Anxiety & Trauma Therapy for Life's Transitions

Helping you find your footing when life changes shape — starting a new job, becoming a mom, or starting over after divorce.

New Haven, CT and virtual in 42 states

Welcome

My Approach to Mental Health Treatment

I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good treatment. Early on, we typically focus on developing concrete, practical skills to improve your day-to-day quality of life. I really aim to help you to start to feel a bit better faster.

As that foundation solidifies, treatment often opens into deeper, insight-oriented work. Throughout, we'll check in regularly to make sure treatment is actually meeting your needs. This is a collaborative and evolving process.


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Welcome
Dr. Meagan Carr

About Dr. Carr

My Background & Training

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University in 2019. I completed my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship training at Yale School of Medicine, where I continue to serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor.

I'm trained as a health psychologist, with clinical experiences on chronic pain teams and in a range of medical and outpatient settings. Throughout these experiences I observed the significant impact of anxiety and trauma, and I sought out additional training in treating PTSD and related conditions. I worked at the Women's Clinic at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System addressing the impacts of military sexual trauma.

I have also provided trauma-informed treatment to pregnant women experiencing addiction issues. My therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that each person possesses innate resilience. I work collaboratively with clients to identify patterns, build strengths, and develop practical tools for lasting wellbeing.


A Bit About Me

I was born in the Midwest but grew up mostly on the East Coast. I currently live in Hamden, Connecticut, with my husband and two children. Social justice matters deeply to me personally, and it informs the way I show up as a therapist. I am LBGTQ-affirming, and I fully support social justice movements that address inequity in all forms.

As for hobbies — does keeping up with a wonderfully bossy three-year-old and his baby sister sidekick count?

What I Offer

Services & Fees

I offer individual psychotherapy to adults across the lifespan. While I work with a range of patients, I have a particular interest in working with women navigating life's biggest transitions — becoming a mom, starting over after divorce, or stepping into caregiving for aging parents.

More information my fees and insurance billing practices can be found on the FAQ page.

Life Transitions

Life Transitions

Finding your footing through adjusting to college, motherhood, divorce, new job, and other major life changes.

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Anxiety & Trauma

Anxiety & Trauma

Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and other trauma-related conditions.

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Health Psychology

Health Psychology

Managing chronic illness and its effects on relationships, work, self-esteem, and more.

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NICU Support Group

NICU Support Group

CT-based online free NICU support group.

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Whether you're navigating a specific diagnosis, adjusting to a health condition, or simply looking for support, I tailor treatment to fit your particular needs and goals.

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Schedule a Free Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation, please fill out the form on my secure portal using the button below. You may also email me for more information (please refrain from including any confidential health information).

The consultation is a brief 20-minute call where we can talk about your goals for therapy, review out-of-network coverage options, and decide together whether to move forward.

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Dr. Meagan Carr

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or having thoughts of harming yourself, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or go to your nearest emergency room. This form is not monitored in real time and is not appropriate for urgent situations.