Grief Psychiatrists in Bristol, CT
Expertise and clarity define Dr. Harper’s practice. An experienced board-certified psychiatrist, she integrates psychotherapy into every session, connecting neurobiology with emotional patterns to guide lasting change. Patients work with a clinician who values both evidence and meaning, blending medical precision with therapeutic depth.
Expertise and clarity define Dr. Harper’s practice. An experienced board-certified psychiatrist, she integrates psychotherapy into every session, connecting neurobiology with emotional patterns to guide lasting change. Patients work with a clinician who values both evidence and meaning, blending medical precision with therapeutic depth.
I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others.
My practice provides the time for an in-depth assessment of your needs, and the formulation of a detailed treatment plan that considers diet, exercise, and supplements. This allows us to take an integrative and individualized approach that is specifically tailored to you.
I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others.
My practice provides the time for an in-depth assessment of your needs, and the formulation of a detailed treatment plan that considers diet, exercise, and supplements. This allows us to take an integrative and individualized approach that is specifically tailored to you.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in mental health, I support clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other psychiatric concerns. My telemedicine practice in Connecticut makes care accessible, meeting people where they are as they seek healing, clarity, and balance.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in mental health, I support clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and other psychiatric concerns. My telemedicine practice in Connecticut makes care accessible, meeting people where they are as they seek healing, clarity, and balance.
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
Better Minds
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, APRN
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
With 45 years of healthcare experience, I bring deep compassion and clinical expertise to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals, both young and old, cope with life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve emotional well-being through personalized, empathetic care. My approach integrates one's life experiences with evidence-based practices with a strong commitment to healing, personal growth, and lifelong wellness.
With 45 years of healthcare experience, I bring deep compassion and clinical expertise to my work. I am passionate about helping individuals, both young and old, cope with life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve emotional well-being through personalized, empathetic care. My approach integrates one's life experiences with evidence-based practices with a strong commitment to healing, personal growth, and lifelong wellness.
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I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief).
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse. I am innovative and experienced with a broad array of behavioral and medical treatments for Addictive disorders as well as other mental health disorders.
I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief).
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse. I am innovative and experienced with a broad array of behavioral and medical treatments for Addictive disorders as well as other mental health disorders.
Age 4- 18yrs old( also developmentally delayed up to age 21) Adjustment disorders, Trauma, depression, anxiety related disorders, grief, mood disorder, parent child conflict, in children and adolescent College age students 18-27years Adults 28-64years.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. My approach combines medication management with supportive psychotherapy, education, and practical coping strategies to help patients feel understood, empowered, and emotionally stable.
I believe mental health treatment should be collaborative, individualized, and judgment-free.
Age 4- 18yrs old( also developmentally delayed up to age 21) Adjustment disorders, Trauma, depression, anxiety related disorders, grief, mood disorder, parent child conflict, in children and adolescent College age students 18-27years Adults 28-64years.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges. My approach combines medication management with supportive psychotherapy, education, and practical coping strategies to help patients feel understood, empowered, and emotionally stable.
I believe mental health treatment should be collaborative, individualized, and judgment-free.
At the core of many symptoms, there is trauma and grief, and I will support you in your efforts to heal and construct a life that feels authentic.
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist. I focus on holistic and humanistic approaches to improving mood and sense of connectedness and psycho-spiritual growth. I provide tele-psychiatry and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to clients in CT and NY.
At the core of many symptoms, there is trauma and grief, and I will support you in your efforts to heal and construct a life that feels authentic.
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist. I focus on holistic and humanistic approaches to improving mood and sense of connectedness and psycho-spiritual growth. I provide tele-psychiatry and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy to clients in CT and NY.
Hello, I'm Francine. I have over 30 years of experience supporting my clients on their path towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am board certified and completed by training at Yale University School of Nursing . I have expertise and enjoy treating adults who have ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders. If you are seeking help for the first time or your current care is not effective, I can provide a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan to meet your needs. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing is a collaborative process where your voice and goals and are at the heart of our work together.
Hello, I'm Francine. I have over 30 years of experience supporting my clients on their path towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I am board certified and completed by training at Yale University School of Nursing . I have expertise and enjoy treating adults who have ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders. If you are seeking help for the first time or your current care is not effective, I can provide a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan to meet your needs. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing is a collaborative process where your voice and goals and are at the heart of our work together.
Are you someone who values self-awareness, personal responsibility, and a collaborative approach to mental health? I work with individuals experiencing mood shifts, intergenerational trauma, postpartum transitions, or high-functioning anxiety—especially those who feel hesitant about psychiatric care or come from communities where emotional needs were ignored or stigmatized. My practice affirms LGBTQ+ and sex-positive identities, and I strive to offer deeply attuned, culturally conscious support.
