Dementia Psychiatrists in New Haven, CT

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Scott Thomas Masse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer clients solutions regardless of the type of problem. I provide a non-biased platform with interventions that work. I go beyond talk therapy and get to what really matters. I don't seek patients for life; I seek to help patients take their life back. I will provide a mental health assessment, diagnosis, medication management if needed, and an integrative psychotherapy approach with attainable goals and appropriate timelines.
I offer clients solutions regardless of the type of problem. I provide a non-biased platform with interventions that work. I go beyond talk therapy and get to what really matters. I don't seek patients for life; I seek to help patients take their life back. I will provide a mental health assessment, diagnosis, medication management if needed, and an integrative psychotherapy approach with attainable goals and appropriate timelines.
(475) 255-3784 View (475) 255-3784
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Liv Well Behavioral Health Services (LWBHS)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, , APRN, PMHNP, -BC
New Haven, CT 06511
Doctorate Degree studies the impact of trauma-informed therapies throughout the life span. Chief Researcher: Building Resilience Among Veterans: TRM, CRM, EMDR to reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. Principal Research Investigator of EMDR Therapy for inner-city adolescents to enhance resiliency. Licensed, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Yale-New Haven Psych & Medical Attending for Adult & Geriatrics Inpatient units, and Adjunct Professor at FFU Fairfield University in Psychiatry/Mental Health. Expertise in Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, and Cultural Diversity.
Doctorate Degree studies the impact of trauma-informed therapies throughout the life span. Chief Researcher: Building Resilience Among Veterans: TRM, CRM, EMDR to reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. Principal Research Investigator of EMDR Therapy for inner-city adolescents to enhance resiliency. Licensed, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Yale-New Haven Psych & Medical Attending for Adult & Geriatrics Inpatient units, and Adjunct Professor at FFU Fairfield University in Psychiatry/Mental Health. Expertise in Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, and Cultural Diversity.
(860) 891-2936 View (860) 891-2936
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Maria J Vega
Psychiatrist, MD
New Haven, CT 06511
I am an experienced, board certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree in 1995 and completed a Residency in adult psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fl. I then did a 2 year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry I worked as an assistant professor at Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2002-2005. I was then voluntary faculty at the Univ of Miami, Dept of Psychiatry. I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy. I am currently residing in both Ga and Fl. I travel to Ct often, to visit son at Yale. I offer Telemed services, and fluent in Spanish.
I am an experienced, board certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree in 1995 and completed a Residency in adult psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fl. I then did a 2 year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry I worked as an assistant professor at Jackson Memorial Hospital from 2002-2005. I was then voluntary faculty at the Univ of Miami, Dept of Psychiatry. I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy. I am currently residing in both Ga and Fl. I travel to Ct often, to visit son at Yale. I offer Telemed services, and fluent in Spanish.
(305) 834-4419 View (305) 834-4419
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Tracie Nalley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Online Only
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.
(203) 802-6250 View (203) 802-6250
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Douglas Zelisko
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(860) 854-7338 View (860) 854-7338
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Sara Serpil Turk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP, PMHNP
Serves Area
My clients often face anxiety, depression, dementia, or other mental health challenges.
As a PMHNP and FNP, I help clients and families manage mood disorders, dementia, and general mental health challenges with compassion. I offer evaluations, medication management, and supportive care in both English and Turkish, with a focus on wellness, resilience, and quality of life.
My clients often face anxiety, depression, dementia, or other mental health challenges.
As a PMHNP and FNP, I help clients and families manage mood disorders, dementia, and general mental health challenges with compassion. I offer evaluations, medication management, and supportive care in both English and Turkish, with a focus on wellness, resilience, and quality of life.
(203) 902-5164 View (203) 902-5164
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Shweta Kapoor
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Online Only
Dr. Kapoor combines a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Residency in Psychiatry and is amongst a handful psychiatrists in the US with this dual training. She integrates therapy with medications. Patients have direct access to Dr. Kapoor outside of sessions through text/call. She believes in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind diagnostic labels. She has worked at Mayo Clinic, Emory, Baylor, and Menninger in the past. She is trauma-informed and treat patients with childhood abuse and complex trauma. Dr. Kapoor helps patients gain a deeper understanding of themselves that helps in achieving peace and closure.
Dr. Kapoor combines a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Residency in Psychiatry and is amongst a handful psychiatrists in the US with this dual training. She integrates therapy with medications. Patients have direct access to Dr. Kapoor outside of sessions through text/call. She believes in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind diagnostic labels. She has worked at Mayo Clinic, Emory, Baylor, and Menninger in the past. She is trauma-informed and treat patients with childhood abuse and complex trauma. Dr. Kapoor helps patients gain a deeper understanding of themselves that helps in achieving peace and closure.
(475) 323-4270 View (475) 323-4270

