Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
8 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
Let's Connect (203) 916-4673
Ms. Dobson draws from a long leadership background in behavioral health startups, and is the female founder and managing member of LIFT Wellness Group (outpatient psychotherapy company) and Lift Teen and Parent Wellness Centers (outpatient, intensive outpatient, and day program/PHP centers.) Lift Wellness Group, located in the heart of downtown Westport, has proudly served as Southwestern Connecticut's premier outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, medical and dietary group for seven years.
Ms. Dobson is a nationally recognized expert in eating disorders, certified eating disorder specialist, certified academic consultant and advocate, psychotherapist, supervisor, program pioneer, keynote, and author. Ms. Dobson's caseload incl. family therapy, couples and mediation, parent coaching, narcissistic abuse recovery, perfectionism, performance psych
Our multidisciplinary team provides eating disorder recovery services, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, dietary services, group therapy, meal support, CBT, DBT, EMDR, executive function coaching, ADHD evaluations and treatment, play therapy, couples counseling, mood and anxiety treatment, therapy for teens, and young adult counseling.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ConnectiCare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT,
CEDS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 001507
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Attended Fairfield University, MA & Post-Graduate, Graduated 2009
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 916-4673
Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT,
CEDS
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Expertise
- Annual Exams
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Physicals
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (203) 916-4673
Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT,
CEDS
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Structural Family Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (203) 916-4673
Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT,
CEDS
Groups
Teen Girls Empowerment Group
In a group co-led by a certified nutritionist and a psychotherapist, this group explores themes such as: body image and disordered eating, stress, academics, boundaries with friends and family, social media, self-esteem, nutrition and lifestyle, and more. The aim of this group is to provide positive peer support, social time in a trusted environment, psychoeducation, coping skills, meaningful and thoughtful conversation and assertiveness building to teen girls between the ages of 15-19.
Expertise
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Eating Disorders
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Every Thu 4 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Location
LIFT Wellness Group
Easton, CT 06612
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Middle School Support Group
Weekly peer-support for middle school age students. Available in person and virtually. Therapist facilitated discussion group with skills training.
Group Meets
Every Tue 7:99 A.M. - 8:99 A.M.
Location
8 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
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Location
Additional Location
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(203) 526-3215Nearby Areas
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Mary Dobson
Marriage & Family Therapist,
LMFT,
CEDS
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2023