Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Danbury, CT
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PCCN, FNP-C
Danbury, CT 06811
Have you tried medications for mental health conditions without success? Do you feel your medication prescriber doesn’t spend enough time with you? You want someone who will take a holistic approach when prescribing your mental health medications and listen to your experience and concerns about side effects. You want to manage your mental health conditions and get back to building the life you want. What if you could find a mental health practice that combines best practices in medication management with comprehensive therapy services? We’d be honored to help you achieve mental wellness.
Have you tried medications for mental health conditions without success? Do you feel your medication prescriber doesn’t spend enough time with you? You want someone who will take a holistic approach when prescribing your mental health medications and listen to your experience and concerns about side effects. You want to manage your mental health conditions and get back to building the life you want. What if you could find a mental health practice that combines best practices in medication management with comprehensive therapy services? We’d be honored to help you achieve mental wellness.
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
I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards self-improvement. You’ve tried everything: therapy, mindfulness, lifestyle changes, but are still struggling. I understand that making that first appointment can often be one of the biggest hurdles. As your psychiatrist, I will work closely with you every step of the way to determine the best treatment that is tailored specifically to your personal needs.
I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards self-improvement. You’ve tried everything: therapy, mindfulness, lifestyle changes, but are still struggling. I understand that making that first appointment can often be one of the biggest hurdles. As your psychiatrist, I will work closely with you every step of the way to determine the best treatment that is tailored specifically to your personal needs.
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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.
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, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the meaning behind your feelings and choices, deepen your understanding of your emotional world, build healthier ways of coping, and help you gain clarity, find relief, and develop a stronger sense of self.
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, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the meaning behind your feelings and choices, deepen your understanding of your emotional world, build healthier ways of coping, and help you gain clarity, find relief, and develop a stronger sense of self.
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, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the meaning behind your feelings and choices, deepen your understanding of your emotional world, build healthier ways of coping, and help you gain clarity, find relief, and develop a stronger sense of self.
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, disconnected, or weighed down by self-doubt. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the meaning behind your feelings and choices, deepen your understanding of your emotional world, build healthier ways of coping, and help you gain clarity, find relief, and develop a stronger sense of self.
Swanson is able to assist patients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, she has expertise in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry including: pre-conception counseling, infertility, perinatal loss, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Swanson treats a spectrum of psychiatric and psychological concerns, focusing on individual challenges such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, personal fulfillment, and identity, in addition to addressing psychiatric issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. In my practice, treatments are tailored to each individual's needs and preferences, and can incorporate psychotherapy, medications, or both. Because I believe change happens most easily when we don’t feel judged, I aim for a warm and compassionate stance towards the challenges my patients face.
Swanson is able to assist patients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, she has expertise in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry including: pre-conception counseling, infertility, perinatal loss, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Swanson treats a spectrum of psychiatric and psychological concerns, focusing on individual challenges such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, personal fulfillment, and identity, in addition to addressing psychiatric issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. In my practice, treatments are tailored to each individual's needs and preferences, and can incorporate psychotherapy, medications, or both. Because I believe change happens most easily when we don’t feel judged, I aim for a warm and compassionate stance towards the challenges my patients face.
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.
I have worked in the specialty of maternal child health since 2006 and provided care to women from many different ethnicities and backgrounds helping them with infertility, premature birth, breastfeeding, loss/grief, sexuality, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health issues, hormonal imbalances, etc
My specialty is Women's Mental Health across the life span from puberty through menopause. I also have expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry. My approach is always holistic and thorough, making sure that my patient feels safe, comfortable, and most importantly, heard.
I have worked in the specialty of maternal child health since 2006 and provided care to women from many different ethnicities and backgrounds helping them with infertility, premature birth, breastfeeding, loss/grief, sexuality, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health issues, hormonal imbalances, etc
My specialty is Women's Mental Health across the life span from puberty through menopause. I also have expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry. My approach is always holistic and thorough, making sure that my patient feels safe, comfortable, and most importantly, heard.
I am committed to supporting people from all walks of life, with expertise in working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as pregnant, peripartum, postpartum, and perimenopausal individuals
I am a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and practice evidence-based psychiatry, offering initial comprehensive evaluations, second-opinion evaluations, medication management follow-up appointments and psychotherapy.
I am committed to supporting people from all walks of life, with expertise in working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as pregnant, peripartum, postpartum, and perimenopausal individuals
I am a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and practice evidence-based psychiatry, offering initial comprehensive evaluations, second-opinion evaluations, medication management follow-up appointments and psychotherapy.
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.
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, and women’s mental health concerns, including pregnancy, fertility challenges, and postpartum transitions.
Our work together will feel collaborative and validating, with space for curiosity, growth—and a little humor when it’s needed most. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate from Columbia University, but I’m also a needlepointer, a quilter, and someone who values making things by hand.
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, and women’s mental health concerns, including pregnancy, fertility challenges, and postpartum transitions.
Our work together will feel collaborative and validating, with space for curiosity, growth—and a little humor when it’s needed most. I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctorate from Columbia University, but I’m also a needlepointer, a quilter, and someone who values making things by hand.
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.
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.
Cowries Mental Health Services (CMHS) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practice. CMHS manages and treats adults and children with Anxiety, Alcohol Addiction, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD and much more. This practice offers Individual, Group, Family, and Support Therapies in addition to Motivational Interview Therapy.
Cowries Mental Health Services (CMHS) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practice. CMHS manages and treats adults and children with Anxiety, Alcohol Addiction, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD and much more. This practice offers Individual, Group, Family, and Support Therapies in addition to Motivational Interview Therapy.
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 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.
She is committed to offering thoughtful, individualized support for people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with a special focus on postpartum mental health.
Dr. V combines psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and providing a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward healing, clarity, and emotional well-being.
She is committed to offering thoughtful, individualized support for people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with a special focus on postpartum mental health.
Dr. V combines psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and providing a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward healing, clarity, and emotional well-being.
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'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I am especially interested in 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 am especially interested in 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.
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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.