Depression Psychiatrists in Connecticut

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate care for a wide range of mental health concerns. My clinical approach emphasizes building trust with my patients and working collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan. I use medication management along with cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and supportive therapy as needed. My practice treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, family and relationship struggles, and other mental health issues.

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and my medical degree from The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where I graduated with the Department of Psychiatry's award of distinction. I went on to complete my psychiatric residency training at Northwell Health's Zucker Hillside Hospital, with a specialization in the assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and related conditions. I have been trained in a wide range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency departments, and behavioral health crisis centers. I also have experience teaching and supervising medical students and psychiatry residents.

My philosophy includes a healing-oriented approach that considers the whole person, including all lifestyle aspects. I aim to provide collaborative and comprehensive care, which may include medication management, lifestyle interventions, stress reduction techniques, and other integrative approaches. I employ pharmacotherapy along with supportive therapy and integrative approaches, and I believe that building a strong therapeutic relationship where the patient feels empowered is the key to healing.

I am double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt, where I served as the chief resident. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine. I have more than five years of experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD, and other mental health issues, and I have practiced in various settings over my career, including working for the Department of Defense, private practice, and community mental health. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

I'm a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I completed my medical training at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, then moved to New York for my psychiatric residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. During training, I gained extensive clinical experience across psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, which gave me the opportunity to treat patients of all ages and backgrounds. I also co-led a mindfulness group at the outpatient clinic, worked with students at Baruch College, and rotated with the Assertive Community Treatment team at MSBI.

Ultimately, I chose to specialize in outpatient care, focusing on treating patients with mood and anxiety disorders. While my practice primarily emphasizes medication management, I also incorporate supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in my sessions. If appropriate, I'll refer you for psychotherapy and collaborate with your therapist to support your care. I look forward to meeting and working with you to help you feel better.

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At the heart of my clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust, building a therapeutic relationship to help patients achieve their goals, and helping people better understand their brain, its strengths, and vulnerabilities and how to use assessment and training to maximize everyone's unique emotional and cognitive capacity. My practice focuses on medication management. Typically, I offer this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally I may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. I believe that every patient is unique and every situation different. I seek to bring a wealth of experience to bear but, above all, to do so with a personalized and compassionate focus on what will help everyone specifically, practically, effectively, and efficiently. I am especially happy to help people new to emotional help understand the value of different approaches.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a strong background in neuroscience and psychopharmacology who has been in practice for over 25 years. I received my medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and went on to complete my residency in psychiatry at MGH in Boston. After completing training, I have worked in every setting from a Community Mental Health Center in rural VT, a General Hospital Department of Psychiatry in Waterbury CT, and a private psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts. I have held academic clinical appointments at Dartmouth, Yale, and Harvard and provided supervision to medical students, residents, APRNs, Social Workers, and Mental Health Clinicians. In addition to my direct clinical work, I have extensive experience with value-based care having worked with the behavioral divisions of CIGNA Behavioral Health, Optum Behavioral Health, and MCG. I have also been involved in the latest approaches made possible in mental health by the growth of direct-to-consumer services as part of digital transformation.

I am a general adult psychiatrist specializing in medication management. I value building strong connections with patients from all walks of life and tailoring treatments to their unique needs. My working style is characterized by attentive listening, detailed follow-up questions, and straightforward communication, fostering a collaborative and empathetic environment.

I obtained my medical doctorate degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and my PhD from New York University, where I also completed my psychiatry residency. I provide medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions and am licensed to practice in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. I am fluent in English and Mandarin.

I use an integrative approach to health in my psychiatric practice, combining evidence-based concepts in neurobiology with psychological, social, and spiritual/existential worldviews to understand and treat every patient. My primary practice is medication management, and I also integrate elements of psychotherapy into my work, typically within 30-minute follow-up visits. In addition to medication and psychotherapy, I incorporate wellness tools into visits, such as mindfulness exercises and sleep management strategies. If I believe that additional psychotherapy is needed, I will recommend that you add a therapist to your care team. My primary focus is working with adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma symptoms, ADHD, and problems with sleep. I enjoy working with people facing life transitions, especially older adults and women who are struggling with mental health challenges related to pregnancy and post-partum health. I have extensive experience working with people from many stages of life, with diverse world views and cultural backgrounds. I have always had an inclusive practice and welcome people who identify as LBGTQIA+.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical School and my PhD in Neurobiology from The Rockefeller University. I completed my Psychiatry residency and Sleep Medicine Fellowship training at the New York University Medical Center. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was working at Hartford Healthcare with adults in intensive outpatient programs and at Hackensack Meridian Health outpatient clinics. I was the medical director of the Consultation Liaison Service at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor at UMass Medical School.

