LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Hartford, CT
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.
Tamika works with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood instability, or other mental health challenges that are affecting their daily life. Many patients seek her support when symptoms such as persistent worry, sadness, difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, or stress begin interfering with work, school, or relationships. She provides thorough psychiatric evaluations and works collaboratively with patients to determine whether medication, therapy, or a combination of treatments may be helpful.
Tamika works with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood instability, or other mental health challenges that are affecting their daily life. Many patients seek her support when symptoms such as persistent worry, sadness, difficulty focusing, emotional overwhelm, or stress begin interfering with work, school, or relationships. She provides thorough psychiatric evaluations and works collaboratively with patients to determine whether medication, therapy, or a combination of treatments may be helpful.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with mood changes that are affecting your work, relationships, or daily life. You may have tried therapy but feel you need medication support, or you may be unsure whether medication is right for you. Some clients are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, or co-occurring substance use concerns. Others are seeking clarity after hospitalization or ongoing symptoms that have not improved.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with mood changes that are affecting your work, relationships, or daily life. You may have tried therapy but feel you need medication support, or you may be unsure whether medication is right for you. Some clients are navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, or co-occurring substance use concerns. Others are seeking clarity after hospitalization or ongoing symptoms that have not improved.
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.
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.
Here, at Innermind Solutions, we seek to provide mental/behavioral healthcare services that fits your needs as uniquely as they present. This is a comprehensive family-oriented mental/behavioral health private practice managed by dedicated board-certified psychiatric and mental health advanced nurse practitioners. Our approach to care includes the use of multiple healthcare modalities, family systems approach, and the desire to fit your care with your lifestyle and minimize the stress that comes with managing acute mental health crisis (post-hospital discharge) or chronic conditions.
Here, at Innermind Solutions, we seek to provide mental/behavioral healthcare services that fits your needs as uniquely as they present. This is a comprehensive family-oriented mental/behavioral health private practice managed by dedicated board-certified psychiatric and mental health advanced nurse practitioners. Our approach to care includes the use of multiple healthcare modalities, family systems approach, and the desire to fit your care with your lifestyle and minimize the stress that comes with managing acute mental health crisis (post-hospital discharge) or chronic conditions.
In a majority of diagnoses within the DSM-5, individuals can receive the same diagnosis without sharing any common symptoms. This lack of symptom overlap groups diverse individuals into arbitrary categories, and results in a "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach that is ultimately ineffective and sometimes dangerous. I treat individuals using personalized medicine tailored to their specific needs. Treatment may involve psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, use of medications, compounded hormones, nutraceuticals and supplements, and nutrition counseling.
In a majority of diagnoses within the DSM-5, individuals can receive the same diagnosis without sharing any common symptoms. This lack of symptom overlap groups diverse individuals into arbitrary categories, and results in a "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach that is ultimately ineffective and sometimes dangerous. I treat individuals using personalized medicine tailored to their specific needs. Treatment may involve psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, use of medications, compounded hormones, nutraceuticals and supplements, and nutrition counseling.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion to help others create a life filled with purpose, intention, and happiness. I possess over 10 years of experience in the mental health field- both inpatient and outpatient. My extensive work history has afforded me the opportunity to provide care to patients with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions. I have been providing medication management and supportive therapy for patients between the ages of 14-98 years old and enjoy helping others.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion to help others create a life filled with purpose, intention, and happiness. I possess over 10 years of experience in the mental health field- both inpatient and outpatient. My extensive work history has afforded me the opportunity to provide care to patients with co-morbid psychiatric and medical conditions. I have been providing medication management and supportive therapy for patients between the ages of 14-98 years old and enjoy helping others.
Online booking & Telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
Online booking & Telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PCCN, FNP-C, APRN
Hartford, CT 06103
Is anxiety or depression impacting or derailing your life? Do you have goals you want to accomplish but struggle just to get out of bed or stay focused? Mental health issues can keep you from living the life you want or feeling that sense of calmness and serenity you prefer. You want to stop letting mental illness control your life, but you aren’t sure where to start. Many people struggle with mental illness - don’t let it hold you back any longer. Finding the right mental healthcare professional is critical. The right help is available; we can get through this together.
Is anxiety or depression impacting or derailing your life? Do you have goals you want to accomplish but struggle just to get out of bed or stay focused? Mental health issues can keep you from living the life you want or feeling that sense of calmness and serenity you prefer. You want to stop letting mental illness control your life, but you aren’t sure where to start. Many people struggle with mental illness - don’t let it hold you back any longer. Finding the right mental healthcare professional is critical. The right help is available; we can get through this together.
My practice is LGBTQ Alllied, Body Positive, and Neurodiversity-Affirming.
My relational style is warm and collaborative. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as CBT and psychodynamic theory in my practice to create a supportive, client-centered environment. During our sessions I will provide insight into your symptoms and give you the best treatment options for your unique needs.
My practice is LGBTQ Alllied, Body Positive, and Neurodiversity-Affirming.
My relational style is warm and collaborative. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as CBT and psychodynamic theory in my practice to create a supportive, client-centered environment. During our sessions I will provide insight into your symptoms and give you the best treatment options for your unique needs.
Tamika works with individuals across the lifespan who are seeking professional support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or stress-related challenges. Many of her patients are looking for guidance in understanding their symptoms and determining whether medication may be helpful as part of their treatment plan. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where patients can discuss their concerns openly and work toward meaningful improvement in their emotional health and daily functioning.
Tamika works with individuals across the lifespan who are seeking professional support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or stress-related challenges. Many of her patients are looking for guidance in understanding their symptoms and determining whether medication may be helpful as part of their treatment plan. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where patients can discuss their concerns openly and work toward meaningful improvement in their emotional health and daily functioning.
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
Now accepting new clients! 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.
Now accepting new clients! 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.
Kary supports adults who are looking for more than just symptom relief—they want to understand what’s truly impacting their mental health. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, or mood disorders alongside chronic pain. She works best with individuals open to a whole-person approach that may include medication, lifestyle support, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when appropriate.
Kary supports adults who are looking for more than just symptom relief—they want to understand what’s truly impacting their mental health. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, or mood disorders alongside chronic pain. She works best with individuals open to a whole-person approach that may include medication, lifestyle support, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when appropriate.
Kary works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, or the emotional impact of chronic pain. Many clients feel overwhelmed or stuck, especially when traditional approaches have not fully helped. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals seeking a more comprehensive approach, including medication management, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when clinically appropriate.
Kary works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, or the emotional impact of chronic pain. Many clients feel overwhelmed or stuck, especially when traditional approaches have not fully helped. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals seeking a more comprehensive approach, including medication management, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when clinically appropriate.
NEW! Now serving patients in New York and Connecticut
As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality, and Eating disorders
NEW! Now serving patients in New York and Connecticut
As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality, and Eating disorders
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
SMPsychotherapy & Counseling Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PCCN, FNP-C
Hartford, CT 06103
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.
My ideal clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, poor sleep, burnout, or low motivation who suspect there may be more to the story. Many have been told their labs are “normal” yet continue to feel unwell. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations that explore mental, physical, hormonal, thyroid, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. Together, we identify underlying contributors and create personalized treatment plans that support lasting emotional and physical wellness.
My ideal clients are adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, poor sleep, burnout, or low motivation who suspect there may be more to the story. Many have been told their labs are “normal” yet continue to feel unwell. I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations that explore mental, physical, hormonal, thyroid, nutritional, and lifestyle factors. Together, we identify underlying contributors and create personalized treatment plans that support lasting emotional and physical wellness.
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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.