Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Trumbull, CT
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years and am continually impressed by the strength of the human spirit. I am open minded and don't have any preconceptions about an individual or the problems they present with when I meet them at their first visit. Psychiatric services are more difficult to find than ever before while modern day stress has increased demand for quality services. I feel strongly that psychiatric assistance should be easier to find than it is. I also believe that people from all backgrounds, financial circumstances and with varied problems should have equal access to quality mental health care.
I have been in the mental health field for over 30 years and am continually impressed by the strength of the human spirit. I am open minded and don't have any preconceptions about an individual or the problems they present with when I meet them at their first visit. Psychiatric services are more difficult to find than ever before while modern day stress has increased demand for quality services. I feel strongly that psychiatric assistance should be easier to find than it is. I also believe that people from all backgrounds, financial circumstances and with varied problems should have equal access to quality mental health care.
This is your life, and you are precious. Whether you are grieving, struggling with mood swings, having trouble getting along with coworkers, friends, or family, dreading the day or night ahead, sleeping too much or too little, it is possible to feel better. It is possible to enjoy a fulfilling life. At Believe, LLC your mental health is my first priority, and what is important to you is important to me! As an APRN, like a psychiatrist I can provide both psychotherapy AND medication prescription (if desired and helpful).
This is your life, and you are precious. Whether you are grieving, struggling with mood swings, having trouble getting along with coworkers, friends, or family, dreading the day or night ahead, sleeping too much or too little, it is possible to feel better. It is possible to enjoy a fulfilling life. At Believe, LLC your mental health is my first priority, and what is important to you is important to me! As an APRN, like a psychiatrist I can provide both psychotherapy AND medication prescription (if desired and helpful).
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia.
My approach is warm, holistic, affirming, and open-minded. I believe in treating the whole person by thoughtfully integrating medication management with lifestyle modifications to support overall health and well-being.
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia.
My approach is warm, holistic, affirming, and open-minded. I believe in treating the whole person by thoughtfully integrating medication management with lifestyle modifications to support overall health and well-being.
I am a board-certified PMHNP specializing in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions like depression, anxiety , PTSD, bipolar , schizophrenia, schizoaffective different types, and addiction, etc
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, the cycles of bipolar disorder, or the exhaustion of managing a substance use disorder? You might be an adult or senior who feels like your mental health is a barrier to the life you want to lead. My ideal clients are those seeking medication management to have relief; they want a partner who understands the emotional and cultural nuances of their struggle. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are respected and heard. You're looking for a provider who can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and deep empathy to help you feel empowered and steady once again.
I am a board-certified PMHNP specializing in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for conditions like depression, anxiety , PTSD, bipolar , schizophrenia, schizoaffective different types, and addiction, etc
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, the cycles of bipolar disorder, or the exhaustion of managing a substance use disorder? You might be an adult or senior who feels like your mental health is a barrier to the life you want to lead. My ideal clients are those seeking medication management to have relief; they want a partner who understands the emotional and cultural nuances of their struggle. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are respected and heard. You're looking for a provider who can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and deep empathy to help you feel empowered and steady once again.
We often go through mental and physical challenges in life that require additional support to maximize our well-being. This practice seeks to look at the whole person and provide both lifestyle coaching as well as medication options to allow patients to be their best selves.
•••Please note that I do not prescribe benzodiazepines in the practice (including Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan and other similar medications) and do not provide autism assessments.•••
We often go through mental and physical challenges in life that require additional support to maximize our well-being. This practice seeks to look at the whole person and provide both lifestyle coaching as well as medication options to allow patients to be their best selves.
•••Please note that I do not prescribe benzodiazepines in the practice (including Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ativan and other similar medications) and do not provide autism assessments.•••
Welcome! I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in medical& mental health care. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic psychiatric services tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
I work with adolescents (ages 14+) and adults, offering both telehealth (audio/video) and in-person appointments. My services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, deprescribing and genetic testing for psychotropic medications. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, ASD, thought disorders and ETOH use disorder.
Welcome! I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in medical& mental health care. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic psychiatric services tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
I work with adolescents (ages 14+) and adults, offering both telehealth (audio/video) and in-person appointments. My services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, deprescribing and genetic testing for psychotropic medications. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, ASD, thought disorders and ETOH use disorder.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma.
I specialize in providing medication management and therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. My approach emphasizes emotional support and empowerment, helping you build confidence in your ability to change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma.
