Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Westport, CT
Better Self CT is a psychotherapy practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges through personalized, compassionate care. With over a decade of clinical experience, our founder specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and perinatal mental health concerns. Our approach focuses on meeting clients where they are, developing tailored strategies to improve quality of life during significant transitions. We serve adults, new parents, college students, and individuals experiencing career changes or aging-related adjustments. Certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International, we offer specialized support for women facing pregnancy loss, infertility, and postpartum challenges.Our practice combines evidence-based techniques with empathetic listening to create safe spaces for growth and healing. Sessions include initial assessments and ongoing therapy focused on client-defined goals. We maintain professional affiliations with major insurance providers and offer flexible payment options to ensure accessible care. Located in Westport, Connecticut, our practice serves individuals seeking to build resilience and coping skills for life's complex challenges.
Services
Psychotherapy
Initial Assessment
Regular Sessions
Perinatal Mental Health
Coping Skills Development
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice specializes in perinatal mental health certification
- We develop personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- We accept major insurance plans including Anthem and Husky
- We provide flexible payment options including sliding scale fees
Associations and certifications
- Postpartum Support International
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services address anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on developing personalized coping strategies for adults facing life transitions. The therapeutic approach adapts to individual needs while maintaining clinical excellence.
Initial Assessment
The initial assessment establishes treatment foundations through comprehensive history taking and goal setting. This 50-minute session includes medical, family, and psychological history review to create personalized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized mental health support for women during pregnancy and postpartum periods addresses infertility, pregnancy loss, and mood disorders. Our certified perinatal services combine clinical expertise with compassionate care for maternal mental wellness.
Coping Skills Development
Coping skills development focuses on practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Techniques include cognitive-behavioral approaches and mindfulness practices tailored to individual challenges and personal growth goals.
Regular Sessions
Weekly 50-minute sessions maintain therapeutic progress toward established goals. These sessions incorporate evidence-based interventions adapted to evolving client needs while maintaining consistent treatment frameworks for measurable outcomes.
People
Jasmine Zinser
Psychotherapist
Jasmine Zinser is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in perinatal mental health and has supervised both students and professionals. She earned her MSW from NYU and holds certifications in treating perinatal mood disorders.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, perinatal mental health, and life transition challenges for adults and families.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Anthem Blue/Cross Blue Shield, Optum, United Behavioral Health, and Husky insurance plans with copays due at each session.
What payment options are available?
We offer sliding scale fees for financial hardship and accept cash, check, Venmo, and credit card payments.
What happens during the first session?
The initial assessment includes medical history review, goal setting, and $175 fee for comprehensive treatment planning.
Do you provide telehealth services?
Our practice currently offers in-person sessions at our Westport, CT location with potential virtual options available upon request.
