Perry Githens

Perry Githens Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

About Me

Perry Githens is a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering comprehensive mental health care in New Milford, Connecticut. The practice provides medication management, psychotherapy and interventional psychiatry services including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and ketamine treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD and addiction disorders. Clients may appreciate the integrative approach and the welcoming support for diverse communities including LGBTQ+ individuals and people with dual diagnoses.

What services does Perry Githens offer?

Perry provides psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy and advanced interventional treatments. Therapeutic approaches include CBT, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, solution-focused brief therapy and trauma-focused care. For more complex or treatment-resistant cases, the practice offers Brainsway Deep TMS and Spravato (esketamine) ketamine therapy.

Who can get help here?

The practice serves preteens, teens, adults and seniors in both individual and family formats. Perry has specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ communities (including trans and nonbinary clients), Deaf individuals, people living with HIV/AIDS and those navigating substance use or dual diagnosis challenges.

Is telehealth available?

Both secure telehealth and in-person appointments are available to meet your scheduling and comfort needs.

What payment options are accepted?

Perry accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna and TMS is covered by most insurance plans. Private pay is $250 per hour for medication management sessions and a sliding scale is available based on income. A free 15-minute discovery call is offered to new clients.

 

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $200

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Families, Individuals

Populations

Deaf People, Gay People, Intersex People, Lesbians, Little People, Nonbinary People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Single Mothers, Transgender People

Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Medication Management
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Other
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans

Treatment Options

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

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