Eating Disorders Therapists in Westfield, NJ
I offer a warm, safe space for those struggling with low self-esteem, eating disorders, body image issues, and relationship issues.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
I offer a warm, safe space for those struggling with low self-esteem, eating disorders, body image issues, and relationship issues.
My Ideal client would be someone willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. My ideal client may be struggling with self-esteem, body image, or relationship issues. They may be in a relationship that contributes to their low self-esteem and want to find the strength and confidence they need in order to leave it behind.
Kristina Cofone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
I specialize in treating, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, stress management and basic life transitions.
Upon entering therapy, my clinical approach is tailored to meet each individual's needs. There is not a cookie cutter person, thus, there is no cookie cutter approach to therapy. I work from an eclectic approach, incorporating a multitude of therapeutic modalities to assist my clients in meeting their treatment goals. I generally incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, person centered, and solution focused therapy strategies into each session. My clients and I will identify struggles and develop empowerment strategies to improve quality of life. In a non judgmental and supportive environment, one can feel safe to explore encountered problems.
I specialize in treating, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, stress management and basic life transitions.
Upon entering therapy, my clinical approach is tailored to meet each individual's needs. There is not a cookie cutter person, thus, there is no cookie cutter approach to therapy. I work from an eclectic approach, incorporating a multitude of therapeutic modalities to assist my clients in meeting their treatment goals. I generally incorporate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, person centered, and solution focused therapy strategies into each session. My clients and I will identify struggles and develop empowerment strategies to improve quality of life. In a non judgmental and supportive environment, one can feel safe to explore encountered problems.
My area of expertise in eating disorders.
I bring a sense of empowernment, confidence and security into my work. These qualities, I believe are some of lifes most valuable assets . The responsibilities that we as women face today can be overwhelming. These demands can become so intense that maladaptive patterns of behavior can ensue.Women often neglect their own emotional needs. Often symptoms such as binge eating, rigid dieting, substance abuse, depression and anxiety emerge and make it difficult for women to function at an optimum level of health. Sometimes women experience an exacerbation in physical symptoms such as TMJ disorders, migraine headaches and chronic back pain.
My area of expertise in eating disorders.
I bring a sense of empowernment, confidence and security into my work. These qualities, I believe are some of lifes most valuable assets . The responsibilities that we as women face today can be overwhelming. These demands can become so intense that maladaptive patterns of behavior can ensue.Women often neglect their own emotional needs. Often symptoms such as binge eating, rigid dieting, substance abuse, depression and anxiety emerge and make it difficult for women to function at an optimum level of health. Sometimes women experience an exacerbation in physical symptoms such as TMJ disorders, migraine headaches and chronic back pain.
I combine my supportive, empathic approach with treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, extended CBT for eating disorders, trauma-focused CBT, the Nurtured Heart Approach, and person-centered therapy.
As a therapist, I am most effective when I work with clients who want to change their lives but struggle with knowing what changes to make and how to make them. Your specific challenge may be related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self esteem, body image, disordered eating, or relationships with others, or you may be struggling with generally feeling "stuck" and knowing that what you're doing isn't working any longer. By working together in a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can find and practice ways to overcome your difficulties so you can start living your most fulfilled life.
I combine my supportive, empathic approach with treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, extended CBT for eating disorders, trauma-focused CBT, the Nurtured Heart Approach, and person-centered therapy.
As a therapist, I am most effective when I work with clients who want to change their lives but struggle with knowing what changes to make and how to make them. Your specific challenge may be related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self esteem, body image, disordered eating, or relationships with others, or you may be struggling with generally feeling "stuck" and knowing that what you're doing isn't working any longer. By working together in a supportive therapeutic relationship, we can find and practice ways to overcome your difficulties so you can start living your most fulfilled life.
Joe Sciarretta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
I have been helping people recover from eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression for more than 10 years.
Is your relationship with food and your body taking over? Does your mind get stuck on every little thought? Do you feel like if you aren’t absolutely 100% perfect, then you lose all self-esteem? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, I want you to know that there is hope! Feeling better is not just possible, but by working with the right therapist who understands your unique challenges, you can take control of your life and find real peace.
I have been helping people recover from eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression for more than 10 years.
Is your relationship with food and your body taking over? Does your mind get stuck on every little thought? Do you feel like if you aren’t absolutely 100% perfect, then you lose all self-esteem? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, I want you to know that there is hope! Feeling better is not just possible, but by working with the right therapist who understands your unique challenges, you can take control of your life and find real peace.
Utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), CBT for ARFID (CBT-AR), Family Based Therapy for eating disorders (FBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), if you reach out to me your treatment will be tailored to you every step of the way.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families grappling with the intricate challenges of eating disorders and trauma, as well as their accompanying struggles of depression, anxiety, body image concerns, self-doubt, and more. With unending empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, taking that first step can feel like a leap, but trust me, you're not doing it alone. My goal is to help you thrive, which is why I make it a priority to create a space where you can open up about anything without worrying about being judged.
Utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), CBT for ARFID (CBT-AR), Family Based Therapy for eating disorders (FBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), if you reach out to me your treatment will be tailored to you every step of the way.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families grappling with the intricate challenges of eating disorders and trauma, as well as their accompanying struggles of depression, anxiety, body image concerns, self-doubt, and more. With unending empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, taking that first step can feel like a leap, but trust me, you're not doing it alone. My goal is to help you thrive, which is why I make it a priority to create a space where you can open up about anything without worrying about being judged.
Hi there! I’m a clinical psychologist and university professor with over 15 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience licensed in NJ, NC, and FL. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, OCD, and anxiety. In my practice, I use leading evidence-based therapies, which are treatments that are backed by decades of scientific research and shown to work. Primarily, these are cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., CBT) that are highly collaborative, active, and goal-oriented treatments that help people achieve desired symptom changes quickly and build more fulfilling lives.
Hi there! I’m a clinical psychologist and university professor with over 15 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience licensed in NJ, NC, and FL. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, OCD, and anxiety. In my practice, I use leading evidence-based therapies, which are treatments that are backed by decades of scientific research and shown to work. Primarily, these are cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., CBT) that are highly collaborative, active, and goal-oriented treatments that help people achieve desired symptom changes quickly and build more fulfilling lives.
Laura Cunningham- Eating Disorders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
Do you hate what you see when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do you feel like your thoughts are racing at a million miles a minute? Do you have intrusive thoughts? I work with young women who have eating disorders and OCD. I’m here to help you quiet the inner critic so you can go to brunch with your friends without thinking twice about it. Eating disorders can come with a lot of secrecy and shame. We can break down the walls of isolation and let go of the guilt that doesn't belong to you.
Do you hate what you see when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do you feel like your thoughts are racing at a million miles a minute? Do you have intrusive thoughts? I work with young women who have eating disorders and OCD. I’m here to help you quiet the inner critic so you can go to brunch with your friends without thinking twice about it. Eating disorders can come with a lot of secrecy and shame. We can break down the walls of isolation and let go of the guilt that doesn't belong to you.
Tara Colandrea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SAC, ACS
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational skills, academic issues, eating disorders, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive, Peer Relationships, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Addiction, Anger Management, Impulsivity, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, & Anxiety. I also work with adults in the areas mentioned above as well as Career Counseling.
Hi! I am extremely passionate about helping each and every client through caring & empathetic counseling, with a focus on reaching solutions and your highest potential. I strive to create the most comfortable and kindest environment for my clients. I specialize in working with Adolescents who are struggling with fitting in, bullying, self-esteem, body image, behavioral issues, organizational skills, academic issues, eating disorders, family conflict, Obsessive-Compulsive, Peer Relationships, Substance Abuse, Teen Violence, Addiction, Anger Management, Impulsivity, Depression, Grief, Oppositional Defiance, Relationship Issues, Self-Harming, Suicidal Ideation, & Anxiety. I also work with adults in the areas mentioned above as well as Career Counseling.
Sandy Stein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking this first step. Seeking help is an act of courage and while therapy may explore painful emotions it can also be fun, joyful and enlivening. I work with adults and couples. My specialties include working with relationship conflict, career stress, family dysfunction, depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders.
Congratulations on taking this first step. Seeking help is an act of courage and while therapy may explore painful emotions it can also be fun, joyful and enlivening. I work with adults and couples. My specialties include working with relationship conflict, career stress, family dysfunction, depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders.
Our thoughts, feelings, and our daily life can be overwhelming at times, I help people navigate through those difficult periods. I offer a warm and supportive place to talk about life's challenges, gain insight into one's thoughts and actions, and learn how to cope and solve problems. I have experience working with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, womens issues, eating disorders, martial and family conflict, grief/loss, low self-esteem, school avoidance, and offer parental support and psychoeducation.
Our thoughts, feelings, and our daily life can be overwhelming at times, I help people navigate through those difficult periods. I offer a warm and supportive place to talk about life's challenges, gain insight into one's thoughts and actions, and learn how to cope and solve problems. I have experience working with clients challenged with anxiety, depression, womens issues, eating disorders, martial and family conflict, grief/loss, low self-esteem, school avoidance, and offer parental support and psychoeducation.
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Elana Mundorff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westfield, NJ 07090
Specializations I have include anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders.
