Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Bridgeport, CT
As a board-certified psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to well-being, safety, and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that great step! I believe everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care.
As a board-certified psychiatrist and mental health nurse practitioner, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to well-being, safety, and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that great step! I believe everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care.
Many of my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, other mood changes, or ADHD symptoms and want a provider who will take the time to understand their whole story and work together to find a treatment plan that truly fits their life.
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’m especially attuned to how hormonal shifts and life transitions can affect emotional well-being (like struggles with menstrual or perimenopausal changes).
Many of my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, other mood changes, or ADHD symptoms and want a provider who will take the time to understand their whole story and work together to find a treatment plan that truly fits their life.
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’m especially attuned to how hormonal shifts and life transitions can affect emotional well-being (like struggles with menstrual or perimenopausal changes).
Living with anxiety or OCD can feel overwhelming—racing thoughts, worry, or rituals that take away peace of mind. You may have tried to push through, but the stress keeps returning. What you want most is relief, clarity, and confidence to move through your day without being controlled by fear or compulsions. You’re looking for care that not only reduces symptoms, but also helps you understand yourself, regain balance, and create lasting change.
Living with anxiety or OCD can feel overwhelming—racing thoughts, worry, or rituals that take away peace of mind. You may have tried to push through, but the stress keeps returning. What you want most is relief, clarity, and confidence to move through your day without being controlled by fear or compulsions. You’re looking for care that not only reduces symptoms, but also helps you understand yourself, regain balance, and create lasting change.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who meets clients where they are. No two people are the same, so I personalize every treatment plan to the individual—not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. You can expect compassionate, individualized care that may include medication management, therapy, or both, along with tangible resources to support you between sessions.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who meets clients where they are. No two people are the same, so I personalize every treatment plan to the individual—not based on a one-size-fits-all approach. You can expect compassionate, individualized care that may include medication management, therapy, or both, along with tangible resources to support you between sessions.
I am an adult psychiatric nurse practitioner focusing on medication management and psychotherapy. During appointments with me, patients can expect to receive a dynamic integrative approach with great emphasis on the utilization of up to date scientific data paired with strong empathy toward each patient's unique needs. I prioritize working together with patients to develop effective step by step treatment approaches in order to optimize quality of life. I have advanced experience in the treatment of many psychiatric ailments including: anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, ADHD, panic disorders, and sleep disorders.
I am an adult psychiatric nurse practitioner focusing on medication management and psychotherapy. During appointments with me, patients can expect to receive a dynamic integrative approach with great emphasis on the utilization of up to date scientific data paired with strong empathy toward each patient's unique needs. I prioritize working together with patients to develop effective step by step treatment approaches in order to optimize quality of life. I have advanced experience in the treatment of many psychiatric ailments including: anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, ADHD, panic disorders, and sleep disorders.
As Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan, we collaborate with patients and their therapists to use medications judiciously, and only when necessary. As practitioners, we value our shared humanity, and encourage compassion, humility, connection and empathy. Please reach out to us directly by email to begin the enrollment process and to schedule an evaluation time, thank you.
As Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP), Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan, we collaborate with patients and their therapists to use medications judiciously, and only when necessary. As practitioners, we value our shared humanity, and encourage compassion, humility, connection and empathy. Please reach out to us directly by email to begin the enrollment process and to schedule an evaluation time, thank you.
Are anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma keeping you from showing up fully in your life? I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Connecticut, and I am currently accepting new patients via telehealth.
I specialize in medication management for adults navigating mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. With nearly 7 years of experience — including a fellowship in integrative care and years in outpatient psychiatric care — I combine evidence-based pharmacology with a trauma-informed, whole-person and holistic approach
Bilingual (English/Spanish). I accept major insurance plans.
Are anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma keeping you from showing up fully in your life? I'm a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed in Connecticut, and I am currently accepting new patients via telehealth.
I specialize in medication management for adults navigating mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. With nearly 7 years of experience — including a fellowship in integrative care and years in outpatient psychiatric care — I combine evidence-based pharmacology with a trauma-informed, whole-person and holistic approach
Bilingual (English/Spanish). I accept major insurance plans.
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.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or a persistent lack of motivation? Maybe stress has become your constant companion, or you find yourself wondering whether medication could help you get through the day. My ideal clients are adults navigating these difficult seasons — people who are ready to be heard and want real, compassionate support. Whether your struggles are recent or have built quietly over time, you deserve care that meets you where you are. I'm here to help you move forward, understand your options, and start feeling like yourself again.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or a persistent lack of motivation? Maybe stress has become your constant companion, or you find yourself wondering whether medication could help you get through the day. My ideal clients are adults navigating these difficult seasons — people who are ready to be heard and want real, compassionate support. Whether your struggles are recent or have built quietly over time, you deserve care that meets you where you are. I'm here to help you move forward, understand your options, and start feeling like yourself again.
I’m Sasha, a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in Health Care. Her Harmony Mental Health is dedicated to helping individuals in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey combat mental health issues. I see clients from ages 13-65.
