Eating Disorders Therapists in Tarrytown, NY
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Judith Arlene Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
* Warm, Accepting, & Compassionate * Holistic Approach (Buddhism, CBT, wellness, DBT, psychodynamic)
*
Eating Disorders
Specialist
* Mood Disorders Specialist (depression, bipolar disorder) * LGBT-friendly
* Trained at Ackerman Institute
* Some Sliding Scale Fee Slots
* Union Square & Westchester Offices
* Former Adjunct Professor NYU School of Social Work
* Past-Vice President of Family & Divorce Mediation Council.
I have a unique, interdisciplinary background as a seasoned and compassionate holistic psychotherapist (individual, couples, family), divorce/family mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach. I view and treat patients as whole people, integrating Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, wellness, and Buddhist principles into a tailored holistic approach. Together, these approaches help patients understand and change how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior. As a mediator, child specialist, and divorce coach, I am committed to helping people avoid court and resolve their differences sensibly and compassionately. I am passionate about minimizing the negative effects of divorce and separation by fostering effective coparenting.
Lisa E. Heuer
MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Heuer's clinical expertise in the neurobiology of weight management, nutrition, exercise physiology, and psychopharmacology has made her an expert in the fight against obesity. Dr. Heuer utilizes an integrative approach to reversing diabetes and other metabolic disorders. She graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors from Cornell University, and did graduate work in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. Dr. Heuer's psychiatry training also includes the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, as well as integrating lifestyle change with careful medication management.
Eve-Marie Schaffer Elkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCAT
Verified
Verified
Are you unhappy? Do you feel your life is not moving in the direction you would like? Would you like to tap into your creative potential? You have been born with a purpose and your soul wants to fulfill this purpose. When you are thrown off track, when you forget who you are - whether from outer conditioning or choices you have made, I guide you lovingly in the direction you are meant to travel. I see your uniqueness and your potential. My approach is to see the whole of you: body mind and spirit.
Dr. Bob Sindoni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Do you suffer from depression, relationship,or family anxieties? Do you need marriage counseling? I can help you. I am an experienced senior clinician with over 30 years of experience. My approach is: kind, sincere, nonjudgmental, accepting, creating a safe place, educational, supportive and caring. I create a soothing and comfortable environment where you can feel safe and secure. I will help you develop insight that will foster personal growth and acceptance. You will feel as if a great weight has been lifted from your shoulders, refreshed and reinvigorated. Your confidentiality is assured. Please call for a free telephone consultation.
Not accepting new clients
Dorothy I Kresz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you facing a major change in your life and questioning where to go from here? Have you found yourself thrust into a new role and uncertain how to handle it? Have your friends or family said that you've changed and you know it's not in a good way?
Lisa Bander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I am a compassionate, interactive therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment, to help individuals resolve a variety of life issues. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, work-related issues, parenting issues, bereavement/loss, self-esteem, procrastination and more. You can expect to learn practical and efficient tools and strategies that lead to meaningful change, in order to live a happier, more productive life.
Coren Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Choosing the right therapist can make all the difference. You may be someone who understands that a behavioral issue is getting in the way of successful relationships at work or at home, but can't figure out how to change it. You may be someone who is going through a life transition such as the birth of a new baby, career change, retirement, or loss of a partner. You may feel anxious, down, or have a general inability to feel happy. Together we can enhance your appreciation of yourself and those around you.
Debra Kuppersmith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified
Verified
Finding the right therapist, where you feel a sense of connection, is the first step in a successful treatment. Whether you are unsettled, experiencing a life transition, or briefly needing a professional to speak with, together, we will look at what is difficult and what you would like to change. This is a unique opportunity to see what has stood in the way of your personal satisfaction. Our work is confidential and I am non-judgmental. Most people who start psychotherapy find it very useful and gain valuable insights which help them fulfill their potential and enrich their lives.
