Eating Disorders Therapists in Millburn, NJ
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I work with adolescents and adults, both individually and in groups, on issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood swings, relationship problems, as well as a wide variety of other problems.
People end up in my office because what were once adaptive styles of coping no longer work for them. I provide a warm, safe environment in which they can begin to understand why they feel and/or act the way they do, and to try to learn new, more effective ways to cope with what they are dealing with now, and what may come their way in the future.
I work with adolescents and adults, both individually and in groups, on issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood swings, relationship problems, as well as a wide variety of other problems.
People end up in my office because what were once adaptive styles of coping no longer work for them. I provide a warm, safe environment in which they can begin to understand why they feel and/or act the way they do, and to try to learn new, more effective ways to cope with what they are dealing with now, and what may come their way in the future.
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My interventions are drawn from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD and related learning disabilities, developmental disorders, personality disorders, and family conflict. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders through intensive internship and fellowship placements at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and Florida. I am well versed in the administration and interpretation of comprehensive psychological assessments. I work with clients across the lifespan helping to optimize inherent strengths to better cope with the demands of their academic, social, professional, and family contexts.
My interventions are drawn from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD and related learning disabilities, developmental disorders, personality disorders, and family conflict. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders through intensive internship and fellowship placements at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and Florida. I am well versed in the administration and interpretation of comprehensive psychological assessments. I work with clients across the lifespan helping to optimize inherent strengths to better cope with the demands of their academic, social, professional, and family contexts.
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I am passionate about using an empathetic, collaborative approach to help clients heal, evolve, and tap into their full potential. I have counseling experience working in various levels of mental care. From working as a group facilitator, couples therapist, and clinician, I provide a safe space to guide and support emerging adults, adults, and elders. I specialize in intergenerational/complex trauma, eating disorders, multicultural issues, family conflicts, substance use disorders, grief, adjustment difficulties, and premarital/marital issues. See if I am accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
I am passionate about using an empathetic, collaborative approach to help clients heal, evolve, and tap into their full potential. I have counseling experience working in various levels of mental care. From working as a group facilitator, couples therapist, and clinician, I provide a safe space to guide and support emerging adults, adults, and elders. I specialize in intergenerational/complex trauma, eating disorders, multicultural issues, family conflicts, substance use disorders, grief, adjustment difficulties, and premarital/marital issues. See if I am accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
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Mary R. Mastria, PhD, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041
Dr. Mary Mastria has been in private practice for over 25 years. She works with adults and couples. Her practice areas include relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, chronic pain & body image/eating issues. She has advanced training and a doctorate in clinical social work. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and holds a NJ-state certification in child sexual abuse treatment. She has published research in the area of eating disorders . She serves as an adjunct professor at NYU & developed graduate curriculum in the areas of Anxiety, Practice, Trauma & Eating Disorders Treatment.
Dr. Mary Mastria has been in private practice for over 25 years. She works with adults and couples. Her practice areas include relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, chronic pain & body image/eating issues. She has advanced training and a doctorate in clinical social work. She is also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and holds a NJ-state certification in child sexual abuse treatment. She has published research in the area of eating disorders . She serves as an adjunct professor at NYU & developed graduate curriculum in the areas of Anxiety, Practice, Trauma & Eating Disorders Treatment.
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Amy Kayda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041 (Online Only)
With over two decades of experience treating eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, chronic health conditions and parenting struggles, I am well-equipped to help you regain equilibrium and accomplish your goals.
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. You want to feel more in control of your life, connected and confident. You might be feeling lost and overwhelmed with day to day work or home tasks. Therapy can offer quick improvements in well-being and functionality. Issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma and parenting struggles can be effectively addressed with a well-defined plan. Relief and recovery are truly attainable with proper focus and the use of effective coping strategies. You want to feel better so that you can fully engage in life and I can help you do that.
With over two decades of experience treating eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, chronic health conditions and parenting struggles, I am well-equipped to help you regain equilibrium and accomplish your goals.
