Welcome!

My name is Dr. Kelsey Gilbert. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Massachusetts.

I provide therapy to teens and adults to overcome struggles with an eating disorder, college stress, anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, and relationship patterns. I also work with LGBTQIA+ clients and aim to provide an affirming environment.

I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned therapist who focuses on fat positivity and body respect. My ultimate goal is to provide a corrective experience for those who encountered weight stigmatizing providers while on the path towards recovery.

Seeking therapy takes courage and I would be honored to join you on the journey.

Psychotherapy Services

Individual Therapy

I offer individual therapy to ages 15 and up, and of all cultural identities and backgrounds. My areas of practice are eating disorders, weight bias, identity development, relationship stress, life transitions, perfectionism, depression, and anxiety.

I am available to see clients residing in Massachusetts, both in person sessions in Belmont, and telehealth sessions on a secure platform. I offer 15-minute phone call consultations to determine if I am the appropriate fit for your needs. If not, I will help with providing additional referrals.

Clinical Approach

As a therapist, I believe a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the basis for creating meaningful changes in life. My approach is humanistic, relational, and emotion-focused, while drawing from psychodynamic, feminist, acceptance and commitment, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and I practice cultural humility and focus on intersectionality as they are ethically imperative. My goal is to create a safe and affirming environment for my clients to be vulnerable and take risks in our work together. 

About Me

With 10 years experience, my training encompasses all levels of care for eating disorders for adolescents and adults, university counseling centers, mental health programs, and clinical research settings.

My background includes:

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School

  • APA Pre-Doctoral Internship at the University of Connecticut’s Student Health and Wellness Center

  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford

    • Dissertation focused on the impact of weight stigmatizing experiences for individuals with atypical anorexia

  • Bachelors in Psychology with honors from the University of Massachusetts Lowell

  • To learn more about my professional background click here.

Fees

At this time I do not accept insurance. I am in the process of getting credentialed with a few insurance plans. Individual sessions are $250 for 45 minutes. I can provide a superbill so you can use your out of network insurance benefits. I also provide a sliding scale with flexibility, so please reach out to see what fee schedule may work. Payments are collected via credit or debit cards through the patient portal.

Under the No Surprises Act, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining what your services may cost.

Contact

Interested in working together? I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation call to determine if we are the right fit. Please fill out this form to get in contact with me. I will respond within one business day.

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911, go to your local emergency room, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or text 988, chat line at 988lifeline.org).