I have published and presented widely on topics related to Wellness in Psychiatry, Ethics, and Sleep Medicine. I am an advocate for finding your voice in medical decision-making. As part of my own life path, I became an Interfaith Minister and enjoy including spirituality and the supportive role it can play in healing for my patients. I also enjoy using sound healing for relaxation and stress management.

I blend clinical expertise with a holistic, thoughtful approach individually tailored to each patient's needs. At the core of my approach is a belief that healing is most effective when it is collaborative, personalized, and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. I provide medication management combined with supportive therapy, with a focus in mood and anxiety disorders, and I have a clinical interest in cross-cultural psychiatry.

I am an adult psychiatrist who recently completed my residency at the Institute of Living. During my training, I received extensive training caring for a diverse patient population in a variety of settings, including emergency, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.

I am a Board-Eligible Psychiatrist who offers personable, compassionate, and empathetic care. I place significant importance on collaborating with patients and all relevant parties to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting a patient's life before making treatment recommendations. I also emphasize the importance of lifestyle, sleep, mindfulness, and nutrition, and their impact on overall mental health. I have experience treating anxiety disorder, traumatic disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, ADHD, OCD, and psychotic disorders. I utilize interpersonal and supportive psychotherapy, along with principles of motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy, to foster resilience and meaningful change in partnership with other mental health professionals involved in patient care. I employ a range of therapeutic methods alongside medication management to ensure a thorough and holistic approach for every patient. My goal is to create a safe environment that encourages healing and wellness, enabling individuals to remain motivated and live their lives to the fullest.

I graduated from International American University College of Medicine and completed my residency at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ. Prior to my formal training, I gained experience as a clinical researcher, emergency medical technician, and a registered nurse in both psychiatric and emergency departments. This diverse background equipped me with valuable tools to deliver empathetic care to a wide range of patients. During my residency, I also took on the role of chief resident, demonstrating a commitment to educating both patients and colleagues. Throughout my residency, I actively pursued additional training opportunities at various safety net hospitals in New Jersey to care for underserved populations.

I pride myself on being a warm, kind, and supportive provider. I practice psychiatry using evidence-based medicine and value open communication, creating a safe space where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I have expertise in psychopharmacology and am a published textbook author on medication management. I take time to thoroughly understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals, develop individualized care plans, think creatively about treatment options, and work collaboratively with patients to meet their unique needs and achieve meaningful progress.

I earned my Bachelor of Science Honors degree in neuroscience and animal behavior from Cornell University and a Master's in Education through the NYC Teaching Fellows Program. I completed medical school at NYIT COM and psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, followed by a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Cornell Medical Center. I served as a faculty member on the inpatient psychiatry service at Cornell Medical Center and later as administrative psychiatrist overseeing the Telepsychiatry Consultation Liaison service at Cornell and Columbia Medical Centers for over five years.

I emphasize integrating therapy and medication management, and I create a warm, safe, and respectful space where patients feel understood and supported in their journey to recovery. My approach focuses on treating the whole person, recognizing that everyone's story is unique and informs the best path forward. I conduct thorough evaluations and use evidence-based prescribing while incorporating psychotherapeutic modalities such as CBT, executive skills training, insight-oriented approaches, and motivational interviewing. Understanding a patient's history, current symptoms, and treatment goals is central to developing an effective plan and building a strong therapeutic relationship. I treat a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and more, with experience across diverse populations.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience working with adults of all ages. I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from NYU, a medical degree from Rush Medical College, and completed my psychiatry training at Yale. I have practiced in inpatient, consultation-liaison, and emergency psychiatry settings, though my primary passion is outpatient care, where I build long-term therapeutic relationships. I have worked in private practice and clinic settings and serve on the faculty at Yale's Psychiatry Department, teaching and supervising trainees.

I am an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. I am passionate about my work and understand the impact of mental illnesses in daily life activities and in the family system. I have experience treating children and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, dementia, and more. I utilize medication management in conjunction with emotional and supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I work with each patient in an individualized manner and tailor personalized treatment plans that may include pharmacological treatment. In addition, I may recommend including a therapist in your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and am bilingual in Spanish and English. I earned my medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil in Ecuador and then participated in a medical program at The William J. Harrington Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Miami in Florida. Afterwards, I completed my adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx Care Health System, and my fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. I have experience working in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments. I have submitted and presented work to the American Psychiatric Association and have also collaborated on a book publication.

I am a board-eligible adult psychiatrist who has been in practice for four years. My focus is on using a collaborative approach and shared decision-making to help patients achieve their treatment goals. I typically provide monthly 30-minute follow-ups with a focus on medication management and supportive therapy. In some instances, I may recommend a separate therapist to help facilitate the best care possible.

I earned my bachelor's degree in History of Art from Johns Hopkins University and then completed my master's at King's College London in international development with a focus on climate change. I received my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed my psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals. I have worked with a diverse patient population while training at Mount Sinai Morningside.

I practice with a patient-centered philosophy grounded in compassion, collaboration, and meaningful therapeutic connection. I believe it is essential that patients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment decisions. My process begins with a comprehensive assessment of each patient's history, goals, and background to guide individualized treatment. I strive to create a warm, relaxed, and welcoming environment that fosters openness and comfort.

I was raised in small Texas border towns, shaping my commitment to serving underserved communities. I later moved to the Northeast for college and medical school, completing my medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. I completed my intern year at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and my residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. I have provided care across acute inpatient units, medical units, and emergency departments.

I practice a holistic approach, combining psychiatric medications with elements of psychotherapy and mindfulness. I offer individualized and comprehensive treatment plans that address the whole person, including lifestyle and social engagement, because the latest research findings show that both play an important role in mental and physical health. Education on mental illness and recommendations on diet and exercise are always discussed with my patients according to each individual's needs. I spend time listening to patients and make plans based on clinical evidence without an authoritative approach, taking into consideration the patient's level of comfort and views because, in my experience, the best outcomes are always reached when patients fully understand and agree with the management of their conditions. I have extensive experience in psychopharmacology and offer state-of-the-art medication management with compassion and empathy, with a focus on mood disorders and anxiety.

I am Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I obtained my medical degree with Laude from the University of Rome, La Sapienza, and completed my residency in Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. I have been in practice for more than twenty years and have extensive experience in general Adult Psychiatry. I have led clinical programs and taught medical students, residents, and fellows in psychiatry and addiction in various clinical settings, including private institutions and universities such as Yale School of Medicine. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I had my own in-person clinical services for over ten years and telehealth services over the past four years, treating patients suffering mainly from depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. During my time in private practice, I received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (Vitals) and the Patient's Choice Awards (Vitals), both based on patients' reviews.

I prefer a holistic approach that takes the time to know the whole patient, incorporating biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives in crafting a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. I practice medication management combined with supportive therapy, typically delivered within 30-minute sessions. Elements of psychodynamic, dialectical behavior, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are also incorporated into sessions based on a patient's individual needs. If additional therapy is needed, I will recommend the addition of an individual therapist to the patient's treatment team. My primary focus is working with patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I also value working with people adjusting to changes in their lives, whether it be grieving the loss of a loved one, changes in employment, relationships, or adjusting to changes that come with age.

I am a board certified adult psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate training at Yale University and received my medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. I completed my residency training at the Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School Adult Psychiatry Training Program. Having dedicated my career to adult outpatient psychiatry, I have worked with patients from a wide range of ages, cultures, ethnicities, and social settings across the New York City area. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was an Assistant Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and served as Director of the Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Department, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, and Collaborative Care Departments at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. I also had a small practice near my home.

I have had a lifelong interest in meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. This interest has taken me as far away as the townships of Cape Town, South Africa and as close as my local diner, and it edifies the work I do with patients.

I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where patients can openly explore their emotions and experiences. I am passionate about a holistic approach to patient care, trained in psychosomatic medicine, and I have a deep appreciation for the intricate connection between the mind and body. By integrating evidence-based psycho-pharmacological modalities with mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques, I empower my patients to challenge a negative mindset and reach their goals.

I am a board-certified Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I completed my Psychiatry residency and a fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, I have facilitated excellent outcomes in the treatment of various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions.

Beyond my clinical practice, I am deeply committed to community mental health advocacy and the destigmatization of mental illness.