Couples therapists in Bridgeport, CT

9 verified listings 5 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 6, 2026

9 couples therapists in Bridgeport are listed with details from their own websites. 7 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Gottman Method , 1 listing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 1 listing
PACT , 1 listing
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Clear Approach: Internal Family Systems (IFS)

What these approaches mean

Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.
PACT: Developed by Stan Tatkin. Combines attachment theory, neuroscience and arousal regulation; sessions can run longer than usual.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

Insurance

Aetna , 1 listing
Cigna , 1 listing
Blue Cross Blue Shield , 1 listing
UnitedHealthcare / Optum , 1 listing

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Medicare Clear Insurance: Medicare
TRICARE , 1 listing
Humana , 1 listing
Magellan , 1 listing
MultiPlan , 1 listing

Sessions

Online (telehealth) , 1 listing

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Sylvia Sanchez, LMFT

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sessions

Online (telehealth)

Insurance

Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Medicare, TRICARE, Humana, Magellan and MultiPlan

Languages

English, Spanish

Visit website of Sylvia Sanchez (opens in a new tab) Call Sylvia Sanchez at (203) 758-2400

Source: counselingandlearning.com, checked Oct 6, 2026 NPI 1538387261

5 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Bridgeport

How many couples therapists are listed in Bridgeport?

This page lists 9 verified couples therapists in Bridgeport. Another 5 licensed marriage and family therapists with Bridgeport practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in Connecticut?

Yes. 7 of the 9 verified therapists in Bridgeport offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in Connecticut (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Bridgeport take insurance?

Some do. Of the 9 verified therapists, 3 mention Medicare, 2 mention Aetna and 2 mention Cigna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Bridgeport use?

Of the 9 verified therapists, 6 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 6 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS), 1 mentions Gottman Method and 1 mentions PACT on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Choosing a therapist in Bridgeport

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 1 verified listing mentions the Gottman Method and 6 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method involve, and who developed them.
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Hartford, CT 48 mi

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Sylvia Sanchez, LMFT