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Best Psychiatrists in East Haven, CT (2026)

287 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Haven: Dr. Kishorchandra R. Gonsai, MD, RP Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Victory Recovery Partners, 362 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 287 ranked; ranked #32.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

287 East Haven psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 62 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 287 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in East Haven at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in East Haven at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Dr. Kishorchandra R. Gonsai, MD744.9★ (14)New Haven, 4 mi awayOverall
2Yun Richard MD735.0★ (9)New Haven, 4 mi away—
3Integral Health Associates734.0★ (12)New Haven, 4 mi away—
4Stitelman Michael MD725.0★ (3)Branford, 3 mi away—
5Mohrer Peter L MD724.6★ (25)Guilford, 10 mi away—
6Dr. Hadar Lubin, MD723.7★ (3)New Haven, 4 mi away—
7Dr. Theresa A. Bergherr, MD713.7★ (3)New Haven, 4 mi away—
8Ostrovskaya Anna MD711.8★ (5)New Haven, 4 mi away—
9Dr. Lauren C. Mercer715.0★ (4)Hamden, 8 mi away—
10Pavle Joksovic MD, FAPA704.7★ (15)City of Milford (balance), 11 mi away—

The 287 best psychiatrists in East Haven, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Haven

    Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    NO LONGER AT VA LOCATION in WEST HAVEN CT, 111 Park St unit 16, New Haven, CT 06511
  2. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    437 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
  3. Based in Branford, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    155 Meadow St # D, Branford, CT 06405
  4. Based in Guilford, 10 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    5 Durham Rd Ste B5, Guilford, CT 06437
  5. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    19 Edwards St #1, New Haven, CT 06511
  6. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    55 Lock St, New Haven, CT 06511
  7. Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    60 Washington Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
  8. Based in City of Milford (balance), 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    88 Noble Ave suite F, Milford, CT 06460
  9. Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    60 Washington Ave Ste 304, Hamden, CT 06518
  10. Based in Orange, 7 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    35 Old Tavern Rd Unit 120, Orange, CT 06477
  11. Based in New Haven, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.9★ from 66 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Address
    34 Park St, New Haven, CT 06519
  12. Based in Hamden, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    60 Washington Ave Ste 102, Hamden, CT 06518
  13. Based in City of Milford (balance), 11 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    88 Noble Ave, Milford, CT 06460
  14. Based in Guilford, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    652 Boston Post Rd Ste 7, Guilford, CT 06437
  15. Based in City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    204 Cherry St, Milford, CT 06460
  16. Based in City of Milford (balance), 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    203 Broad St Ste 1, Milford, CT 06460
  17. Based in Derby, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    Medical Office Building, 300 Seymour Ave Unit 205, Derby, CT 06418
  18. Based in City of Milford (balance), 10 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 12 PM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Cherry St Ste 2, Milford, CT 06460
  19. Based in Brentwood, 26 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7:30 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 5 PM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
  20. Based in Trumbull, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    160 Hawley Ln, Trumbull, CT 06611

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 287 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in East Haven, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. Javier Lopez663.7★ (3)17 mi
27Nedelcuta Mihaela F MD663.0★ (4)17 mi
28Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Milford654.6★ (66)10 mi
29Frank Appah, MD, PhD655.0★ (19)25 mi
30Lifespan Collaborative Services653.9★ (18)8 mi
31Randi Cohen, MD, PhD654.6★ (8)25 mi
32Victory Recovery Partners654.8★ (362)32 mi
33Rose Yu Chin655.0★ (7)23 mi
34Dr. Melissa Welby644.3★ (9)10 mi
35Dr. Jeffry Klugman, MD641.5★ (8)4 mi
36Jeffrey T. Shelton, MD645.0★ (3)22 mi
37FARHAD MONTAZERI M.D.643.5★ (8)8 mi
38McWilliam Robert S MD644.2★ (5)23 mi
39Rumi Mind Health644.6★ (8)27 mi
40Dr. Alan P. Siegal, MD642.2★ (10)8 mi
41Hamilton Gaiani, MD644.0★ (4)22 mi
42Jennifer Serrentino, M.D633.7★ (3)25 mi
43Victory Recovery Partners634.9★ (218)35 mi
44Shah Arvind MD632.6★ (19)21 mi
45Deborah Lipschitz, MD632.5★ (8)22 mi
46Nachiyappan Manoharan, MD634.0★ (41)28 mi
47Waynik Mark MD631.7★ (6)22 mi
48Sound Psychiatry LLC633.7★ (3)10 mi
49Dr. Marta Maczaj, MD634.0★ (4)25 mi
50Lisa Harding, MD622.8★ (11)11 mi

Also serving East Haven

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving East Haven
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anna Haven Behavioral Health Services3.0★ (2)6 mi
Brown Serena Lynn MD3.0★ (2)11 mi
D K Consultants5.0★ (2)14 mi
Dr. Hilary M. Klein, MD1.0★ (2)21 mi
Dr. Jonathan Allen4.0★ (2)6 mi
Dr. Melissa Welby5.0★ (2)20 mi
Dr. Robert B. Ostroff, MD5.0★ (2)8 mi
Dr. Yann B. Poncin, MD3.0★ (2)4 mi
Henry M. Czarny, MD3.0★ (2)11 mi
Integrated Wellness Group5.0★ (1)In East Haven
Michael B. Garland, M.D.5.0★ (2)4 mi
MJ Psychiatry LLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
New Leaf Psychiatry, LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
OneCBT of Connectictut1.0★ (2)4 mi
Peters Julie MD3.0★ (2)4 mi
Psychiatric Care Consultants, LLC4.5★ (2)11 mi
Psychiatric Treatment & Resource CenterIn East Haven
Restart Health & Wellness3.0★ (2)22 mi
Serenity Psychiatric Care5.0★ (2)17 mi
Yale Depression Research Clinic1.0★ (2)4 mi

How we ranked East Haven psychiatrists

We scored 287 East Haven psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Haven data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in East Haven: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in East Haven?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in East Haven, CT is Dr. Kishorchandra R. Gonsai, MD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews. Yun Richard MD (#2) and Integral Health Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 287 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in East Haven?

RankedPsychologists ranks 287 psychiatrists serving East Haven, CT. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in East Haven work on weekends?

62 of 287 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Comprehensive Mental Health Solutions (#13), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry New Haven (#21) and Shariful A. Syed, MD (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do East Haven psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 287 rated psychiatrists in East Haven is 4.2★, with a median of 8 reviews. Victory Recovery Partners has the most, 362 reviews, and ranks #32. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside East Haven count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the East Haven city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in East Haven ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for East Haven

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 287 psychiatrists serving East Haven.