Therapists in 06405
In our ever changing complex world, life brings challenges and insecurities. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burdened by hardships, fears, anger, relationship difficulties or a life transition. At these times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve a life challenge or cope with a personal experience. We also offer evening and Saturday appointments.
In our ever changing complex world, life brings challenges and insecurities. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burdened by hardships, fears, anger, relationship difficulties or a life transition. At these times we can benefit from a confidential and supportive environment to help resolve a life challenge or cope with a personal experience. We also offer evening and Saturday appointments.
You’ve spent so much energy trying to quiet your mind or control your anxiety. Whether it shows up as panic, intrusive thoughts, health fears, or constant checking, it’s exhausting to feel trapped in loops you can’t reason away. You want space to breathe, to trust yourself again, and to live with freedom of choice, where what you feel inside matches how you live on the outside. Therapy is where we begin that shift together.
You’ve spent so much energy trying to quiet your mind or control your anxiety. Whether it shows up as panic, intrusive thoughts, health fears, or constant checking, it’s exhausting to feel trapped in loops you can’t reason away. You want space to breathe, to trust yourself again, and to live with freedom of choice, where what you feel inside matches how you live on the outside. Therapy is where we begin that shift together.
New clients for daytime Telehealth availability only— I understand that finding the right therapist can feel challenging and intimidating. You just took the first courageous step. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? I’m here to tell you that you do not have to carry these burdens alone. I work with teens and Adults. I have a particular interest in collaborating with young adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions, seeking guidance in careers as well as family and relationship issues. I am passionate about women wellness including those facing all postpartum challenges.
New clients for daytime Telehealth availability only— I understand that finding the right therapist can feel challenging and intimidating. You just took the first courageous step. Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or depressed? I’m here to tell you that you do not have to carry these burdens alone. I work with teens and Adults. I have a particular interest in collaborating with young adults struggling with anxiety, life transitions, seeking guidance in careers as well as family and relationship issues. I am passionate about women wellness including those facing all postpartum challenges.
Therapy takes time and I am willing to put in the time together. I understand that you may not want to talk about the hard things every session, maybe you want to talk about the school or office drama, the latest book you read, or that tv show that we both love. Having those “small conversations” are equally important as having the big ones. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported throughout the process.
Therapy takes time and I am willing to put in the time together. I understand that you may not want to talk about the hard things every session, maybe you want to talk about the school or office drama, the latest book you read, or that tv show that we both love. Having those “small conversations” are equally important as having the big ones. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported throughout the process.
Bill Mannle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
Not accepting new clients
What I have learned in my years of practice is that you, the client, are the source of your own strength and resilience. My role is to help you re-connect to that source, to get in touch with your potential, and help you make peace with the past.
What I have learned in my years of practice is that you, the client, are the source of your own strength and resilience. My role is to help you re-connect to that source, to get in touch with your potential, and help you make peace with the past.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, pain, or the long-term impact of an eating disorder, you do not have to carry it alone. Many of the people I work with have spent a long time in survival mode — managing symptoms, holding everything together, and trying to keep moving forward while feeling disconnected from themselves. Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or recovery from disordered eating, therapy can be a space to feel understood, regain stability, and begin healing in a way that feels sustainable.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, pain, or the long-term impact of an eating disorder, you do not have to carry it alone. Many of the people I work with have spent a long time in survival mode — managing symptoms, holding everything together, and trying to keep moving forward while feeling disconnected from themselves. Whether you’re struggling with PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or recovery from disordered eating, therapy can be a space to feel understood, regain stability, and begin healing in a way that feels sustainable.
Katrina Ricca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
Not accepting new clients
You don't need another person telling you what to do. Most people already know what they "should" be doing. The harder question is understanding why a part of you keeps doing something different.
I believe our struggles make sense in the context of our experiences. The thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that create difficulties today often began as ways of coping, adapting, or protecting ourselves.
You don't need another person telling you what to do. Most people already know what they "should" be doing. The harder question is understanding why a part of you keeps doing something different.
I believe our struggles make sense in the context of our experiences. The thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that create difficulties today often began as ways of coping, adapting, or protecting ourselves.
When people experience severe life
stressors, it's possible to become overwhelmed by
the simplest things.
My great passion is to heal and empower my clients.
I guide my clients, (children, adults, and families),
through the exploration of unhealthy coping skills and stressful
types of relationships. I provide safety and support for
clients to become stronger and happier. If you are
ready for change then you are ready to do the work..
You will be amazed at how capable you are and how
quickly change can occur.
When people experience severe life
stressors, it's possible to become overwhelmed by
the simplest things.
My great passion is to heal and empower my clients.
