Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Bridgeport, CT
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.
Life can be very tough at times, yet with available resources and support you can get through it. Are you diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorders? Are you struggling with substances use addictions? Are you struggling with family difficulties, work place related stress, maintaining strong family and friendship ties? Are you parent of or a person diagnosed with ID/DD? My varied skill set and work experiences as both a mental health nurse practitioner and clinician will be strong assets to you. Let's work together to get through this.
Life can be very tough at times, yet with available resources and support you can get through it. Are you diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorders? Are you struggling with substances use addictions? Are you struggling with family difficulties, work place related stress, maintaining strong family and friendship ties? Are you parent of or a person diagnosed with ID/DD? My varied skill set and work experiences as both a mental health nurse practitioner and clinician will be strong assets to you. Let's work together to get through this.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children who feel stuck — people who have struggled with trauma, treatment-resistant conditions, or complex diagnoses like ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders and haven't found the help they need.
I specialize in trauma, treatment-resistant conditions, and pediatric psychiatry, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Using a biopsychosocial approach, I combine pharmacotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy, tailored to each person. My aim is to understand the whole person and develop a treatment plan that is genuinely effective for you.
My ideal clients are adults, adolescents, and children who feel stuck — people who have struggled with trauma, treatment-resistant conditions, or complex diagnoses like ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders and haven't found the help they need.
I specialize in trauma, treatment-resistant conditions, and pediatric psychiatry, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Using a biopsychosocial approach, I combine pharmacotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy, tailored to each person. My aim is to understand the whole person and develop a treatment plan that is genuinely effective for you.
My motto is "Promoting Self-Regulation, and Bio-Emotional Health". I am a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. I provide psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment for those who need it. I believe medications are not the answer to people emotional, psychological, and behavioral problems. My patients are individuals who want to improve the quality of their life and find their way to a satisfying and fulfilling future. My treatment approach is focused on the strengths of each individual and on helping people to obtain more insight and discover their true self.
My motto is "Promoting Self-Regulation, and Bio-Emotional Health". I am a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. I provide psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment for those who need it. I believe medications are not the answer to people emotional, psychological, and behavioral problems. My patients are individuals who want to improve the quality of their life and find their way to a satisfying and fulfilling future. My treatment approach is focused on the strengths of each individual and on helping people to obtain more insight and discover their true self.
She treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and more, with experience across diverse populations.
Dr. Anna Ostrovskaya is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience working with adults of all ages. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NYU, a medical degree from Rush Medical College, and completed her psychiatry training at Yale. Dr. Ostrovskaya has practiced in inpatient, consultation-liaison, and emergency psychiatry settings, though her primary passion is outpatient care, where she builds long-term therapeutic relationships.
She treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and more, with experience across diverse populations.
Dr. Anna Ostrovskaya is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience working with adults of all ages. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NYU, a medical degree from Rush Medical College, and completed her psychiatry training at Yale. Dr. Ostrovskaya has practiced in inpatient, consultation-liaison, and emergency psychiatry settings, though her primary passion is outpatient care, where she builds long-term therapeutic relationships.
Fels has an interest in treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and in working with patients who have experienced trauma.
Dr. Molly Fels is a board-certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College followed by medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr, Fels then completed her psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She has previously worked in the Mount Sinai health system in the psychiatric emergency department and inpatient psychiatric unit.
Fels has an interest in treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and in working with patients who have experienced trauma.
Dr. Molly Fels is a board-certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College followed by medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr, Fels then completed her psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She has previously worked in the Mount Sinai health system in the psychiatric emergency department and inpatient psychiatric unit.
Dr. Jackie Long is an adult psychiatrist who recently completed her residency at the Institute of Living. During her training, she received extensive training caring for a diverse patient population in a variety of settings including emergency, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Dr. Long blends clinical expertise with a holistic, thoughtful approach individually tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Jackie Long is an adult psychiatrist who recently completed her residency at the Institute of Living. During her training, she received extensive training caring for a diverse patient population in a variety of settings including emergency, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Dr. Long blends clinical expertise with a holistic, thoughtful approach individually tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in adult psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry, formerly known as psychosomatic medicine. She has extensive experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatry. In addition, she specializes in working with patients with acute and chronic medical conditions that may be affecting their mental health, such as cancer, stroke, or a heart condition. She provides patient-centered care using a collaborative approach in order to help her patients reach their goals.
