Addiction Psychiatrists in Shelton, CT
My current focus is in psychiatry with specialization in addiction medicine and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and includes the use of traditional and complementary medicine to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for adolescents and adults. Complementary/alternative approaches include but is not limited to nutraceuticals, supplements, vitamins, and lifestyle modification.
My current focus is in psychiatry with specialization in addiction medicine and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and includes the use of traditional and complementary medicine to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for adolescents and adults. Complementary/alternative approaches include but is not limited to nutraceuticals, supplements, vitamins, and lifestyle modification.
Behavioral Health Center for Counseling &
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Shelton, CT 06484
I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including more than a decade focused on mental health and addiction services for adults.
I start by really listening to you—your experiences, concerns, and what feels off. Then we use evidence-based assessments to figure out what’s going on. It’s not just about labels; it’s about understanding your unique situation. Knowing the right diagnosis helps guide the best care plan for you. We take our time and answer your questions along the way.
I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including more than a decade focused on mental health and addiction services for adults.
I start by really listening to you—your experiences, concerns, and what feels off. Then we use evidence-based assessments to figure out what’s going on. It’s not just about labels; it’s about understanding your unique situation. Knowing the right diagnosis helps guide the best care plan for you. We take our time and answer your questions along the way.
All of my clients face unique challenges in today's environment. My focus is to treat you with respect and dignity in a non-judgemental environment. My approach is personal and down-to-earth. My biggest strength is being able to relate to all my clients. I want to empower individuals, especially those who are marginalized.
All of my clients face unique challenges in today's environment. My focus is to treat you with respect and dignity in a non-judgemental environment. My approach is personal and down-to-earth. My biggest strength is being able to relate to all my clients. I want to empower individuals, especially those who are marginalized.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, struggling to focus, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and I provide medication management for adults 18 and older using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your treatment.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, struggling to focus, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and I provide medication management for adults 18 and older using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your treatment.
I've had meaningful experience working with patients struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I’m most passionate about making mental healthcare more approachable, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and underserved communities who often face added barriers, stigma, or lack of access to care. I find it meaningful to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and non-judgmental, where people can be fully themselves.
I've had meaningful experience working with patients struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I’m most passionate about making mental healthcare more approachable, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and underserved communities who often face added barriers, stigma, or lack of access to care. I find it meaningful to create a space that feels safe, affirming, and non-judgmental, where people can be fully themselves.
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Opioid/Heroin Addiction is a national epidemic and our mission is to provide outpatient Suboxone/Buprenorphine treatment for patients with opioid dependence in a discreet manner.
Dr V is an expert in his field has over 10 years of experience in MAT and treating opioid dependent patients. He believes in a “Multidimensional Treatment Model” encompassing MAT , therapy and primary care We provide quality outpatient care that helps patients break the cycle of addiction and reclaim their lives. https://www.suboxonedoctorny.com/
Opioid/Heroin Addiction is a national epidemic and our mission is to provide outpatient Suboxone/Buprenorphine treatment for patients with opioid dependence in a discreet manner.
Dr V is an expert in his field has over 10 years of experience in MAT and treating opioid dependent patients. He believes in a “Multidimensional Treatment Model” encompassing MAT , therapy and primary care We provide quality outpatient care that helps patients break the cycle of addiction and reclaim their lives. https://www.suboxonedoctorny.com/
Hi! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Connecticut. I have spent the last 8 years training and working in the mental health space. I am trained across the lifespan and have focused on the impact of mood disorders, trauma and substance use on my patients' lives. I believe on using a combination of pharmacology and therapy to improve the outcomes of those I work with.
Hi! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Connecticut. I have spent the last 8 years training and working in the mental health space. I am trained across the lifespan and have focused on the impact of mood disorders, trauma and substance use on my patients' lives. I believe on using a combination of pharmacology and therapy to improve the outcomes of those I work with.
I specialize in addiction, trauma, and mood disorders.
Everyone needs help sometimes. I believe in improving health through care that is both sensitive and scientific, with careful medication management and therapy. My goal is to meet clients where they are, and help them explore the big picture. I strive to enable clients to make informed decisions in their care, with their goals at the forefront.
I specialize in addiction, trauma, and mood disorders.
Everyone needs help sometimes. I believe in improving health through care that is both sensitive and scientific, with careful medication management and therapy. My goal is to meet clients where they are, and help them explore the big picture. I strive to enable clients to make informed decisions in their care, with their goals at the forefront.
