Family Therapy Psychiatrists in Hamden, CT
Many people are reluctant to get treated for mental illness. The truth is mental illness should be treated the same as a physical illnesses. I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain. This starts from within. I will work with the whole person.
Many people are reluctant to get treated for mental illness. The truth is mental illness should be treated the same as a physical illnesses. I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain. This starts from within. I will work with the whole person.
Lifespan Collaborative Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN , PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
In the vast landscape of mental health, each individual's journey is a unique narrative, often filled with complexities, challenges, and ultimately, resilience. Welcome to Lifespan Collaborative Services a psychiatric mental health practice and sanctuary where healing transcends the boundaries of conventional therapy, embracing a holistic, integrative, and culturally supportive approach to mental wellness. Central to the Lifespan Collaborative Services approach is the integration of evidence-based therapeutic modalities with complementary healing practices drawn from diverse cultural traditions.
In the vast landscape of mental health, each individual's journey is a unique narrative, often filled with complexities, challenges, and ultimately, resilience. Welcome to Lifespan Collaborative Services a psychiatric mental health practice and sanctuary where healing transcends the boundaries of conventional therapy, embracing a holistic, integrative, and culturally supportive approach to mental wellness. Central to the Lifespan Collaborative Services approach is the integration of evidence-based therapeutic modalities with complementary healing practices drawn from diverse cultural traditions.
At Kare’N Minds and Wellness, I provide compassionate, personalized, and non-judgmental mental health care in a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. We believe every person deserves care that meets them where they are and helps them move toward healing, balance, and emotional wellness. Helping you find Peace in your Pieces
At Kare’N Minds and Wellness, I provide compassionate, personalized, and non-judgmental mental health care in a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. We believe every person deserves care that meets them where they are and helps them move toward healing, balance, and emotional wellness. Helping you find Peace in your Pieces
With expertise across individual, couples and family care, I integrate psychotherapy and medication to foster resilience, self-understanding and healthier relationships.
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.
With expertise across individual, couples and family care, I integrate psychotherapy and medication to foster resilience, self-understanding and healthier relationships.
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.
Belinda has provided comprehensive care to a wide range of populations, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. She is particularly dedicated to caring individuals with a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse. Currently, her practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents (ages 12 and older), adults, and older adults.
Belinda has provided comprehensive care to a wide range of populations, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. She is particularly dedicated to caring individuals with a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse. Currently, her practice focuses on the treatment of adolescents (ages 12 and older), adults, and older adults.
Reaching out for mental health support takes courage, and I strive to provide a calm, respectful space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. With eight years of psychiatric nursing experience before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring strong clinical insight to thoughtful medication management, clear guidance, and practical coping strategies. Together, we will move at a comfortable pace, focusing on stability, confidence, and helping you feel like yourself again.
Reaching out for mental health support takes courage, and I strive to provide a calm, respectful space where you feel safe, heard, and understood. With eight years of psychiatric nursing experience before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring strong clinical insight to thoughtful medication management, clear guidance, and practical coping strategies. Together, we will move at a comfortable pace, focusing on stability, confidence, and helping you feel like yourself again.
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I support clients facing depression, trauma, relationship stress, family challenges, and symptoms that make daily life feel heavy.
Sharonshay Hudson, DNP, works with adolescents and adults seeking structured, evidence‑based support for addiction, ADHD/ADD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, weight-related concerns, and complex psychiatric conditions. Many clients come to me when symptoms begin affecting work, school, relationships, or daily functioning. I help them move forward through clear diagnostic evaluation, individualized medication management, and a collaborative treatment plan designed to support steady, meaningful progress.
I support clients facing depression, trauma, relationship stress, family challenges, and symptoms that make daily life feel heavy.
