43 Medicaid Therapists in Connecticut

Find the best in-person or online therapist that takes medicaid in Connecticut. Finding mental health care with Medicaid can sometimes feel challenging due to provider availability, but quality, affordable support is within reach. With 43 verified therapists in Connecticut who accept Medicaid, you have access to a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, and family therapy, to address concerns like anxiety, depression, or trauma. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist who takes Medicaid listed below is welcoming new clients and has availability soon, providing timely and compassionate care within your Medicaid coverage.

Availability updated: 11/3/2026

Warm
Open-minded
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
+10
Are you struggling with not feeling grounded in life and unsure which direction to take? Do you often feel depressed or anxious and need insight as to how to manage these symptoms? Have you suffered a traumatic event in life and are finding it difficult to overcome trauma memories or residual stress that has resulted from this trauma? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked in the mental health field for over 16 years. I have extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and children who suffer from a wide array of mental health issues, such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and other psychosocial issues that impact overall functioning. I believe in using a person-centered approach, and I utilize a wide array of evidence-based interventions to assist in improving my client's overall functioning and happiness, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT, and Solution Focused Therapy. I recognize that you are the experts of your own lives and I approach therapy as a partner to empower positive change.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Direct
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
+10
As a licensed professional counselor, I assist to identify challenges, process feelings and to create appropriate solutions. I provide services with a non-judgmental, positive and therapeutic relationship in order to make appropriate changes to your improve quality of life. My primary method is a Client Centered Approach to treatment, one that allows for a better perspective to support you with your current challenges.
VirtualAvailable
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
+6
I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with college students, young adults, adults, and older adults navigating life transitions, identity shifts, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and emotional overwhelm. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and neurodivergence, helping them build clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. My approach combines CBT and DBT with solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients understand unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change. I also incorporate mindfulness and spirituality to support healing in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and authentic to each individual.
Available

