Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in New Haven, CT

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Maria J Vega
Psychiatrist, MD
New Haven, CT 06511
I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy.
I am subspecialized in child and adolescent psychiatry. I not only work with children and adolescents, but involve the family, in terms of therapy and parent management training.
I have vast experience treating eating disorders, ADHD, and autism, via both medication and/or therapy.
I am subspecialized in child and adolescent psychiatry. I not only work with children and adolescents, but involve the family, in terms of therapy and parent management training.
(305) 834-4419 View (305) 834-4419
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Megan Mary Kelly Gilman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Megan, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Connecticut and New York with over 20 years of experience in mental health. As a working single mom of three, I understand how overwhelming it can be to balance work, parenting, relationships, and everyday responsibilities while still prioritizing your own mental health.
Hi, I’m Megan, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Connecticut and New York with over 20 years of experience in mental health. As a working single mom of three, I understand how overwhelming it can be to balance work, parenting, relationships, and everyday responsibilities while still prioritizing your own mental health.
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Emerald Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-C
Online Only
You’re holding everything together, but inside, you feel heavy, anxious, or just… off. Maybe you’ve tried to “figure it out” alone, or maybe no one’s ever really seen the full you. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you want to feel safe, heard, and supported. You want peace, emotional clarity, and space to rediscover the version of you that feels most alive. You’re ready for care that actually cares.
You’re holding everything together, but inside, you feel heavy, anxious, or just… off. Maybe you’ve tried to “figure it out” alone, or maybe no one’s ever really seen the full you. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you want to feel safe, heard, and supported. You want peace, emotional clarity, and space to rediscover the version of you that feels most alive. You’re ready for care that actually cares.
(475) 242-0897 View (475) 242-0897
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Sara Serpil Turk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP, PMHNP
Serves Area
My clients often face anxiety, depression, dementia, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel understood, supported, and empowered with tools to cope. Together, we work on building resilience, improving daily functioning, and creating a sense of hope and balance. I offer supportive, personalized care to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control.
My clients often face anxiety, depression, dementia, or other mental health challenges. They want to feel understood, supported, and empowered with tools to cope. Together, we work on building resilience, improving daily functioning, and creating a sense of hope and balance. I offer supportive, personalized care to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control.
(203) 902-5164 View (203) 902-5164
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Michael Robbins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
Michael Robbins is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience specializing in psychiatric medication management. He earned his MSN from the University of Tennessee in 2006. His career spans various settings, including acute inpatient care, private practice, community mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Michael treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Michael Robbins is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience specializing in psychiatric medication management. He earned his MSN from the University of Tennessee in 2006. His career spans various settings, including acute inpatient care, private practice, community mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Michael treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
(833) 749-5700 View (833) 749-5700
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John T Palma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Serves Area
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I have several years experience working with adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome!
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I have several years experience working with adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome!
(203) 404-6074 View (203) 404-6074
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Douglas Zelisko
Psychiatrist, MD
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
(860) 854-7338 View (860) 854-7338
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Tracie Nalley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Online Only
Many people are reluctant to get treated for mental illness. The truth is mental illness should be treated the same as a physical illnesses. I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain. This starts from within. I will work with the whole person.
Many people are reluctant to get treated for mental illness. The truth is mental illness should be treated the same as a physical illnesses. I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain. This starts from within. I will work with the whole person.
(203) 802-6250 View (203) 802-6250
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Dr. Sabella Prime
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, APRN
Online Only
You might be navigating tension with a partner, feeling distant from friends, or noticing patterns in how you show up at work or with family that no longer serve you. These interpersonal struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what’s next. I also work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, complex PTSD, identity exploration, and women’s mental health concerns like PMDD. We’ll explore the invisible barriers that are keeping you stuck, and help you build the tools to connect more fully with others and with yourself.
You might be navigating tension with a partner, feeling distant from friends, or noticing patterns in how you show up at work or with family that no longer serve you. These interpersonal struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure of what’s next. I also work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, complex PTSD, identity exploration, and women’s mental health concerns like PMDD. We’ll explore the invisible barriers that are keeping you stuck, and help you build the tools to connect more fully with others and with yourself.
(929) 640-3505 View (929) 640-3505
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Emily Chelso
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
The way in which you see a medical doctor for a broken bone or stomach ache, I believe the same should be done when you are experiencing difficulties with mental health, without the fear of being judged. I have a strong passion for understanding the ups and downs of life that all humans experience, and I believe everyone deserves to be heard in a compassionate, understanding, and nonjudgemental manner. My personal goal is to remove the stigma surrounding seeking mental health treatment, to foster a safe and efficient avenue for clients to access care, and to assist my clients in their journey to health and recovery.
