Psychiatrists in Bristol, CT

Carrie Fijal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified
Verified
NOW Accepting New Patients! Have you been a victim of a traumatic event that has left you with symptoms of PTSD? Do you suffer from anxiety, depression, or even stress that impacts your sleep that results in insomnia? Whether you tried ignoring it, talking with friends & family, or even reading self-help books, nothing seems to be working. Maybe it’s time to get some professional help today. The first step towards making a change is to acknowledge that you need help. The next step is to continue reading so you can learn more about how you can get that help now.

Dr. Anjuli Maharaj Shah
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Anjuli Maharaj Shah, D.O. is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a holistic psychiatrist, she integrates non-pharmacologic approaches in addition to medication in her approach to treatment. She has a particular interest in nutritional psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Shah has had focused training in various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She utilizes such therapeutic approaches in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions.
Bristol, CT 06010
& Online

Sanh Angkhavong
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC APRN
Verified
Verified
Sanh is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Connecticut who provides medication management to children, adolescents, teens and young adults. Sanh has provided care to individuals with mental illness for 16-years and has a passion for helping others regain control of and successfully navigate their lives. Sanh received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Connecticut and her graduate degree from St. Joseph University.

Psych On Demand
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified
Verified
Unresolved emotional conflicts lie at the core of human suffering at times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. We may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone and not know what to do. Talking things out with someone can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am an expert in clinical psychopharmacology and I treat all adult and pediatric disorders I see individuals from their early teens through middle age and beyond...

Wholistic Perspective
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Verified
Verified
Unresolved emotional conflicts lie at the core of human suffering and at times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. We may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone and not know what to do. Talking things out with someone can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction. As a Mental Health Practitioners, we are trained to provide mental health treatment via psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Here at Wholisitic Perspective, we have providers that have experience with children, adolescent and adult populations. At Wholistic Perspective we believe the patient is the expert and emphasize collaboration and communication to find the best treatment for you! We take a holistic approach to treatment and collaborate with other providers to ensure safety and accomplishment of treatment goals. We provide psychiatric evaluations to better understand diagnoses and medication management. We are also certified to provide evaluations for medical marijuana for posttraumatic stress disorder in adults.
Office is near:
Bristol, CT 06010 & Online
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Margaret M Rudin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APRN, PMHCNS
Verified
Verified
Are you a teen or (parent) looking for someone who can help you or your child feel better about themselves at school or socially? I am a child psychiatric APRN who specializes in treating children and adolescents (through 17 years-of-age) when experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, symptoms from autism or trauma. My approach is conservative, using the lowest effective dose of psychotropic medication, avoiding multiple meds, while also considering whether medical conditions or learning issues may be affecting progress. As indicated, I interface with parents, schools, therapists and the PCP to ensure medications are effective.

Liv Well Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Serving individuals throughout the lifespan: Adolescents, young adult, mature adults, and geriatric population.

Liv Well Behavioral Health Services (LWBHS)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, , APRN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified
Verified
Doctorate Degree studies the impact of trauma-informed therapies throughout the life span. Chief Researcher: Building Resilience Among Veterans: TRM, CRM, EMDR to reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. Principal Research Investigator of EMDR Therapy for inner-city adolescents to enhance resiliency. Licensed, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Yale-New Haven Psych & Medical Attending for Adult & Geriatrics Inpatient units, and Adjunct Professor at FFU Fairfield University in Psychiatry/Mental Health. Expertise in Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, and Cultural Diversity.
Not accepting new clients

Zack Doubleday
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering telehealth only medication management to Connecticut residents. I specialize in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Binge Eating Disorder, BPD, Depression, PTSD, Insomnia, and various other mental and behavioral health diagnoses. I also provide supportive therapy on a case-by-case basis.

Psych Solutions/ Gladys Quinones
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN, FNP, ANP-BC
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with clients who are struggling with a broad range of psychiatric issues including Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Depression, Mood Disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD Bipolar Disorder, Sleeping Disorders and other mental health conditions. I treat clients throughout the life span.