Dr. Cecilia Fitz-Gerald is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in adult psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry, formerly known as psychosomatic medicine. She has extensive experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatry. In addition, she specializes in working with patients with acute and chronic medical conditions that may be affecting their mental health, such as cancer, stroke, or a heart condition. She provides patient-centered care using a collaborative approach in order to help her patients reach their goals.
Dr. Saria El Haddad is double boarded in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. She previously held a leadership role of medical director for the dual diagnosis partial hospitalization program at the Brigham and Women's Faulkner hospital where she helped create and establish this program, and also worked as an outpatient addiction psychiatrist. She has been involved in teaching and currently maintains academic affiliation with the Harvard Medical School. In addition, she has appeared in numerous professional publications and authored several research papers.
Dr. Saria El Haddad is double boarded in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. She previously held a leadership role of medical director for the dual diagnosis partial hospitalization program at the Brigham and Women's Faulkner hospital where she helped create and establish this program, and also worked as an outpatient addiction psychiatrist. She has been involved in teaching and currently maintains academic affiliation with the Harvard Medical School. In addition, she has appeared in numerous professional publications and authored several research papers.
I have over 15 years of mental health experience, specializing in children through adulthood. My focus is on individualized care, and I practice a nonjudgmental and comfortable zone for patient-focused treatment. Guiding individuals towards resilience for their well-being while championing mental health awareness. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and others. Feel comfortable, feel safe, feel free. I do gene sight testing.
I have over 15 years of mental health experience, specializing in children through adulthood. My focus is on individualized care, and I practice a nonjudgmental and comfortable zone for patient-focused treatment. Guiding individuals towards resilience for their well-being while championing mental health awareness. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and others. Feel comfortable, feel safe, feel free. I do gene sight testing.
Hacker has facilitated excellent outcomes in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Dr. Candice Hacker is a board-certified psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She completed her Psychiatry residency and a fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Hospital. She is passionate about a holistic approach to patient care, trained in psychosomatic medicine and she has a deep appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and body.
Hacker has facilitated excellent outcomes in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Dr. Candice Hacker is a board-certified psychiatrist at Talkiatry. She completed her Psychiatry residency and a fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Hospital. She is passionate about a holistic approach to patient care, trained in psychosomatic medicine and she has a deep appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and body.
Trivedi cares for children, adolescents, and adults and specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders.
Dr. Trivedi provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's goals and needs. He takes a whole-person approach, considering lifestyle, family, environment, and overall well-being.
Trivedi cares for children, adolescents, and adults and specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders.
Dr. Trivedi provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's goals and needs. He takes a whole-person approach, considering lifestyle, family, environment, and overall well-being.
Michael treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
He has worked both remotely and in-person, adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape. Michael is known for his expertise in psychopharmacology, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s needs while minimizing side effects. His compassionate and patient-centered approach has made him a trusted provider in the mental health community.
Michael treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
He has worked both remotely and in-person, adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape. Michael is known for his expertise in psychopharmacology, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s needs while minimizing side effects. His compassionate and patient-centered approach has made him a trusted provider in the mental health community.
With over a decade in neuropsychiatric care, I specialize in diagnostics and medication management for mental illnesses, drawing from diverse settings of inpatient and outpatient care. Holding dual board certification in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology, my insights drive personalized treatments. Recognized for psychopathology expertise, I guide treatment strategies, influencing positive patient outcomes. Serving tens of thousands across multiple states.
