Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Newington, CT
Are you feeling down, lack of motivation, stress, or anxious. Are you looking for a professional provider to listen to your current struggles? Are you having trouble deciding if medication will help you to get you through the day ,to help ease your depression, anxiety.
Are you feeling down, lack of motivation, stress, or anxious. Are you looking for a professional provider to listen to your current struggles? Are you having trouble deciding if medication will help you to get you through the day ,to help ease your depression, anxiety.
Cassandra Shepard Wellness of Mind LLC.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP
Newington, CT 06111
She provides medication evaluations and management across the lifespan for a range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders (with affiliations to specialized ED treatment facilities).
Dr. Cassandra is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctorate of Science. Her clinical philosophy centers on collaboration with clients, emphasizing teaching, health promotion, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and integrative care. With experience spanning short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and academic instruction at a prestigious university, Cassandra brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care.
She provides medication evaluations and management across the lifespan for a range of behavioral health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders (with affiliations to specialized ED treatment facilities).
Dr. Cassandra is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctorate of Science. Her clinical philosophy centers on collaboration with clients, emphasizing teaching, health promotion, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and integrative care. With experience spanning short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and academic instruction at a prestigious university, Cassandra brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to patient-centered, compassionate care. My passion for psychiatry grew from witnessing the effects of stigma and limited mental health resources. With over 15 years of experience in diverse settings, including correctional and forensic environments, I bring strong expertise in psychopharmacology and a deep belief that a trusting therapeutic alliance is essential to effective treatment.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to patient-centered, compassionate care. My passion for psychiatry grew from witnessing the effects of stigma and limited mental health resources. With over 15 years of experience in diverse settings, including correctional and forensic environments, I bring strong expertise in psychopharmacology and a deep belief that a trusting therapeutic alliance is essential to effective treatment.
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Practicing psychiatry since 2012, I have worked with patients with diverse diagnoses, particularly individuals suffering with Eating Disorders.
My approach to medicine is integrative, including in my treatment plans elements like nutrition, psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, and others. I offer psychiatric assessments and medication management, which will be done with careful consideration of the patient as a whole. I emphasize collaboration with the patient's treatment team in my practice.
Practicing psychiatry since 2012, I have worked with patients with diverse diagnoses, particularly individuals suffering with Eating Disorders.
My approach to medicine is integrative, including in my treatment plans elements like nutrition, psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, and others. I offer psychiatric assessments and medication management, which will be done with careful consideration of the patient as a whole. I emphasize collaboration with the patient's treatment team in my practice.
I am a Doctorally-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders.
Using evidence-based research as the foundation of medication management, I strive to maximize the therapeutic benefit of medication with minimal side effects.Along side medication management, I incorporate support therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
I am a Doctorally-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience treating a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders.
Using evidence-based research as the foundation of medication management, I strive to maximize the therapeutic benefit of medication with minimal side effects.Along side medication management, I incorporate support therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to help patients achieve their mental health goals.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, or navigating gender dysphoria, my goal is to ensure that you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I've worked with clients from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents with eating disorders, individuals pursuing hormone replacement therapy or gender-affirming surgery, and adults managing complex conditions like addiction or trauma. No matter where you are in your life, you deserve to feel better and live more fully.
Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, or navigating gender dysphoria, my goal is to ensure that you feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I've worked with clients from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community, adolescents with eating disorders, individuals pursuing hormone replacement therapy or gender-affirming surgery, and adults managing complex conditions like addiction or trauma. No matter where you are in your life, you deserve to feel better and live more fully.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the challenges that can come with adolescence, young adulthood, and motherhood.
You’re not looking for a 5 minute refill appointment, and I’m not interested in treating you like a checklist of symptoms. I want to understand what’s impacting you medically, emotionally, environmentally, and in your day-to-day life. Sometimes there’s a clear answer, and sometimes it takes time to connect the dots, but we’ll figure it out together.
Medication can be helpful, but it’s just one tool. If you’ve ever wondered if medication can help, lets connect and explore your options.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the challenges that can come with adolescence, young adulthood, and motherhood.
You’re not looking for a 5 minute refill appointment, and I’m not interested in treating you like a checklist of symptoms. I want to understand what’s impacting you medically, emotionally, environmentally, and in your day-to-day life. Sometimes there’s a clear answer, and sometimes it takes time to connect the dots, but we’ll figure it out together.
Medication can be helpful, but it’s just one tool. If you’ve ever wondered if medication can help, lets connect and explore your options.
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.
I specializes in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disturbances, Eating disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Schizophrenia, SUD, Medication Assisted treatment, Alcohol Misuse.
In addition to medication management, we incorporate evidence-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Emotional Focused Therapy to support individuals, couples during life transitioning phase.
I specializes in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disturbances, Eating disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Schizophrenia, SUD, Medication Assisted treatment, Alcohol Misuse.
In addition to medication management, we incorporate evidence-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Conflict Resolution, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Emotional Focused Therapy to support individuals, couples during life transitioning phase.