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Elaine Barclay
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Shelton, CT 06484
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations. I'm proficient in conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health disorders, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. I'm also skilled in medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic client care. I'm dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations. I'm proficient in conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing mental health disorders, and developing evidence-based treatment plans. I'm also skilled in medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. I collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic client care. I'm dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness.
(860) 590-8425 View (860) 590-8425
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Dr. Cherish Smith
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Cherish Smith is an experienced psychiatrist who has practiced in outpatient and emergency department settings, with particular expertise in caring for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and cognitive disorders.
She earned her medical degree from Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba, completed her Psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate, and her Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida. She is board certified in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.
Cherish Smith is an experienced psychiatrist who has practiced in outpatient and emergency department settings, with particular expertise in caring for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and cognitive disorders.
She earned her medical degree from Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba, completed her Psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate, and her Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida. She is board certified in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.
(475) 275-9821 View (475) 275-9821
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Olivia Zygart
Psychiatric Nurse, FNP-BC
3 Endorsed
Cheshire, CT 06410
Throughout her career, she has developed a special interest in mental health, with extensive experience supporting adult and geriatric clients managing a variety of conditions, including dementia-related psychosis.
Olivia believes effective mental health treatment requires an integrated, holistic, team based approach. She strives to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where patients feel seen, heard, and understood. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families across the lifespan and values building meaningful, collaborative relationships in care.
Throughout her career, she has developed a special interest in mental health, with extensive experience supporting adult and geriatric clients managing a variety of conditions, including dementia-related psychosis.
Olivia believes effective mental health treatment requires an integrated, holistic, team based approach. She strives to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where patients feel seen, heard, and understood. She enjoys partnering with individuals and families across the lifespan and values building meaningful, collaborative relationships in care.
(475) 259-3857 View (475) 259-3857
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Nicole Feagin
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C, CAQ, Psych
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
Reflective Minds Mental Health is a private mental health practice currently accepting NEW patients. Our mission is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and provide patients and their families tools (education, psychotherapy, and medication management) to improve their quality of life and maximize their joy. Co-founder, Nicole Feagin, PA-C, is a board-certified psychiatric physician assistant who brings empathy, compassion and an individualized approach in conjunction with evidence-based psychiatric medication management services to help her patients obtain wellness in their lives.
Reflective Minds Mental Health is a private mental health practice currently accepting NEW patients. Our mission is to reduce the stigma of mental illness and provide patients and their families tools (education, psychotherapy, and medication management) to improve their quality of life and maximize their joy. Co-founder, Nicole Feagin, PA-C, is a board-certified psychiatric physician assistant who brings empathy, compassion and an individualized approach in conjunction with evidence-based psychiatric medication management services to help her patients obtain wellness in their lives.
(475) 323-6626 View (475) 323-6626
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Brandi Morgan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Milford, CT 06460
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!***Our goal is to meet all of your therapy and medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!***Our goal is to meet all of your therapy and medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
(475) 231-4410 View (475) 231-4410
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Sasha Joseph
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m Sasha, a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in Health Care. Her Harmony Mental Health is dedicated to helping individuals in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey combat mental health issues. I see clients from ages 13-65.
I’m Sasha, a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in Health Care. Her Harmony Mental Health is dedicated to helping individuals in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey combat mental health issues. I see clients from ages 13-65.
(475) 405-2384 View (475) 405-2384
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Zen Wellness Care LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, AGNP-BC, RN, MSN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(860) 362-3214 View (860) 362-3214
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Ayesha Ahmed
Psychiatrist, MD
Serves Area
Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, Trauma, Phobias, Alzheimer, Postpartum Depression, Behavioral Disturbance, Senior-Geriatric conditions.
We work together as a team to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. Our compassionate and understanding approach takes pride in paying close attention to your needs.
Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, Trauma, Phobias, Alzheimer, Postpartum Depression, Behavioral Disturbance, Senior-Geriatric conditions.
We work together as a team to provide high-quality, comprehensive care. Our compassionate and understanding approach takes pride in paying close attention to your needs.
(860) 478-4341 View (860) 478-4341
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Alpha Health Global
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is a high-functioning adult struggling silently with anxiety, depression, or burnout. They’re overwhelmed by life’s demands but hesitant to ask for help. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, gain clarity, and develop coping strategies. Their goal is to feel balanced, regain control, and improve their overall well-being. They want relief, peace of mind, and the ability to thrive—not just survive—because they’re tired of feeling stuck.
My ideal client is a high-functioning adult struggling silently with anxiety, depression, or burnout. They’re overwhelmed by life’s demands but hesitant to ask for help. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, gain clarity, and develop coping strategies. Their goal is to feel balanced, regain control, and improve their overall well-being. They want relief, peace of mind, and the ability to thrive—not just survive—because they’re tired of feeling stuck.
(202) 817-2192 View (202) 817-2192
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Mari Cherie Sperling
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Middlebury, CT 06762
I am a board‑certified (MD) psychiatrist offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a variety of conditions including mood disorders, depression, bipolar, anxiety, sleep problems, grief/loss or overwhelming stress. As a physician, I am uniquely qualified to integrate the multiple physical, medical, environmental, social and psychological elements that may be contributing to your symptoms. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and careful medication management to help you regain your optimum functioning and life satisfaction.
I am a board‑certified (MD) psychiatrist offering comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a variety of conditions including mood disorders, depression, bipolar, anxiety, sleep problems, grief/loss or overwhelming stress. As a physician, I am uniquely qualified to integrate the multiple physical, medical, environmental, social and psychological elements that may be contributing to your symptoms. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and careful medication management to help you regain your optimum functioning and life satisfaction.
(959) 265-0668 View (959) 265-0668
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Cristina Pereira
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Guilford, CT 06437
Hello. I am accepting new patients in CT. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take the first step toward healing—even if they are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. They may be dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or mood instability. Often, they have been pushing through life while silently struggling, and they are now looking for a supportive space to feel heard and understood.
Hello. I am accepting new patients in CT. My ideal client is someone who is ready to take the first step toward healing—even if they are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. They may be dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or mood instability. Often, they have been pushing through life while silently struggling, and they are now looking for a supportive space to feel heard and understood.
(475) 405-2898 View (475) 405-2898
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Tara Kerner
Psychiatrist, DO
Online Only
I am an adult psychiatrist with a license to practice in CT and NY. I work with a variety of patients; from people having difficulties adjusting to new life situations to those suffering with depression and anxiety. With my patients, we decide together what kind of therapy would best suit their individual needs. Sometimes it's weekly therapy and sometimes I may recommend medication. The overall goal is always the same: to help you gain an understanding of the problem at hand, to support you in the process of recovery, and to complete treatment with a healthier and happier frame of mind and body.
I am an adult psychiatrist with a license to practice in CT and NY. I work with a variety of patients; from people having difficulties adjusting to new life situations to those suffering with depression and anxiety. With my patients, we decide together what kind of therapy would best suit their individual needs. Sometimes it's weekly therapy and sometimes I may recommend medication. The overall goal is always the same: to help you gain an understanding of the problem at hand, to support you in the process of recovery, and to complete treatment with a healthier and happier frame of mind and body.
(917) 446-7014 View (917) 446-7014
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Lindsay Macri
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Danbury, CT 06810
ANCC dual-board certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience in inpatient detox, emergency and intensive care settings, and experience as an outpatient mental health provider. Providing highest quality of mental health services with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children ages 6+. Offering holistic and comprehensive treatment plans which are individually tailored to the patient's condition and needs. Providing medication management, individual psychotherapy, as well as child and family counseling. Licenses CT & NY
ANCC dual-board certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 9 years of nursing experience in inpatient detox, emergency and intensive care settings, and experience as an outpatient mental health provider. Providing highest quality of mental health services with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children ages 6+. Offering holistic and comprehensive treatment plans which are individually tailored to the patient's condition and needs. Providing medication management, individual psychotherapy, as well as child and family counseling. Licenses CT & NY
(475) 265-6234 View (475) 265-6234