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. You want to feel more in control of your life, connected and confident. You might be feeling lost and overwhelmed with day to day work or home tasks. Therapy can offer quick improvements in well-being and functionality. Issues such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma and parenting struggles can be effectively addressed with a well-defined plan. Relief and recovery are truly attainable with proper focus and the use of effective coping strategies. You want to feel better so that you can fully engage in life and I can help you do that.
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Alexandra Lane
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, and adjustment to life transitions.
Therapy can be daunting. You might be hesitant to share private issues with a stranger, or worried that it won't work. If you're having a hard time managing on your own, a substantial body of research shows that therapy can help. The secret to good therapy is that it gives you a chance to form a strong, unique relationship with someone trained to attend to your emotional needs. I can help you see your life from a different perspective, understand and change your role in your significant relationships, and learn strategies to alleviate symptoms such as chronic sadness, worry, moodiness and relationship conflict.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship and family issues, and adjustment to life transitions.
Therapy can be daunting. You might be hesitant to share private issues with a stranger, or worried that it won't work. If you're having a hard time managing on your own, a substantial body of research shows that therapy can help. The secret to good therapy is that it gives you a chance to form a strong, unique relationship with someone trained to attend to your emotional needs. I can help you see your life from a different perspective, understand and change your role in your significant relationships, and learn strategies to alleviate symptoms such as chronic sadness, worry, moodiness and relationship conflict.
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Dawn Gilbert Ippoliti
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millburn, NJ 07041
Many of the people I treat experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
I am passionate about living life in the present moment and deeply value mindfulness as an accessible internal resource to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Many people I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a diverse element to my sessions. I have been practicing for fifteen years with the majority of my professional experience focusing on children and families. My private practice includes supporting young people and professionals through life changes. Often, these individuals hope to find more direction and/or deeper meaning in their own experiences.
Many of the people I treat experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
I am passionate about living life in the present moment and deeply value mindfulness as an accessible internal resource to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Many people I see are looking for an alternative to traditional talk therapy. My comprehensive training in psychotherapy and art therapy brings a diverse element to my sessions. I have been practicing for fifteen years with the majority of my professional experience focusing on children and families. My private practice includes supporting young people and professionals through life changes. Often, these individuals hope to find more direction and/or deeper meaning in their own experiences.
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Addressing her personal and professional goals and aspirations, Priscilla transitioned to private practice where she held office at The Massler Center from 2012-2016, focusing treatment on bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, behavior, grief/loss, PTSD, personality disorders, eating disorders, and OCD.
Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.
Addressing her personal and professional goals and aspirations, Priscilla transitioned to private practice where she held office at The Massler Center from 2012-2016, focusing treatment on bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, behavior, grief/loss, PTSD, personality disorders, eating disorders, and OCD.
Priscilla S. Bauer is a LCSW in NJ, graduating Fordham University. Post-graduation, she gained experience with individual, group, and family therapy in the Children/Adolescent Outpatient/Inpatient units at Trinitas Hospital and Monmouth Medical, and was employed with Hoboken UMC as a Crisis Screener intervening in psychiatric emergencies and conducted evaluations. Priscilla was then employed with Effective School Solutions in Glen Ridge, providing individual, group, and family therapy for students ages 11- to 18-years old, and gaining extensive knowledge of IEP and 504 Plan processes/development while working with the CST.
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I help adults who are questioning their relationship with food, alcohol, or drugs and those facing infertility, pregnancy or post-partum challenges. As a queer therapist, I am experienced with and enjoy supporting fellow LGBTQIA+ community members. I work from a relational and trauma-informed perspective and incorporate tools from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Most importantly, though, I am guided by the person sitting in front of me. I will work to understand your unique therapy goals and partner with you on your journey. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
I help adults who are questioning their relationship with food, alcohol, or drugs and those facing infertility, pregnancy or post-partum challenges. As a queer therapist, I am experienced with and enjoy supporting fellow LGBTQIA+ community members. I work from a relational and trauma-informed perspective and incorporate tools from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Most importantly, though, I am guided by the person sitting in front of me. I will work to understand your unique therapy goals and partner with you on your journey. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team
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Jacqueline Mesnik
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults.
I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults.
I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles.
