Addiction Psychiatrists in Woodbridge, CT
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have worked in a variety of settings including community-based outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services, outpatient private practice, inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services, and correctional managed healthcare.
Hey there, I'm Shay. I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a wife, a mom but most importantly your biggest supporter in achieving your goals for overall improved mental health and well-being. I am highly rated board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a double degree graduate of Yale University. I treat patients across the country, across the lifespan and have focused my doctoral work on increasing access and adherence to trauma focused care.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have worked in a variety of settings including community-based outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services, outpatient private practice, inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services, and correctional managed healthcare.
Hey there, I'm Shay. I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a wife, a mom but most importantly your biggest supporter in achieving your goals for overall improved mental health and well-being. I am highly rated board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and a double degree graduate of Yale University. I treat patients across the country, across the lifespan and have focused my doctoral work on increasing access and adherence to trauma focused care.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing mental health services to patients of all ages via diagnosing, psychotherapy, medication management, substance use disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment and family therapy.
There has been an increase in those suffering from anxiety and depression, especially after COVID. We watched in fear as the world slipped into a pandemic. I want you to know you are not alone! There are many sufferings from trauma related to a bad relationship, bullying or past abuse. Again, you are not alone! Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or ADHD and have been struggling to manage your symptoms? I am here to help. Regardless of age or diagnosis everyone deserves peace of mind and a little understanding. I believe everyone deserves compassionate and empathetic mental health care. Let me help you.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing mental health services to patients of all ages via diagnosing, psychotherapy, medication management, substance use disorder, Medication Assisted Treatment and family therapy.
There has been an increase in those suffering from anxiety and depression, especially after COVID. We watched in fear as the world slipped into a pandemic. I want you to know you are not alone! There are many sufferings from trauma related to a bad relationship, bullying or past abuse. Again, you are not alone! Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or ADHD and have been struggling to manage your symptoms? I am here to help. Regardless of age or diagnosis everyone deserves peace of mind and a little understanding. I believe everyone deserves compassionate and empathetic mental health care. Let me help you.
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I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care.
I have a proven track record of helping many people overcome their struggles with mental health and substance use. I understand that everyone's journey to recovery is different. My individualized treatment plans and patient-centered approach are proven to provide the best possible outcomes.
I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care.
I have a proven track record of helping many people overcome their struggles with mental health and substance use. I understand that everyone's journey to recovery is different. My individualized treatment plans and patient-centered approach are proven to provide the best possible outcomes.
I specialize in helping patients with Addiction and Pain Management.
I treat patients with mental illnesses and manage general medical concerns.
I specialize in helping patients with Addiction and Pain Management.
I treat patients with mental illnesses and manage general medical concerns.
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 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.
I specialize in addiction, trauma, and mood disorders.
Everyone needs help sometimes. I am a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, board-certified in treating mental health issues in children and adults. 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. Our past experiences shape who we are today, and 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 am a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner, board-certified in treating mental health issues in children and adults. 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. Our past experiences shape who we are today, and I strive to enable clients to make informed decisions in their care, with their goals at the forefront.
I am a double-boarded addiction medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders.
I specialize in treating addiction disorders, specifically opioid and alcohol use disorders. I offer medication management for opioid use disorders with buprenorphine (Suboxone), and alcohol use disorders with other medications. I also offer treatment for benzodiazepine and stimulant (cocaine) use disorders.
I am a double-boarded addiction medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders.
I specialize in treating addiction disorders, specifically opioid and alcohol use disorders. I offer medication management for opioid use disorders with buprenorphine (Suboxone), and alcohol use disorders with other medications. I also offer treatment for benzodiazepine and stimulant (cocaine) use disorders.
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.
Focused on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and LGBTQIA community.
My ideal client is anyone and everyone, especially those that have felt overlooked, misunderstood and/or marginalized by previous providers. You want someone who genuinely cares, listens and is rooting for you. Healing is a journey of self-discovery. I am here as your partner, supporting you each step of the way towards reaching your own definition of balanced mental health and fulfillment. Your voice, your experiences, and your priorities drive my care. Let's walk this path together. Working with: depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma and post-traumatic stress, gender identity, attention challenges. LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Focused on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, OCD, ADHD and LGBTQIA community.
My ideal client is anyone and everyone, especially those that have felt overlooked, misunderstood and/or marginalized by previous providers. You want someone who genuinely cares, listens and is rooting for you. Healing is a journey of self-discovery. I am here as your partner, supporting you each step of the way towards reaching your own definition of balanced mental health and fulfillment. Your voice, your experiences, and your priorities drive my care. Let's walk this path together. Working with: depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma and post-traumatic stress, gender identity, attention challenges. LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I have found that, where possible, it is best to take a minimalist approach to medication interventions, balancing these with appropriate therapy interventions and focus on life changes that can improve a client's mental health or addiction difficulties.