Susie Melnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CRS
Verified
Verified
I am a body-centered psychotherapist, passionate about helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and joy. In my role as a loving and supportive guide, I will help you listen deeply to the parts of yourself keeping you from your true path. And since no two healing paths are alike, I have several areas of expertise, including Rubenfeld Synergy Method, an elegant modality combining touch and talk; EMDR, an effective way to heal trauma; Internal Family Systems therapy, a powerful system designed to help resolve inner conflicts; Jungian dream work; Mindfulness meditation; and Food and Body Image groups.
Angela Penichet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel "stuck" and unable to find meaning, connection, and joy in your work or relationships? Are you troubled by sadness, depression, anxiety, or loneliness? Are you dealing with a chronic illness or disability? Or do you simply want to make your life better or achieve new goals or visions?
Come experience the benefits of a warm, caring therapist with over 30 years of experience to help you navigate your most complex life challenges.
Amber daSilva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with a great number of clients in a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space where clients can be their true selves. I help clients to explore their current circumstances as well as their past experiences to understand who they are and why they are this way. Through this understanding and experience clients are able to create positive change in their lives. I believe that to truly know thyself is the path to self acceptance and happiness.
Waitlist for new clients
Harbor Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you’re an individual struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, perfectionism, self-esteem, etc. or a couple struggling to communicate in a healthier way, my humanistic, and dynamic approach can assist you in creating long-lasting sustainable change. I have particular experience in helping adults ranging in ages from 20 - 60 in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and helping them to deal with relationships, work issues, self-confidence and life transitions.
Valerie Coleman-Palansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, LMT
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist committed to developing a therapeutic relationship focused on sorting out the places you are stuck in your life-whether inside or in your connections with others. I am effective in helping you clear the way to take steps to reach your life goals and be your best self.
Linda Plastrik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Have you been trying to accomplish something for a long time ...and it's not happening? You want to be at a different place in your life than you are. Even though you think about it over and over again; with feelings of frustration, anger or depression, it's hard to get motivated. We all feel stuck at times in our life. It can be an important time for you to think about things in a new way. It's a wonderful time to consider being in therapy. You can gain new understanding which will bring about change.
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Meredith Tanowitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in cognitive behavioral therapy, I aim to optimize the psychological and physical health of my clients. By integrating a variety of therapeutic approaches, and emphasizing the mind-body relationship, I assist clients in developing new coping skills and making lifestyle changes to improve overall well-being. Psychotherapy is focused, goal-oriented and tailored to the needs of each individual to achieve lasting improvement.
I am highly skilled in current treatments for stress management, general anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, depression,
eating disorders
, coping with medical issues, insomnia, and pain management.
Alison Silver
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC, CCTP, ACS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I’m a licensed and board certified psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of addiction and trauma. Much of my work has included working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In addition, I have experience working with the LGTBQIA community, conflict resolution, and
eating disorders
. Believing you are the expert in your life my hope is to act as a beacon of light on a path that sometimes goes dark. As a Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor(CASAC), I can help you and/or your loved ones work towards recovery and healing.
Westchester Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you been feeling stressed out or anxious lately? Perhaps you are feeling depressed or having trouble with relationships. Maybe you just want to feel more fulfilled in life. You might be worried about your adolescent. Maybe you've been told by your child's school that his/her behavior is out of control or that he/she seems depressed. Perhaps they are being bullied, cutting themselves or suffering from low self-esteem. My name is Alison Varianides and I am the Founder of Westchester Psychotherapy- a Private Group Practice specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults.
Amy Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SEP
Verified
Verified
Making the decision to change takes courage. When that change involves our private inner world, it takes the most courage of all. My work is centered on helping clients gain freedom from the complaints that brought them in. My aim is to be an unwavering ally and partner in this journey. We will work together to dismantle belief and behavior patterns that interfere with finding joy and the freedom to live as fully as possible. My areas of specialty are relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, problematic behaviors with food, and out-of-control behaviors of all kind.
Judith Zackson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Have you wondered if Tele therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help you work through your difficulties and also help you become your own therapist by learning how to better deal with challenges that come up in life. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship, eating and body image, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.