Often rebooked

Warm
Direct
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+4
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control of their lives. I integrate trauma-informed care and mindfulness into my practice to foster a safe space for clients to grow and feel empowered. I support individuals to navigate many different life challenges using practical tools to reinforce long-term success.
Available
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have been practicing for over 18 years. In my clinical opinion, all therapeutic approaches come from a place of strength, validation and compassion. In my work, I focus on the concerns you feel comfortable sharing while validating your experiences, creating a compassionate and safe space which allows you to effect change and move past pain, loss, trauma and regret. I aim to teach you that the present moment is truly the gift we have, even if it doesn't always feel that way. Our past is behind us, it can neither hurt us any longer nor be changed. We do not know the future, it is not yet visible. Attempting to prepare for what is to come or holding tight to what is no more, takes us away from the present, the moments we have right now, preventing us from embracing the life we dream of. Old messages, hurts and grief often keep us stuck, holding onto a past that will always be a part of who we are, but in no way defines us. We are not "what" we have endured, rather it is the "what" which forged our strengths, awareness and resilience. The story we create is not written by anyone other than ourselves. The truth in life is that we are all good as we are, right now, in this moment. And the beauty in life is that we can grow to be better, no matter what we may have been told, witnessed or lived. You matter, your journey matters, your recovery is what you decide, what you want and I am proud to be a partner to you in this. Even if you select another therapist, remember you are worth it, always.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
+9
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut. I received my Masters from Post University and have been practicing for 5 years. I help adults and couples feeling stressed or having a hard time functioning, explore solutions to living well-balanced and happier lives. With a little help, guidance, and opportunity, we can work together to achieving personal goals with positive outcomes.
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Empowering
Direct
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Life Transitions
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from University of Connecticut and my Master’s degree in Social Work from Springfield College. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinician, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and educational settings. These settings have allowed me to develop my clinical skills and approach in helping others.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Hypnotherapist practicing in Connecticut. I obtained my Masters Degree from Columbia University. I have approximately 22 years of counseling-related work experience in a variety of settings (hospitals, schools, and community mental health settings). In 2009, I became intrigued with holistic healthcare and began to incorporate different aspects of the mind, body, soul connection into my clinical practice.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+9
Pamela English is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Connecticut. Pamela has 10 years of experience working in the mental health profession and 5 years working in private practice. She has provided therapy for children and teens dealing with grief and loss. She has also provided case management and therapeutic services for single adult women living in a homeless shelter. She also provided counseling for older adults in a nursing home. Pamela has extensive experience with adults and clients in crisis. She has experience working with teens and families. She also has experience as a case manager; she has extensive knowledge of mental health resources and utilizes those connections while working in private practice. Pamela can provide multicultural counseling for people with a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. She has also worked closely with many members of the LGBT community, providing counseling and case management when those services may not otherwise be available to them. Pamela completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care at Fordham University. Because her degree also focused on faith-based counseling, she can provide those services to clients when necessary. Pamela provides a calming presence for her clients. She maintains quiet confidence with each client and situation. She can draw from a wide range of experiences to provide therapeutic support for each client. She is flexible and versatile when building therapeutic rapport; she provides flexible scheduling. She is very excited to develop and grow her practice with Grow Therapy.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
ADHD
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Hello, Welcome to Grow! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my desire is to help my clients learn to help themselves through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). During my long term practice I have learned that my clients ability to understand their cognitive behaviors and how these interact with their emotions is key to discovering and changing their lives. Catch it! Check it! Change it!
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Open-minded
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+10
My therapy style is grounded in mindfulness and positive psychology, focusing on empowering clients to build a stronger sense of self. I help clients reframe negative thoughts, develop coping techniques, and use tailored homework assignments to foster growth and a healthier sense of identity. I often tell clients they’re like a puzzle with all the pieces they need—I’m simply here to help them put those pieces together. Through this process, I guide clients to recognize their strengths, stay present, and find value in themselves as they work toward personal growth and fulfillment.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+3
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My work is rooted in systems theory, recognizing the impact of family, culture, and environment on emotional well-being. I utilize approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients strengthen relationships, regulate emotions, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum
Anxiety
+4
I'm a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (PMH-C) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a wide range of expertise. I am a mom of 3 and still learning! It's busy and comes with sacrifices and challenges but fun and filled with opportunities to connect that many of us cannot slow down our lives to cue in on. If you are pregnant, struggling to become pregnant or have given birth and are postpartum, I specialize in helping you through various aspects of this season of receiving. Some themes I see and work with: Life transitions, co-parenting styles/romantic relationships and attachment & bonding w/baby, comparison to others, expectations vs. reality. Some of my patients go through IVF, or are pregnant but feeling off and want to monitor their mental health and prepare a birthing plan. I mostly work closely with women trying to work through things like, breast feeding struggles, NICU trauma, OCD w/ intrusive scary thoughts, mood swings yup-even postpartum rage, traumatic birth experiences and even negative experiences with medical teams causing peri-partum onset of symptoms typically based in anxiety. Just meeting with me is a support, safe space and outlet for you to regain momentum, feel more energized and often I see patients begin to know and experience HOPE.
VirtualAvailable
Open-minded
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anger Management
Family Therapy
Mood Disorders
+2
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years experience. I believe in a personalized therapy journey and use my experiences and creativity to help create a plan. I have worked with school aged children in intensive programs and adults and the geriatric population in an inpatient setting. My private practice has covered most everything in between.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
+5
