Weight Loss Therapists in Guilford, CT
Holly Starkman, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills provides an added support to clients for strengthening their ability to better manage stress and for overall well-being. In over two decades as a psychotherapist I have consistently found that an integrative approach is most effective for promoting the positive outcomes that my clients are seeking.
My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills provides an added support to clients for strengthening their ability to better manage stress and for overall well-being. In over two decades as a psychotherapist I have consistently found that an integrative approach is most effective for promoting the positive outcomes that my clients are seeking.
I am passionate about helping individuals live their best life. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative effort to determine your goals and help you achieve them. I offer various tools and resources that support your efforts to eliminate, reduce and manage intrusive symptoms. You will learn how to challenge patterns of behavior that may be contributing to your feeling "stuck" and find empowerment to help you live your best life. If you are experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, we will explore your strengths to help realign obstacles that may be getting in your way of living life to its fullest.
I am passionate about helping individuals live their best life. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative effort to determine your goals and help you achieve them. I offer various tools and resources that support your efforts to eliminate, reduce and manage intrusive symptoms. You will learn how to challenge patterns of behavior that may be contributing to your feeling "stuck" and find empowerment to help you live your best life. If you are experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, we will explore your strengths to help realign obstacles that may be getting in your way of living life to its fullest.
Working from a positive, whole-person perspective that is grounded in a psychodynamic and relational approach, I work with clients to navigate, understand, and resolve experiences of distress, relational challenges, life transitions, and health difficulties. As a Clinical Health Psychologist with an Integrative Medicine background, I have had the honor of helping people address and overcome a wide variety of challenges for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include coping with major life-adjustments, health conditions and cancer, significant stress/burn-out, relationship and parenting challenges, grief/loss, and work-life balance.
Working from a positive, whole-person perspective that is grounded in a psychodynamic and relational approach, I work with clients to navigate, understand, and resolve experiences of distress, relational challenges, life transitions, and health difficulties. As a Clinical Health Psychologist with an Integrative Medicine background, I have had the honor of helping people address and overcome a wide variety of challenges for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include coping with major life-adjustments, health conditions and cancer, significant stress/burn-out, relationship and parenting challenges, grief/loss, and work-life balance.
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.
Therapy at West Woods provides an opportunity to take a look at what is important in your life! If you feel stuck, unsettled and/or would like to address issues individually, as a couple or as a family, this is a great place to start. I am a Marriage and Family therapist who utilizes Imago therapy to facilitate communication in a respectful and loving way.
Kathleen DeMino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.
Making an informed choice in selection of your therapist is your first step in achieving your goals. In the field for 25+ years, I am licensed both as a Clinical Social Worker and a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, I am flexible and work with persons seeking abstinence as well as those working toward harm reduction. Certified as a School Social Worker to work with children with special needs, I can assist in navigating the Educational System and can collaborate with family and school around issues impacting performance or socialization with peer.
As a psychologist, consultant and coach in the area of behavioral health, my primary goal is to provide a comfortable, trusting and professional environment where individuals can work on important issues that effect their life. I provide a comprehensive set of services for adults across the lifespan ages 18 to 100+ years old. I offer assessment, evaluation, and treatment interventions for individuals, couples, families and groups with general clinical, issues (i.e. Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict and Parenting). I provide services for patients with health problems, injury and neuropsychological issues with a focus on life adjustment and living with serious illness.
As a psychologist, consultant and coach in the area of behavioral health, my primary goal is to provide a comfortable, trusting and professional environment where individuals can work on important issues that effect their life. I provide a comprehensive set of services for adults across the lifespan ages 18 to 100+ years old. I offer assessment, evaluation, and treatment interventions for individuals, couples, families and groups with general clinical, issues (i.e. Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict and Parenting). I provide services for patients with health problems, injury and neuropsychological issues with a focus on life adjustment and living with serious illness.
As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.
As a licensed clinical therapist and masters level recreational specialist, my expertise in psychotherapy has been built over the course of two decades working with adolescents, adults, and families. Whether supporting adolescents as they undergo a difficult life transition or mediating conflict among adults and families, my services are designed to help individuals navigate the complexities that often come with an array of emotions and challenging life situations.
Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and depleted from being pulled in many directions. You want to say no but find yourself saying yes instead, fearing that family and friends will get angry or be disappointed if you say no. You worry it may jeopardize your relationships if you do. Each time you think about setting a boundary, you feel anxious, or guilty, and sometimes even selfish for considering it. You want to live your own life. However, prioritizing yourself and honoring your own needs seems almost impossible. At times, you feel stuck, unable to know what you want, or focus on your life goals and dreams because you have little energy
Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and depleted from being pulled in many directions. You want to say no but find yourself saying yes instead, fearing that family and friends will get angry or be disappointed if you say no. You worry it may jeopardize your relationships if you do. Each time you think about setting a boundary, you feel anxious, or guilty, and sometimes even selfish for considering it. You want to live your own life. However, prioritizing yourself and honoring your own needs seems almost impossible. At times, you feel stuck, unable to know what you want, or focus on your life goals and dreams because you have little energy
I have an incredible appreciation for the clients I work with to feel “seen & heard” in all aspects of themselves without the experience of judgements or expectations. I am trained in a client-centered/psychodynamic orientation and pull from a variety of treatment approaches based on your needs, recognizing that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to most things in life.
I have an incredible appreciation for the clients I work with to feel “seen & heard” in all aspects of themselves without the experience of judgements or expectations. I am trained in a client-centered/psychodynamic orientation and pull from a variety of treatment approaches based on your needs, recognizing that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to most things in life.
Our combined 30 years experience of interacting with people in a variety of settings has repeatedly demonstrated to us the resilience and growth that all people are capable of. At Coastal Counseling Associates we assist people in accessing those characteristics that are within them so they can cope with the difficulties life may have presented as well as preparing them to employ the psychological resources they posses to combat future difficulties. Our diversity allows us to match clients with staff resulting in strong, lasting therapeutic relationships across a broad expanse of behavioral health concerns for families, individuals, couples and children.
Our combined 30 years experience of interacting with people in a variety of settings has repeatedly demonstrated to us the resilience and growth that all people are capable of. At Coastal Counseling Associates we assist people in accessing those characteristics that are within them so they can cope with the difficulties life may have presented as well as preparing them to employ the psychological resources they posses to combat future difficulties. Our diversity allows us to match clients with staff resulting in strong, lasting therapeutic relationships across a broad expanse of behavioral health concerns for families, individuals, couples and children.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist? I work with a range of issues. Behavioral problems, work/ family balance, grief, marital/ relationship issues, family therapy, parent-child, infidelity, sexual issues, alcohol/ drug abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety/ panic, emotional/ mental disorders, financial difficulties, life transitions, loss, PTSD, anger management and issues within judicial systems. Acknowledge the problem...Experience the solution. I love my work and problem solving with clients. My work strives to achieve a healthy lifestyle for my clients. I help clients achieve their behavioral goals within the brief compass of six to ten sessions.
Kristen Radden, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
Welcome! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on showing up for yourself and beginning this journey of self-growth. After all, that is truly what therapy is about. I believe therapy allows us the opportunity to reflect through the different seasons of life and ultimately our relationship with ourselves. Please feel encouraged for just beginning this process and imagine what the world would be like if we all embraced healthy self-discovery. Although therapy may be viewed as counter-cultural, I encourage you to stand firm in taking care of yourself and evolving into a more authentic you.
Welcome! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on showing up for yourself and beginning this journey of self-growth. After all, that is truly what therapy is about. I believe therapy allows us the opportunity to reflect through the different seasons of life and ultimately our relationship with ourselves. Please feel encouraged for just beginning this process and imagine what the world would be like if we all embraced healthy self-discovery. Although therapy may be viewed as counter-cultural, I encourage you to stand firm in taking care of yourself and evolving into a more authentic you.
Barry Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
My practice is devoted to supporting families, couples, and individuals through the often difficult life transitions and challenges.
I offer a non-judgemental, creative approach leading to the resolution of many difficult patterns, habits, and illnesses.
Modalities include and are not limited to hypnotherapy, energy healing, gestalt therapy, family constellations, couples therapy, and strategic therapy.
Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified Verified
Guilford, CT 06437
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
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I am a licensed psychologist with a focus on the treatment of eating and weight disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and body image concerns, as well as obesity and bariatric surgery. I am accepting clients for telehealth (virtual only) psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluations. My therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and acceptance-based treatment. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut and provide evidence-based eating disorder and behavioral weight loss treatment for individuals and families.