Mental Health and Psychiatry Services MHPS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNPBC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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 Ages 3 to 65 and up with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder/DMDD, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Opioid Use Disorders, Alcohol Use Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders, Buprenorphine/Suboxone Treatment.
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 Ages 3 to 65 and up with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder/DMDD, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Opioid Use Disorders, Alcohol Use Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders, Buprenorphine/Suboxone Treatment.
I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, addiction, stress, mood changes, and other mental health concerns.
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
I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, addiction, stress, mood changes, and other mental health concerns.
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
The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Patients often present with complaints of difficulty sleeping, mood swings, crying spells, struggling academically, difficulty concentrating, ruminating and being unhappy at their current place of employment or in their relationships.
The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Patients often present with complaints of difficulty sleeping, mood swings, crying spells, struggling academically, difficulty concentrating, ruminating and being unhappy at their current place of employment or in their relationships.
I am well versed in prescribing medications for most psychiatric conditions in adults including medication assisted treatment for addiction.
I am a doctoral level psychiatric nurse practitioner, board certified and trained at Yale University. I have 21 years of experience diagnosing and assessing mental health issues as well as prescribing medications for such issues. In addition, I have 27 years of experience in mental health treatment in general. I began my career as a psychotherapist and then furthered my education to include medical practice.
I am well versed in prescribing medications for most psychiatric conditions in adults including medication assisted treatment for addiction.
I am a doctoral level psychiatric nurse practitioner, board certified and trained at Yale University. I have 21 years of experience diagnosing and assessing mental health issues as well as prescribing medications for such issues. In addition, I have 27 years of experience in mental health treatment in general. I began my career as a psychotherapist and then furthered my education to include medical practice.
Dayna Leigh Giordano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-, BC
1 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
My realization from working with mental health, addiction & chronic pain plays an enormous role in my patients' quality of life.
Addiction treatments with Suboxone, Vivitrol Inj (Naltrexone). Medically supervised conversion from Methadone to Suboxone or complete taper to Naltrexone/Vivitrol. Slow Benzodiazepine taper and alcohol treatment. In addition, we have a full staff of therapists in-house.
My realization from working with mental health, addiction & chronic pain plays an enormous role in my patients' quality of life.
Addiction treatments with Suboxone, Vivitrol Inj (Naltrexone). Medically supervised conversion from Methadone to Suboxone or complete taper to Naltrexone/Vivitrol. Slow Benzodiazepine taper and alcohol treatment. In addition, we have a full staff of therapists in-house.
As a psychiatrist in Greenwich, Connecticut (CT), I specialize in treating an array of mental disorders and illnesses, including addiction disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders and depressive disorders.
I use both traditional medicinal and holistic non-medicinal approaches to help people overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD to live happier and more fulfilling lives.
As a psychiatrist in Greenwich, Connecticut (CT), I specialize in treating an array of mental disorders and illnesses, including addiction disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders and depressive disorders.
I use both traditional medicinal and holistic non-medicinal approaches to help people overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD to live happier and more fulfilling lives.
I embrace a diverse practice that ranges from adolescents through older adults in all ages and areas. I enjoy helping people that have struggled to find a way to peace and happiness. Perry appreciates listening and learning about a person and building a therapeutic relationship. I work with people who have never taken medications that are new to psychiatric treatment and medication management. I also have the ability to manage difficult complex psychiatric cases.
I embrace a diverse practice that ranges from adolescents through older adults in all ages and areas. I enjoy helping people that have struggled to find a way to peace and happiness. Perry appreciates listening and learning about a person and building a therapeutic relationship. I work with people who have never taken medications that are new to psychiatric treatment and medication management. I also have the ability to manage difficult complex psychiatric cases.
WCT Behavioral Health & Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, LCSW
Westport, CT 06889
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, Susan incorporates the most up to date evidence-based research into treatment plans. Continuing education is of paramount importance in selecting the best options for clients. Although specializing in psychopharmacology, Susan believes in incorporating a mind, body approach. Her background includes years of experience in a trauma level ER which gives her a unique perspective to her client’s needs.
As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, Susan incorporates the most up to date evidence-based research into treatment plans. Continuing education is of paramount importance in selecting the best options for clients. Although specializing in psychopharmacology, Susan believes in incorporating a mind, body approach. Her background includes years of experience in a trauma level ER which gives her a unique perspective to her client’s needs.
