Sometimes we all need a little extra support. Maybe you’ve been thinking about reaching out, or you’re just not sure where to begin. That’s okay.
At Live Well Mentally, we keep things simple. We’re here when you’re ready, whether you’re seven or seventy.
How We Help
Mental health care should feel comfortable, not overwhelming. We built our practice around making things easier for you.
What we offer:
- Online visits – Meet with us from home
- All ages welcome – Kids 7+ and adults
- Talk and medication – Whatever helps for your situation
- Respectful care – We listen without judgment
- Connecticut-based – We understand life here
What We Work With
Life brings different challenges. We’re here for many of them.
Feeling Anxious or Down
- Worry and fear
- Sadness that won’t lift
- Social situations that feel hard
- Mood changes
When Things Feel Heavy
- Trauma that still hurts
- Thoughts that won’t stop
- Repetitive behaviors
Focus and Behavior
- Trouble concentrating
- Different ways of seeing the world
- Acting out or impulse control
Complex Situations
- Hearing or seeing things others don’t
- Mixed episodes
- Serious mental health concerns
Every situation is different. We meet you where you are.
About Theresa
Theresa Antwi is our nurse practitioner. She’s been helping people with mental health for years, right here in Connecticut.
A few things about Theresa:
- Trained well – Has her master’s degree in psychiatric nursing from the University of Saint Joseph
- Connects easily – People feel comfortable talking with her
- Lives locally – Hartford area mom who gets real life
- Balanced person – Loves to cook, keep busy and travel
She wants you to feel better and live the life that you desire.
She offers comprehensive evaluation and medication management of psychiatric illness such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder etc for children and adults.
Starting Out
To take that initial step takes a certain degree of courage. We would like to make it as easy as possible.
Whether you’re dealing with daily worry, helping your child through a tough time, or managing something more complex, we’re here.
We will see which one works with the other. That can, at times, be talking through. Sometimes medication helps. Often it’s both. We’ll go at your pace.
Ready When You Are
Mental health isn’t different from any other kind of health. Sometimes you really need help with it.
Good mental health makes everything else easier. Sleep, work, relationships, dealing with your kids. All of it.
If you’ve been thinking about this for a while then maybe it’s time to try. One conversation to see if we’re a good fit!
Contact Live Well Mentally when you’re ready. We’re here.
FAQs
Do you take insurance?
We work with most insurance plans. Call us and we’ll check what your plan covers. We can also discuss payment options if you’re paying out of pocket.
How do the video calls work?
- You get a secure link before your appointment
- Click it at your appointment time
- Works on phones, tablets, or computers
- Need internet and a quiet, private space
- We’ll help you test it before your first session
What’s the youngest age you see?
We start at age 7. Kids this age can usually handle a conversation about their feelings.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
- Usually within 1-2 weeks for new patients
- Depends on current schedule
- We try to accommodate urgent situations faster
- Follow-up appointments are easier to schedule
What should I really expect in the first session?
- We talk about what’s been going on
- Takes about 50 minutes
- No judgment, just getting to know you
- We’ll discuss what might help
- You can ask questions about treatment
Do you prescribe medication?
Yes, Theresa can prescribe medication when it’s helpful. But we start with talking and see what you need. Some people do great without medication.
Is everything confidential?
- Yes, completely private
- Same rules as any doctor’s office
- For kids, parents are involved but we respect the child’s privacy too
- Only exception is if someone might get hurt
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