Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Waterbury, CT
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
Have you ever been prescribed medication and rushed out of the provider's door? No more! Are you in therapy now but feel like your symptoms are not improving? We are here to help you and your family. We have a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001. We have experience in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. We help women and families.
You’re someone who feels stuck under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood symptoms and want effective psychiatric care that honors your experience. Maybe you’ve struggled to find medication support that listens to your concerns — from side effects to realistic goals — and you want a provider who partners with you in care rather than rush through visits. Whether you’re newly seeking help or reassessing your current plan, SMPsychotherapy can support adults across a range of mental health challenges and connect your clinical care with your everyday life.
You’re someone who feels stuck under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood symptoms and want effective psychiatric care that honors your experience. Maybe you’ve struggled to find medication support that listens to your concerns — from side effects to realistic goals — and you want a provider who partners with you in care rather than rush through visits. Whether you’re newly seeking help or reassessing your current plan, SMPsychotherapy can support adults across a range of mental health challenges and connect your clinical care with your everyday life.
Kary supports adults who are looking for more than just symptom relief—they want to understand what’s truly impacting their mental health. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, or mood disorders alongside chronic pain. She works best with individuals open to a whole-person approach that may include medication, lifestyle support, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when appropriate.
Kary supports adults who are looking for more than just symptom relief—they want to understand what’s truly impacting their mental health. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, or mood disorders alongside chronic pain. She works best with individuals open to a whole-person approach that may include medication, lifestyle support, alternative therapies, and medical marijuana evaluations when appropriate.
Christta Sprott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, PMH-C
5 Endorsed
Waterbury, CT 06708
Waitlist for new clients
Supporting clients across CT and NY! I am the practice owner and lead psychiatric specialist at Destination Psychiatry. I’m a board-certified practitioner with over 15 years of experience, including 13 years focused on psychiatry. I offer thoughtful, individualized care to support your unique mental health journey and overall well-being. My approach centers on a warm, trusting environment that fosters comfort and openness. I also offer telehealth options for added convenience.
Supporting clients across CT and NY! I am the practice owner and lead psychiatric specialist at Destination Psychiatry. I’m a board-certified practitioner with over 15 years of experience, including 13 years focused on psychiatry. I offer thoughtful, individualized care to support your unique mental health journey and overall well-being. My approach centers on a warm, trusting environment that fosters comfort and openness. I also offer telehealth options for added convenience.
Welcome! We are a group practice of 60 licensed counselors and medication providers. We have a multi disciplinary team which is trained in several models to tailor each of our clients needs. Our biggest focus, is you, our client. We provide family, couples and individual counseling. Medication management for psychiatry and also offer Primary Care Services.
Welcome! We are a group practice of 60 licensed counselors and medication providers. We have a multi disciplinary team which is trained in several models to tailor each of our clients needs. Our biggest focus, is you, our client. We provide family, couples and individual counseling. Medication management for psychiatry and also offer Primary Care Services.
I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with the goal of creating a holistic treatment plan that makes sense to you. It’s hard to let someone in when you are at your most vulnerable and I am sensitive to that. This may be your first time seeking psychiatric help or you may be looking for a new medication provider. I am here to create a treatment plan that works for you or provide support for an existing treatment plan that you are already comfortable with.
I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with the goal of creating a holistic treatment plan that makes sense to you. It’s hard to let someone in when you are at your most vulnerable and I am sensitive to that. This may be your first time seeking psychiatric help or you may be looking for a new medication provider. I am here to create a treatment plan that works for you or provide support for an existing treatment plan that you are already comfortable with.
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.
Taking the first step toward improving your mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide compassionate, personalized care for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress and life transitions. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported and empowered. Together, we will develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals to help you achieve lasting emotional wellness and resilience.
Taking the first step toward improving your mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I provide compassionate, personalized care for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress and life transitions. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, supported and empowered. Together, we will develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals to help you achieve lasting emotional wellness and resilience.
Are you suffering from a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorder, or OCD? Have you tried therapy before, but you just don’t seem to find someone you feel a connection with? Mental health challenges can keep you from living the life you want. You may feel lost, hopeless, or disempowered, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Connect with Merit today to learn important tools to nurture your mental health and make life more enjoyable and fulfilling. Merit offers a blend of individual therapy and medication management and is ready to help you reach the fulfilling life you deserve.
Are you suffering from a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorder, or OCD? Have you tried therapy before, but you just don’t seem to find someone you feel a connection with? Mental health challenges can keep you from living the life you want. You may feel lost, hopeless, or disempowered, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Connect with Merit today to learn important tools to nurture your mental health and make life more enjoyable and fulfilling. Merit offers a blend of individual therapy and medication management and is ready to help you reach the fulfilling life you deserve.
I’m Tannia Salazar, a board-certified family nurse practitioner providing integrative psychiatric medication management for adults across Connecticut navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PMDD.
I approach care holistically, supporting both mental and physical health. When appropriate, I incorporate basic primary care and wellness screenings to help ensure underlying health factors aren’t overlooked. My goal is for each person to feel grounded, understood, and genuinely supported throughout their care.
I’m Tannia Salazar, a board-certified family nurse practitioner providing integrative psychiatric medication management for adults across Connecticut navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PMDD.
I approach care holistically, supporting both mental and physical health. When appropriate, I incorporate basic primary care and wellness screenings to help ensure underlying health factors aren’t overlooked. My goal is for each person to feel grounded, understood, and genuinely supported throughout their care.
