AZIMUTH THERAPEUTICS
Arthur J. Anderson
APRN, PMHNP-BC, LCSW
Dual-credential psychiatric clinician — integrating medication management, psychotherapy, experiential therapy, and evidence-based wellness into a single, coherent model of care.
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Arthur J. Anderson
APRN, PMHNP‑BC · LCSW · RN · NPI 1841900305
AJ Anderson is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and licensed clinical social worker practicing at the intersection of clinical psychiatry, integrative wellness, and experiential medicine. Holding dual graduate credentials from Yale University (MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health) and Columbia University (MSW), he is one of a relatively small cohort of clinicians authorized to both prescribe psychotropic medications and deliver psychotherapy within a single appointment — eliminating the fragmented care model that defines most psychiatric practice today.
His clinical experience spans inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency services, consultation-liaison psychiatry at Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health), and private outpatient practice. Prior to his clinical career, AJ served three tours with the United States Marine Corps — a foundation that shapes his approach to resilience, mission clarity, and disciplined care. He is also a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and has led ropes course facilitation, wilderness programs, and adventure-based therapeutic interventions across his career.
In addition to direct clinical practice, AJ serves as Chief Medical Officer of Azimuth Therapeutic Services LLC and as co-founder of Waypoint Cooperative, a community-oriented mental health initiative. His practice is intentionally small — optimized for depth over volume, and structured to maximize both clinical quality and professional sustainability.
Education
- Yale School of Nursing
MSN — Psychiatric Mental Health NP - Columbia University
Master of Social Work - University of New Haven
BS — Business Management
Current Roles
- CMO — Azimuth Therapeutic Services LLC
- Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Health - Co-Founder — Waypoint Cooperative
Licensure & Credentials
- APRN, PMHNP-BC (CT #13547)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT CSP.0088499)
- Registered Nurse (CT RN #197887)
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- Wilderness First Aid • Stop the Bleed
Military Service
- United States Marine Corps
2009–2013 • Three Tours of Service
Services
Integrated Psychiatry
Medication management and psychotherapy in one appointment. Comprehensive prescribing for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and treatment-resistant conditions — every decision informed by your full clinical picture.
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based modalities including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches. Therapy is woven into every clinical encounter — not siloed into a separate appointment with a separate provider.
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Medical-psychiatric interface consultation for complex cases, treatment-resistant presentations, and diagnostic ambiguity. Available to healthcare providers and systems as a consulting clinician.
Experiential Therapy
When clinically appropriate, sessions extend beyond the office — trail running, skiing, hiking, fly fishing. Movement and outdoor environments activate regulatory pathways that clinical settings cannot replicate. Every experiential session is guided by treatment goals.
Emergency Advocacy
Direct consultation with Emergency Department staff when you present to the ED — providing your psychiatric history, medications, prior adverse reactions, and treatment goals in real time. No lost context. Continuity when it matters most.
Wellness & Lifestyle Consultation
Evidence-based guidance on sleep, nutrition, movement, breathwork, and supplementation as adjuncts to psychiatric treatment. Yoga instruction (RYT-200) and mindfulness-based interventions integrated when appropriate. Full wellness services →
Also available: Complex diagnostic assessment • Pharmacogenomic consultation • Provider-to-provider consultation • Corporate & employee wellness • Veteran & military mental health • Second-opinion evaluations • Superbill documentation for OON reimbursement
Schedule a ConsultationPharmaceutical-Grade Supplements
Azimuth works exclusively with pharmaceutical-grade supplement brands validated for purity, potency, and third-party testing. All supplement recommendations are clinically guided and integrated with your treatment plan. Enrolled patients receive a personalized dispensary link.
Thorne
NSF Certified for Sport. Industry leader in third-party testing and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing. Recommended across integrative medicine, sports medicine, and functional psychiatry.
Access Thorne →Pure Encapsulations
Hypoallergenic formulations with rigorous quality standards. Clinically validated and free of unnecessary additives. A benchmark in professional supplement dispensing.
Access Pure Encapsulations →Fullscript
The leading professional supplement dispensary — 20,000+ products from validated brands with patient discounts. Practitioner-curated protocols delivered directly to your door.
Access Fullscript →Supplement recommendations are not a substitute for professional medical advice. All recommendations are individualized and clinically reviewed.
Diagnostic Testing
Lab testing ordered directly by your provider using NPI 1841900305. Results are reviewed, interpreted, and integrated into your treatment plan — not simply forwarded without context.
GeneSight Psychotropic
Pharmacogenomic testing that analyzes how your genetic profile affects medication metabolism and response. Reduces trial-and-error prescribing by identifying which psychiatric medications are likely to work, which require caution, and which to avoid based on your DNA.
Learn About GeneSight →Fullscript Labs
1,000+ conventional and functional lab tests from CLIA-certified partners — CBC, CMP, thyroid panels, vitamin D, B12, inflammatory markers, cortisol, MTHFR, and comprehensive hormone panels. Ordered and interpreted by your provider.
View Lab Catalog →Rupa Health
Specialty functional medicine labs across 30+ companies — DUTCH hormone testing, gut microbiome analysis, heavy metals, neurotransmitter metabolites, and advanced nutritional panels from Genova, Mosaic, Vibrant Wellness, and others.
Learn About Rupa Health →Commonly Ordered Psychiatric Lab Panels: Pharmacogenomics (GeneSight) • Thyroid (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) • Metabolic panel (CMP, CBC) • Vitamin D, B12, Folate • Inflammatory markers (hsCRP) • Cortisol (4-point) • MTHFR genetic testing • DUTCH comprehensive hormone panel • Gut microbiome • Nutritional deficiency screen • Heavy metals (as indicated)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Azimuth operates as a private-pay concierge practice. This model exists because insurance-driven care is structurally incompatible with the kind of thoroughness, access, and individualization this practice provides. We issue superbills — itemized receipts with CPT and diagnostic codes — that you may submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many commercial plans reimburse at 40–80% of billed charges for out-of-network mental health services.
It means one provider can prescribe medications AND deliver structured psychotherapy — legally and clinically, within the same session. Standard psychiatry splits these roles: a psychiatrist manages medications in 15-minute checks; a separate therapist does the talk work. Neither has the full picture. Dual credentials (PMHNP-BC + LCSW) mean your prescriber knows your inner life, and your therapist knows your medications. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Yes. Azimuth coordinates directly with your existing treatment team. With your consent, AJ will communicate with your therapist, primary care physician, or other providers to ensure continuity. You don’t have to rebuild everything — you’re adding a layer of integration and access, not replacing your team.
Call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department immediately. Your safety is the priority. That said, enrolled clients benefit from direct ED advocacy: if you present to the ED, AJ is available to consult with the ED team in real time, providing your history, current medications, prior adverse reactions, and treatment goals. This prevents the most common failures in acute psychiatric care.
Submit the contact form below or call directly. We’ll schedule a brief phone screening to assess fit and answer your questions. If it’s a good match, we’ll proceed to a 90-minute comprehensive initial evaluation. The practice accepts a limited number of new clients to preserve the quality of care for everyone enrolled.
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The practice accepts a limited number of new clients to maintain the quality and access that define concierge care. Referrals from existing patients and provider colleagues are prioritized.
Bridgeport, CT • Telehealth available statewide