About Us

Connecticut’s Leading Psychiatric Practice

At Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA), there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Our providers include psychiatrists, physician assistants, psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. CBHA offers both in-person and telehealth appointments, so you can get the care you need in the format that serves you best. We also accept most insurance plans allowing you to get the most from your personalized care plan.

About CBHA

Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, widely known throughout the behavioral health community as CBHA, was established in 1989 by Dr. Bassam Awwa. CBHA has seen exponential growth since its inception and is proudly recognized as one of the top leaders of out-patient behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment practices in the state.

CBHA has become one of the most prolific private practices, offering services in 11 different locations throughout Eastern, Central and Southern Connecticut to clients of all ages. CBHA is proud to offer a broad range of services including medication evaluation and management, psychotherapy, Buprenorphine (Suboxone) maintenance program, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy (TMS) and Spravato (esketamine).

It was Dr. Awwa’s vision to create a world-class treatment program that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of behavioral health disorders and addictive diseases. Any individual in need is eligible to receive services regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin or gender, while protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals served.

Providing quality and compassionate care is of the upmost importance to our providers here at CBHA, therefore they have assembled a team of top professionals from a multitude of various disciplines. All sharing the common objective of delivering services that enable clients to regain hope and direction in a supportive, safe and nurturing environment to improve and achieve a fuller and more rewarding life for themselves. Every member of their team strives towards the unified goal of making Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unmatched commitment to the families, surrounding communities and most of all, their clients.