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FAQ - Alzheimer's and Dementia Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and diminished decision-making capacity, most commonly affecting older adults. While some degree of memory loss can be part of the normal aging process, more significant symptoms—such as difficulty with familiar tasks, confusion about time or place, and noticeable changes in mood or personality—may indicate the presence of Alzheimer's disease and warrant evaluation by a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists who specialize in Alzheimer's are knowledgeable about the disease's complexities and its impact on both individuals and families, and they are often well-equipped to support those living with Alzheimer's, as well as their caregivers, by helping them navigate the emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges that can emerge as the condition progresses.

What does psychiatric treatment for Alzheimer's involve?
Psychiatric treatment for Alzheimer's typically begins with a neuropsychiatric assessment to evaluate an individual's current cognitive functioning and mark changes over time. This assessment helps confirm a formal diagnosis and guides the development of a personalized treatment plan. Treatment then often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, tailored to the severity and nature of the individual's symptoms. Psychiatric medications may be used to reduce distressing symptoms, stabilize mood, or address behavioral disturbances. Given that Alzheimer's disease affects multiple domains of functioning and evolves through distinct stages, psychiatrists often work as part of a care team, which may also include primary care physicians, neurologists, geriatricians, occupational therapists, social workers, and other specialists. In many cases, psychiatrists also actively involve family members and caregivers in the treatment process.

How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease?
The Psychology Today online directory is a valuable resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in working with older adults and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The platform offers search filters to narrow results based on specialty areas such as Alzheimer's disease and related conditions, such as dementia. Provider profiles offer detailed information on therapeutic approach, professional credentials, accepted insurance, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing this information can help individuals, families, and caregivers identify providers who best align with their specific needs—whether they're seeking support after a recent diagnosis or ongoing care throughout the disease's progression.