The way in which you see a medical doctor for a broken bone or stomach ache, I believe the same should be done when you are experiencing difficulties with mental health, without the fear of being judged. I have a strong passion for understanding the ups and downs of life that all humans experience, and I believe everyone deserves to be heard in a compassionate, understanding, and nonjudgemental manner. My personal goal is to remove the stigma surrounding seeking mental health treatment, to foster a safe and efficient avenue for clients to access care, and to assist my clients in their journey to health and recovery.
(475) 255-2019 View (475) 255-2019
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Theresa Webster
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Online booking & Telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
Online booking & Telehealth - Do you feel like you are constantly fighting with your own brain? You try to concentrate on a task but your mind constantly wanders off. Your friends joke that you have no concept of time but you wonder when they will tire of your inconsistency. You struggle in social settings with worry that you are talking too much or lose track of what someone is talking with you about when in conversation. Your finances are a mess or you just can’t seem to hold on to savings. Social media has you thinking you might have ADHD and you are ready to find answers.
(203) 285-6046 View (203) 285-6046
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Greenleaf Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, DO
Serves Area
Welcome to Greenleaf Psychiatry. I provide mental health care for adults across Connecticut through telehealth visits, with limited in-person appointments available at our Westport office. My goal is to offer thoughtful, evidence-based treatment in a setting where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. Greenleaf Psychiatry was created to provide a more focused and patient-centered approach to care. I believe good psychiatric care takes time, clear communication, and a collaborative relationship between doctor and patient. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions. Treat
Welcome to Greenleaf Psychiatry. I provide mental health care for adults across Connecticut through telehealth visits, with limited in-person appointments available at our Westport office. My goal is to offer thoughtful, evidence-based treatment in a setting where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. Greenleaf Psychiatry was created to provide a more focused and patient-centered approach to care. I believe good psychiatric care takes time, clear communication, and a collaborative relationship between doctor and patient. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and life transitions. Treat
(203) 872-5839 View (203) 872-5839
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Shweta Kapoor
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Online Only
Dr. Kapoor combines a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Residency in Psychiatry and is amongst a handful psychiatrists in the US with this dual training. She integrates therapy with medications. Patients have direct access to Dr. Kapoor outside of sessions through text/call. She believes in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind diagnostic labels. She has worked at Mayo Clinic, Emory, Baylor, and Menninger in the past. She is trauma-informed and treat patients with childhood abuse and complex trauma. Dr. Kapoor helps patients gain a deeper understanding of themselves that helps in achieving peace and closure.
Dr. Kapoor combines a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Residency in Psychiatry and is amongst a handful psychiatrists in the US with this dual training. She integrates therapy with medications. Patients have direct access to Dr. Kapoor outside of sessions through text/call. She believes in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind diagnostic labels. She has worked at Mayo Clinic, Emory, Baylor, and Menninger in the past. She is trauma-informed and treat patients with childhood abuse and complex trauma. Dr. Kapoor helps patients gain a deeper understanding of themselves that helps in achieving peace and closure.
(475) 323-4270 View (475) 323-4270
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One Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP-P, BC
Online Only
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
(860) 979-6396 View (860) 979-6396
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Danielle Trenelli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Online Only
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
(203) 403-6264 View (203) 403-6264
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Michael B Garland
Psychiatrist, MD
New Haven, CT 06510
Not accepting new clients
Welcome. I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist trained at the University of Chicago and Yale Child Study Center. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and parents seeking more than brief symptom relief: deeper understanding, lasting change, and greater freedom in how they live, love, work, and relate. Treatment may include intensive psychotherapy or psychoanalysis, integrating evidence-based care, neuroscience, judicious use of medication at the lowest effective dose, and a psychoanalytic understanding of development, relationships, and unconscious patterns shaping experience and possibility.
Welcome. I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist trained at the University of Chicago and Yale Child Study Center. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and parents seeking more than brief symptom relief: deeper understanding, lasting change, and greater freedom in how they live, love, work, and relate. Treatment may include intensive psychotherapy or psychoanalysis, integrating evidence-based care, neuroscience, judicious use of medication at the lowest effective dose, and a psychoanalytic understanding of development, relationships, and unconscious patterns shaping experience and possibility.
(203) 664-5850 View (203) 664-5850
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Maria Kim
Psychiatrist, MD, MSc
2 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511
Not accepting new clients
I am a Yale trained psychiatrist and therapist in private practice in CT and NY. I offer a warm and collaborative approach to mental health care. My two focus areas are psychotherapy and integrative psychiatry. In psychotherapy I aim to provide a safe space for authentic connection where you feel seen and understood and can make meaningful change. If medications might be helpful, I offer an individualized approach focused on finding medications & treatments that offer the most relief with the fewest side effects while aligning with your preferences and the realities of your life.
I am a Yale trained psychiatrist and therapist in private practice in CT and NY. I offer a warm and collaborative approach to mental health care. My two focus areas are psychotherapy and integrative psychiatry. In psychotherapy I aim to provide a safe space for authentic connection where you feel seen and understood and can make meaningful change. If medications might be helpful, I offer an individualized approach focused on finding medications & treatments that offer the most relief with the fewest side effects while aligning with your preferences and the realities of your life.
(475) 242-8505 View (475) 242-8505

