Weight Loss Therapists in West Hartford, CT
Do you feel out of control around food? Do you struggle to manage your weight? Do you experience low self-esteem or disturbances in body image? How about chronic anxiety related to food? If this sounds like you, I can help!
Do you feel out of control around food? Do you struggle to manage your weight? Do you experience low self-esteem or disturbances in body image? How about chronic anxiety related to food? If this sounds like you, I can help!
Success isn't determined by talent alone. Whether you're an athlete, coach, executive, student, or performer, your mindset often determines whether you perform to your potential when the pressure is highest. If you've ever struggled with confidence, anxiety, overthinking, fear of failure, or inconsistency, you're not alone, and these challenges can be overcome.
Success isn't determined by talent alone. Whether you're an athlete, coach, executive, student, or performer, your mindset often determines whether you perform to your potential when the pressure is highest. If you've ever struggled with confidence, anxiety, overthinking, fear of failure, or inconsistency, you're not alone, and these challenges can be overcome.
I help women move out of shame and self-sabotage and into grounded self-trust. Through talk therapy, somatic healing, and mindfulness-based practices, we gently mend the cracks - not by erasing them, but by strengthening your inner voice, upgrading your emotional/energy signature and restoring your sense of wholeness.
I help women move out of shame and self-sabotage and into grounded self-trust. Through talk therapy, somatic healing, and mindfulness-based practices, we gently mend the cracks - not by erasing them, but by strengthening your inner voice, upgrading your emotional/energy signature and restoring your sense of wholeness.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker associated with Headway. I have an extensive background in trauma treatment and forensic psychology. My focus encompasses women's empowerment, psychosis, thought disorders, severe mental illness, PTSD, self esteem, mood disorders, anxiety , life transitions, and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker associated with Headway. I have an extensive background in trauma treatment and forensic psychology. My focus encompasses women's empowerment, psychosis, thought disorders, severe mental illness, PTSD, self esteem, mood disorders, anxiety , life transitions, and behavioral issues.
Every person should find a therapist who feels like a good fit for them, someone who listens and understands them, and also helps them to make the changes they want to make in their life. There are enormous stressors on most people these days, and therapy is a great place to get support and develop better ways to cope. I have had over 20 years experience working with children, teens, and adults and my approach varies depending on each person's individual needs. I am genuinely committed to helping people get what they want from life.
Every person should find a therapist who feels like a good fit for them, someone who listens and understands them, and also helps them to make the changes they want to make in their life. There are enormous stressors on most people these days, and therapy is a great place to get support and develop better ways to cope. I have had over 20 years experience working with children, teens, and adults and my approach varies depending on each person's individual needs. I am genuinely committed to helping people get what they want from life.
I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
I have always gained great satisfaction from helping people feel happier and in learning more effective ways to achieve more fulfilling lives. Those clients who are eager and open to learning more about themselves in order to achieve these goals benefit most from my approach as a therapist. I often focus, therefore, on insight, meaning, and symbols (including dream interpretation)in order to help clients establish a more positive and accepting perspective of themselves and others. In therapy, I work with obstacles against achieving these goals that include anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and interpersonal and relationship issues.
Samantha Bebrin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
West Hartford, CT 06119
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.
I find that taking that first step and searching for a therapist can be scary and intimidating. I know it can be difficult to open up to someone about sensitive topics. I try to create a space where clients feel safe and comfortable being their genuine selves. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life but is deeply motivated to feel better. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, chronic stress, or major life transitions. On the outside, they often appear high functioning, but internally they feel exhausted, stuck, or misunderstood.
I find that taking that first step and searching for a therapist can be scary and intimidating. I know it can be difficult to open up to someone about sensitive topics. I try to create a space where clients feel safe and comfortable being their genuine selves. My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life but is deeply motivated to feel better. They may struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, chronic stress, or major life transitions. On the outside, they often appear high functioning, but internally they feel exhausted, stuck, or misunderstood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and women. My specialties are treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD (trauma), Women's Issues, and Life Stressors. My clinical experience includes inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. I currently work from a Person-Centered approach as well as a Strength- Based perspective utilizing EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Brief-Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and women. My specialties are treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD (trauma), Women's Issues, and Life Stressors. My clinical experience includes inpatient, outpatient and residential settings. I currently work from a Person-Centered approach as well as a Strength- Based perspective utilizing EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Brief-Solution Focused Therapy.
Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!
Welcome! You are destined to have a thriving life and if that is not what you are living right now, I can help! I partner with clients who are interested in growing and facing the barriers that get in the way of their health. Maybe you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe you are living with a chronic disease that has changed how you live. Maybe you have some habits that are taking away from your health. I will work with you to gain an understanding and acceptance of what is going on, so we can then take action and move towards THRIVING!
Hello, thanks for this opportunity to connect with you. I am dedicated to not only help you resolve your problems, overcome obstacles and/or get your needs and wants met, but also to help you have a better, more compassionate, more confident relationship with yourself in the process including, in my view, the ultimate experience- an unconditionally loving relationship with yourself especially in times of pain. I bring a strength based, non judgemental, positive approach to the realities of your life(outer and inner) as we work together. Best, Dave
Hello, thanks for this opportunity to connect with you. I am dedicated to not only help you resolve your problems, overcome obstacles and/or get your needs and wants met, but also to help you have a better, more compassionate, more confident relationship with yourself in the process including, in my view, the ultimate experience- an unconditionally loving relationship with yourself especially in times of pain. I bring a strength based, non judgemental, positive approach to the realities of your life(outer and inner) as we work together. Best, Dave
With 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have successfully treated children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with a well-established, multi-disciplinary group of mental health professionals in West Hartford. I treat a range of issues, including adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, divorce, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia, and executive function disorders. In my practice, I encourage clients to develop the strategies to make use of their strengths as they reduce distress and manage the obstacles in their lives. I find each person who enters my office to be unique and interesting.
With 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, I have successfully treated children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I work with a well-established, multi-disciplinary group of mental health professionals in West Hartford. I treat a range of issues, including adjustment disorders, depression and anxiety, divorce, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia, and executive function disorders. In my practice, I encourage clients to develop the strategies to make use of their strengths as they reduce distress and manage the obstacles in their lives. I find each person who enters my office to be unique and interesting.
I offer a fresh approach to mental well-being
If parts of your life feel harder than they should, if stress, anxiety, or self-doubt keep getting in your way, there’s a simpler, healthier way forward. And it has nothing to do with coping strategies, endless therapy, or medication.
The truth is, you’re not broken. You’ve never been broken. No one is. The struggles we face- whether it's trauma, anger, low self-worth, lack of motivation—aren’t signs that something is wrong with us. They come from a simple misunderstanding of how our minds work. The good news? Once you see this things begin to shift naturally.
I offer a fresh approach to mental well-being
If parts of your life feel harder than they should, if stress, anxiety, or self-doubt keep getting in your way, there’s a simpler, healthier way forward. And it has nothing to do with coping strategies, endless therapy, or medication.
The truth is, you’re not broken. You’ve never been broken. No one is. The struggles we face- whether it's trauma, anger, low self-worth, lack of motivation—aren’t signs that something is wrong with us. They come from a simple misunderstanding of how our minds work. The good news? Once you see this things begin to shift naturally.
I believe therapy is an opportunity to grow and transform psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. I am dedicated to educating and empowering others to make real and sustainable changes that will produce a lasting and positive impact on their lives. Together, we will develop goals that can help to remove barriers that are preventing the client from being the version of themselves they want to be. Through this collaborative process, clients can learn how to take on more challenging aspects of their lives.
I believe therapy is an opportunity to grow and transform psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. I am dedicated to educating and empowering others to make real and sustainable changes that will produce a lasting and positive impact on their lives. Together, we will develop goals that can help to remove barriers that are preventing the client from being the version of themselves they want to be. Through this collaborative process, clients can learn how to take on more challenging aspects of their lives.