I guide my clients, (children, adults, and families),
through the exploration of unhealthy coping skills and stressful
types of relationships. I provide safety and support for
clients to become stronger and happier. If you are
ready for change then you are ready to do the work..
You will be amazed at how capable you are and how
quickly change can occur.
You can understand exactly why you're hurting and still feel stuck. Therapy can help you change what happens next. I work with adolescents 14+, adults, and couples navigating PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, BPD, emotion regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, and longstanding patterns that are difficult to change. My approach is active and structured: we won't just analyze patterns. We'll work to change them, track what's improving, and build skills you can use in everyday life.
You can understand exactly why you're hurting and still feel stuck. Therapy can help you change what happens next. I work with adolescents 14+, adults, and couples navigating PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, BPD, emotion regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, and longstanding patterns that are difficult to change. My approach is active and structured: we won't just analyze patterns. We'll work to change them, track what's improving, and build skills you can use in everyday life.
Since graduating from Smith College School of Social Work in MA I have worked in a variety of treatment settings with children, adolescents and adults that have included: hospitals, residential care, day treatment centers, outpatient clinics and schools. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of CT for over 20 years. Given my work experience I am able provide treatment for a wide range of issues. I have experience providing short-term and long-term care to all ages for a myriad of presenting issues. Issues ranging from adjustment disorder to mood and anxiety disorders. I currently have immediate openings.
Since graduating from Smith College School of Social Work in MA I have worked in a variety of treatment settings with children, adolescents and adults that have included: hospitals, residential care, day treatment centers, outpatient clinics and schools. I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of CT for over 20 years. Given my work experience I am able provide treatment for a wide range of issues. I have experience providing short-term and long-term care to all ages for a myriad of presenting issues. Issues ranging from adjustment disorder to mood and anxiety disorders. I currently have immediate openings.
Accepting new clients!
Throughout our work together, I aim to provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences with greater insight and awareness. I offer thoughtful feedback to support deeper self-understanding and personal growth. I also believe that laughter and lightheartedness can play an important role in healing and view them as valuable parts of the therapeutic process.
Accepting new clients!
Throughout our work together, I aim to provide a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and lived experiences with greater insight and awareness. I offer thoughtful feedback to support deeper self-understanding and personal growth. I also believe that laughter and lightheartedness can play an important role in healing and view them as valuable parts of the therapeutic process.
You’re highly capable. People rely on you. You’re the person who gets things done—but lately, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or running on autopilot. You may be successful on paper while quietly wondering how much longer you can keep operating this way.
I’m Naina Rana, LCSW, and I work with high-achieving professionals—including technology and IT professionals, managers, lawyers, healthcare professionals, and executives—who are dealing with burnout, anxiety, chronic stress, difficult relationships, or major life changes. I also work with people navigating the emotional and relational impact of chronic illness and disability.
You’re highly capable. People rely on you. You’re the person who gets things done—but lately, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or running on autopilot. You may be successful on paper while quietly wondering how much longer you can keep operating this way.
I’m Naina Rana, LCSW, and I work with high-achieving professionals—including technology and IT professionals, managers, lawyers, healthcare professionals, and executives—who are dealing with burnout, anxiety, chronic stress, difficult relationships, or major life changes. I also work with people navigating the emotional and relational impact of chronic illness and disability.
My ideal client is an adult (18+) who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional or self-esteem issues, and these challenges could be impacting their motivation, relationships, and ability to transition smoothly through various life stages. They could be dealing with co-occurring conditions, where mental health and/or substance use recovery could be creating a cycle that seems difficult to break. This client seeks a supportive and empathetic environment where they can explore their feelings and behaviors without judgment.
My ideal client is an adult (18+) who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional or self-esteem issues, and these challenges could be impacting their motivation, relationships, and ability to transition smoothly through various life stages. They could be dealing with co-occurring conditions, where mental health and/or substance use recovery could be creating a cycle that seems difficult to break. This client seeks a supportive and empathetic environment where they can explore their feelings and behaviors without judgment.
With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I bring deep respect for each person’s story and a genuine belief in our capacity to heal, grow, and change. Seeking therapy often comes at a vulnerable moment, and my role is to offer support, perspective, and compassion as you work toward greater well-being. I work with adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and health-related issues. While no two people are the same, meaningful progress happens when clients feel understood, supported, and engaged in the process.
With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I bring deep respect for each person’s story and a genuine belief in our capacity to heal, grow, and change. Seeking therapy often comes at a vulnerable moment, and my role is to offer support, perspective, and compassion as you work toward greater well-being. I work with adults navigating a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and health-related issues. While no two people are the same, meaningful progress happens when clients feel understood, supported, and engaged in the process.
