Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Trumbull, CT
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia.
My approach is warm, holistic, affirming, and open-minded. I believe in treating the whole person by thoughtfully integrating medication management with lifestyle modifications to support overall health and well-being.
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, and insomnia.
My approach is warm, holistic, affirming, and open-minded. I believe in treating the whole person by thoughtfully integrating medication management with lifestyle modifications to support overall health and well-being.
Welcome! I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in medical& mental health care. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic psychiatric services tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
I work with adolescents (ages 14+) and adults, offering both telehealth (audio/video) and in-person appointments. My services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, deprescribing and genetic testing for psychotropic medications. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, ASD, thought disorders and ETOH use disorder.
Welcome! I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in medical& mental health care. I provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic psychiatric services tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
I work with adolescents (ages 14+) and adults, offering both telehealth (audio/video) and in-person appointments. My services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, deprescribing and genetic testing for psychotropic medications. Conditions treated include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, OCD, ASD, thought disorders and ETOH use disorder.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, the cycles of bipolar disorder, or the exhaustion of managing a substance use disorder? You might be an adult or senior who feels like your mental health is a barrier to the life you want to lead. My ideal clients are those seeking medication management to have relief; they want a partner who understands the emotional and cultural nuances of their struggle. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are respected and heard. You're looking for a provider who can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and deep empathy to help you feel empowered and steady once again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, the cycles of bipolar disorder, or the exhaustion of managing a substance use disorder? You might be an adult or senior who feels like your mental health is a barrier to the life you want to lead. My ideal clients are those seeking medication management to have relief; they want a partner who understands the emotional and cultural nuances of their struggle. You want a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are respected and heard. You're looking for a provider who can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and deep empathy to help you feel empowered and steady once again.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. You may feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or simply need more support than you've been getting. Whether you're navigating the complexities of young adulthood, dealing with the stresses of later life, or managing a mental health condition, your goal is to find relief, regain control, and experience a better quality of life. With years of experience in inpatient and outpatient care, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, always working collaboratively to create a treatment plan that feels right for you.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're facing challenges like anxiety, depression, or trauma. You may feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or simply need more support than you've been getting. Whether you're navigating the complexities of young adulthood, dealing with the stresses of later life, or managing a mental health condition, your goal is to find relief, regain control, and experience a better quality of life. With years of experience in inpatient and outpatient care, I offer compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, always working collaboratively to create a treatment plan that feels right for you.
I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at New York Medical College. I have 28 years of experience treating major psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. I am also a certified Suboxone prescriber. I am very compassionate and will pay close attention to your issues. If you want a different experience in your treatment then please give me a call. You will be seen very quickly in a warm and welcoming environment that is very private and confidential.
I am a board certified psychiatrist trained at New York Medical College. I have 28 years of experience treating major psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. I am also a certified Suboxone prescriber. I am very compassionate and will pay close attention to your issues. If you want a different experience in your treatment then please give me a call. You will be seen very quickly in a warm and welcoming environment that is very private and confidential.
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I am a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist licensed in Connecticut and New York. I have extensive experience in diagnosing and practicing evidence-based medicine in children, adolescents, and adults who have anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders as well as providing parenting and behavioral strategies. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, family-based therapy, and supportive psychotherapy with my patients.
I am a board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist licensed in Connecticut and New York. I have extensive experience in diagnosing and practicing evidence-based medicine in children, adolescents, and adults who have anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders as well as providing parenting and behavioral strategies. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, family-based therapy, and supportive psychotherapy with my patients.
I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychotherapy, and alternative treatments to improve mental health. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine with my passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve more joy and fulfillment in your life. Many people choose to see me because I provide combined treatment - medications and therapy.
I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychotherapy, and alternative treatments to improve mental health. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine with my passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve more joy and fulfillment in your life. Many people choose to see me because I provide combined treatment - medications and therapy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bederman Psychiatry PLLC focuses individuals with eating disorders, treating adolescents and adults, who are in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
General psychiatry treatment is available for adults.
Bederman Psychiatry PLLC focuses individuals with eating disorders, treating adolescents and adults, who are in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
General psychiatry treatment is available for adults.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by ongoing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, or life transitions. They may appear high-functioning but feel internally burnt out or frustrated by patterns that won’t change. They want a provider who listens carefully, takes them seriously, and looks at the whole picture.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by ongoing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, trauma-related concerns, or life transitions. They may appear high-functioning but feel internally burnt out or frustrated by patterns that won’t change. They want a provider who listens carefully, takes them seriously, and looks at the whole picture.
I work to help individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and individuals who are actively recovering from substance abuse.
I work to help individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and individuals who are actively recovering from substance abuse.
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.
I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond. I offer parents a safe space to talk honestly through the many challenges of parenthood. Becoming a parent can be both hard and wonderful, and holding space for both is so important.
I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond. I offer parents a safe space to talk honestly through the many challenges of parenthood. Becoming a parent can be both hard and wonderful, and holding space for both is so important.
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.
As a reproductive psychiatric provider, I specialize in the treatment of women's mental health. I have specific expertise in helping women navigate preconception, pregnancy, the postpartum period and early parenthood.
As a reproductive psychiatric provider, I specialize in the treatment of women's mental health. I have specific expertise in helping women navigate preconception, pregnancy, the postpartum period and early parenthood.
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.
The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Patients often present with complaints of difficulty sleeping, mood swings, crying spells, struggling academically, difficulty concentrating, ruminating and being unhappy at their current place of employment or in their relationships.
The adolescents and adults that I treat have a variety of issues, including anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders and mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Patients often present with complaints of difficulty sleeping, mood swings, crying spells, struggling academically, difficulty concentrating, ruminating and being unhappy at their current place of employment or in their relationships.
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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.