring every client, even our youngest, feels heard, validated, and genuinely cared for through a collaborative, thoughtful approach. We take the time to truly listen, meet you where you are, and provide care that feels personal.
We also believe care should be affordable. For this reason, we accept most insurance plans and offer financial assistance, out of network options, and thoughtful referrals (if necessary), so you get the support you need.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." Thich Nhat Hanh. I have over thirty-five years of delivery of care to a diverse group of patients in various clinical settings ranging from clinics, office practice, and partial hospital settings to inpatient psychiatry. My philosophy is to work collaboratively with the patient and family. I believe strongly in the power of connecting, that no one is defined by their diagnosis or symptoms, and attention must be paid to the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of treatment for lasting recovery.
"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." Thich Nhat Hanh. I have over thirty-five years of delivery of care to a diverse group of patients in various clinical settings ranging from clinics, office practice, and partial hospital settings to inpatient psychiatry. My philosophy is to work collaboratively with the patient and family. I believe strongly in the power of connecting, that no one is defined by their diagnosis or symptoms, and attention must be paid to the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of treatment for lasting recovery.
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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.