If you are tired of feeling this way, know that there is hope. Sometimes life seems to get off track, but you can reclaim your life...regaining strength, balance, direction, and meaning. Therapy can be a place to begin this journey and gain lasting relief. Through a whole mind-body approach, we will explore all contributing factors, and address the root causes of your symptoms. I've been helping people for over 20 years with a variety of issues. So if you are dealing with trauma, abuse history, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, or just day-to-day stressors, I will work with you to achieve the healing you deserve.
Specializations I have include anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders.
If you are tired of feeling this way, know that there is hope. Sometimes life seems to get off track, but you can reclaim your life...regaining strength, balance, direction, and meaning. Therapy can be a place to begin this journey and gain lasting relief. Through a whole mind-body approach, we will explore all contributing factors, and address the root causes of your symptoms. I've been helping people for over 20 years with a variety of issues. So if you are dealing with trauma, abuse history, depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, or just day-to-day stressors, I will work with you to achieve the healing you deserve.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
My ideal client is female, male, or nonbinary and is kind and generous, has good ethics, and loves to help others. They have been experiencing low self-esteem and have been numbing out emotions through food, technology, work, or other distractions. Their numbing-out practices have held them back from being their authentic self, productivity with work, maintaining healthy and loving friendships and relationships, having enough energy, and their overall self-esteem. They are ready to commit to putting in the work in therapeutic services to help them develop and maintain healthier coping skills.
Do you want to thrive instead of just survive each day? Self care and self compassion are key components to mental and emotional health. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, family issues, low self-esteem, or stress management, you are not alone. Therapy is a place just for you, to be heard, validated and supported. I aim to help you better understand whatever issues you are dealing with and to learn positive, healthy ways to cope with and manage these stressors. My experience is primarily with late adolescent and adult women.
Do you want to thrive instead of just survive each day? Self care and self compassion are key components to mental and emotional health. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, family issues, low self-esteem, or stress management, you are not alone. Therapy is a place just for you, to be heard, validated and supported. I aim to help you better understand whatever issues you are dealing with and to learn positive, healthy ways to cope with and manage these stressors. My experience is primarily with late adolescent and adult women.
We all have our “stuff.” It’s part of what makes us human. Some of this causes distress in our daily life that can lead to overwhelming emotions. As painful as life can sometimes feel, these moments provide the opportunity for growth and healing. My approach is genuine, straight forward, integrative, holistic, humorous and relational. I facilitate open and honest communication with clients. Developing trust and safety in our relationship is my foremost priority.
We all have our “stuff.” It’s part of what makes us human. Some of this causes distress in our daily life that can lead to overwhelming emotions. As painful as life can sometimes feel, these moments provide the opportunity for growth and healing. My approach is genuine, straight forward, integrative, holistic, humorous and relational. I facilitate open and honest communication with clients. Developing trust and safety in our relationship is my foremost priority.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090 (Online Only)
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
We're here to help you reach your therapy goals at Lifebulb! We’ll connect you with the best possible therapist for your unique goals, someone who genuinely cares about helping you. We’re all about making therapy enjoyable for both therapists and clients. Our team consists of highly trained and licensed clinicians who are passionate about the therapy process. Let's work together to achieve your goals!
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
My ideal client is simply a client who is ready to make a change. No matter the presenting problem, all I need from my client is an open mind and a readiness for change.
Gianna Notarfrancesco (adolescent/teen specialist)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
Westfield, NJ 07090
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
My ideal client would most likely be a female teenager working through peer relationships, self-esteem, and social anxiety. With this client, I believe some of her needs would be to explore core beliefs of who she is in comparison to what others may say/think of her, cognitively challenging and reframing intrusive/negative thought patterns, and slowly expose the client to social scenarios in which she can use her coping skills to effectively navigate new situations.
Has a recent life event or transition caused you to feel suddenly unstable? Changes of any kind can leave us feeling lonely, confused, afraid, and vulnerable, especially when one's foundation is shaky. I take great care and interest in helping others achieve stability and growth during periods of change and uncertainty. I regard challenges as critical opportunities for exploration and meaning-making. Through gaining deeper understandings and new perspectives in treatment, my patients have reported feeling lighter, stronger, more focused, more connected to others, and more prepared to embrace life's challenges.
Has a recent life event or transition caused you to feel suddenly unstable? Changes of any kind can leave us feeling lonely, confused, afraid, and vulnerable, especially when one's foundation is shaky. I take great care and interest in helping others achieve stability and growth during periods of change and uncertainty. I regard challenges as critical opportunities for exploration and meaning-making. Through gaining deeper understandings and new perspectives in treatment, my patients have reported feeling lighter, stronger, more focused, more connected to others, and more prepared to embrace life's challenges.
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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.