Eating Disorders Therapists in Oxford, CT

Lisa Balls
Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
1 Endorsed
Oxford, CT 06478
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches with compassion to aid clients in improving their depression and anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use.
If you’re exhausted from carrying trauma, trapped in perfectionism, or stuck in cycles of addiction or self-sabotage, you’re not broken — your nervous system learned how to protect you. But what once helped you survive may now be keeping you from the life you want. The desire to help yourself break free from old patterns is the first and most powerful step in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are in school, working a full-time career, a primary stay-at-home caregiver, or simply taking a break to heal your own inner struggles, know that there is no “right” time in life to begin this work — only the present moment.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches with compassion to aid clients in improving their depression and anxiety, eating disorders, and substance use.
If you’re exhausted from carrying trauma, trapped in perfectionism, or stuck in cycles of addiction or self-sabotage, you’re not broken — your nervous system learned how to protect you. But what once helped you survive may now be keeping you from the life you want. The desire to help yourself break free from old patterns is the first and most powerful step in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are in school, working a full-time career, a primary stay-at-home caregiver, or simply taking a break to heal your own inner struggles, know that there is no “right” time in life to begin this work — only the present moment.
(475) 263-4662 View (475) 263-4662
Colleen Armitage
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Oxford, CT 06478
Whether you're battling an eating disorder, struggling with substance use, or carrying the weight of trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
I'm a Certified Trauma Therapist and EMDR-trained, blending evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy to support lasting change. I specialize in trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and anxiety—especially in high-stress roles like first responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals.
Whether you're battling an eating disorder, struggling with substance use, or carrying the weight of trauma, you don’t have to face it alone.
I'm a Certified Trauma Therapist and EMDR-trained, blending evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy to support lasting change. I specialize in trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and anxiety—especially in high-stress roles like first responders, healthcare workers, and helping professionals.
(203) 689-7632 View (203) 689-7632
Heather Mastri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a licensed master social worker dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. With 4 years experience as a life coach and therapist in a clinical setting, I have worked closely with adults, couples, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, crises and trauma. At the heart of my practice is a deep belief in the power of human connection, resilience, and self-determination. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach, recognizing the inherent worth and strengths of each individual.
I am a licensed master social worker dedicated to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. With 4 years experience as a life coach and therapist in a clinical setting, I have worked closely with adults, couples, and families facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, crises and trauma. At the heart of my practice is a deep belief in the power of human connection, resilience, and self-determination. I take a person-centered and humanistic approach, recognizing the inherent worth and strengths of each individual.
(475) 405-3028 View (475) 405-3028
Emily Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emily specializes in eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety & obsessive- compulsive disorder.
Accepting new clients in 2025! Emily works a lot with children but also has experience with teens and adults of all ages. Her warm, empathic presence makes anyone feel at ease especially when discussing the most difficult topics and experiences.
Emily specializes in eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety & obsessive- compulsive disorder.
Accepting new clients in 2025! Emily works a lot with children but also has experience with teens and adults of all ages. Her warm, empathic presence makes anyone feel at ease especially when discussing the most difficult topics and experiences.
(475) 251-7017 View (475) 251-7017
Erica Robinson-Mescavage
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with your mood? Are you or someone in your life worried about your unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Are you trying to get your life on track and can't seem to get going? Do you know you need to make changes but can't figure out where to begin? My passion is helping people heal and grow from whatever obstacles are in the way. Together, we can uncover your true potential and empower you to lead the life you want!
Are you struggling with your mood? Are you or someone in your life worried about your unhealthy or self-destructive behavior? Are you trying to get your life on track and can't seem to get going? Do you know you need to make changes but can't figure out where to begin? My passion is helping people heal and grow from whatever obstacles are in the way. Together, we can uncover your true potential and empower you to lead the life you want!
(203) 871-3536 View (203) 871-3536

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Lisa Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating addictions, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, body image issues and difficulties with emotion regulation.
I am trained In DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, self-compassion, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which are all evidence-based treatments with broad effectiveness. I am able to tailor treatment to the individual's unique needs and address body, mind and spirit accordingly. I treat adolescents and adults as well as couples and families.
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating addictions, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, body image issues and difficulties with emotion regulation.
I am trained In DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, self-compassion, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which are all evidence-based treatments with broad effectiveness. I am able to tailor treatment to the individual's unique needs and address body, mind and spirit accordingly. I treat adolescents and adults as well as couples and families.
(860) 269-9173 View (860) 269-9173
Alexis Austin
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help women and couples navigate emotionally intense experiences—from relationship breakdowns to eating disorders to reproductive challenges—so they can feel grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward.
I specialize in couples therapy, including dating, separation, infidelity, and intimacy concerns. I also support women through fertility issues, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and postpartum changes. For clients with eating disorders, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to explore beliefs around food, control, and self-worth.
I help women and couples navigate emotionally intense experiences—from relationship breakdowns to eating disorders to reproductive challenges—so they can feel grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward.