I specialize in providing medication management and therapy for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. My approach emphasizes emotional support and empowerment, helping you build confidence in your ability to change.
I am a Board-certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry with thirty-plus years of clinical experience. I offer a comprehensive treatment approach that includes diagnostic evaluation, talk therapy (integrating insight-oriented psychotherapy with cognitive therapy), play therapy for children, medication when appropriate. I do not accept new referrals solely for medication management. I believe strongly that therapy together with judicious use of medication, overseen by a consistent provider, allows for an effective intervention for my clients, ages 8 and up.
I am a Board-certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry with thirty-plus years of clinical experience. I offer a comprehensive treatment approach that includes diagnostic evaluation, talk therapy (integrating insight-oriented psychotherapy with cognitive therapy), play therapy for children, medication when appropriate. I do not accept new referrals solely for medication management. I believe strongly that therapy together with judicious use of medication, overseen by a consistent provider, allows for an effective intervention for my clients, ages 8 and up.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in Milford. I also provide virtual care to patients throughout Connecticut. As an accurate diagnostician and skilled psychotherapist with extensive knowledge in psychopharmacology, I believe that patient care is optimized through a partnership between the patient and the physician. I specialize in treating a variety of illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and adult attention deficit disorders.
I am a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice in Milford. I also provide virtual care to patients throughout Connecticut. As an accurate diagnostician and skilled psychotherapist with extensive knowledge in psychopharmacology, I believe that patient care is optimized through a partnership between the patient and the physician. I specialize in treating a variety of illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and adult attention deficit disorders.
I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at New York Medical College. I have 28 years of experience treating major psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. I am also a certified Suboxone prescriber. I am very compassionate and will pay close attention to your issues. If you want a different experience in your treatment then please give me a call. You will be seen very quickly in a warm and welcoming environment that is very private and confidential.
I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at New York Medical College. I have 28 years of experience treating major psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. I am also a certified Suboxone prescriber. I am very compassionate and will pay close attention to your issues. If you want a different experience in your treatment then please give me a call. You will be seen very quickly in a warm and welcoming environment that is very private and confidential.
I am an adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, women's mental health, and addiction. I work collaboratively with individuals and their families, and other mental health and medical providers. My goal is to help you customize a plan that enables you to find lasting change. This plan may involve medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
I am an adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, women's mental health, and addiction. I work collaboratively with individuals and their families, and other mental health and medical providers. My goal is to help you customize a plan that enables you to find lasting change. This plan may involve medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
I provide medication management for mental illnesses including: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, post partum depression, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am recovery oriented, caring and empathetic, I use evidence based techniques to treat my patients. I am very collaborative and partner with my patients in order to develop the best plan of care to help with the recovery process. I believe that psychosocial treatment is an integral part of comprehensive treatment and strongly recommend it.
I provide medication management for mental illnesses including: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, post partum depression, post traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am recovery oriented, caring and empathetic, I use evidence based techniques to treat my patients. I am very collaborative and partner with my patients in order to develop the best plan of care to help with the recovery process. I believe that psychosocial treatment is an integral part of comprehensive treatment and strongly recommend it.
Our Intensive Outpatient Programs (8-10 weeks) for teens and adults provide evidence-based care on recovery, DBT, CBT, trauma, mindfulness, and relapse prevention.
We treat teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction who want compassionate inpatient care. We provide inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment. At Elevate, clients access comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment that includes individual counseling, group therapy, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adolescents and adults that are delivered by an experienced team under one roof to support recovery and lasting wellness. Additionally, we specialize in treatment of ADHD.
Our Intensive Outpatient Programs (8-10 weeks) for teens and adults provide evidence-based care on recovery, DBT, CBT, trauma, mindfulness, and relapse prevention.
We treat teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction who want compassionate inpatient care. We provide inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment. At Elevate, clients access comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment that includes individual counseling, group therapy, and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adolescents and adults that are delivered by an experienced team under one roof to support recovery and lasting wellness. Additionally, we specialize in treatment of ADHD.
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As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe the quality of our mental health and our relationships are the basis for a meaningful and satisfying life. I work with adults of all ages providing medication to assist with symptoms that are barriers to living a full and happy life.
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As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed marriage and family therapist, I believe the quality of our mental health and our relationships are the basis for a meaningful and satisfying life. I work with adults of all ages providing medication to assist with symptoms that are barriers to living a full and happy life.