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Kara Kolodziejczak
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, RN
Online Only
I work with people navigating mood disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, as well as those struggling with substance use, eating disorders, or personality disorders.
In our sessions, I’ll support you in understanding your thought patterns, emotional cycles, and motivations so we can build healthier alternatives together. I integrate medication management with therapy when needed, always choosing the least invasive, most effective approach.
I work with people navigating mood disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, as well as those struggling with substance use, eating disorders, or personality disorders.
In our sessions, I’ll support you in understanding your thought patterns, emotional cycles, and motivations so we can build healthier alternatives together. I integrate medication management with therapy when needed, always choosing the least invasive, most effective approach.
(786) 841-8170 View (786) 841-8170
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Light Of Mind Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN , FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Online Only
My current focus is in psychiatry with specialization in addiction medicine and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and includes the use of traditional and complementary medicine to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for adolescents and adults. Complementary/alternative approaches include but is not limited to nutraceuticals, supplements, vitamins, and lifestyle modification.
My current focus is in psychiatry with specialization in addiction medicine and eating disorders.
My approach is holistic and includes the use of traditional and complementary medicine to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for adolescents and adults. Complementary/alternative approaches include but is not limited to nutraceuticals, supplements, vitamins, and lifestyle modification.
(413) 240-3650 View (413) 240-3650
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Kristen Sadana
Psychiatrist, MD
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Our mission is to provide high quality, collaborative, therapy-focused psychiatric care that centers the whole person and empowers the patient in their own treatment. We seek to provide a therapeutic environment where people of all neurotypes, gender identities, religious beliefs, and ethnicities feel welcome and safe. We hope to provide a judgment free space that will work to destigmatize mental health disorders, as these disorders arise out of the most basic experiences that make us human.
Our mission is to provide high quality, collaborative, therapy-focused psychiatric care that centers the whole person and empowers the patient in their own treatment. We seek to provide a therapeutic environment where people of all neurotypes, gender identities, religious beliefs, and ethnicities feel welcome and safe. We hope to provide a judgment free space that will work to destigmatize mental health disorders, as these disorders arise out of the most basic experiences that make us human.
(475) 244-9002 View (475) 244-9002

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FAQ - Eating Disorders Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with eating disorders?
Eating disorders are a group of serious mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in normal eating patterns and persistent negative thoughts related to body image and weight. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). While many people experience occasional concerns about food or body image, eating disorders are distinct in that they significantly impair physical health and daily functioning. Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals play an important role in supporting recovery by helping individuals with eating disorders manage distressing thoughts and emotions while also promoting physical healing, including weight restoration when necessary.

How do psychiatrists treat eating disorders?
Psychiatric care typically begins with a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the individual's symptoms, medical status, and overall needs. This evaluation helps determine the most appropriate level of care. In some cases, a psychiatrist may recommend a higher level of support—such as inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, or an intensive outpatient program (IOP)—to first stabilize physical health and ensure safety before transitioning to outpatient psychiatric care. Once medically stable, clients can work with a psychiatrist on longer-term mental health goals, including managing mood, reducing distressing thoughts, and supporting sustainable recovery.

Psychiatrists who specialize in eating disorders are trained in both psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Although there are no medications that specifically treat eating disorders, psychiatrists may prescribe medications—such as antidepressants—to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, or obsessive thinking that often co-occur with or contribute to disordered eating behaviors. Some psychiatrists may offer psychotherapy themselves, though they often collaborate with a broader care team that includes therapists, dietitians, and primary care providers, each offering complementary support throughout the recovery process.

How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders?
Because not all psychiatrists are trained to treat eating disorders, it is important to seek a provider with relevant expertise. The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists with experience in treating eating disorders. When reaching out to a potential provider, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating your specific diagnosis, how they integrate medication and therapy into treatment, and how they coordinate care with other treatment team members. Also consider practical factors such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance coverage to ensure a good fit.