I strive to understand each of my clients as an individual and to craft treatment options that are most appropriate to their needs and preferences. Where possible, I find it best to take a minimalist approach to medication interventions. Balancing these with appropriate therapy interventions and life pattern changes will often bring the desired results.
I have found that, where possible, it is best to take a minimalist approach to medication interventions, balancing these with appropriate therapy interventions and focus on life changes that can improve a client's mental health or addiction difficulties.
I strive to understand each of my clients as an individual and to craft treatment options that are most appropriate to their needs and preferences. Where possible, I find it best to take a minimalist approach to medication interventions. Balancing these with appropriate therapy interventions and life pattern changes will often bring the desired results.
Dayna Leigh Giordano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-, BC
Branford, CT 06405
My realization from working with mental health, addiction & chronic pain plays an enormous role in my patient's quality of life.
Addiction treatments with Suboxone, Sublocade (monthly Suboxone injection), Vivitrol Inj (Naltrexone). Treatment for withdrawal symptoms (Lucemyra). 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 patient's quality of life.
Addiction treatments with Suboxone, Sublocade (monthly Suboxone injection), Vivitrol Inj (Naltrexone). Treatment for withdrawal symptoms (Lucemyra). 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.
I am trained across the lifespan and have focused on the impact of mood disorders, trauma and substance use on my patients' lives.
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.
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.
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.
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 a Yale-trained Psychiatrist double-boarded in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine.
Are you looking for a psychiatrist who is equally skilled and passionate in the arts of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology (prescribing medications)? My clinical style is engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Medications are available when appropriate/helpful, but are just one of the tools available. I am also well-versed in talk therapy approaches when medications are not indicated/desirable. I look forward to your teaching me about the many different pieces that make you you, including looking at your medical health and social/family structures. I look forward to working together to find the right approach for you.
I am a Yale-trained Psychiatrist double-boarded in Adult and Addiction Psychiatry as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine.
Are you looking for a psychiatrist who is equally skilled and passionate in the arts of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology (prescribing medications)? My clinical style is engaging, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Medications are available when appropriate/helpful, but are just one of the tools available. I am also well-versed in talk therapy approaches when medications are not indicated/desirable. I look forward to your teaching me about the many different pieces that make you you, including looking at your medical health and social/family structures. I look forward to working together to find the right approach for you.
I've been working as a Board Certified Psychiatrist for over 15 years, and throughout that time I've been most interested in working with individuals who struggle with addiction or co-occurring illnesses.
Our Intensive outpatient program consists of 6-8 weeks of in-depth, behavioral and psychological education that is geared towards a real change of unhealthy behaviors. Topics covered include: Addiction and recovery, mindfulness, DBT, forgiveness, relationships, CBT, self-acceptance, trauma and seeking safety, emotional wellbeing & relapse prevention.
I've been working as a Board Certified Psychiatrist for over 15 years, and throughout that time I've been most interested in working with individuals who struggle with addiction or co-occurring illnesses.
Our Intensive outpatient program consists of 6-8 weeks of in-depth, behavioral and psychological education that is geared towards a real change of unhealthy behaviors. Topics covered include: Addiction and recovery, mindfulness, DBT, forgiveness, relationships, CBT, self-acceptance, trauma and seeking safety, emotional wellbeing & relapse prevention.
I am also certified in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and have specialized expertise in treating substance use disorders.
Welcome, I'm Julie Burns, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Farmington, CT. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their path toward emotional wellness in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. My approach is grounded in the belief that effective mental health care begins with truly listening—ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and understood every step of the way. Together, we’ll work to create a treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals.
I am also certified in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and have specialized expertise in treating substance use disorders.
Welcome, I'm Julie Burns, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Farmington, CT. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their path toward emotional wellness in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. My approach is grounded in the belief that effective mental health care begins with truly listening—ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and understood every step of the way. Together, we’ll work to create a treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs and goals.
Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Addiction Psychiatry, for 25 years Dr.
Dr. Nicholson will work closely with parents to improve their relationships with their child and improve their ability to provide support, guidance and encouragement necessary to eliminate maladaptive behaviors and overcome anxiety and depression, by eliminating any counterproductive accommodating/enabling behaviors and, if present, end the “coercive cycle”.
Board-Certified in Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Addiction Psychiatry, for 25 years Dr.
Dr. Nicholson will work closely with parents to improve their relationships with their child and improve their ability to provide support, guidance and encouragement necessary to eliminate maladaptive behaviors and overcome anxiety and depression, by eliminating any counterproductive accommodating/enabling behaviors and, if present, end the “coercive cycle”.
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/
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Addiction Psychiatrists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.