Here are resources for finding counseling and therapist services in **Connecticut**: --- ### **1. 2-1-1 Connecticut (United Way)** - **Services**: Offers a database of mental health providers, including counseling and therapy options for individuals, couples, and families. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-203-1234 - **Website**: [https://www.211ct.org](https://www.211ct.org/) - **How to Use**: Search by zip code, service type, or keyword on their website. --- ### **2. Psychology Today - Therapist Finder** - **Services**: A nationwide database where you can filter therapists by location, specialization, insurance, and cost. - **Website**: [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/connecticut](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/connecticut) - **Features**: Provides detailed therapist profiles, including areas of expertise, session types (in-person or virtual), and credentials. --- ### **3. Connecticut Psychological Association** - **Services**: Connects individuals with licensed psychologists and therapists throughout the state. - **Website**: [https://connpsych.org](https://connpsych.org/) - **How to Use**: Use the "Find a Psychologist" tool for recommendations based on your location and needs. --- ### **4. Hartford Healthcare Behavioral Health Network** - **Services**: Offers therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care for adults, children, and families. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-855-442-4373 - **Website**: [https://www.hartfordhealthcare.org/services/behavioral-health](https://www.hartfordhealthcare.org/services/behavioral-health) - **Specialty**: In-person and virtual therapy options. --- ### **5. Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA)** - **Services**: Provides therapy and counseling services for individuals of all ages. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-860-223-2778 - **Website**: [https://cmhacc.org](https://cmhacc.org/) --- ### **6. Clifford Beers Community Health Partners** - **Services**: Offers counseling for children, families, and adults, specializing in trauma-informed care. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-203-772-1270 - **Website**: [https://www.cliffordbeers.org](https://www.cliffordbeers.org/) --- ### **7. Mental Health Connecticut** - **Services**: Provides resources for finding therapy, group counseling, and mental health programs. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-800-842-1501 - **Website**: [https://www.mhconn.org](https://www.mhconn.org/) --- ### **8. Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership (CTBHP)** - **Services**: Provides support in accessing therapy and mental health services covered by Medicaid/HUSKY Health. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-877-552-8247 - **Website**: [https://www.ctbhp.com](https://www.ctbhp.com/) --- ### **9. Yale Medicine Psychiatry Department** - **Services**: Specialized therapy and psychiatric services for adults and children, including research-based treatment. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-877-925-3637 - **Website**: [https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/](https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/) --- ### **10. Open Path Collective** - **Services**: Provides affordable therapy with a one-time membership fee and reduced-cost sessions ($30–$60 per session). - **Website**: [https://www.openpathcollective.org](https://www.openpathcollective.org/) --- ### **11. State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)** - **Services**: Offers free or low-cost counseling services for eligible residents. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-800-446-7348 - **Website**: [https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS](https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS) --- ### **12. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)** - **Services**: If employed, check with your workplace to see if an EAP offers free, confidential short-term counseling services. --- ### **13. Telehealth Options** - **BetterHelp**: [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Talkspace**: [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **MDLIVE**: [https://www.mdlive.com](https://www.mdlive.com/) - **Services**: Online therapy platforms for convenient virtual counseling. --- ### **14. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connecticut** - **Services**: Offers free support groups, resources, and guidance for finding therapy. - **Contact**: - **Phone**: 1-800-215-3021 - **Website**: [https://namict.org](https://namict.org/) --- These resources can help you locate the right therapist or counselor based on your needs and preferences in Connecticut.