Openings intermittently, send me an email and I will get back to you: There is so much going on in the world today. It doesn't end there. Then there are the complexities of our own lives, constantly changing and often very challenging, If you are feeling uneasy, fearful, if you are constantly worrying, feeling "lost" or "untethered, you are not alone. Its hard to ask for help but you have come this far. Take the next step and reach out. You decide if I am the right person to support you.
You can learn more about me and my therapeutic process by going to personal website listed on this page under "Locations".
Openings intermittently, send me an email and I will get back to you: There is so much going on in the world today. It doesn't end there. Then there are the complexities of our own lives, constantly changing and often very challenging, If you are feeling uneasy, fearful, if you are constantly worrying, feeling "lost" or "untethered, you are not alone. Its hard to ask for help but you have come this far. Take the next step and reach out. You decide if I am the right person to support you.
You can learn more about me and my therapeutic process by going to personal website listed on this page under "Locations".
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and direct, with a strong emphasis on self-understanding. I use a humanistic approach to help cultivate greater self-compassion while also exploring the patterns and behaviors that contribute to your current distress. I frequently work with individuals struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, and body image concerns, as well as those noticing patterns of avoidance that feel hard to shift. My hope is that we can focus on developing greater emotional insight to help you live with more intention and meaning within your current circumstances.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and direct, with a strong emphasis on self-understanding. I use a humanistic approach to help cultivate greater self-compassion while also exploring the patterns and behaviors that contribute to your current distress. I frequently work with individuals struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, and body image concerns, as well as those noticing patterns of avoidance that feel hard to shift. My hope is that we can focus on developing greater emotional insight to help you live with more intention and meaning within your current circumstances.
I believe healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and understood. Life is hard! My hope is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, explore your experiences without judgment, gain clarity on where you want to go, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a deeper and more meaningful way.
I believe healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and understood. Life is hard! My hope is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, explore your experiences without judgment, gain clarity on where you want to go, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Seeking support is not always easy, especially when you are used to pushing through challenges on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, gain perspective, build practical tools, and reconnect with yourself while navigating stress, burnout, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and performance-related pressures. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience supporting adolescents, adults and athletes since 2017. My approach is empowering, warm, collaborative, and holistic, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and strength-based, solution-focused techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Seeking support is not always easy, especially when you are used to pushing through challenges on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, gain perspective, build practical tools, and reconnect with yourself while navigating stress, burnout, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and performance-related pressures. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience supporting adolescents, adults and athletes since 2017. My approach is empowering, warm, collaborative, and holistic, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and strength-based, solution-focused techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Bethany Shingleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hey! I'm glad you're here. If you're looking for no BS therapy to cut through the noise in your brain, understand yourself, your feelings and your relationships, then you are in the right place! Here some of the things we may explore: attachment! fears that keep you playing small, challenging the beliefs that no longer serve you, and moving toward the life you actually want to live-not the one you’ve been conditioned to settle for.
We’ll talk about boundaries, nervous system regulation, that inner critic that just won't shut up, identity, PTSD and C-PTSD, and the weird contradictions of being human in a chaotic world.
Hey! I'm glad you're here. If you're looking for no BS therapy to cut through the noise in your brain, understand yourself, your feelings and your relationships, then you are in the right place! Here some of the things we may explore: attachment! fears that keep you playing small, challenging the beliefs that no longer serve you, and moving toward the life you actually want to live-not the one you’ve been conditioned to settle for.
We’ll talk about boundaries, nervous system regulation, that inner critic that just won't shut up, identity, PTSD and C-PTSD, and the weird contradictions of being human in a chaotic world.
If you’re looking for a therapist who mostly nods quietly and asks “how does that make you feel?” without really engaging — I’m probably not your person.
And honestly, that’s okay. I always tell clients I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but I am a lot of people’s cup of tea. Therapy with me is active, honest, collaborative, and deeply human. I’ll laugh with you, sit in the hard stuff with you, cheer you on relentlessly, and gently call you out when you’re stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you anymore. Because if I sat here telling you everything you do is perfect and working… then what are we doing here?
If you’re looking for a therapist who mostly nods quietly and asks “how does that make you feel?” without really engaging — I’m probably not your person.
And honestly, that’s okay. I always tell clients I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but I am a lot of people’s cup of tea. Therapy with me is active, honest, collaborative, and deeply human. I’ll laugh with you, sit in the hard stuff with you, cheer you on relentlessly, and gently call you out when you’re stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you anymore. Because if I sat here telling you everything you do is perfect and working… then what are we doing here?
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Number of Therapists in 06405
200+
Average cost per session
$153
Therapists in 06405 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Aetna |
| 67% | Anthem |
| 59% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in 06405 see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |