LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Farmington, CT
I am a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN), with a concentration as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. I have years of mental health treatment experience, focusing with a holistic approach towards the adult and senior populations. Through lifestyle and behavioral therapy, coupled with the responsible use of medication when clinically indicated, I have realized tremendous success with my patients. Let's work together!
I am a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN), with a concentration as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. I have years of mental health treatment experience, focusing with a holistic approach towards the adult and senior populations. Through lifestyle and behavioral therapy, coupled with the responsible use of medication when clinically indicated, I have realized tremendous success with my patients. Let's work together!
I am a board certified Adult and Forensic psychiatrist, trained at University of Connecticut and Yale School of Medicine. My background is in outpatient, correctional, emergency and forensic psychiatry. I am currently working at private practices in Back Bay, Boston (since 2018), and Connecticut (Since 2023).
I am a board certified Adult and Forensic psychiatrist, trained at University of Connecticut and Yale School of Medicine. My background is in outpatient, correctional, emergency and forensic psychiatry. I am currently working at private practices in Back Bay, Boston (since 2018), and Connecticut (Since 2023).
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Many come to me after trying other treatments without success and are seeking new, personalized options. Together, we focus on understanding your symptoms, building practical coping strategies, and creating a tailored plan that may include medication, therapy, integrative approaches, and when appropriate, ketamine or Spravato. My clients value having a provider who listens, explains clearly, and helps them make informed decisions about their care.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADHD, and sleep difficulties. Many come to me after trying other treatments without success and are seeking new, personalized options. Together, we focus on understanding your symptoms, building practical coping strategies, and creating a tailored plan that may include medication, therapy, integrative approaches, and when appropriate, ketamine or Spravato. My clients value having a provider who listens, explains clearly, and helps them make informed decisions about their care.
Dr. Ayub is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pursued specialized child and adolescent psychiatry training through a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Ayub has extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units, outpatient academic treatment centers, emergency psychiatric care, and community mental health.
Dr. Ayub is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pursued specialized child and adolescent psychiatry training through a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Ayub has extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units, outpatient academic treatment centers, emergency psychiatric care, and community mental health.
Welcome! I am Mekessia Richards-Carby, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience working in healthcare. My experience in psychiatry ranges from treating children and adolescents in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs to adults in addiction treatment, as well as older adults as they transition through life changes. I treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, Bipolar/mood disorders, OCD, sleep disorders, and more.
Welcome! I am Mekessia Richards-Carby, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience working in healthcare. My experience in psychiatry ranges from treating children and adolescents in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs to adults in addiction treatment, as well as older adults as they transition through life changes. I treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, Bipolar/mood disorders, OCD, sleep disorders, and more.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner serving the Greater Hartford. My profound passion for holistic health and well-being began during my childhood in Jamaica and has continued to flourish throughout my career. With a focus on a conservative and holistic approach, my mission is to empower individuals to recognize their complete selves, addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. I Emphasize preventive measures, symptom management, problem-solving, and medication management to achieve and maintain well-being. Ensuring that clients are heard and understood.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner serving the Greater Hartford. My profound passion for holistic health and well-being began during my childhood in Jamaica and has continued to flourish throughout my career. With a focus on a conservative and holistic approach, my mission is to empower individuals to recognize their complete selves, addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. I Emphasize preventive measures, symptom management, problem-solving, and medication management to achieve and maintain well-being. Ensuring that clients are heard and understood.
Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
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Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
Caring for clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Postpartum anxiety and depression, mood disorders, stress disorders, PTSD. I believe in Holistic care approach, focusing on clients needs and also providing the safest and best care possible. I work to establish relationships with clients, set expectations and work on goals to help clients succeed.
Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
More specialties
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
Caring for clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Postpartum anxiety and depression, mood disorders, stress disorders, PTSD. I believe in Holistic care approach, focusing on clients needs and also providing the safest and best care possible. I work to establish relationships with clients, set expectations and work on goals to help clients succeed.
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Evaluation and treatment for focus, motivation, and organization concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, overall functioning and depression in adolescents and adults. Most new patients are seen within 7–10 days, with treatment plans that may include medication and therapy. Many individuals struggle with starting tasks, staying organized, or following through despite strong effort. These challenges often affect school, work, and daily responsibilities. At Solstice Healthcare, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to understand what’s contributing and develop a clear, effective plan forward.
Evaluation and treatment for focus, motivation, and organization concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, overall functioning and depression in adolescents and adults. Most new patients are seen within 7–10 days, with treatment plans that may include medication and therapy. Many individuals struggle with starting tasks, staying organized, or following through despite strong effort. These challenges often affect school, work, and daily responsibilities. At Solstice Healthcare, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to understand what’s contributing and develop a clear, effective plan forward.
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Deon S. Milardo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Founder Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
At Healing Haven Psychiatry, we believe that mental health care should be compassionate, personalized, and rooted in genuine human connection.