Sharonshay Hudson, DNP, works with adolescents and adults seeking structured, evidence‑based support for addiction, ADHD/ADD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, weight-related concerns, and complex psychiatric conditions. Many clients come to me when symptoms begin affecting work, school, relationships, or daily functioning. I help them move forward through clear diagnostic evaluation, individualized medication management, and a collaborative treatment plan designed to support steady, meaningful progress.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or debilitating symptoms? Traditional treatments might not always work. I offer advanced options: psychopharmacology, TMS therapy, ketamine infusions, and the latest Spravato esketamine treatments, combined with psychotherapy. Trained at Harvard, with a residency at New York Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, I am recognized as one of America's Top Psychiatrists. My approach focuses on full symptom remission, treating you as a whole. Welcome to a new chapter in your mental health journey at my practice.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or debilitating symptoms? Traditional treatments might not always work. I offer advanced options: psychopharmacology, TMS therapy, ketamine infusions, and the latest Spravato esketamine treatments, combined with psychotherapy. Trained at Harvard, with a residency at New York Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, I am recognized as one of America's Top Psychiatrists. My approach focuses on full symptom remission, treating you as a whole. Welcome to a new chapter in your mental health journey at my practice.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, I serve adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life stressors. Clients often seek care when feeling overwhelmed or when past treatments have not been effective. I provide comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, medication management, and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, empowering clients to build coping skills, improve functioning, and achieve lasting mental wellness.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, I serve adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life stressors. Clients often seek care when feeling overwhelmed or when past treatments have not been effective. I provide comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, medication management, and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, empowering clients to build coping skills, improve functioning, and achieve lasting mental wellness.
As an experience board-certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to manage psychiatric medications for individuals across the lifespan. I believe that each patient is unique, and I take a personalized approach to care, understanding that what works for one person may not work for another. I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize thoughtful and cautious use of medications, prescribing only when truly necessary. My approach to mental health care is rooted in a holistic perspective—addressing not just the symptoms but also the whole person.
As an experience board-certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed to manage psychiatric medications for individuals across the lifespan. I believe that each patient is unique, and I take a personalized approach to care, understanding that what works for one person may not work for another. I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize thoughtful and cautious use of medications, prescribing only when truly necessary. My approach to mental health care is rooted in a holistic perspective—addressing not just the symptoms but also the whole person.
Hello there! Are you looking for help? I am here to tell you that; "You are not alone"
Find your strength, find your support. I am available now and accepting new patients. My approach is to start with an evaluation to help identify your individual treatment needs and provide you with treatment options. Following will create a personalized treatment plan to guide, encourage, support you in reaching your treatment goals these may include: behavioral interventions, medication options, psychotherapy, and or other wellness/treatment recommendations based on your individual needs.
Hello there! Are you looking for help? I am here to tell you that; "You are not alone"
Find your strength, find your support. I am available now and accepting new patients. My approach is to start with an evaluation to help identify your individual treatment needs and provide you with treatment options. Following will create a personalized treatment plan to guide, encourage, support you in reaching your treatment goals these may include: behavioral interventions, medication options, psychotherapy, and or other wellness/treatment recommendations based on your individual needs.
If you are committed to feeling better and are actively engaging in therapy, We will work with and you and your team, including behavioral health clinicians/therapists, teachers/counselors, as well as family/friends.
Hello there. I'm Dana, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is neuro divergent and ADHD friendly. I am experienced with Jewish communities and individuals from Carribean cultures. We see adolescents ages 10 and up who are actively engaged in regular therapy. Will assist with complex med tapers. Only the highest standards of care and oversight are provided to ensure safety. This may include random urine drug screening, pill counts, obtaining collateral contact and collaboration.
If you are committed to feeling better and are actively engaging in therapy, We will work with and you and your team, including behavioral health clinicians/therapists, teachers/counselors, as well as family/friends.
Hello there. I'm Dana, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who is neuro divergent and ADHD friendly. I am experienced with Jewish communities and individuals from Carribean cultures. We see adolescents ages 10 and up who are actively engaged in regular therapy. Will assist with complex med tapers. Only the highest standards of care and oversight are provided to ensure safety. This may include random urine drug screening, pill counts, obtaining collateral contact and collaboration.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, or navigating gender dysphoria, my goal is to ensure that you feel heard, understood, and empowered. With advanced training in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy from New York University, I focus on evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs, combining supportive psychotherapy with reframing thoughts and building positive coping skills. Together, we'll work to reduce feelings of stigma, create meaningful progress, and restore hope.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, or navigating gender dysphoria, my goal is to ensure that you feel heard, understood, and empowered. With advanced training in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy from New York University, I focus on evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs, combining supportive psychotherapy with reframing thoughts and building positive coping skills. Together, we'll work to reduce feelings of stigma, create meaningful progress, and restore hope.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing evidence-based psychiatric care to adolescents and adults in Connecticut. I have clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, accurate diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy as clinically appropriate. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and focused on creating individualized treatment plans that improve stability, focus, and overall functioning.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing evidence-based psychiatric care to adolescents and adults in Connecticut. I have clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, accurate diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy as clinically appropriate. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and focused on creating individualized treatment plans that improve stability, focus, and overall functioning.