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I am a British "transplant", Co-founder and Director of Summit Psychological Services P.A. (SPS) and I have been a psychologist for more than 20 years. I specialize in treating different types of addictions and mental health issues, counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages. I am also one of the few psychologists in New Jersey who is a Certified Equine Psychotherapist, harnessing my passion for horses to help you heal and grow.
I am a British "transplant", Co-founder and Director of Summit Psychological Services P.A. (SPS) and I have been a psychologist for more than 20 years. I specialize in treating different types of addictions and mental health issues, counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages. I am also one of the few psychologists in New Jersey who is a Certified Equine Psychotherapist, harnessing my passion for horses to help you heal and grow.
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Making that first call to begin psychotherapy can be a challenging part of the process. And yet there are times you may find yourself in need of support to sort through some of life's problems. It is possible to find relief by making sense of emotional struggles and allowing change to happen. I use an approach which helps develop an awareness of why we act the way we do, and allows us to imagine strategies to alleviate the causes of our discomfort and emotional pain.
Making that first call to begin psychotherapy can be a challenging part of the process. And yet there are times you may find yourself in need of support to sort through some of life's problems. It is possible to find relief by making sense of emotional struggles and allowing change to happen. I use an approach which helps develop an awareness of why we act the way we do, and allows us to imagine strategies to alleviate the causes of our discomfort and emotional pain.
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Marie Geron PhD Millburn Short Hills Psychological
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041
Welcome to a warm, professional, caring discreet practice. Psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families. Our psychological therapy and life coaching, with confidential, secure concierge-like attention to all patients. Each person's therapeutic goals are tailored to concerns surrounding lifestyle-personal growth, parenting, relationship, infidelity, infertility, marital, school IEP academic/social issues, death/loss, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, court/legal/medical,pre/post divorce, identity issues, phobias ,fears, and anger management using psychological therapy.
Welcome to a warm, professional, caring discreet practice. Psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families. Our psychological therapy and life coaching, with confidential, secure concierge-like attention to all patients. Each person's therapeutic goals are tailored to concerns surrounding lifestyle-personal growth, parenting, relationship, infidelity, infertility, marital, school IEP academic/social issues, death/loss, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, court/legal/medical,pre/post divorce, identity issues, phobias ,fears, and anger management using psychological therapy.
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Rebecca Walsman: Adults, Couples, Kids, and Teens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Millburn, NJ 07041
We often feel alone when facing distressing events or difficult relationships. I am inspired by my clients that are able to look at their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. I'd love to help you manage your emotions in healthier ways and will provide you with tools to create deeper connections in your relationships. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy (CCTP), Gottman Level 2 for couples, PSI Advanced Training for perinatal/postpartum women, grief/loss, and addictions. My eclectic approach includes CBT, DBT, SFT, IFS, CPT, EFT, ACT, and Imago methods and I'll adjust my approach to meet your specific needs.
We often feel alone when facing distressing events or difficult relationships. I am inspired by my clients that are able to look at their challenges as opportunities for change and growth. I'd love to help you manage your emotions in healthier ways and will provide you with tools to create deeper connections in your relationships. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy (CCTP), Gottman Level 2 for couples, PSI Advanced Training for perinatal/postpartum women, grief/loss, and addictions. My eclectic approach includes CBT, DBT, SFT, IFS, CPT, EFT, ACT, and Imago methods and I'll adjust my approach to meet your specific needs.
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I have been working with adolescents, adults, and couples for over 25 years. My approach is warm, strength based and collaborative. Together we will create a space that is free from judgement, allowing your most authentic self to emerge. I will help you explore the areas of your life that are creating challenges and difficulties with the goal of helping you find contentment and fulfillment in your life. I received post graduate training in child and adolescent relational psychotherapy from the William Alanson White institute in NYC, as well as training in Emotionally focused Couples Therapy.
I have been working with adolescents, adults, and couples for over 25 years. My approach is warm, strength based and collaborative. Together we will create a space that is free from judgement, allowing your most authentic self to emerge. I will help you explore the areas of your life that are creating challenges and difficulties with the goal of helping you find contentment and fulfillment in your life. I received post graduate training in child and adolescent relational psychotherapy from the William Alanson White institute in NYC, as well as training in Emotionally focused Couples Therapy.