Are you someone who values self-awareness, personal responsibility, and a collaborative approach to mental health? I work with individuals experiencing mood shifts, intergenerational trauma, postpartum transitions, or high-functioning anxiety—especially those who feel hesitant about psychiatric care or come from communities where emotional needs were ignored or stigmatized. My practice affirms LGBTQ+ and sex-positive identities, and I strive to offer deeply attuned, culturally conscious support.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have accumulated expertise in managing mental health conditions in various settings, including telemedicine, inpatient, and outpatient care settings.
I offer personalized treatment across a range of mental health disorders and challenges in life. I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have accumulated expertise in managing mental health conditions in various settings, including telemedicine, inpatient, and outpatient care settings.
I offer personalized treatment across a range of mental health disorders and challenges in life. I have experience treating patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
ANCC dual-board certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience in inpatient detox, emergency and intensive care settings, and experience as an outpatient mental health provider. Providing highest quality of mental health services with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children ages 6+. Offering holistic and comprehensive treatment plans which are individually tailored to the patient's condition and needs. Providing medication management, individual psychotherapy, as well as child and family counseling. Licenses CT & NY
ANCC dual-board certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience in inpatient detox, emergency and intensive care settings, and experience as an outpatient mental health provider. Providing highest quality of mental health services with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children ages 6+. Offering holistic and comprehensive treatment plans which are individually tailored to the patient's condition and needs. Providing medication management, individual psychotherapy, as well as child and family counseling. Licenses CT & NY
Happiness, freedom and peace of mind is the goal for all of our patient's. We provide evaluation, treatment and counseling services for various mental health disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Obesity, PTSD, OCD, amongst others.
Happiness, freedom and peace of mind is the goal for all of our patient's. We provide evaluation, treatment and counseling services for various mental health disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Obesity, PTSD, OCD, amongst others.
I work with folks experiencing a wide variety of challenges, including:
Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout
Neurodivergence including ADHD or attention/executive function concerns
Trauma-related or long-standing emotional patterns
Complex or overlapping symptoms that haven’t fully improved with prior care
I work with folks experiencing a wide variety of challenges, including:
Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout
Neurodivergence including ADHD or attention/executive function concerns
Trauma-related or long-standing emotional patterns
Complex or overlapping symptoms that haven’t fully improved with prior care
Liv Well Behavioral Health Services (LWBHS)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, , APRN, PMHNP, -BC
New Britain, CT 06052
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.
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.
Do you feel distracted, disorganized, or like no matter how hard you try, you can’t stay on track? Many of our patients describe losing focus at school, struggling with deadlines at work, or feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. ADHD often shows up alongside anxiety and depression, making life even more frustrating. At Solstice Healthcare, we offer comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment to help you feel more focused, motivated, and confident.
Do you feel distracted, disorganized, or like no matter how hard you try, you can’t stay on track? Many of our patients describe losing focus at school, struggling with deadlines at work, or feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. ADHD often shows up alongside anxiety and depression, making life even more frustrating. At Solstice Healthcare, we offer comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment to help you feel more focused, motivated, and confident.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; committed to providing excellent psychiatric care to individuals and families navigating the complexities of mental health disorders.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; committed to providing excellent psychiatric care to individuals and families navigating the complexities of mental health disorders.
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I have several years experience working with adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome!
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I have several years experience working with adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome!
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FAQ - Grief Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with grief?
Grief is a strong emotional response to loss, often triggered by the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life transition. While grief itself is not a mental health disorder, it can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms, such as disrupted sleep, changes in appetite, irritability, and nausea. Grief can also intensify symptoms of existing mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety. Although many people experience a gradual easing of grief over time, others may find that their symptoms persist or interfere with daily life. In these cases, working with a psychiatrist who has experience supporting individuals through grief can be beneficial.
How do psychiatrists approach treatment for grief?
Because there are no specific medications or therapy type designed solely for grief, treatment typically begins with a thorough assessment of an individual's current symptoms and circumstances. Based on this evaluation, a psychiatrist may recommend a personalized treatment plan. This could include the prescription of medication, such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), a type of antidepressant that may help regulate mood during the grieving process. Psychiatrists may also incorporate evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients examine how their thoughts about loss contribute to emotional distress, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting painful emotions and identifying coping strategies that align with one's personal values and long-term goals.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief support?
To find a psychiatrist who specializes in grief, individuals can use the Psychology Today provider directory, which allows users to filter by therapeutic approach, insurance accepted, or shared identity characteristics, such as gender. When reaching out to a potential provider, it can be useful to ask about their experience working with grief, how they approach treatment planning, and whether they offer both medication management and therapy. Practical considerations such as office location, telehealth availability, and insurance coverage should also be considered to ensure a good fit.