Talking to the right therapist changes everything. I blend evidence-based techniques like CBT and coping-skills training with a warm, approachable style — so therapy feels both supportive and genuinely effective. That’s why my clients often say working with me feels like talking to a trusted friend… who also knows how to get real results! You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out so we can start getting you back to feeling like yourself again — because you’re pretty awesome. :)
Talking to the right therapist changes everything. I blend evidence-based techniques like CBT and coping-skills training with a warm, approachable style — so therapy feels both supportive and genuinely effective. That’s why my clients often say working with me feels like talking to a trusted friend… who also knows how to get real results! You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out so we can start getting you back to feeling like yourself again — because you’re pretty awesome. :)
Are you exhausted from worrying, struggling to sleep, or feeling like you're barely keeping up with life's demands? You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I help adults in Massachusetts and Connecticut overcome anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits — using proven, evidence-based approaches that create lasting change. Whether your difficulties have been building quietly for years or hit you all at once, I can help you make sense of what's happening and find a clear path forward.
Are you exhausted from worrying, struggling to sleep, or feeling like you're barely keeping up with life's demands? You don't have to keep pushing through alone. I help adults in Massachusetts and Connecticut overcome anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits — using proven, evidence-based approaches that create lasting change. Whether your difficulties have been building quietly for years or hit you all at once, I can help you make sense of what's happening and find a clear path forward.
With 30 years of experience working with couples, business partners and relationships, Dr. Dori Gatter creates an environment of compassion and safety for your personal growth and healing. She uses cutting edge brain science and mindfulness based modalities to help you with your relationship issues and goals. Dr. Dori specializes in working with couples and business partners and offers couples retreats at our West Hartford office and Worldwide. Dr. Dori was awarded Connecticut's Women Owned Small Business of the Year award 2024.
With 30 years of experience working with couples, business partners and relationships, Dr. Dori Gatter creates an environment of compassion and safety for your personal growth and healing. She uses cutting edge brain science and mindfulness based modalities to help you with your relationship issues and goals. Dr. Dori specializes in working with couples and business partners and offers couples retreats at our West Hartford office and Worldwide. Dr. Dori was awarded Connecticut's Women Owned Small Business of the Year award 2024.
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward seeking help! I recognize that this is often very challenging and requires a great deal of courage. I work with adults experiencing a wide variety of challenges, such as difficulty managing strong feelings, relationship conflicts, or significant stress related to the pressures of daily life. I also specialize in working with those who are overweight or obese.
I work collaboratively to accomplish each individual's unique goals. Let's work together!
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward seeking help! I recognize that this is often very challenging and requires a great deal of courage. I work with adults experiencing a wide variety of challenges, such as difficulty managing strong feelings, relationship conflicts, or significant stress related to the pressures of daily life. I also specialize in working with those who are overweight or obese.
I work collaboratively to accomplish each individual's unique goals. Let's work together!
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
The best way to find about me is to check out my web site, dr-rick.com. There, you'll get a good sense of my perspective and how I view life's challenges and opportunities. Don't miss the "blum-blog." My style of practice is ideal for people who want real change in their lives, who expect that their therapist knows how to achieve this, and who are eager to learn about themselves in order to make it happen. The best approach includes our becoming a team, each bringing our part to the adventure.
Hello there. I help my clients by offering them an accepting and empathic place to talk about their lives. Depending on the needs of the individual, I may simply listen and follow, or I may be more directive and action-oriented, offering concrete tools that bring about symptom relief. I focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and we explore, together, what brings happiness. I ask my clients to be open, honest, and patient with themselves through this process, and I offer them support as we work toward relief. Hopefully my approach offers what you're looking for.
Hello there. I help my clients by offering them an accepting and empathic place to talk about their lives. Depending on the needs of the individual, I may simply listen and follow, or I may be more directive and action-oriented, offering concrete tools that bring about symptom relief. I focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and we explore, together, what brings happiness. I ask my clients to be open, honest, and patient with themselves through this process, and I offer them support as we work toward relief. Hopefully my approach offers what you're looking for.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.