As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
As a psychiatric clinician, I work with patients on a variety of topics, but primarily specializes in mood related difficulties, Depression,Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and insomnia. Every patient is unique and require an individualize approach to treatment. I also believe that medication alone for most is insufficient in the absence of a holistic approach.
As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
As a psychiatric clinician, I work with patients on a variety of topics, but primarily specializes in mood related difficulties, Depression,Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and insomnia. Every patient is unique and require an individualize approach to treatment. I also believe that medication alone for most is insufficient in the absence of a holistic approach.
I know Connecticut, its families, and its healthcare landscape deeply.
I combine rigorous neuroscience-based psychiatric care with targeted interventions — exercise protocols, sleep optimization, nutritional strategies — that work with your brain's natural capacity to transform. Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy for children, adults, older adults.
I know Connecticut, its families, and its healthcare landscape deeply.
I combine rigorous neuroscience-based psychiatric care with targeted interventions — exercise protocols, sleep optimization, nutritional strategies — that work with your brain's natural capacity to transform. Psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy for children, adults, older adults.
I hold a master’s degrees in both Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health from the Yale School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins, respectively.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, or are you simply feeling exhausted every single day and not sure why? Are you struggling with focus, productivity, sleep, or impulsivity? You are not alone, and I want to help. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where we can work together to help you thrive and live the life you envision.
I hold a master’s degrees in both Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health from the Yale School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins, respectively.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting, or are you simply feeling exhausted every single day and not sure why? Are you struggling with focus, productivity, sleep, or impulsivity? You are not alone, and I want to help. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where we can work together to help you thrive and live the life you envision.
Dr. Patricia Hardy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-B, DNP
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
I work with children, teens, women, and families, focusing on how behavioral changes (sometimes coupled with medication) can improve their psychological & physical well-being.
I received my Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University & hold a Doctorate from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals. I have more than 30 years of experience in medicine, with a career working with patients in emergency services, both in psychiatric & primary care situations .
I work with children, teens, women, and families, focusing on how behavioral changes (sometimes coupled with medication) can improve their psychological & physical well-being.
I received my Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University & hold a Doctorate from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals. I have more than 30 years of experience in medicine, with a career working with patients in emergency services, both in psychiatric & primary care situations .
I look forward to your teaching me about the many different pieces that make you you, including looking at your medical health and social/ family structures.
I am a Yale-trained Psychiatrist double-boarded in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine. Areas of professional expertise include college/transitional-age adults, addiction, and psychiatric approaches to chronic pain management.
I look forward to your teaching me about the many different pieces that make you you, including looking at your medical health and social/ family structures.
I am a Yale-trained Psychiatrist double-boarded in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine. Areas of professional expertise include college/transitional-age adults, addiction, and psychiatric approaches to chronic pain management.
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.
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FAQ - Family Therapy Psychiatrists
Do psychiatrists provide family therapy?
Some psychiatrists do provide family therapy as part of their practice, but it is less common than individual treatment. While all psychiatrists are trained in psychotherapy during their training, most focus their practice on individual medication management and one-on-one therapy. Family therapy is typically the specialty of licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and psychologists who have more dedicated training in family systems and group dynamics.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a family therapist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who can prescribe medication and provide medical evaluations for mental health conditions, while a family therapist focuses exclusively on therapeutic interventions without the ability to prescribe medication. Family therapists (often licensed as LMFTs or LCSWs) complete master's level training specifically in family systems theory, which examines how family members interact and influence each other's behavior and emotional well-being. Psychiatrists receive medical training that focuses more on the biological, rather than relational, aspects of mental illness.
Do I need an individual psychiatrist or a family psychiatrist?
What kind of mental health clinician is needed depends on the nature of the problem you are facing. Individual psychiatry is better when you have specific psychiatric symptoms (like panic attacks, mood swings, or psychotic symptoms) that require professional diagnosis and potentially medication. Family therapy provided by a psychiatrist, in contrast, may be a good fit when problems manifest in family relationships, such as parent-child conflicts, communication challenges, or adjusting to major family transitions like divorce or grief. In some cases, it may be appropriate to see both an individual and a family psychiatrist if there are individual and relationship-related concerns in a family simultaneously. For example, a teenager with depression might see a psychiatrist for medication and symptom monitoring while the entire family attends therapy together to improve communication and support the teen's recovery.