I specialize in couples therapy, including dating, separation, infidelity, and intimacy concerns. I also support women through fertility issues, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and postpartum changes. For clients with eating disorders, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to explore beliefs around food, control, and self-worth.
(914) 228-9356 View (914) 228-9356
Ashley Dunford
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I am a licensed psychologist with a focus on the treatment of eating and weight disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and body image concerns, as well as obesity and bariatric surgery.
Alongside treatment for eating and weight disorders, I have years of experience treating individuals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD, and more generalized body image concerns. I've worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I aim to create a supportive, inclusive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I am a licensed psychologist with a focus on the treatment of eating and weight disorders, including binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and body image concerns, as well as obesity and bariatric surgery.
Alongside treatment for eating and weight disorders, I have years of experience treating individuals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and OCD, and more generalized body image concerns. I've worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I aim to create a supportive, inclusive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
(781) 776-1731 View (781) 776-1731
Nicole Gabriel
Psychologist, PsyD
Westport, CT 06880
Within my practice, I have been particularly successful in working with individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating patterns.
I believe that helping individuals and families heal both physically and emotionally allows for changes in behavior and relationships. I am truly invested in helping ease the pain of those individuals in personal struggles through the realities of life. My goal is to restore peace and the human spirit within each individual. I work with individuals to reduce conflict, improve communication and relationships, and embrace individual strengths. I feel that a strong therapeutic relationship facilitates trust and growth. Individuals can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and care in a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment.
Within my practice, I have been particularly successful in working with individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating patterns.
I believe that helping individuals and families heal both physically and emotionally allows for changes in behavior and relationships. I am truly invested in helping ease the pain of those individuals in personal struggles through the realities of life. My goal is to restore peace and the human spirit within each individual. I work with individuals to reduce conflict, improve communication and relationships, and embrace individual strengths. I feel that a strong therapeutic relationship facilitates trust and growth. Individuals can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and care in a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment.
(203) 745-2184 View (203) 745-2184
Jessica LaBarca
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
New Milford, CT 06776
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and eating disorders.
My approach combines art psychotherapy with elements of mindfulness and DBT. I draw from additional training in contemplative psychotherapy and polyvagal theory.
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and eating disorders.
My approach combines art psychotherapy with elements of mindfulness and DBT. I draw from additional training in contemplative psychotherapy and polyvagal theory.
(484) 576-7885 View (484) 576-7885
Lamia “Mia” K Yopp
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LPC-A, LADC
Middletown, CT 06457
Life can feel like a lot sometimes okay, most of the time. Anxiety, depression, burnout, cultural expectations, substance use, disorganized eating, or the daily pressure of just keeping it together can pile up fast. Maybe you’re also exploring your gender identity, sexual orientation, or simply trying to feel more at home in your own skin. Wherever you are, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll gently unpack what’s been weighing you down and build practical, realistic steps toward balance, healing, and self acceptance. My approach is warm, and collaborative with room for honesty, growth, and even some humor.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes okay, most of the time. Anxiety, depression, burnout, cultural expectations, substance use, disorganized eating, or the daily pressure of just keeping it together can pile up fast. Maybe you’re also exploring your gender identity, sexual orientation, or simply trying to feel more at home in your own skin. Wherever you are, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll gently unpack what’s been weighing you down and build practical, realistic steps toward balance, healing, and self acceptance. My approach is warm, and collaborative with room for honesty, growth, and even some humor.
(475) 405-2522 View (475) 405-2522
Jaime Pietrosimone
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help teens and adults navigate eating disorders, substance use and co-occurring challenges with empathy and evidence-based care.
You’re someone who’s felt defined by your struggles for too long, whether it’s substance use, anxiety, or the weight of expectations from others. You want to feel grounded again, to rebuild trust in yourself, and to live a life that feels like your own. You’re looking for a therapist who sees beyond the diagnosis, someone who understands the layers of recovery, honors your resilience, and helps you reconnect with your identity and purpose. You’re ready to heal, not just survive, and to believe that change is possible for you.
I help teens and adults navigate eating disorders, substance use and co-occurring challenges with empathy and evidence-based care.
You’re someone who’s felt defined by your struggles for too long, whether it’s substance use, anxiety, or the weight of expectations from others. You want to feel grounded again, to rebuild trust in yourself, and to live a life that feels like your own. You’re looking for a therapist who sees beyond the diagnosis, someone who understands the layers of recovery, honors your resilience, and helps you reconnect with your identity and purpose. You’re ready to heal, not just survive, and to believe that change is possible for you.
(203) 717-4337 View (203) 717-4337
Hannah Pearce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
I work with young adults, and adults navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and life transitions.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder using a HAES-aligned, all foods fit, and harm reduction approach. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to build coping skills, improve your relationship with food and your body, and others around you while creating sustainable, meaningful change.