Founded by Deon S. Milardo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Healing Haven Psychiatry was created with a simple mission: to provide a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey toward healing and emotional wellness.
Deon's path into healthcare was driven by a deep desire to help others navigate life's most challenging moments. Over the past
Meet Your Provider
Deon S. Milardo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Founder Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
At Healing Haven Psychiatry, we believe that mental health care should be compassionate, personalized, and rooted in genuine human connection.
Founded by Deon S. Milardo, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Healing Haven Psychiatry was created with a simple mission: to provide a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey toward healing and emotional wellness.
Deon's path into healthcare was driven by a deep desire to help others navigate life's most challenging moments. Over the past
I help children, adolescents, and adults make sense of their inner world and grow toward a more authentic, fulfilling life. Many of my patients come to me feeling stuck, caught in repeating patterns of thought, emotion, or relationship that no longer serve them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, feel more at ease in their own lives, and make lasting change. Together, we work to uncover the meanings beneath symptoms and move toward greater clarity, freedom, and wholeness.
I help children, adolescents, and adults make sense of their inner world and grow toward a more authentic, fulfilling life. Many of my patients come to me feeling stuck, caught in repeating patterns of thought, emotion, or relationship that no longer serve them. They want to understand themselves more deeply, feel more at ease in their own lives, and make lasting change. Together, we work to uncover the meanings beneath symptoms and move toward greater clarity, freedom, and wholeness.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice aiming to increase access to effective and efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home.
Hey there! I am Giovanni Pierre, but you can call me Gio. First, thank you for taking this vital step towards better mental well-being. I get it, life is like a roller coaster, and sometimes, it’s the scary one you never wanted to get on. I started my practice aiming to increase access to effective and efficient mental healthcare from the comfort of your home.
Accepting new patients via telehealth or in-person. I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care. I provide comprehensive treatment across the complete spectrum of mental illnesses. Treatment includes medication management and an optional therapy component. You may also request comprehensive evaluations, and if appropriate, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone). I have extensive knowledge of the latest research and am a strong advocate for the patients I work with.
Accepting new patients via telehealth or in-person. I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care. I provide comprehensive treatment across the complete spectrum of mental illnesses. Treatment includes medication management and an optional therapy component. You may also request comprehensive evaluations, and if appropriate, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone). I have extensive knowledge of the latest research and am a strong advocate for the patients I work with.
Struggling with focus, organization, or motivation despite your best efforts? Many people describe missing deadlines, zoning out in class, or feeling overwhelmed by simple daily tasks. ADHD often overlaps with anxiety and depression, creating frustration, stress, and exhaustion. At Solstice Healthcare, we know a good ADHD evaluation makes all the difference. We provide thorough assessments, expert medication management, and therapy support to help kids, teens, and adults finally understand their challenges and take control of them.
Struggling with focus, organization, or motivation despite your best efforts? Many people describe missing deadlines, zoning out in class, or feeling overwhelmed by simple daily tasks. ADHD often overlaps with anxiety and depression, creating frustration, stress, and exhaustion. At Solstice Healthcare, we know a good ADHD evaluation makes all the difference. We provide thorough assessments, expert medication management, and therapy support to help kids, teens, and adults finally understand their challenges and take control of them.
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. 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. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. 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. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
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.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
- - - - - - - - - - Call now for a free consultation! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Appointments available this week! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or not yourself? You're not alone. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or more, your well-being is my top priority. As a board-certified psychiatrist, my focus is to support you on your journey towards improved mental health. Our work together won't be just about treating conditions, it will be about recognizing and understanding your unique life circumstances and the social issues that impact your mental health.
- - - - - - - - - - Call now for a free consultation! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Appointments available this week! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or not yourself? You're not alone. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or more, your well-being is my top priority. As a board-certified psychiatrist, my focus is to support you on your journey towards improved mental health. Our work together won't be just about treating conditions, it will be about recognizing and understanding your unique life circumstances and the social issues that impact your mental health.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
My care is especially informed by work with young adults, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals, trauma survivors, and people living with ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety.
You might be navigating tension with a partner, feeling distant from friends, or noticing patterns in how you show up at work or with family that no longer serve you. These interpersonal struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what’s next. I also work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, complex PTSD, identity exploration, and women’s mental health concerns like PMDD. We’ll explore the invisible barriers that are keeping you stuck, and help you build the tools to connect more fully with others and with yourself.
My care is especially informed by work with young adults, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals, trauma survivors, and people living with ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety.
You might be navigating tension with a partner, feeling distant from friends, or noticing patterns in how you show up at work or with family that no longer serve you. These interpersonal struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what’s next. I also work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, complex PTSD, identity exploration, and women’s mental health concerns like PMDD. We’ll explore the invisible barriers that are keeping you stuck, and help you build the tools to connect more fully with others and with yourself.
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.
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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.