Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Southport, CT
I am a Yale trained board certified psychiatric clinical specialist nurse practitioner practicing in Southport Connecticut. My practice is small, intimate, individual and holistic. I provide a wide range of services from medication management to individual and couples therapy. As I am dually certified in adult medicine and psychiatry, I have an integrative approach to psychiatric and physical wellness. This includes nutritional and alternative medicine, labs and genetic testing. I have a humanistic approach to treating clients that is caring and compassionate. Please contact me directly at 203-858-2815 For appointme.
I am a Yale trained board certified psychiatric clinical specialist nurse practitioner practicing in Southport Connecticut. My practice is small, intimate, individual and holistic. I provide a wide range of services from medication management to individual and couples therapy. As I am dually certified in adult medicine and psychiatry, I have an integrative approach to psychiatric and physical wellness. This includes nutritional and alternative medicine, labs and genetic testing. I have a humanistic approach to treating clients that is caring and compassionate. Please contact me directly at 203-858-2815 For appointme.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of focus, insomnia, or trauma? Are you struggling with school, your job, your peers, or in your relationships? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by physical or emotional suffering? Have you experienced the death of a loved one, a life transition such as divorce or loss of employment? Are you challenged by caregiver distress, caring for loved ones, or daily management of life? Is your goal to improve you or your loved ones emotional wellbeing, health, relationships, and quality of life?
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of focus, insomnia, or trauma? Are you struggling with school, your job, your peers, or in your relationships? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by physical or emotional suffering? Have you experienced the death of a loved one, a life transition such as divorce or loss of employment? Are you challenged by caregiver distress, caring for loved ones, or daily management of life? Is your goal to improve you or your loved ones emotional wellbeing, health, relationships, and quality of life?
I'm an adult psychiatrist, fluent in English and Spanish who specializes in treating depression and treatment resistance depression. I completed my training at Yale School of Medicine as the chief resident of Intervention Psychiatry Services at Yale Psychiatric Hospital. I offer comprehensive diagnostic consultations with specific and individualized treatment recommendations. Should you choose me as your provider, I will monitor the effectiveness of your medication regimen over a course of time to determine if the treatment meets your goals.
I'm an adult psychiatrist, fluent in English and Spanish who specializes in treating depression and treatment resistance depression. I completed my training at Yale School of Medicine as the chief resident of Intervention Psychiatry Services at Yale Psychiatric Hospital. I offer comprehensive diagnostic consultations with specific and individualized treatment recommendations. Should you choose me as your provider, I will monitor the effectiveness of your medication regimen over a course of time to determine if the treatment meets your goals.
Have you tried many different medications and modalities and still not achieved optimal health? My practice will take these into consideration and build upon them. I am trained in diagnosing mental health disorders, addiction support and offering treatment options in the form of prescribing medication and other nonpharmacological interventions. I believe in the power of structure, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. My practice is trauma informed and we also can submit for genetic testing to see what medications might be the best fit for you. I help people find new medications and I also aid in the deprescribing process.
Have you tried many different medications and modalities and still not achieved optimal health? My practice will take these into consideration and build upon them. I am trained in diagnosing mental health disorders, addiction support and offering treatment options in the form of prescribing medication and other nonpharmacological interventions. I believe in the power of structure, exercise, nutrition, and sleep. My practice is trauma informed and we also can submit for genetic testing to see what medications might be the best fit for you. I help people find new medications and I also aid in the deprescribing process.
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Anxiety - ADHD (Adult) - OCD - Depression - Stress & Burnout - Pregnancy - Prenatal - Postpartum - PMDD - Perimenopause / Menopause - Life Transitions - Women's Mental Health
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive challenges, hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD I can help.
Anxiety - ADHD (Adult) - OCD - Depression - Stress & Burnout - Pregnancy - Prenatal - Postpartum - PMDD - Perimenopause / Menopause - Life Transitions - Women's Mental Health
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive challenges, hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD I can help.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I am especially interested in how mental health is influenced by hormonal cycles—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can help with genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I am especially interested in how mental health is influenced by hormonal cycles—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can help with genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
I am committed to supporting people from all walks of life, with expertise in working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as pregnant, peripartum, postpartum, and perimenopausal individuals
I am a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and practice evidence-based psychiatry, offering initial comprehensive evaluations, second-opinion evaluations, medication management follow-up appointments and psychotherapy.
I am committed to supporting people from all walks of life, with expertise in working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as pregnant, peripartum, postpartum, and perimenopausal individuals
I am a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and practice evidence-based psychiatry, offering initial comprehensive evaluations, second-opinion evaluations, medication management follow-up appointments and psychotherapy.
I have extensive clinical training and expertise in perinatal psychiatry.
I work with clients in NY and CT seeking highly specialized and collaborative mental health care before, during and after pregnancy. My goal is to communicate information and current research about treatment options in a meaningful way that empowers you to make the best choices to support your health and wellbeing on your journey to and through parenting.
I have extensive clinical training and expertise in perinatal psychiatry.
I work with clients in NY and CT seeking highly specialized and collaborative mental health care before, during and after pregnancy. My goal is to communicate information and current research about treatment options in a meaningful way that empowers you to make the best choices to support your health and wellbeing on your journey to and through parenting.
