Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Waterbury, CT
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If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling to find peace, you're not alone, & not without support. I’m a board-certified PMHNP with over 10 years of experience helping individuals regain control of their mental health by building resilience and purpose.
I provide comprehensive psych evaluations, accurate diagnoses & thoughtful medication management tailored to your unique needs. If you’re navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or substance use concerns, a collaborative approach blending clinical expertise and compassion will help.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling to find peace, you're not alone, & not without support. I’m a board-certified PMHNP with over 10 years of experience helping individuals regain control of their mental health by building resilience and purpose.
I provide comprehensive psych evaluations, accurate diagnoses & thoughtful medication management tailored to your unique needs. If you’re navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or substance use concerns, a collaborative approach blending clinical expertise and compassion will help.
Christta Sprott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Waterbury, CT 06708
Waitlist for new clients
Supporting clients across CT and NY! I am the practice owner and lead psychiatric specialist at Destination Psychiatry. I’m a board-certified practitioner with over 15 years of experience, including 13 years focused on psychiatry. I offer thoughtful, individualized care to support your unique mental health journey and overall well-being. My approach centers on a warm, trusting environment that fosters comfort and openness. I also offer telehealth options for added convenience.
Supporting clients across CT and NY! I am the practice owner and lead psychiatric specialist at Destination Psychiatry. I’m a board-certified practitioner with over 15 years of experience, including 13 years focused on psychiatry. I offer thoughtful, individualized care to support your unique mental health journey and overall well-being. My approach centers on a warm, trusting environment that fosters comfort and openness. I also offer telehealth options for added convenience.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and life stressors. I am dedicated to helping you feel more balanced, understood, and in control of your mental health. I offer compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to your unique needs. I believe healing begins with feeling heard, and I create a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, experiences, and goals while building clarity, confidence, and a path forward that feels right for you.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience supporting adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and life stressors. I am dedicated to helping you feel more balanced, understood, and in control of your mental health. I offer compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to your unique needs. I believe healing begins with feeling heard, and I create a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, experiences, and goals while building clarity, confidence, and a path forward that feels right for you.
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.
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.
I provide compassionate, respectful evaluation and psychopharmacologic treatment. I primarily work with adolescents and adults seeking medication evaluation and ongoing medication management for a range of issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid mental health and substance abuse.
I provide compassionate, respectful evaluation and psychopharmacologic treatment. I primarily work with adolescents and adults seeking medication evaluation and ongoing medication management for a range of issues including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and comorbid mental health and substance abuse.
Accepting New Patient. Experience working with a broad range of psychiatric issues specializing in medication management with an integrative treatment approach. As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Accepting New Patient. Experience working with a broad range of psychiatric issues specializing in medication management with an integrative treatment approach. As a Doctorally-prepared Double Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), My extensive work history providing care to patients with comorbid psychiatric issues (Anxiety, OCD, Mood Disorders, Depression including postpartum depression, PTSD, Bipolar) and medical conditions has contributed to my ability to assess each patient from a holistic view while focusing on the treatment of mental health.
Every client deserves to heal their mind, body, and soul. I understand that it is impossible to function at your best if your physical and mental health are not aligned. I aim to help you achieve complete remission of your symptoms by combining Western and holistic practices to treat the whole person. I work with each client's healthcare team to promote a collaborative approach to optimize every client's recovery and remission time. My goal is to create a safe and open space where you feel respected, heard, understood, and supported throughout your treatment.
Every client deserves to heal their mind, body, and soul. I understand that it is impossible to function at your best if your physical and mental health are not aligned. I aim to help you achieve complete remission of your symptoms by combining Western and holistic practices to treat the whole person. I work with each client's healthcare team to promote a collaborative approach to optimize every client's recovery and remission time. My goal is to create a safe and open space where you feel respected, heard, understood, and supported throughout your treatment.
The Fiercest Mind LLc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Waterbury, CT 06708
Not accepting new clients
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The mind is an infinite treasure! I am a Psychiatric nurse practitioner with over ten years of behavioral health experience, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field that I am eager to share. Looking to connect, engage, and treat individuals age 6-55 years old. Treatment modalities include a combination of individual psychotherapy, and medication management in a safe and professional space. For individuals seeking treatment in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, psychosis. sleep disorders and more.
To book an appointment visit our website.
The mind is an infinite treasure! I am a Psychiatric nurse practitioner with over ten years of behavioral health experience, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field that I am eager to share. Looking to connect, engage, and treat individuals age 6-55 years old. Treatment modalities include a combination of individual psychotherapy, and medication management in a safe and professional space. For individuals seeking treatment in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, psychosis. sleep disorders and more.
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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
Dr. Shah is more than your typical psychiatrist. She embraces a harmonious blend of innovative practices alongside traditional clinical approaches, attuned to your individual needs. To provide bespoke treatment, Dr. Shah is trained in a diversity of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused therapy as well as motivational interviewing. With Board certification in psychiatry, Dr. Shah stands as your expert ally, ready to unlock mental and emotional health through a truly whole-person approach.
I prescribe medications for conditions of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADD, ASD, PTSD, Mood D/O, Obesity, Binge Eating, Substance Abuse, Pre and Post Partum depression/anxiety, Sleep disorders, Thyroid CFS and HRT.
I may discuss combining allopathic and naturopathic modalities to help clients maximize wellness and vitality. I offer several modalities/approaches with epigenetic testing as a instrumental tool.
I prescribe medications for conditions of Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADD, ASD, PTSD, Mood D/O, Obesity, Binge Eating, Substance Abuse, Pre and Post Partum depression/anxiety, Sleep disorders, Thyroid CFS and HRT.
I may discuss combining allopathic and naturopathic modalities to help clients maximize wellness and vitality. I offer several modalities/approaches with epigenetic testing as a instrumental tool.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or a persistent lack of motivation? Maybe stress has become your constant companion, or you find yourself wondering whether medication could help you get through the day. My ideal clients are adults navigating these difficult seasons — people who are ready to be heard and want real, compassionate support. Whether your struggles are recent or have built quietly over time, you deserve care that meets you where you are. I'm here to help you move forward, understand your options, and start feeling like yourself again.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or a persistent lack of motivation? Maybe stress has become your constant companion, or you find yourself wondering whether medication could help you get through the day. My ideal clients are adults navigating these difficult seasons — people who are ready to be heard and want real, compassionate support. Whether your struggles are recent or have built quietly over time, you deserve care that meets you where you are. I'm here to help you move forward, understand your options, and start feeling like yourself again.
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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.