Chronic Illness and Pain Therapists in Connecticut

Hello! I'm Kimberly Milaney, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in West Hartford, CT. With over a decade of experience in the field, I’m passionate about providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. My approach involves not just medication management but also lifestyle and nutritional guidance to promote overall well-being. I collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to ensure you receive the best possible care. Whether you need psychiatric evaluations or ongoing medication management, I’m here to help you navigate your mental health journey with empathy and understanding. At Thrive Behavioral Health, your well-being is my top priority. Treatment philosophy: I approach treatment with deep compassion and empathy, believing that every individual deserves personalized care. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to seek treatment and take a comprehensive history. Together, we will create a tailored plan that includes the best medication and strategies to improve your symptoms and overall functioning. Throughout the treatment process, I’ll closely monitor how medication is working, ensuring that we adjust as needed to maximize your quality of life. I view mental health treatment as a journey, one where seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Mental health is as important as physical health, and my goal is to guide you toward greater wellness, helping you see the light at the end of the road. I prioritize active listening and empathy, allowing me to better understand your unique needs and challenges. By employing a holistic, non-judgmental approach, I aim to build trust and offer you the best care to help you thrive.

Hi, I’m Leigh (pronounced Lee). I’m a clinical social worker based in Honolulu, HI and licensed in all 50 states. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. CBT helps clients recognize that it’s not necessarily the things that happen to us that cause us to struggle, but how we think about these things. When we learn that our first reactions to difficult subjects may be limiting, we can work to change and grow our perspectives. Subsequently, this allows us to feel differently and cope in more helpful ways. As a therapist who loves to travel, I’ve lived in many places in the US (including the Southeast, DMV, Midwest, PNW, and now Hawaii) and have traveled extensively outside the US. I strive to understand cultures I’m not familiar with and have been honored to learn and hold space for clients from many different walks of life. I enjoy working with clients to meet their goals. I view therapy as an active process, where my clients learn skills and tools that allow them to achieve their goals and flourish in their lives. My goal is for you to learn how to be your own therapist and successfully graduate from therapy with this knowledge and practice.

Hello! I'm Susan Brock, an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping patients achieve better health, particularly in weight management and mental health. My weight loss journey started as a young girl with my mom attending weekly Weight Watchers meetings. Since that time, I have done Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem, Hilton Head Metabolism Diet, Slimfast, Cabbage Soup diet, starved myself, and on and on. I nearly died taking the Phen-Fen combination of meds years ago after only 1 month. I have done Belviq, Contrave, Qsymia, Saxenda, Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and regained my weight. The struggle is real for me too. With years of experience in both in-person and telehealth settings, I've worked with various clinics and healthcare providers to support adults and seniors in their health journeys. At Weekend Health and Achieve Medical Weight Loss Clinic, I focus on providing personalized weight loss plans, prescribing necessary medications, and closely monitoring patients' progress to ensure they meet their goals. I've also had the privilege of teaching the next generation of nurses as a Clinical Adjunct Professor at Austin Peay State University. Guiding students through clinical rotations and sharing my expertise in mental health care has been incredibly rewarding. Previously, I managed ADHD care through telehealth, ensuring that patients received proper medication and care tailored to their needs. My work at Inovalon involved comprehensive health assessments for insurance carriers, ensuring patients received the preventive screenings and treatments they needed. I've practiced in various states, allowing me to bring diverse experiences and insights to my care approach. My commitment is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all my patients, helping them navigate their health with confidence. Let’s work together to achieve your health goals! TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I prefer to be your cheerleader and lift you up. We are in this together and will be there to offer support in the way you need it through patient education, personal experiences or any way I am able.

I am a Yale-trained psychiatrist and addiction specialist with over 12 years of experience, and I take great pride in my dedication to patient care. Known for my compassionate and direct approach, I focus on addressing root causes and providing personalized, comprehensive treatment designed to improve both psychiatric symptoms and overall performance. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I am straightforward and compassionate, committed to collaborating with you on your recovery journey. My focus is on selecting the lowest effective dose of medication and the most suitable therapeutic approach tailored to your needs. I consider other illnesses, genetic predispositions, and your lifestyle to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan, minimizing side effects like over-sedation or weight gain. I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and CBT, specializing in Depression, Panic Disorder, trauma-focused Cognitive Processing Therapy, and integrative CBT approaches like CBASP. I also use Motivational Interviewing to support addictions and behavioral changes.

I bring a wealth of experience and passion to Klarity Health. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, I earned my Bachelor’s in Nursing from New York University. Driven by a desire to specialize in women’s health, I pursued my Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health and Gender-Related Studies from Drexel University, and I am board-certified. My career includes work at prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, along with extensive experience caring for underserved women at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). I’ve also trained under Worldlink Medical for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). With over fifteen years of nursing experience, my passion lies in helping both women and men feel their best and reach their health goals. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I proudly provide a comprehensive range of women's wellness services from gynecology, hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, and anti-aging/peptide therapy through convenient telemedicine services. I provide services in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Florida, and Vermont. I understand that everyone's health and wellness journey is unique. My approach to any wellness services that I provide, from weight loss to hormone management, is balanced and personalized. I emphasize the importance of healthy eating, regular exercise, and self-care while recommending medications and supplements that enhance your therapy. I am a dedicated professional that works with you to develop a personalized plan that aligns with your individual needs and goals.