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services.
Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services.
Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
I have worked in the specialty of maternal child health since 2006 and provided care to women from many different ethnicities and backgrounds helping them with infertility, premature birth, breastfeeding, loss/grief, sexuality, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health issues, hormonal imbalances, etc
My specialty is Women's Mental Health across the life span from puberty through menopause. I also have expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry. My approach is always holistic and thorough, making sure that my patient feels safe, comfortable, and most importantly, heard.
I have worked in the specialty of maternal child health since 2006 and provided care to women from many different ethnicities and backgrounds helping them with infertility, premature birth, breastfeeding, loss/grief, sexuality, pregnancy, postpartum, mental health issues, hormonal imbalances, etc
My specialty is Women's Mental Health across the life span from puberty through menopause. I also have expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry. My approach is always holistic and thorough, making sure that my patient feels safe, comfortable, and most importantly, heard.
Cowries Mental Health Services (CMHS) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practice. CMHS manages and treats adults and children with Anxiety, Alcohol Addiction, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD and much more. This practice offers Individual, Group, Family, and Support Therapies in addition to Motivational Interview Therapy.
Cowries Mental Health Services (CMHS) is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner practice. CMHS manages and treats adults and children with Anxiety, Alcohol Addiction, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, OCD and much more. This practice offers Individual, Group, Family, and Support Therapies in addition to Motivational Interview Therapy.
Swanson is able to assist patients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, she has expertise in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry including: pre-conception counseling, infertility, perinatal loss, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Swanson treats a spectrum of psychiatric and psychological concerns, focusing on individual challenges such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, personal fulfillment, and identity, in addition to addressing psychiatric issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. In my practice, treatments are tailored to each individual's needs and preferences, and can incorporate psychotherapy, medications, or both. Because I believe change happens most easily when we don’t feel judged, I aim for a warm and compassionate stance towards the challenges my patients face.
Swanson is able to assist patients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms, she has expertise in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry including: pre-conception counseling, infertility, perinatal loss, peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Swanson treats a spectrum of psychiatric and psychological concerns, focusing on individual challenges such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, personal fulfillment, and identity, in addition to addressing psychiatric issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD. In my practice, treatments are tailored to each individual's needs and preferences, and can incorporate psychotherapy, medications, or both. Because I believe change happens most easily when we don’t feel judged, I aim for a warm and compassionate stance towards the challenges my patients face.
Dr. Gabriela Hayes is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychopharmacology. She has expertise in all major mental health illnesses, with an emphasis on female and maternal wellness. During the consultation, she will conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations, and explore your unique developmental and environmental histories, to create an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Gabriela Hayes uses a multidimensional and comprehensive therapeutic model that includes medication management, psychotherapy, as well as behavioral and holistic modalities. She is licensed to practice medicine in CT, NY, PA , FL, CO and CA.
Dr. Gabriela Hayes is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychopharmacology. She has expertise in all major mental health illnesses, with an emphasis on female and maternal wellness. During the consultation, she will conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations, and explore your unique developmental and environmental histories, to create an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Gabriela Hayes uses a multidimensional and comprehensive therapeutic model that includes medication management, psychotherapy, as well as behavioral and holistic modalities. She is licensed to practice medicine in CT, NY, PA , FL, CO and CA.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with patients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with patients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
She is committed to offering thoughtful, individualized support for people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with a special focus on postpartum mental health.
Dr. V combines psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and providing a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward healing, clarity, and emotional well-being.
She is committed to offering thoughtful, individualized support for people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, with a special focus on postpartum mental health.
Dr. V combines psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships and providing a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward healing, clarity, and emotional well-being.
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 24 hours."
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top -quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 24 hours."
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top -quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
Same week appointments available for psychiatric evaluations, med management, and holistic treatment planning.
Are you exhausted from trying to keep it together? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep feels impossible, or you’re feeling stuck. You don’t have to go through this alone—I’m here to help you regain clarity and balance. Hi! I’m Anita. I specialize I anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, women’s mental health concerns, and sleep difficulties. I’m dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine, with over 9 years of experience supporting those through complex mental health challenges.
Same week appointments available for psychiatric evaluations, med management, and holistic treatment planning.
Are you exhausted from trying to keep it together? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep feels impossible, or you’re feeling stuck. You don’t have to go through this alone—I’m here to help you regain clarity and balance. Hi! I’m Anita. I specialize I anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, women’s mental health concerns, and sleep difficulties. I’m dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine, with over 9 years of experience supporting those through complex mental health challenges.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about the mental health field. I continuously strive to help my patients find healing through individualized treatment modalities. There is truth to the common phrase “a sound mind in a sound body” as I believe there is a strong, bi-directional relationship between both physical & mental health. My commitment to purpose & resolve in medicine also drives me to the research field, where my work was recently published in Neurology, Psychiatry, & Brain Research.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about the mental health field. I continuously strive to help my patients find healing through individualized treatment modalities. There is truth to the common phrase “a sound mind in a sound body” as I believe there is a strong, bi-directional relationship between both physical & mental health. My commitment to purpose & resolve in medicine also drives me to the research field, where my work was recently published in Neurology, Psychiatry, & Brain Research.
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How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.