From an early age, I discovered a strong passion for helping others. During high school, I was deeply influenced by my favorite teacher, a student of renowned psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, best known for his theory on the stages of moral development. Her mentorship inspired me to pursue a career in the helping professions, where I could make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. I went on to earn my undergraduate degree in Human Services with a minor in Gerontology, laying the foundation for a career focused on compassion, advocacy, and evidence-based practice. Over the years, I have specialized in working with individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. In my clinical work, I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), and supportive counseling. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to fostering resilience and personal growth.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Addiction
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
+10
I provide evidence‑based therapy grounded in clinical assessment, trauma‑informed care, and culturally responsive practice. My approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build insight, stability, and long‑term resilience. I am completing an APA‑accredited doctoral internship in a large integrated healthcare system, where I receive supervised training across trauma recovery, inpatient mental health, and neuropsychological assessment. This includes experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), crisis stabilization, diagnostic clarification, and cognitive evaluations for conditions such as TBI, dementia, and complex medical presentations. My clinical work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other evidence‑based approaches. I integrate structured assessment, clear case conceptualization, and practical skills to help clients navigate PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and life transitions. I am committed to providing care that is compassionate, culturally aware, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience. My goal is to create a safe, steady therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen coping abilities, and move toward meaningful personal growth. A military Veteran himself, Dennis brings lived experience, humility, and a steady, supportive presence to his work. He has served Veterans and adults across multiple settings, emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and detoxification facilities. His approach is compassionate, structured, and culturally responsive, creating a safe and grounded space for healing and growth. Dennis integrates CBT, DBT skills, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse‑prevention approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change. He is committed to helping clients move toward lives guided by clarity, resilience, and their personal values.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
+6
Welcome! I’m Kerri Griffin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience helping people move through life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck, I offer practical tools and personalized support to help you move forward. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that reflects your goals and evolves with your journey. I believe in creating a safe, affirming space where you can reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and feel better—mentally, emotionally, and holistically. It can be hard to reach out for help. Asking for help and support is the first step to feeling better. Let's work together!
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Life Transitions
Spirituality
Women's Issues
+6
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and deeply empathetic — I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can show up as your full self without judgment. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, support, and practical tools for meaningful change. You are not your diagnosis, and therapy is not about "fixing" anything. Therapy is about accepting and embracing challenges rather than trying to avoid or escape them. While past trauma may come up, we will focus on the here and now, and what will help you live a more productive, fulfilling, and peaceful life.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+5
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with over 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and young adults. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut in May 1999 and have worked as a school social worker for most of my career. I have been dedicated to helping young people navigate the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood. I find great fulfillment in building strong, supportive relationships with my clients and empowering them to thrive both emotionally and socially.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Men's Issues
+7
I'm an older African-American male with more than 35 years of clinical experience. I've back"been told, I'm "laid back and easy to talk to". I've have worked with young children to elders in their 80's and 90's. I have worked with disabled person, care givers to the disable and elders. I have personally cared for disabled elders. I'm still learning clinical skills and doing my best to keep up with digital tech.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Anxiety
Burnout
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
+10
"You may not be able to change every circumstance, but you can learn the tools to navigate what comes next." I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. I use a strength-based, person-centered approach, incorporating CBT, DBT strategies, talk therapy, and solution-focused techniques. I help clients explore patterns from the past and understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may impact their daily lives and relationships. Together, we work to build practical coping skills, recognize your strengths, and develop the tools you need to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help you discover your strength, trust yourself, and feel confident in your ability to move forward—ONE STEP AT A TIME.
Available
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
+3
Hi, I’m Natalie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. I’ve worked with clients navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and parenting stressors, and I aim to create a space where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered. I especially enjoy working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, but are motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and solution-focused. Drawing from CBT and DBT, I help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also building practical tools to support lasting change. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a partnership. Together, we will explore your experiences, identify patterns that may be holding you back, and work toward goals that align with the life you want to create. My goal is to help you feel more confident, capable, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges both in and outside of our sessions.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
As a therapist, I am here to support and guide individuals on their journey towards healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and work collaboratively with them to address their concerns and achieve their therapeutic goals. Through empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions, I strive to empower clients to navigate life's challenges, develop coping skills, and cultivate resilience to live more fulfilling and authentic lives.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
+1
I am a professional counselor currently licensed in Connecticut. I have also worked in Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the last 20 years. I have a Master of Arts from the University of Colorado at Denver and I am committed to learning new techniques and modalities of effective treatments. My approach is holistic and unique to each individual.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Coping Skills
Grief
Life Transitions
+7
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Connecticut. I received my degree from Fairfield University and have over 20 years experience specializing in working with adults managing stress, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues and life transitions. I prefer an integrative approach to meet you where you are at in your life. My goal is to help you achieve your goals.
VirtualAvailable
Frequently asked questions

When looking for online therapy, you can see anyone that is credentialed in Connecticut. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available therapists across Connecticut from New Haven to Springfield! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a therapist near you in Connecticut.

Yes! If you use Medicaid you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have Medicaid you can select cash. Our therapists will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online therapist. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need.

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.