Psychiatrists for Children in Guilford, CT
Anxiety/Depression/Autism/ADHD in children and adolescents.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. I use a combination of incorporating my clients beliefs, mindful repeated positive self affirmations plus medication .
Anxiety/Depression/Autism/ADHD in children and adolescents.
I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. I use a combination of incorporating my clients beliefs, mindful repeated positive self affirmations plus medication .
Whether you are seeking care for yourself or your child, At Solstice Healthcare, we offer clear evaluations and practical treatment in a structured, supportive setting.
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.
Whether you are seeking care for yourself or your child, At Solstice Healthcare, we offer clear evaluations and practical treatment in a structured, supportive setting.
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.
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
Children, teens and adults may receive therapy or medication management.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
Children, teens and adults may receive therapy or medication management.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
Children, teens and adults may receive therapy or medication management.
Do you feel anxious, restless, or constantly under pressure to keep up with work, school, or family life? If your mood, focus, or energy feel off, a structured psychiatric evaluation can help clarify what’s going on and what treatment will be most effective.
Many patients describe running on empty—burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. At Solstice Healthcare, care is focused on adolescents and adults through individualized treatment planning to improve symptoms, restore stability, and support consistent functioning in daily life.
Children, teens and adults may receive therapy or medication management.
Do you feel anxious, restless, or constantly under pressure to keep up with work, school, or family life? If your mood, focus, or energy feel off, a structured psychiatric evaluation can help clarify what’s going on and what treatment will be most effective.
Many patients describe running on empty—burned out, stressed, or overwhelmed by anxiety and depression. At Solstice Healthcare, care is focused on adolescents and adults through individualized treatment planning to improve symptoms, restore stability, and support consistent functioning in daily life.
I help children, adolescents, and adults make sense of their inner world and grow toward a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Mental health challenges emerge from the interplay of biology, psychology, and social context. I take time to understand you as a whole person, your story, emotions, relationships, and goals, so we can work together toward insight, healing, and lasting change.
I help children, adolescents, and adults make sense of their inner world and grow toward a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Mental health challenges emerge from the interplay of biology, psychology, and social context. I take time to understand you as a whole person, your story, emotions, relationships, and goals, so we can work together toward insight, healing, and lasting change.
Dr. O'Sullivan is a Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital trained psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry and conducting psychiatric research. He offers medication management, psychotherapy and psychiatric home visits services. He sees patients of all ages including the elderly.
Dr. O'Sullivan is a Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital trained psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience practicing clinical psychiatry and conducting psychiatric research. He offers medication management, psychotherapy and psychiatric home visits services. He sees patients of all ages including the elderly.
The Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Not accepting new clients
I am a Yale trained board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Child and Adolescent Clinical Nurse Specialist who works with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children, teens, and young adults.
I believe wellness is shaped by many factors, including developmental, physical, environmental, emotional, and social influences. My approach is grounded in the science of nursing-holistic, collaborative, and centered on the individual and family. I integrate medication and therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each person.
I am a Yale trained board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Child and Adolescent Clinical Nurse Specialist who works with individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children, teens, and young adults.
I believe wellness is shaped by many factors, including developmental, physical, environmental, emotional, and social influences. My approach is grounded in the science of nursing-holistic, collaborative, and centered on the individual and family. I integrate medication and therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each person.
More Psychiatrists Nearby
Accepting new clients in CT and NY. Telehealth is available. Are you grappling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Perhaps you're seeking ways to cope with life's challenges or transitions. At Simply Lotus Health PLLC, I offer medication management and psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs. Explore www.simplylotushealth. com to learn about our philosophy and approach to care, which is rooted in resilience and personal growth.
Accepting new clients in CT and NY. Telehealth is available. Are you grappling with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or ADHD? Perhaps you're seeking ways to cope with life's challenges or transitions. At Simply Lotus Health PLLC, I offer medication management and psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs. Explore www.simplylotushealth. com to learn about our philosophy and approach to care, which is rooted in resilience and personal growth.
Here at Wholisitic Perspective, we have providers that have experience with children, adolescent and adult populations.
We believe in treating people so that their individual and therapeutic goals are met. We are dedicated to serving and healing the community through patient-centered care. Treatment should be an avenue to show compassion and understanding to patients and their needs without judgment or stigma whether it is through mediation, therapy, or both. Our treatment philosophy is to focus on the precipitating factors of the mental illness and offer treatment and support in order to improve quality of life.
Here at Wholisitic Perspective, we have providers that have experience with children, adolescent and adult populations.