With over a decade in neuropsychiatric care, I specialize in diagnostics and medication management for mental illnesses, drawing from diverse settings of inpatient and outpatient care. Holding dual board certification in psychiatric mental health and adult gerontology, my insights drive personalized treatments. Recognized for psychopathology expertise, I guide treatment strategies, influencing positive patient outcomes. Serving tens of thousands across multiple states.
Dr. Jennifer Snowden completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995. She then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia followed by a fellowship in forensic psychiatry also at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia from 1995-2000. She spent ten years practicing forensic psychiatry at a state hospital in Atlanta. She then decided that she wanted to travel and spent eighteen months as a locum tenens psychiatrist primarily practicing in New England.
Dr. Jennifer Snowden completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995. She then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia followed by a fellowship in forensic psychiatry also at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia from 1995-2000. She spent ten years practicing forensic psychiatry at a state hospital in Atlanta. She then decided that she wanted to travel and spent eighteen months as a locum tenens psychiatrist primarily practicing in New England.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner I concentrate on creating a good trusting rapport with my clients. I believe listening to what my clients want and need is extremely important. My client's goals will become my goals as we work together as a team to create a treatment plan that will get the client where they want to be in regards to their mental health.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner I concentrate on creating a good trusting rapport with my clients. I believe listening to what my clients want and need is extremely important. My client's goals will become my goals as we work together as a team to create a treatment plan that will get the client where they want to be in regards to their mental health.
His experience includes caring for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
Prior to medicine, he worked in scientific research and medical publishing and has published and presented on topics spanning astrophysics, psychiatry, medical education, and mental health. Dr. Wobus believes effective psychiatric care starts with listening and understanding each patient’s unique experiences, challenges, and goals.
His experience includes caring for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions.
Prior to medicine, he worked in scientific research and medical publishing and has published and presented on topics spanning astrophysics, psychiatry, medical education, and mental health. Dr. Wobus believes effective psychiatric care starts with listening and understanding each patient’s unique experiences, challenges, and goals.
Kannarkat has experience working with adults of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and many other conditions.
Dr. Jacob T. Kannarkat is an adult psychiatrist. Dr. Kannarkat's practice focuses on medication management. In his visits, he uses an integrative approach, blending an empathic, problem-solving orientation with an understanding that the reasons for an individual's condition can be complex. He has experience dealing with many forms of mental illness and works collaboratively with his patients in making a plan for recovery.
Kannarkat has experience working with adults of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and many other conditions.
Dr. Jacob T. Kannarkat is an adult psychiatrist. Dr. Kannarkat's practice focuses on medication management. In his visits, he uses an integrative approach, blending an empathic, problem-solving orientation with an understanding that the reasons for an individual's condition can be complex. He has experience dealing with many forms of mental illness and works collaboratively with his patients in making a plan for recovery.
As an experience board-certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to manage psychiatric medications for individuals across the lifespan. I believe that each patient is unique, and I take a personalized approach to care, understanding that what works for one person may not work for another. I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize thoughtful and cautious use of medications, prescribing only when truly necessary. My approach to mental health care is rooted in a holistic perspective—addressing not just the symptoms but also the whole person.
As an experience board-certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to manage psychiatric medications for individuals across the lifespan. I believe that each patient is unique, and I take a personalized approach to care, understanding that what works for one person may not work for another. I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize thoughtful and cautious use of medications, prescribing only when truly necessary. My approach to mental health care is rooted in a holistic perspective—addressing not just the symptoms but also the whole person.
Heeryoung Kim, MD, is a psychiatrist with experience in community health, outpatient, and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings, including work with young adults in IOP care. Dr. Kim earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed psychiatric residency training at LSU Health Sciences Center and Yale New Haven Medical Center. Dr. Kim values open communication and active listening, creating a space where patients feel heard and understood.
Heeryoung Kim, MD, is a psychiatrist with experience in community health, outpatient, and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings, including work with young adults in IOP care. Dr. Kim earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed psychiatric residency training at LSU Health Sciences Center and Yale New Haven Medical Center. Dr. Kim values open communication and active listening, creating a space where patients feel heard and understood.
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FAQ - Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.