Online therapy in Connecticut

Explore online therapists and medication management providers in Connecticut. Compare their approach and availability, then contact providers directly.
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In Connecticut, online therapy can make it easier to search for the right fit without limiting yourself to one town, one office, or whoever happens to be closest. This page helps you browse therapists licensed in Connecticut who offer telehealth, so you can compare options across the state and focus on the kind of support you want. Use the filters to narrow by specialty, therapy approach, language, age group, insurance, and therapist versus medication management. You can also compare payment options, including in-network benefits, out-of-network reimbursement with a superbill when available, and self-pay.

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83 providers · Showing 49–60
Licensed In:
California, Connecticut
“I work with sensitive, thoughtful adults who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen, overextended, or quietly exhausted. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but internally question themselves, overthink interactions, and have difficulty setting boundaries without guilt. Some know what they need but can’t seem to speak it; others feel disconnected from their needs altogether. I help clients understand the deeper roots of these patterns, calm a nervous system that’s been on high alert, and build self-trust so they can relate to life and relationships with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Leanne Thomas

Thomas Therapy Services, LLC

LICSW

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont
“Hello! I work with adults while utilizing talk therapy to provide a space where you can freely explore life's intermittent chaos, relationship struggles, and when life feels generally overloaded. You are the expert of your experience, so my role will be to support you through navigating life when it feels a bit messy. In the therapy space you can expect non judgmental support. I may provide a different perspective, noting patterns or themes that may be reoccurring for you, while also offering actionable tools to create sustainable change. I prioritize providing neurodiversity-affirming, and identity-safe, care.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Depression · Divorce · Gender Identity · Grief · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Trauma & PTSD
Miranda Denison

Denison Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stretched thin are common experiences for the folks I work with. Many of my clients struggle with burnout, perfectionism, self-criticism, insomnia, relationship stress, or the sense that they're not quite "doing enough." Sometimes big transitions, like early parenthood, career shifts, or divorce are contributing to this, and sometimes it's just due to patterns folks have learned that were once helpful for surviving day to day, but aren't serving them anymore. The clients I work with often want to find relief from anxiety, depression, or OCD, but also improve their sense of balance in their lives, working toward creating sustainable change.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Divorce · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Erin Egan

LCSW, MPH, CBIS

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts
“Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, Neurodivergence, Brain injury, ABI, TBI”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Autism · Depression · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Women’s Mental Health
Christian Haupt

Hope & Curiosity Therapy and Counseling, PLLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Connecticut
“I am an LPC with a Masters in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. I use a trauma-informed approach to help you heal from past events, support you through ongoing stressors, and collaborate on your personal growth in improving your well-being. No matter who you are, we’re all going through societal unrest and change, leaving many searching for meaning and support in navigating uncertainty. Life is stressful in so many ways, and I am here to support you with my presence and knowledge. With warmth and empathy, I help adults and teens navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, insecurities, ADHD, neurodivergence, tech dependence, self-exploration, etc. I support you in embracing change, enhancing self-esteem, and building healthy relationships. We can also work on improving lifestyle, habits, and work/sports performance.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Burnout · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Men’s Mental Health · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Melissa Lavin

Lavin Psychology Services, PLLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families (ages 10 to 90) from all walks of life facing a variety of psychological concerns. My specialty is childhood trauma and its adult manifestations (anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-doubt/esteem, identity issues, stress, relationship difficulties, & parenting). I'm certified in advance nutritional integrative medicine for mental health (holistic plans of supplements, vitamins, and food). I provide sports psychology therapy for pro-athletics, as well as consultation services for other leading professionals. I enjoy providing unconditional support and skills tailored to each individual's needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Personality Disorders · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) · Women’s Mental Health
Kate Deatrich

Kate Deatrich PsyD PLLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I specialize in adolescent and adult survivors of abuse and trauma. This includes childhood abuse, sexual abuse/assault, complex PTSD, and medical trauma. Another specialty of mine is chronic pain and illness, including syndromes that are difficult to diagnose and treat. I also particularly enjoy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Chronic Pain and Illness · Dissociative Disorders · Gender Identity · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Laurie Dos Santos

Evolvinn Therapy and Consulting

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Dr. Dos Santos has a particular interest in clients with complex medical and mental health conditions and has pursued advanced training in addressing the mental health symptoms associated with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Long COVID. Dr. Dos Santos has particular expertise in working with young adults who are transitioning to and managing the stresses of college and young adulthood as she provides strategies and techniques that lead to increased autonomy and independence as well as improved relationships with family, peers and partners. She has a strong background in treating anxiety and depression in adolescents and young adults.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Life Transitions · Panic · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Dr. Sara Frye

Frye Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Frye Psychological Services is a neurodiversity-affirming practice that provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adults (including adults being diagnosed for the first time). Our evaluations provide a comprehensive look at an individual’s neurocognitive profile, as well as their social-emotional and behavioral functioning. This information is used to help clarify diagnoses, identify areas for growth, and provide personalized recommendations to help neurodivergent individuals overcome barriers and thrive at school, work, and in their daily life.”
Services:
Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Autism · Educational and Learning Disabilities
Dr. Bethany Friedman

BraveFull Psychology

PSYD, CEDS

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Do thoughts about food, your body, or your worth consume you, leaving you exhausted and uncertain about what comes next? Are you just trying to stay afloat while everyone else seems to have it figured out? Are your emotions so intense that it feels like you might burst from the pain, and you feel desperate for a way out, or do you work hard to keep them locked up tightly? Do you hold on to old experiences or painful memories that make you feel stuck, even when you want to move forward? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. With expert support, you can recover from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma.”
Services:
Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Body Dysmorphia · Depression · Eating Disorders · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Yumnah Syed-Swift