I am a licensed psychologist with a focus on the treatment of eating and weight disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and body image concerns, as well as obesity and bariatric surgery. I am accepting clients for telehealth (virtual only) psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluations. My therapeutic approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and acceptance-based treatment. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut and provide evidence-based eating disorder and behavioral weight loss treatment for individuals and families.
If you feel stressed, worried, overwhelmed, or negative, I can assist you to access clarity, confidence, and peace of mind & heart. If you are overweight, I can assist you in feeling comfortable and safe in your body at the weight that works for you. If you are in pain, I can guide you to release the contributing emotions and experience peace & comfort in your body. If you smoke and want to quit, I can help you. My methods harmonize conscious and subconscious mind so that your actions are congruent with your goals. Finally enjoy freedom from self-sabotage and conflicted feelings! SE HABLA ESPAÑOL.
If you feel stressed, worried, overwhelmed, or negative, I can assist you to access clarity, confidence, and peace of mind & heart. If you are overweight, I can assist you in feeling comfortable and safe in your body at the weight that works for you. If you are in pain, I can guide you to release the contributing emotions and experience peace & comfort in your body. If you smoke and want to quit, I can help you. My methods harmonize conscious and subconscious mind so that your actions are congruent with your goals. Finally enjoy freedom from self-sabotage and conflicted feelings! SE HABLA ESPAÑOL.
Sarah’s work considers the whole familial system understanding the power and effect of each interaction between each member. Sarah knows therapy is a place for people to share and explore their own lives and in that exploration, healing begins. Sarah’s therapeutic room becomes a space where people can learn and discover themselves through stories. Sarah works with the mind-body connection and shows clients how to understand the signals in their own bodies. She uses solution, narrative, and emotionally focused collaborative approaches to therapy.
Sarah’s work considers the whole familial system understanding the power and effect of each interaction between each member. Sarah knows therapy is a place for people to share and explore their own lives and in that exploration, healing begins. Sarah’s therapeutic room becomes a space where people can learn and discover themselves through stories. Sarah works with the mind-body connection and shows clients how to understand the signals in their own bodies. She uses solution, narrative, and emotionally focused collaborative approaches to therapy.
Dr. Michele L. Bullock
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, BC-TMH, CIMHP, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Haven, CT 06473 (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I implement an integrated approach to your needs, and consider your overall life situation in helping you devise an action and treatment plan. Maybe you have set goals, or just need some guidance trying to find your way through some situation or a specific time period. Let me provide you with the coping skills to manage your challenges, and reframe any negativistic thought patterns that have been keeping you immobilized.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I implement an integrated approach to your needs, and consider your overall life situation in helping you devise an action and treatment plan. Maybe you have set goals, or just need some guidance trying to find your way through some situation or a specific time period. Let me provide you with the coping skills to manage your challenges, and reframe any negativistic thought patterns that have been keeping you immobilized.
Vireo Vita Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Clinton, CT 06413 (Online Only)
We offer every client the opportunity to develop their sense of self-worth, build a greater alignment with their true identity, and move them toward finding purpose and meaning in their own lives. We believe that every person, no matter their mental health condition, feels contented when they have begun their wellness journey; with help from their therapeutic provider, and is learning to live in gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Although this goal may seem lofty, we have never met any person who could not find their way to these ideals, and through them learn to manage their overall depression and anxiety.
We offer every client the opportunity to develop their sense of self-worth, build a greater alignment with their true identity, and move them toward finding purpose and meaning in their own lives. We believe that every person, no matter their mental health condition, feels contented when they have begun their wellness journey; with help from their therapeutic provider, and is learning to live in gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Although this goal may seem lofty, we have never met any person who could not find their way to these ideals, and through them learn to manage their overall depression and anxiety.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people build meaningful lives. I use evidence-based treatment for a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and general distress. I believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can overcome the obstacles that are creating difficulties achieving your goals and connecting to your values. The majority of my work focuses on helping people learn new ways of relating to and coping with emotions and understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people build meaningful lives. I use evidence-based treatment for a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, and general distress. I believe that by combining compassion and commitment, together we can overcome the obstacles that are creating difficulties achieving your goals and connecting to your values. The majority of my work focuses on helping people learn new ways of relating to and coping with emotions and understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.