I am an experienced advanced practice holistic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about educating and empowering clients to understand the root cause of psychological distress impacting their lives. I offer integrative psychotherapeutic support to clients that may include medication management, health and wellness coaching, mindfulness, stress reduction, and relaxation techniques to support well-being. I work with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, depression, insomnia, attentional difficulties and chronic stress.
I am an experienced advanced practice holistic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about educating and empowering clients to understand the root cause of psychological distress impacting their lives. I offer integrative psychotherapeutic support to clients that may include medication management, health and wellness coaching, mindfulness, stress reduction, and relaxation techniques to support well-being. I work with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, depression, insomnia, attentional difficulties and chronic stress.
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Hi there, I have been trained to treat many psychiatric illnesses and issues, with both medication and psychotherapy. The treatment I provide is often a unique combination which pulls from several different types of therapies, including interpersonal psychodynamic, supportive, DBT and CBT. My patient population ranges from children as young as 6 years old to adults. The majority of children I work with are struggling with anxiety or ADHD, often both. 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.
Hi there, I have been trained to treat many psychiatric illnesses and issues, with both medication and psychotherapy. The treatment I provide is often a unique combination which pulls from several different types of therapies, including interpersonal psychodynamic, supportive, DBT and CBT. My patient population ranges from children as young as 6 years old to adults. The majority of children I work with are struggling with anxiety or ADHD, often both. 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.
I work with folks experiencing a wide variety of challenges, including:
Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout
Neurodivergence including ADHD or attention/executive function concerns
Trauma-related or long-standing emotional patterns
Complex or overlapping symptoms that haven’t fully improved with prior care
I work collaboratively, integrating psychiatry and psychotherapy, recognizing that trust often develops gradually. Many people come to treatment after difficult experiences in healthcare, and we can move at a pace that feels safe. Medication is considered thoughtfully as one part of care, alongside therapy, behavioral strategies, and life context.
I work with folks experiencing a wide variety of challenges, including:
Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout
Neurodivergence including ADHD or attention/executive function concerns
Trauma-related or long-standing emotional patterns
Complex or overlapping symptoms that haven’t fully improved with prior care
I work collaboratively, integrating psychiatry and psychotherapy, recognizing that trust often develops gradually. Many people come to treatment after difficult experiences in healthcare, and we can move at a pace that feels safe. Medication is considered thoughtfully as one part of care, alongside therapy, behavioral strategies, and life context.
Life can be very tough at times, yet with available resources and support you can get through it. Are you diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorders? Are you struggling with substances use addictions? Are you struggling with family difficulties, work place related stress, maintaining strong family and friendship ties? Are you parent of or a person diagnosed with ID/DD? My varied skill set and work experiences as both a mental health nurse practitioner and clinician will be strong assets to you. Let's work together to get through this.
Life can be very tough at times, yet with available resources and support you can get through it. Are you diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorders? Are you struggling with substances use addictions? Are you struggling with family difficulties, work place related stress, maintaining strong family and friendship ties? Are you parent of or a person diagnosed with ID/DD? My varied skill set and work experiences as both a mental health nurse practitioner and clinician will be strong assets to you. Let's work together to get through this.
Amber Jane
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I specialize in medication management and am committed to providing support grounded in confidentiality, compassion, and respect.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I specialize in medication management and am committed to providing support grounded in confidentiality, compassion, and respect.
I am Kate Hanselman, a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of professional experience working with adults and seniors facing a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, transgender issues, grief, sexual orientation issues, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger issues, dysfunctional relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, women’s issues, and more.
As a PMHNP, I prioritize a collaborative, creative approach to care. I offer honed clinical expertise, a dynamic set of tools including medication and therapy, and a firm belief that each person is the expert on their own life. I provide thorough, holistic care by using CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and mindful approaches.
I am Kate Hanselman, a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of professional experience working with adults and seniors facing a wide variety of issues, including family conflict, transgender issues, grief, sexual orientation issues, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger issues, dysfunctional relationships, ADHD, behavioral issues, women’s issues, and more.
As a PMHNP, I prioritize a collaborative, creative approach to care. I offer honed clinical expertise, a dynamic set of tools including medication and therapy, and a firm belief that each person is the expert on their own life. I provide thorough, holistic care by using CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and mindful approaches.
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How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.