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Megan A Brown
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Millburn, NJ 07041
Waitlist for new clients
As a child therapist and mother of three, I empathize with the wide range of feelings, questions, and transitions parents experience daily. In my practice, I help parents with their toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers who may be struggling with questions about development, appropriate behavior, social skills, academics, anxiety, depression, ASD, and a wide array of complex issues. Together, we work collaboratively toward a deeper understanding of the issues and begin to solve them. Human connection is the most important factor in improving behavior, mood, and overall development! In the spirit of collaboration, we will work together to make lasting positive changes.
As a child therapist and mother of three, I empathize with the wide range of feelings, questions, and transitions parents experience daily. In my practice, I help parents with their toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and teenagers who may be struggling with questions about development, appropriate behavior, social skills, academics, anxiety, depression, ASD, and a wide array of complex issues. Together, we work collaboratively toward a deeper understanding of the issues and begin to solve them. Human connection is the most important factor in improving behavior, mood, and overall development! In the spirit of collaboration, we will work together to make lasting positive changes.
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The relationship between a client and their therapist is a strong predictor of a successful therapeutic experience. I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment where each individual feels heard and respected while they move towards a greater understanding of their own concerns and solutions to problems. I use an eclectic approach based on the needs of each individual. My background includes extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and family therapy.
I work with adults, children, adolescents and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The relationship between a client and their therapist is a strong predictor of a successful therapeutic experience. I strive to provide a warm, supportive environment where each individual feels heard and respected while they move towards a greater understanding of their own concerns and solutions to problems. I use an eclectic approach based on the needs of each individual. My background includes extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and family therapy.
I work with adults, children, adolescents and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Vincent J. Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millburn, NJ 07041 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a relationship in which client and clinician align in the hope of growth and change. I am ready to invest in people willing to invest in themselves, and I do so in a compassionate, and inclusive way. I am open to individuals, couples, and families, am sensitive to cultural and religious differential, and welcome all members of the LGBTQ community. Through our relationship, we will realize your potential, and actualize your highest self. When you are ready to connect, I will meet you where you are, and journey with your toward fulfillment.
Psychotherapy is a relationship in which client and clinician align in the hope of growth and change. I am ready to invest in people willing to invest in themselves, and I do so in a compassionate, and inclusive way. I am open to individuals, couples, and families, am sensitive to cultural and religious differential, and welcome all members of the LGBTQ community. Through our relationship, we will realize your potential, and actualize your highest self. When you are ready to connect, I will meet you where you are, and journey with your toward fulfillment.
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I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. I treat individuals and couples. My life's work is to support others as they cross the bridge from a place of self doubt, victimization and crisis to lives full of awareness, personal responsibility and universal compassion. You have the answers within to transform your life; I'm simply a guide on your journey back "home" to your intrinsically loving self. While you may already "know what your issues are", do you feel stuck to break through and move forward into the life you really want to be living? That's when we know it's time to go deeper.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist. I treat individuals and couples. My life's work is to support others as they cross the bridge from a place of self doubt, victimization and crisis to lives full of awareness, personal responsibility and universal compassion. You have the answers within to transform your life; I'm simply a guide on your journey back "home" to your intrinsically loving self. While you may already "know what your issues are", do you feel stuck to break through and move forward into the life you really want to be living? That's when we know it's time to go deeper.
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I am a psychotherapist trained in a variety of approaches designed to help you reach your personal/relationship goals and self-understanding: includes hypnotherapy, EMDR, coaching, sex therapy, employee assistance, cognitive-behavioral and family systems. We can decide which approaches will be most effective for you on your healing journey. In a warm, comfortable environment, you can explore new insights and learn new skills to achieve emotional well-being and harmonious relationships. I pride myself on listening with compassion, without judgment.
I am a psychotherapist trained in a variety of approaches designed to help you reach your personal/relationship goals and self-understanding: includes hypnotherapy, EMDR, coaching, sex therapy, employee assistance, cognitive-behavioral and family systems. We can decide which approaches will be most effective for you on your healing journey. In a warm, comfortable environment, you can explore new insights and learn new skills to achieve emotional well-being and harmonious relationships. I pride myself on listening with compassion, without judgment.
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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.