
Holly Starkman, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
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My clinical practice draws from extensive training in psychotherapy that integrates a psychodynamic perspective with therapeutic interventions that match the unique needs of a client. The range of interpersonal and skill-based interventions includes an understanding of family, culture, and gender specific influences on the current issues or concerns. The use of mindfulness principles and skills provides an added support to clients for strengthening their ability to better manage stress and for overall well-being. In over two decades as a psychotherapist I have consistently found that an integrative approach is most effective for promoting the positive outcomes that my clients are seeking.
My psychotherapy approach has incorporated specialized training to best address the needs of clients and for which I am well-suited to treat. This includes problems associated with anxiety, depression, and particularly physical manifestations of emotional distress that reflects a disconnection between body and mind, such as an eating disorder.
In creating a new website I queried clients and colleagues regarding their impressions of my work and overall professional approach to include in a testimonial page - the following words are some of those shared: EMPATHIC, FOCUSED, ETHICAL, COMMITTED, POSITIVE MINDSET, ATTUNED and ENGAGED. View my website for more detailed information.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Venmo
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Out of Network
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Holly Starkman, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
PhD,
LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 002980
- Certificate from Hunter College School of Social Work M.S.W. / 1986
- Certificate from New York University Ph.D. - Clinical Social Work / 2005
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Weight Loss
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Group
Communities
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness Skills for Binge and Emotional Eating
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Groups
women with emotional/binge eating problems

8-week group focusing on changing habitual patterns associated with binge eating and emotional regulation. An integrative approach emphasizes mindfulness principles and skills that match each members unique and shared needs for sustaining mind, body and self connections for ongoing improved eating and body-image. A once monthly support group is available after completion of the 8-week group.
Expertise
Eating Disorders
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Psychodynamic
Age
Adults
Location
Holly Starkman - Guilford office
20 Dunk Rock Road
Suite 1
Guilford, CT 06437
Email Holly B Starkman about this group or call - (203) 987-5771
Location
Nearby Areas
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Holly Starkman, PhD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
PhD,
LCSW
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2023