Stephanie Kerrigan(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Connecticut
Binge eating disorder-Weight loss & management- Stress management-Chronic illness-Insomnia & sleep issues- Anxiety -
Stephanie Kerrigan
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Professional statement
Dr. Stephanie Kerrigan is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in health psychology (including weight management, binge eating, and insomnia) and general mental health (including struggling with life transitions, anxiety, and depression). She provides virtual care across Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maine.
Dr. Kerrigan has extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, and uses evidence-based approaches to help clients work towards their goals. Her style is active and collaborative. She strives to gain a deep understanding of each patient and the changes they want to see in their lives.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kerrigan provides consultation on workplace wellbeing programs and executive coaching to several organizations. She has also worked across many hospital systems (including UPenn, Cooper University Hospital, and Rush University Medical Center) providing care to both inpatient and outpatient adults.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
Yale School of Medicine, Postdoctoral Associate
Yale School of Medicine, Associate Research Scientist
Meru Health, Therapist
Drexel University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2018
Licensure
Connecticut: 8.003914 - Maine: PS2342 - New Jersey: 35SI00644600Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Binge eating disorder - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating.
Weight loss & management - Healthy approaches to weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight; promoting positive body image
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
- Bariatric pre-surgical evaluation$400 (90min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
Therapist's note
I am currently paneled with insurance only for individuals receiving care in Connecticut (all other states are out-of-pocket only).
Client testimonials
"Very impressed!"
- Zencare client • February 2022Book a Free Initial Consultation
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