Leading Psychiatry of Connecticut
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner that specializes in medication management and treatment planning. Experienced in psychiatry and addiction, but also having worked in medicine and surgery, provides me with a unique skill set and ability to incorporate knowledge from multiple specialties when developing a targeted and personalized treatment plan.
Not accepting new clients

Infinity Mental Wellness PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Awaken to your unlimited potential for growth and healing with Infinity Mental Wellness. My practice is rooted in a patient-centered approach, where I treat the whole person— mind, brain, body, and soul. As a holistically minded provider, I believe that psychotherapy is an integral tool to expressing our authentic selves and living a limitless life. When indicated, I combine short-term medication management to help with symptom relief, while doing inner-work on processing emotions and healing past trauma.

Debra Forrest
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
If you find yourself retreating from your usual activities and you want to get back to truly living, I'd like to help. I am a board-certified Psychiatrist, and I am looking for patients who are ready to work on themselves. I enjoy working closely with people, and getting to know their preferences and needs before beginning treatment. Since medications can have risks and benefits, I am always very mindful and careful. Let's see if we can work together to get your life back on track!

George J Costanzo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DC APRN
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN), licensed to prescribe psychiatric medication across the lifespan. At our practice, we collaborate with patients and their therapists to use medications conservatively, while always incorporating holistic methods to assist in recovery. I have 30 years of experience as a chiropractor, treating patients without the use of medication. Now, with the ability to prescribe medication, I carry with me the philosophy that judicious medication use is key in treatment plans. My strength is in adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
Not accepting new clients

Holly Hillburn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified
Verified
My name is Holly Hillburn, I'm a board-certified advanced practice registered nurse. I am an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry and work with kids between the ages of 4 to 21. I am the founder of Central Psychiatry, which provides outpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents. I conduct psychiatric evaluations, clarify psychiatric diagnoses, as well as initiate and prescribe psychotropic medication. Sessions are conducted in person at my office, located in Newington, directly off route 9.

Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Accepting NEW Patients: Children, Family, Adults and Older Adults. Bridgitte F. Ackeifi APRN, PMHNP-BC holistically works with patients and their families with mental health and substance use illnesses to create an individualized treatment plan using evidence-based research, and a patient-centered approach with the use of medication management, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and encourages psychotherapy as needed to promote function, increase potential, decrease symptoms/hospitalizations, empowering, and instilling more hope, positivity, support, and love, healing one patient, one day at a time. Thank you.
Not accepting new clients

Jackie Martin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MSN
Verified
Verified
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience, it is important for me to work collaboratively with my patients in developing the best treatment plan for their Psychiatric care, specifically, one that incorporates medication management. My areas of experience include working with both young and older adults (i.e. 16 and older) who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, as well as ADD/ADHD.

NorthPoint Psychiatric Consultants, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our group practice consists of Board-Certified providers and Licensed Therapist. Our extensive inpatient and outpatient work history providing care to clients with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions has contributed to our ability to assess each client from a holistic view and provide the best evidence-based recommendations. We are Currently ACCEPTING new patients on a limited basis for psychiatric evaluation/Therapy. To request an appointment please visit our website and fill out the form (https://www.northpointpsychiatry.com/contact-us ).

Johnson-Allen Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified
Verified
My name is Deon and I’m a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who practices in the Hartford County. I live life trying to find meaning in all everyday life events, even amidst chaos and stress. Utilizing mindfulness and spirituality and integrating it with psychiatric treatments and other complementary approaches is my approach to helping people overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD and to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Through stories of human resilience, the power of love and support, I have come to believe that you can achieve anything. My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgemental space for you to receive care.

Dr. Naila Azhar
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my telepsychiatry practice. I offer you a welcoming, professional, and safe space. You can schedule appointments, connect with me, ask questions, and complete your visits from the privacy and comfort of your own room. I am an adult psychiatrist with unique experience of working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults. I use my knowledge of psychodynamics, behavioral and psychological science to help patients with a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges. My goal is to create a therapeutic bond with my patients so that they are confident that their life experience is understood.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Bristol is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Bristol Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Bristol has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Bristol, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Bristol Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Bristol is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Bristol Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Bristol has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Bristol, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Bristol Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Bristol, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Bristol, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Bristol as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Bristol). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Bristol, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in Bristol, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Bristol as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Bristol). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.