Now Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is one who is ready for a change in treating their mental health concerns. I am open, nonjudgemental, and bring to you many years' experience in treating various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. Many clients struggle with the stigma of receiving mental health treatment, I would like to offer a breath of fresh air in our approach to treating your mental health concerns, and dispel any doubts you may have about improving your mental health.
Now Accepting New Clients! My ideal client is one who is ready for a change in treating their mental health concerns. I am open, nonjudgemental, and bring to you many years' experience in treating various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. Many clients struggle with the stigma of receiving mental health treatment, I would like to offer a breath of fresh air in our approach to treating your mental health concerns, and dispel any doubts you may have about improving your mental health.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're weighed down by anxiety, racing thoughts, or feelings of being stuck. You might be struggling with anxious thoughts, feeling like you're constantly worrying about things outside your control. Perhaps you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or hesitant to seek help because of the stigma surrounding mental health. You want to feel calm, balanced, and empowered but aren't sure how to get there. What you truly need is a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment and find support in managing both the emotional and practical challenges you face.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're weighed down by anxiety, racing thoughts, or feelings of being stuck. You might be struggling with anxious thoughts, feeling like you're constantly worrying about things outside your control. Perhaps you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or hesitant to seek help because of the stigma surrounding mental health. You want to feel calm, balanced, and empowered but aren't sure how to get there. What you truly need is a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment and find support in managing both the emotional and practical challenges you face.
I approach the clients by understanding each client as a whole person, deep respect for individuals as unique human beings by using a creative process and open-ended communication. I am mindful in prescribing medications. My ultimate treatment goals not only target the treatment of mental health problems, but I will take effort to facilitate clients’ personal growth and improve their vitality.
I approach the clients by understanding each client as a whole person, deep respect for individuals as unique human beings by using a creative process and open-ended communication. I am mindful in prescribing medications. My ultimate treatment goals not only target the treatment of mental health problems, but I will take effort to facilitate clients’ personal growth and improve their vitality.
With more than 35 years of healthcare experience across corrections, infectious disease, home care, emergency medicine, and community health, I bring a deep understanding of both complex and chronic mental health needs. I hold a post-master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse, along with an advanced certification in addiction medicine.
With more than 35 years of healthcare experience across corrections, infectious disease, home care, emergency medicine, and community health, I bring a deep understanding of both complex and chronic mental health needs. I hold a post-master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Nurse, along with an advanced certification in addiction medicine.
Holistic Connections LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
2 Endorsed
South Windsor, CT 06074
Hello, my name is Sara. I am a dedicated, compassionate, trauma informed medical professional who strives for patient advocacy.
I began my career as a Registered Nurse after graduating from Curry College in Milton, MA in 2014, and went on to earn my Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2018, followed by a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatry in 2024—both from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.
I am a well rounded provider having education and professional experience in both internal/cardiac medicine, and psychiatry which allows me to take a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.
Hello, my name is Sara. I am a dedicated, compassionate, trauma informed medical professional who strives for patient advocacy.
I began my career as a Registered Nurse after graduating from Curry College in Milton, MA in 2014, and went on to earn my Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2018, followed by a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatry in 2024—both from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.
I am a well rounded provider having education and professional experience in both internal/cardiac medicine, and psychiatry which allows me to take a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.
Holistic Services & Alternative Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN-BC
3 Endorsed
Canton, CT 06019
At Holistic Services & Alternative Care, we understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, and we are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and respectful experience from the very first visit. We serve children, adolescents, and adults throughout Connecticut seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns. Our team provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, pharmacogenetic testing, and specialized services that help patients and their families achieve greater stability, improved functioning, and a better quality of life.
At Holistic Services & Alternative Care, we understand that seeking mental health care can feel overwhelming, and we are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and respectful experience from the very first visit. We serve children, adolescents, and adults throughout Connecticut seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns. Our team provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, pharmacogenetic testing, and specialized services that help patients and their families achieve greater stability, improved functioning, and a better quality of life.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!***Our goal is to meet all of your therapy and medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!***Our goal is to meet all of your therapy and medication needs. Through a web-based platform (telepsychiatry), we hope to maintain a relaxing environment for you as we allow for care to be given to you in your home, from the comfort of your couch to a quiet space in your providers' office. We provide exceptional, personalized, and timely access to psychiatric care with little to no wait time.
Dr. Ayub is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pursued specialized child and adolescent psychiatry training through a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Ayub has extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units, outpatient academic treatment centers, emergency psychiatric care, and community mental health.
Dr. Ayub is a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine and pursued specialized child and adolescent psychiatry training through a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Ayub has extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units, outpatient academic treatment centers, emergency psychiatric care, and community mental health.
Welcome! We are a group practice of 60 licensed counselors and medication providers. We have a multi disciplinary team which is trained in several models to tailor each of our clients needs. Our biggest focus, is you, our client. We provide family, couples and individual counseling. Medication management for psychiatry and also offer Primary Care Services.
Welcome! We are a group practice of 60 licensed counselors and medication providers. We have a multi disciplinary team which is trained in several models to tailor each of our clients needs. Our biggest focus, is you, our client. We provide family, couples and individual counseling. Medication management for psychiatry and also offer Primary Care Services.
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.
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.
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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.
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.