As a clinician-scientist board-certified in Addiction Medicine (Preventive) and Family Medicine, I believe that treating addiction is an essential part of comprehensive healthcare.
My practice integrates a holistic and realistic approach, combining evidence-based therapy and medication management when appropriate. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, and trauma-informed environment, utilizing cognitive behavioral and related therapeutic modalities to support lasting change.
As a clinician-scientist board-certified in Addiction Medicine (Preventive) and Family Medicine, I believe that treating addiction is an essential part of comprehensive healthcare.
My practice integrates a holistic and realistic approach, combining evidence-based therapy and medication management when appropriate. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, and trauma-informed environment, utilizing cognitive behavioral and related therapeutic modalities to support lasting change.
Dr. D'Agostino is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and has a subspeciality Board Certification in Addiction Medicine; he is a Suboxone provider, and treats a variety of substance use disorders with medication assisted treatment (MAT) and therapy (as needed). He specializes in the treatment of adults and late-adolescents, with expertise in medication management and therapy for conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Dr. D'Agostino is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and has a subspeciality Board Certification in Addiction Medicine; he is a Suboxone provider, and treats a variety of substance use disorders with medication assisted treatment (MAT) and therapy (as needed). He specializes in the treatment of adults and late-adolescents, with expertise in medication management and therapy for conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorder.
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse.
My goal in practice is to work together with each patient to develop a customized plan that will address their needs. I am a strong believer in psychotherapy and have experience in individual, group, couple and family therapy. However, when therapy has not provided adequate relief, medication management is always available. I will collaborate with patients to find the best treatment. I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief). This experience allows me to integrate up to date treatment in my practice.
I am specialized in both General and Addiction Psychiatry and trained to provide psychotherapy to enhance motivation to quit and prevent relapse.
My goal in practice is to work together with each patient to develop a customized plan that will address their needs. I am a strong believer in psychotherapy and have experience in individual, group, couple and family therapy. However, when therapy has not provided adequate relief, medication management is always available. I will collaborate with patients to find the best treatment. I am also on faculty at Columbia University/ NYSPI and actively involved in research (specific areas include opioid dependence, pain and complicated grief). This experience allows me to integrate up to date treatment in my practice.
My ideal client is someone who wants more out of life than symptom removal. I want to work with people who want to find meaning, purpose and passion in their lives. Certainly, I want to help people diminish suffering but a lasting approach must involve a determined commitment to living a fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone who wants more out of life than symptom removal. I want to work with people who want to find meaning, purpose and passion in their lives. Certainly, I want to help people diminish suffering but a lasting approach must involve a determined commitment to living a fulfilling life.
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Addiction Psychiatrists
What type of addictions can psychiatrists treat?
Addiction is a general term used to describe a group of mental health conditions characterized by the engagement in compulsive behavior, the loss of control, and harmful impacts on one's life—such as disruptions to school, work, or familial commitments. Substance use disorders involving the use of alcohol and/or drugs are among the most common forms of addiction, but addictions can also be behavioral in nature, such as gambling or shopping. Psychiatrists who specialize in addiction help clients manage the influence of their addiction on their daily life, often through a combination of psychotherapy and, when indicated, medication.
How do psychiatrists approach addiction treatment?
When seeing a new client, a psychiatrist will often begin with an assessment to ensure that outpatient care is appropriate for the client and assess whether a higher level of care, such as an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or inpatient detox program, may be necessary. Once the current level of treatment has been determined, psychiatrists will work with clients to identify recovery goals and outline a treatment approach that is most appropriate. Psychiatrists will often support recovery through psychotherapy practices like motivational interviewing, as well as through medication, which for some conditions, like opioid use disorder, can help manage symptoms of withdrawal that make recovery from addiction more challenging. In other cases, medication may be used to treat co-occurring conditions, such as depression or anxiety.
How to find the right addiction psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory is a useful tool to find psychiatrists who specialize in addiction. Using the search filters, clients can search for professionals with expertise in addiction or related conditions, such as substance use, alcohol use, drug abuse, or dual diagnosis. If desired, clients can also narrow their search to providers who share their identity, such as identifying as a specific gender or practicing a given religion. When speaking with potential psychiatrists, it can be helpful to ask about their specific expertise in treating addiction and inquire about their approach to medication and behavioral interventions. Since not all psychiatrists treat every form of addiction, it is important to ensure that the psychiatrist has experience in the specific addiction that is relevant. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.