Author: Sarah Kopencey
Sarah Kopencey, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Glastonbury, CT. During her internship at University of Massachusetts (UMass) at Amherst, she developed a concentration in eating disorder treatment in the college setting. She received specialized training on the treatment of eating disorders as a part of the UMass integrative treatment team and with the Massachusetts five college consortium. Sarah completed her post-doctoral residency at Trinity College in Hartford, CT and stayed on as a full-time staff psychologist in the student Counseling and Wellness Center for four years. She has continued to focus her clinical practice on the treatment of adolescent and young adult eating disorders. She understands that parents of teens who are struggling with an eating disorder often find themselves confused, overwhelmed, and uncertain about what they can do to support their child. Sarah offers evidence-based consultation to help parents understand their child’s struggles and clear steps toward recovery that centers on the parent-child relationship. Sarah is a mom of two young children and enjoys hiking and playing by the lake with her family.
5 Common Myths About Eating Disorders in Teens: What Parents Should Know
Posted onMaybe you’ve had a hunch your teen is struggling, but you’ve talked yourself out of worrying too much. It is incredibly difficult as a parent, especially with teenagers, to know when to step in and when […]