Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Westport, CT
Better Self CT is a psychotherapy practice dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for adults navigating life transitions and mental health challenges. With over a decade of clinical experience, our practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and perinatal mental health concerns. We employ a client-centered approach that adapts to each individual's unique needs, whether they're adjusting to parenthood, managing career changes, or coping with loss.Our founder holds specialized certification in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International, offering expert support for women experiencing pregnancy-related mental health challenges. We maintain professional affiliations with major insurance networks while providing flexible payment options to ensure accessible care. Our practice combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with personalized strategies to help clients develop coping skills and improve their quality of life.
Services
Psychotherapy
Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
OCD Therapy
Life Transition Support
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of clinical experience treating diverse mental health conditions
- Specialized certification in perinatal mental health care
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Flexible payment options including sliding scale fees
- Experienced working with adults on the autism spectrum
Associations and certifications
- Postpartum Support International
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy sessions address various mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and OCD. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized strategies to help clients develop effective coping mechanisms and improve emotional well-being through weekly 50-minute sessions.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy or postpartum. Certified by Postpartum Support International, we treat perinatal mood disorders, pregnancy loss, and infertility-related distress using targeted therapeutic approaches tailored to maternal mental health needs.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive anxiety treatment programs address panic symptoms and generalized anxiety through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We develop personalized coping strategies to manage anxiety triggers and improve daily functioning for adults experiencing various anxiety disorders.
Depression Counseling
Targeted depression counseling helps clients understand and manage depressive symptoms through talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Our approach focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and developing practical strategies to improve mood and quality of life.
Life Transition Support
Specialized support for adults navigating significant life changes including parenthood, career shifts, and aging-related transitions. We provide coping strategies to manage adjustment challenges and develop resilience during periods of personal transformation.
People
Jasmine Zinser
Psychotherapist
Licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. Specializes in perinatal mental health, certified by Postpartum Support International. Expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and OCD across diverse client populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, perinatal mental health issues, and life transition challenges. Our treatment plans are customized to each client's specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, United Behavioral Health, and Husky Medicaid. We also provide super bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding scale fees for clients experiencing financial hardship while maintaining the same quality of care for all clients.
What makes your practice unique?
Our practice combines over a decade of clinical experience with specialized certification in perinatal mental health, offering expert care for women navigating pregnancy-related mental health challenges.
How long are therapy sessions?
Regular sessions last approximately 50 minutes, with initial assessments taking longer to complete comprehensive evaluations and goal setting.