Sufiyana Counseling Services, PLLC

LCSW, IRT

Licensed In:
California, Connecticut, Maine, Texas
“I work with adults 18+ across the lifespan, both individually and in couples counseling. I specialize in working with neurodivergent folks, perinatal mental health, LGBTQIA+ and folks in the ENM/polyam and kink communities, especially BIPOC folks at the intersections of any of these.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Amy Kreins

Kreins Psychological Services

PhD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with preteens, teens, adults, and seniors navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, as well as issues related to self-esteem, identity, grief, and adjustment. I also work with individuals managing more complex concerns such as trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and chronic health or pain conditions. Many of my clients are looking to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space and tailor treatment to each individual, helping clients build on their strengths, improve decision-making, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Depression · Divorce · Eating Disorders · Gender Identity · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health

Finding online care in Connecticut

For many people, online therapy in Connecticut is less about covering long distances and more about getting better options. Even in a smaller state, the right therapist may not be nearby, may not match your schedule, or may specialize in a concern that is harder to find locally. Telehealth can make it easier to look across Connecticut for support that fits, whether you are searching for trauma therapy, couples counseling, care in another language, or evening appointments.

Online sessions can also be easier to keep when life gets crowded with commuting, school schedules, caregiving, or frequent travel around the region. Instead of narrowing your search to one immediate area, you can compare providers based on clinical fit, availability, privacy for sessions, and cost. As you review options, it can help to verify a provider’s Connecticut license and keep local crisis or community resources handy in case you need a different level of support or faster help.

Online therapy in Connecticut: common questions

How do I know whether a therapist on this page can work with clients in Connecticut?

Look for an active Connecticut license or other valid authority to practice in Connecticut, then verify it through the state’s official tools before booking. Connecticut’s eLicense lookup is maintained by the state and described as a primary source of verification. Psychiatrists and other physicians can also be checked through Connecticut Physician Profiles.

Does online therapy still make sense in a small state like Connecticut?

Yes. A smaller state does not always mean the nearest therapist is the best fit. Online therapy can give you more choice around specialty, language, scheduling, and payment without forcing your search to stay within one immediate area.

Can online therapy help if my week includes commuting, caregiving, or regular travel around the state?

Often, yes. Remote sessions can be easier to keep when your week shifts around work, school pickups, family responsibilities, or a packed schedule. That flexibility can make therapy more consistent.

What if I travel between Connecticut and another state?

Therapy rules usually depend on where you are physically located during the session. If you regularly move between Connecticut and another state, look for a therapist licensed in both places or authorized through an applicable compact. You can start here: find a therapist licensed in multiple states. Connecticut participates in PSYPACT for psychologists, and Connecticut’s Counseling Compact page explains the interstate pathway for eligible professional counselors.

Can I find online psychiatry or medication management in Connecticut?

Yes. Some psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and physician assistants offer telehealth medication management when appropriate. Use the medication management filter when available, then verify the prescriber’s Connecticut credential through the official state lookup tools before booking.

Will insurance cover online therapy in Connecticut?

Sometimes. Coverage depends on your plan and the provider. Before your first appointment, ask whether the therapist is in network, whether out-of-network reimbursement is possible, whether they provide a superbill, and what your expected out-of-pocket cost will be.

Can online therapy be useful if I live on the shoreline or in a smaller Connecticut town?

Yes. Telehealth can broaden your options if you want a specialty, language, or appointment time that is harder to find nearby. It can also help if you would rather not limit yourself to a small local pool of providers.

What should I ask before booking with a therapist?

Ask whether they are accepting new clients, what concerns they most often help with, how they approach treatment, what session fees are, whether they take your insurance, what their cancellation policy is, and what happens if you are traveling when a session is scheduled.

Are there lower-cost mental health resources in Connecticut if I need support now?

Yes. Connecticut residents can start with the Connecticut Crisis Services hub, 211 Connecticut’s mental health directory, DMHAS’s town-based service finder, NAMI Connecticut, and the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership for eligible Medicaid and HUSKY members.

What if I do not have a private place for sessions?

Online therapy works best when you can speak honestly without worrying about being overheard. Some people use headphones, sit in a parked car, schedule sessions during quieter hours, or ask whether phone sessions are possible. If privacy is consistently hard to get, in-person care may be easier.

When is online therapy not the right choice?

Online therapy may not be the best fit if you are in immediate crisis, need emergency support, require a higher level of care, or do not have a private space for sessions. In those situations, in-person services or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.

Connecticut mental health resources

Connecticut Crisis Services (988 and 2-1-1)

State crisis hub for Connecticut’s 988 Contact Center, crisis access, and emergency support pathways.

211 Connecticut Mental Health Directory

Search local counseling, community mental health, residential, and support services across Connecticut.

Connecticut DMHAS Finding Services

Town-and-region locator for mental health and addiction services statewide.

Connecticut Warm Lines

Statewide peer support lines for non-emergency emotional support and connection.

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for Youth

Emergency mobile psychiatric services for children, teens, and families in crisis.

Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership

Medicaid and HUSKY behavioral health access information and coordination resource.

NAMI Connecticut

Free statewide education, support groups, family programs, and advocacy.

Connecticut DPH eLicense Lookup

Primary-source license lookup for social workers, counselors, MFTs, psychologists, psychiatric APRNs, and physician assistants

Connecticut Physician Profiles

Search psychiatrist and physician profiles by name or license number.

Connecticut Access Line and Transportation

24/7 DMHAS-supported line for substance use treatment referrals, bed access, and transportation help.

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Need urgent support? Therapy Expanded is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you need urgent mental health, suicide, domestic violence, substance use, or LGBTQIA+ support, visit our crisis and mental health resources page.