We believe in treating people so that their individual and therapeutic goals are met. We are dedicated to serving and healing the community through patient-centered care. Treatment should be an avenue to show compassion and understanding to patients and their needs without judgment or stigma whether it is through mediation, therapy, or both. Our treatment philosophy is to focus on the precipitating factors of the mental illness and offer treatment and support in order to improve quality of life.
Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting NEW Patients: Children, Family, Adults, and Older Adults.
Appointments go to www.mhpspsych.com, call or email. Bridgitte F. Ackeifi APRN, PMHNP-BC Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS holistically work 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.
Accepting NEW Patients: Children, Family, Adults, and Older Adults.
Appointments go to www.mhpspsych.com, call or email. Bridgitte F. Ackeifi APRN, PMHNP-BC Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS holistically work 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.
Anxiety, ADHD, and the uncertainty of exploring medication can leave you feeling burned out and unsure of how to move forward. Worries, difficulty focusing, and questions about treatment often weigh on daily life, affecting your confidence and peace of mind. These struggles are real, but choosing therapy is a strong step toward change. I work with clients managing fear, ADHD, and medication decisions by helping them build clarity, strengthen coping skills, and restore balance in their lives. Through this process, you can begin to feel more grounded and supported.
Anxiety, ADHD, and the uncertainty of exploring medication can leave you feeling burned out and unsure of how to move forward. Worries, difficulty focusing, and questions about treatment often weigh on daily life, affecting your confidence and peace of mind. These struggles are real, but choosing therapy is a strong step toward change. I work with clients managing fear, ADHD, and medication decisions by helping them build clarity, strengthen coping skills, and restore balance in their lives. Through this process, you can begin to feel more grounded and supported.
Maria Teresa Carvajal is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist.
Afterward, she completed her adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. She has experience working in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency department.
Maria Teresa Carvajal is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist.
Afterward, she completed her adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. She has experience working in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency department.
Hello, My name is Merit Nwosu, I'm a Psychiatric Mental health NP with over 10 years of healthcare experience. I specializes in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disturbances, Eating disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Schizophrenia, SUD, Medication Assisted treatment, Alcohol Misuse. Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD. etc.
Our philosophy goes beyond medication alone—we take a holistic approach to mental health that includes the thoughtful use of supplements, vitamins, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.
Hello, My name is Merit Nwosu, I'm a Psychiatric Mental health NP with over 10 years of healthcare experience. I specializes in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disturbances, Eating disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Schizophrenia, SUD, Medication Assisted treatment, Alcohol Misuse. Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD. etc.
Our philosophy goes beyond medication alone—we take a holistic approach to mental health that includes the thoughtful use of supplements, vitamins, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.
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.
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 am Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Yale trained Adult psychiatrist.
As a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist , I offer diagnostic evaluations, medication assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and adults as well as families and couples. I look at all developmental lines when assessing children and adolescents .
I am Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Yale trained Adult psychiatrist.
As a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist , I offer diagnostic evaluations, medication assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and adults as well as families and couples. I look at all developmental lines when assessing children and adolescents .
I provide compassionate, respectful evaluation and psychopharmacologic treatment. I primarily work with adolescents and adults seeking medication evaluation and ongoing medication management for a range of issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid mental health and substance abuse.
I provide compassionate, respectful evaluation and psychopharmacologic treatment. I primarily work with adolescents and adults seeking medication evaluation and ongoing medication management for a range of issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid mental health and substance abuse.
I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics.
My focus is on the sessions: I listen to my clients and make them feel comfortable. I taught as an adjunct professor in nursing school. I worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital, an inpatient/outpatient adult psych unit, an addiction rehab, and a state psychiatric hospital. With the right medication management, clients can restore their mental wellness.
I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics.
My focus is on the sessions: I listen to my clients and make them feel comfortable. I taught as an adjunct professor in nursing school. I worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital, an inpatient/outpatient adult psych unit, an addiction rehab, and a state psychiatric hospital. With the right medication management, clients can restore their mental wellness.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in caring for children, adolescents, and adults.
With extensive clinical experience, I provide expert medication management, patient education, and compassionate care. I specialize in diagnosing and treating ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, DMDD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Suicide Prevention, and PTSD.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in caring for children, adolescents, and adults.
With extensive clinical experience, I provide expert medication management, patient education, and compassionate care. I specialize in diagnosing and treating ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, DMDD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Suicide Prevention, and PTSD.
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.