Who goes or knows of a good shrink in the NYC area that can deal with eating issues?

Looloo · October 17, 2005

Need to seek counseling, (I've been banded for almost two years now) but I'm checking to see if anyone on the board knows a good doctor who has dealt with WLS patients before. Prefer a psychiatrist, as I am currently on meds, but I'll take any suggestions.THANKS!

daniela531 · October 18, 2005

I had my psych eval with a Dr. Warren Huberman - I thought he was great. You can get his number on this website. Not sure if he's psychiatrist or psychologist but he's pretty good, very knowledgeable about the band. I really liked him.NYU Surgical Weight Loss - Welcome

Pathworker · October 23, 2005

I had my evaluation with Dr. Huberman as well. I believe he is a psychologist...I would also recommend him. I thought he really knew his stuff about the band.

October 23, 2005

I would reccomed Dr Nancy Ryburn. she's a psycologist though, but she's worth checking out. here is the link to her page on obesityhelp.com... http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/professionals/proProfile.php?N=5892

I had my psyc eval w/ her and i'm definitly thinking i'm going to go back to her after surgery. I felt really comfortable w/ her. Hope it all works out for you. Good luck:)

Robin

chichigirl · October 23, 2005

Loopy, even if you see a psychologist, they usually work inconjuction with a psychiatrist for the purpose of medication administration. That's been my experience here in Miami. So even if you see a psychologist they can still help you with the meds through their association with a psychiatrist or a medical doc.

Cindy

Librasings · October 28, 2005

Hi,

This first thing I did today was call my therapist. The place is called Fresh Start in Brooklyn, if you want any details email me at bbhcando@msn.com. I am very happy with them. My insurance HealthNet covers. Regards, Barbara/Librasings