I’m Sasha, a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in Health Care. Her Harmony Mental Health is dedicated to helping individuals in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey combat mental health issues. I see clients from ages 13-65.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
NEW! Now serving patients in New York and Connecticut
As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality, and Eating disorders
NEW! Now serving patients in New York and Connecticut
As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality, and Eating disorders
With 18 years of adult psychiatry experience, I bring 5 core features to my practice: Respect, Safety, Active Listening, Collaboration and Partnership with the client. I provide a thorough assessment and we determine a treatment plan together with best practices and evidence-based research in mind. I know opening up to someone new can feel daunting but I consider it my privilege to sit with you and hear your experience.
Offering virtual appointments and in-person sessions in my Franklin, MA office. I am currently licensed in Massachusetts, New York.
With 18 years of adult psychiatry experience, I bring 5 core features to my practice: Respect, Safety, Active Listening, Collaboration and Partnership with the client. I provide a thorough assessment and we determine a treatment plan together with best practices and evidence-based research in mind. I know opening up to someone new can feel daunting but I consider it my privilege to sit with you and hear your experience.
Offering virtual appointments and in-person sessions in my Franklin, MA office. I am currently licensed in Massachusetts, New York.
We often go through mental and physical challenges in life that require additional support to maximize our well-being. This practice seeks to look at the whole person and provide both lifestyle coaching as well as medication options to allow patients to be their best selves.
•••Please note that I do not prescribe benzodiazepines in the practice (including Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan and other similar medications) and do not provide autism assessments.•••
We often go through mental and physical challenges in life that require additional support to maximize our well-being. This practice seeks to look at the whole person and provide both lifestyle coaching as well as medication options to allow patients to be their best selves.
•••Please note that I do not prescribe benzodiazepines in the practice (including Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan and other similar medications) and do not provide autism assessments.•••
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As a faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center/Yale University School of Medicine and as one of the very few triple-boarded psychiatrists in the US (Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry), Dr. Ayora's medical training offers a unique diagnostic approach. She has a broad medical experience working in pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery and in the Pediatric Intensive Care at NYP/Columbia as a pediatrician. She later trained as an Adult and Child Psychiatrist and obtained additional training in Parent-Infant Psychotherapy and attachment-based interventions. Her extensive training provides her with a unique family-based approach.
As a faculty member at the Yale Child Study Center/Yale University School of Medicine and as one of the very few triple-boarded psychiatrists in the US (Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child Psychiatry), Dr. Ayora's medical training offers a unique diagnostic approach. She has a broad medical experience working in pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery and in the Pediatric Intensive Care at NYP/Columbia as a pediatrician. She later trained as an Adult and Child Psychiatrist and obtained additional training in Parent-Infant Psychotherapy and attachment-based interventions. Her extensive training provides her with a unique family-based approach.
If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, mood changes, or feeling “off” physically and mentally at the same time, you’re not alone. I’m Stefanie Westcott, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who understands how closely mental and physical health are connected. With years of clinical experience, I help patients who feel overlooked or misunderstood finally make sense of what’s going on and find a path toward feeling more balanced, clear, and in control again.
If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, mood changes, or feeling “off” physically and mentally at the same time, you’re not alone. I’m Stefanie Westcott, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who understands how closely mental and physical health are connected. With years of clinical experience, I help patients who feel overlooked or misunderstood finally make sense of what’s going on and find a path toward feeling more balanced, clear, and in control again.
You’re someone who feels stuck under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood symptoms and want effective psychiatric care that honors your experience. Maybe you’ve struggled to find medication support that listens to your concerns — from side effects to realistic goals — and you want a provider who partners with you in care rather than rush through visits. Whether you’re newly seeking help or reassessing your current plan, SMPsychotherapy can support adults across a range of mental health challenges and connect your clinical care with your everyday life.
You’re someone who feels stuck under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood symptoms and want effective psychiatric care that honors your experience. Maybe you’ve struggled to find medication support that listens to your concerns — from side effects to realistic goals — and you want a provider who partners with you in care rather than rush through visits. Whether you’re newly seeking help or reassessing your current plan, SMPsychotherapy can support adults across a range of mental health challenges and connect your clinical care with your everyday life.
Dr. Gabriela Hayes is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychopharmacology. She has expertise in all major mental health illnesses, with an emphasis on female and maternal wellness. During the consultation, she will conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations, and explore your unique developmental and environmental histories, to create an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Gabriela Hayes uses a multidimensional and comprehensive therapeutic model that includes medication management, psychotherapy, as well as behavioral and holistic modalities. She is licensed to practice medicine in CT, NY, PA , FL, CO and CA.
Dr. Gabriela Hayes is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychopharmacology. She has expertise in all major mental health illnesses, with an emphasis on female and maternal wellness. During the consultation, she will conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations, and explore your unique developmental and environmental histories, to create an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Gabriela Hayes uses a multidimensional and comprehensive therapeutic model that includes medication management, psychotherapy, as well as behavioral and holistic modalities. She is licensed to practice medicine in CT, NY, PA , FL, CO and CA.
Kary works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, or the emotional impact of chronic pain. Many clients feel overwhelmed or stuck, especially when traditional approaches have not fully helped. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals seeking a more comprehensive approach, including medication management, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when clinically appropriate.
Kary works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, or the emotional impact of chronic pain. Many clients feel overwhelmed or stuck, especially when traditional approaches have not fully helped. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals seeking a more comprehensive approach, including medication management, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when clinically appropriate.
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 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.
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How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.