Eating Disorders

Ninety five percent of eating disorders affect young people between the ages of 12 and 25. Older adults also suffer from persistent eating issues.  The dramatic increase in incidence rates the past few decades, and the high mortality rate associated with eating disorders, has made comprehensive treatment criticaI.

I use cognitive behavioral, humanistic and psychoanalytic oriented psychotherapy for the treatment of eating disorders with adults and adolescents. A listening and a trusted relationship with a therapist can inspire personal growth and change  A carefully selected team of internists, psychiatrists and nutritionists ensure a comprehensive approach to treating a disorder. I am trained in the “Maudsley Method”, or Family Based Therapy, an evidence-based modality used to treat eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa. I am also trained in the treatment of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder) which requires multiple exposures  to new foods. Recovery times for eating disorders depend upon the willingness of the individual to let go of their disorder and the length of time the behavior has been going on.

Some common issues for referral include:

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Binge Eating Disorder

• Eating Disorder NOS - this refers to abnormal eating without all the symptoms needed to be diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia

• ARFID- Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder

Training and Certifications:

• John F. Kennedy University, Eating Disorders Certification

• Stanford University , Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: The Maudsley Method, Family Based Treatment Training