Our Services
Counseling Services
Explore counseling options for individuals, couples, families, and children, available in Hamden and through secure telehealth.
Ways We Can Help
Choose the type of support that best fits your needs, relationships, and stage of life. Our trauma-informed clinicians also offer compassionate support for people living with trauma responses and PTSD.
Individual Therapy
A private space to work through anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and life changes.
Couples Counseling
Build communication, connection, and understanding in your relationship.
Family Therapy
Strengthen family relationships and navigate challenges together.
Child & Play Therapy
Age-appropriate support that helps children express, grow, and thrive.
Trauma-Informed Care
Compassionate, trauma-informed support for PTSD and trauma responses, with care that centers safety, choice, and your own pace.
Perinatal Support
Care for maternity, postpartum, and the transitions of parenthood.
Brainspotting & Hypnosis
Specialized approaches that support insight, regulation, and healing.
Telehealth Counseling
Flexible virtual appointments that bring care to your preferred space.
Access & Payment
Care Across Connecticut
Alternative Therapy serves clients throughout Connecticut through secure virtual services, with in-person appointments at our Hamden office: 2911 Dixwell Ave, Suite 401, Hamden, CT 06518.
PTSD & Trauma Care
Trauma-informed counseling for PTSD and trauma-related concerns, paced with care, choice, and respect for your lived experience.
Virtual Across Connecticut
Meet with your clinician from anywhere in Connecticut through secure telehealth, with same-day appointments available when possible.
Insurance & Public Coverage
We accept major private insurance plans and payors, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Coverage and benefits vary by plan.
Self-Pay & Sliding Scale
Self-pay and sliding-scale fee options are available. Please contact our office to confirm coverage, benefits, and current payment options.
What To Expect
Care Designed Around You
Your clinician will help you identify practical next steps and a treatment plan shaped by your goals, preferences, and lived experience.
Alternative Therapy is a welcoming, affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients. We respect each client’s pronouns, identity, and lived experience throughout care.
Same-day availability
In-person and virtual sessions
Affirming, inclusive care
Care in Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish
