CLINICAL SERVICES: OVERVIEW
EATING DISORDERS
My practice serves adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder (as well as less severe disordered eating, atypical and lesser known/less frequently seen eating disorders). In addition, I have training in the areas of night eating syndrome and body dysmorphic disorder and I have worked extensively with pre- and post-gastric bypass and LapBand patients.
COPING WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS & HEALTH RELATED DISTRESS
In addition to eating disorders, I have training and experience in Behavioral Medicine. I have worked with patients coping with obesity, chronic pain, insomnia, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, cardiac conditions, stress-related physical conditions, infertility, and smoking cessation. Anyone with health-related emotional distress or who is wanting to make health-related behavioral changes will likely benefit from my Behavioral Medicine background.
TRANSITIONS, QUALITY OF LIFE, GRIEF AND LOSS
Throughout the course of life there are a number of transitions and role changes that occur. Integrating these experiences such that one's quality of life is preserved (or heightened) is critical to maintaining a balanced sense of self and well-being. Treatment in my practice acknowledges the significance of transitions and shifting roles and offers support for individuals, couples, and families facing change. In addition, I offer grief counseling, including grief counseling for pet loss.
MY APPROACH
My approach is to comprehensively explore with you the relevance of cognitions (thoughts), emotions, behaviors, relationships and physical health (particularly related to stress management) with respect to your treatment goals. I integrate exploration with adaptive skill development and support you as you incorporate your growth in treatment into your daily life. My approach is informed by developmental factors and individualized treatment needs and goals. I would be happy to discuss my approaches with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.
Developmental Perspective, Relational Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy,
Stress Management