I work with young adults, and adults navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and life transitions.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder using a HAES-aligned, all foods fit, and harm reduction approach. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to build coping skills, improve your relationship with food and your body, and others around you while creating sustainable, meaningful change.
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Katie Cichon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
5 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the eating disorder field.
I have worked in residential and outpatient levels of care since 2018. Prior to that, I spent my undergraduate years doing advocacy work in the community. I have comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I practice from a weight neutral and harm reduction model when appropriate. I provide LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the eating disorder field.
I have worked in residential and outpatient levels of care since 2018. Prior to that, I spent my undergraduate years doing advocacy work in the community. I have comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I practice from a weight neutral and harm reduction model when appropriate. I provide LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming care.
(860) 532-6964 View (860) 532-6964
Abigail Livingston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
At Redemption Counseling and Wellness, we work with highly sensitive and empathic individuals who are navigating eating disorders, trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility, and post-abortive healing.
Our role is not to fix you; it is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your journey and break patterns that no longer serve you in order to foster a new life moving forward. We understand that mental health is not just physical or emotional; it's spiritual, too. When all three aspects are nurtured, real change becomes possible.
At Redemption Counseling and Wellness, we work with highly sensitive and empathic individuals who are navigating eating disorders, trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility, and post-abortive healing.
Our role is not to fix you; it is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your journey and break patterns that no longer serve you in order to foster a new life moving forward. We understand that mental health is not just physical or emotional; it's spiritual, too. When all three aspects are nurtured, real change becomes possible.
(860) 855-7841 View (860) 855-7841
Briana Rogers | Eating Disorder Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Fairfield, CT 06824
I specialize in helping people who are navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, and other impactful challenges like anxiety, OCD and depression.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist candidate, I bring deep experience in addressing disordered eating and body image challenges. I take pride in individualizing therapy for the people I work with to make sure their specific needs are met, and I enjoy thinking outside the box to make the therapeutic experience actually work for them.
I specialize in helping people who are navigating eating disorders, body image struggles, and other impactful challenges like anxiety, OCD and depression.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist candidate, I bring deep experience in addressing disordered eating and body image challenges. I take pride in individualizing therapy for the people I work with to make sure their specific needs are met, and I enjoy thinking outside the box to make the therapeutic experience actually work for them.
(203) 487-5946 View (203) 487-5946
Samantha Bebrin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You may have spent years holding things together—showing up for others, achieving, adapting—while quietly feeling disconnected from yourself. On the outside, your life might look successful or stable, but internally, something feels off: a loss of direction, a muted sense of identity, or a lingering weight from experiences you’ve never fully had space to process. I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful, lasting change.
You may have spent years holding things together—showing up for others, achieving, adapting—while quietly feeling disconnected from yourself. On the outside, your life might look successful or stable, but internally, something feels off: a loss of direction, a muted sense of identity, or a lingering weight from experiences you’ve never fully had space to process. I work with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create meaningful, lasting change.
(959) 207-8574 View (959) 207-8574
Emily Yip
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Westport, CT 06880
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and for the past 11 years I have been working with adults, adolescents and families with a variety of issues ranging from eating disorders, family/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual identity exploration, couples work or just navigating life’s transitions.
I provide a warm, safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment where you are able to authentically express yourself as you explore life’s challenges. I want to help you work towards achieving personal growth while gaining the support you are seeking through therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and for the past 11 years I have been working with adults, adolescents and families with a variety of issues ranging from eating disorders, family/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual identity exploration, couples work or just navigating life’s transitions.
I provide a warm, safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment where you are able to authentically express yourself as you explore life’s challenges. I want to help you work towards achieving personal growth while gaining the support you are seeking through therapy.
(203) 693-9514 View (203) 693-9514
Amy Elizabeth Dumont
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, INHC
Middlebury, CT 06762
I help clients make informed decisions regarding risks and rewards of weight loss surgery. During counseling sessions,we will discuss such topics as the importance of making lifestyle changes pre and post bariatric surgery, and explore potential obstacles that may stand in the way of achieving a successful surgery and/or long-term weight loss.Surgery is no guarantee of sustained weight loss. It is critical to have realistic goals and expectations. I can help you establish a positive relationship with food and eating as well as develop a plan to reach your goal of long-term weight loss.
I help clients make informed decisions regarding risks and rewards of weight loss surgery. During counseling sessions,we will discuss such topics as the importance of making lifestyle changes pre and post bariatric surgery, and explore potential obstacles that may stand in the way of achieving a successful surgery and/or long-term weight loss.Surgery is no guarantee of sustained weight loss. It is critical to have realistic goals and expectations. I can help you establish a positive relationship with food and eating as well as develop a plan to reach your goal of long-term weight loss.
(203) 463-4721 View (203) 463-4721
Bardwell Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, LCMHC, TPMC, CEDS-S
2 Endorsed
Middletown, CT 06457
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/ eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/ eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
(860) 764-3517 View (860) 764-3517

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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.