Is anxiety or depression impacting or derailing your life? Do you have goals you want to accomplish but struggle just to get out of bed or stay focused? Mental health issues can keep you from living the life you want or feeling that sense of calmness and serenity you prefer. You want to stop letting mental illness control your life, but you aren’t sure where to start. Many people struggle with mental illness - don’t let it hold you back any longer. Finding the right mental healthcare professional is critical. The right help is available; we can get through this together.
Is anxiety or depression impacting or derailing your life? Do you have goals you want to accomplish but struggle just to get out of bed or stay focused? Mental health issues can keep you from living the life you want or feeling that sense of calmness and serenity you prefer. You want to stop letting mental illness control your life, but you aren’t sure where to start. Many people struggle with mental illness - don’t let it hold you back any longer. Finding the right mental healthcare professional is critical. The right help is available; we can get through this together.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in caring for children, adolescents, and adults. With dual certifications as both a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a unique and comprehensive approach to mental health care. My goal is to provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation followed by a personalized, dynamic plan that addresses both emotional and physical well-being.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in caring for children, adolescents, and adults. With dual certifications as both a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, I bring a unique and comprehensive approach to mental health care. My goal is to provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation followed by a personalized, dynamic plan that addresses both emotional and physical well-being.
Accepting New Patient. Experience working with a broad range of psychiatric issues specializing in medication management with an integrative treatment approach. As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Accepting New Patient. Experience working with a broad range of psychiatric issues specializing in medication management with an integrative treatment approach. As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Is your child more irritable, withdrawn, or struggling to keep up in school? Maybe they’ve lost interest in sports or friendships, or you’ve noticed changes in mood, focus, or motivation. Many teens face anxiety, depression, or ADHD—sometimes all three at once. At Solstice Healthcare, we help families understand what’s going on and provide the right support so teens can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Is your child more irritable, withdrawn, or struggling to keep up in school? Maybe they’ve lost interest in sports or friendships, or you’ve noticed changes in mood, focus, or motivation. Many teens face anxiety, depression, or ADHD—sometimes all three at once. At Solstice Healthcare, we help families understand what’s going on and provide the right support so teens can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
Do you feel on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted, and dissociated. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe, but you are feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and grounded. You are ready to feel at ease and reconnect in your relationships, without emotional dysregulation. You can be free from anxiety- I can help you get there. Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management. Services are provided through Raelin Nursing Mental Wellness.
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Many of my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, other mood changes, or ADHD symptoms and want a provider who will take the time to understand their whole story and work together to find a treatment plan that truly fits their life.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by the reproductive life cycle—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. I’m especially attuned to how hormonal changes and life transitions can affect emotional well-being (like struggles with menstrual or perimenopausal shifts).
Many of my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, other mood changes, or ADHD symptoms and want a provider who will take the time to understand their whole story and work together to find a treatment plan that truly fits their life.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by the reproductive life cycle—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. I’m especially attuned to how hormonal changes and life transitions can affect emotional well-being (like struggles with menstrual or perimenopausal shifts).
I'm passionate about helping survivors recover from trauma, and absolutely love caring for patients. I take a relational, warm, and supportive approach to your treatment. Also, I am a board-certified, UCSF and Yale trained adult psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of trauma. I’m the Co-founder of Nema Health, a telehealth practice that offers effective and research-backed care for trauma survivors. We currently offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a first-line treatment endorsed by the National Center for PTSD. 90% of our patients experience clinical improvement in their trauma symptoms.
I'm passionate about helping survivors recover from trauma, and absolutely love caring for patients. I take a relational, warm, and supportive approach to your treatment. Also, I am a board-certified, UCSF and Yale trained adult psychiatrist with expertise in the treatment of trauma. I’m the Co-founder of Nema Health, a telehealth practice that offers effective and research-backed care for trauma survivors. We currently offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a first-line treatment endorsed by the National Center for PTSD. 90% of our patients experience clinical improvement in their trauma symptoms.
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.
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.
Tamika works with individuals across the lifespan who are seeking professional support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or stress-related challenges. Many of her patients are looking for guidance in understanding their symptoms and determining whether medication may be helpful as part of their treatment plan. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where patients can discuss their concerns openly and work toward meaningful improvement in their emotional health and daily functioning.
Tamika works with individuals across the lifespan who are seeking professional support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, or stress-related challenges. Many of her patients are looking for guidance in understanding their symptoms and determining whether medication may be helpful as part of their treatment plan. She provides a supportive and collaborative environment where patients can discuss their concerns openly and work toward meaningful improvement in their emotional health and daily functioning.
Living with anxiety or OCD can feel overwhelming—racing thoughts, worry, or rituals that take away peace of mind. You may have tried to push through, but the stress keeps returning. What you want most is relief, clarity, and confidence to move through your day without being controlled by fear or compulsions. You’re looking for care that not only reduces symptoms, but also helps you understand yourself, regain balance, and create lasting change.
Living with anxiety or OCD can feel overwhelming—racing thoughts, worry, or rituals that take away peace of mind. You may have tried to push through, but the stress keeps returning. What you want most is relief, clarity, and confidence to move through your day without being controlled by fear or compulsions. You’re looking for care that not only reduces symptoms, but also helps you understand yourself, regain balance, and create lasting change.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.


