Eating Disorders Therapists in Merrick, NY
Heather Van Hiel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
I work collaboratively with clients to manage a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and confidence building.
I am a psychotherapist who is passionate about helping others navigate the pressures and stressors of life. The world we live in can feel overwhelming, demanding and overly competitive. Our culture can be harmful when it comes to ideas about happiness, success and beauty ideals. My past work experience in the fashion industry and prior to that, being a Division 1 athlete, give me a unique insight into common societal pressures we face and the need to manage our mental health as a result. My goal as a therapist is to help heal and empower individuals to manage the pressures of life and find their own version of happiness.
I work collaboratively with clients to manage a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and confidence building.
I am a psychotherapist who is passionate about helping others navigate the pressures and stressors of life. The world we live in can feel overwhelming, demanding and overly competitive. Our culture can be harmful when it comes to ideas about happiness, success and beauty ideals. My past work experience in the fashion industry and prior to that, being a Division 1 athlete, give me a unique insight into common societal pressures we face and the need to manage our mental health as a result. My goal as a therapist is to help heal and empower individuals to manage the pressures of life and find their own version of happiness.
Eating disorders began rising at alarming rates over the course of the pandemic with little growth in the number of equipped providers. Many parents of children & adolescents have been left in the lurch, trying to understand what's going on with their kids & how to help. For those adolescents & emerging adults ready to confront body image and/or create a life worth living, finding a provider that understands eating disorders in & out can be a challenge.
Eating disorders began rising at alarming rates over the course of the pandemic with little growth in the number of equipped providers. Many parents of children & adolescents have been left in the lurch, trying to understand what's going on with their kids & how to help. For those adolescents & emerging adults ready to confront body image and/or create a life worth living, finding a provider that understands eating disorders in & out can be a challenge.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York City and Greenwich, CT, with a deep rooted passion for empowering individuals through the art and practice of psychotherapy. I have extensive specialized training in Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues and Women's Health and use a Body Positive, Anti-Diet, HAES philosophy but work with clients on a variety of different clinical concerns/behaviors. My therapeutic approach as a psychotherapist is first and foremost client-centered, working with individuals specifically on establishing goals to assist them improve their overall quality of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York City and Greenwich, CT, with a deep rooted passion for empowering individuals through the art and practice of psychotherapy. I have extensive specialized training in Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues and Women's Health and use a Body Positive, Anti-Diet, HAES philosophy but work with clients on a variety of different clinical concerns/behaviors. My therapeutic approach as a psychotherapist is first and foremost client-centered, working with individuals specifically on establishing goals to assist them improve their overall quality of life.
Lisa Brown-Eisel, LCSW, P.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC, IE, Counsel
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
I am a private practitioner of 25 years with extensive experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, self esteem issues and cheering you on as you do the work.
Your willingness to change your thoughts may lead to the HOPE not yet considered. Life might feel overwhelming at times but our work together will promote peace, healing and a positive mindset to assist you along your growth journey. You do not have to do any of this alone, I am here to help! I am an interactive therapist specializing in helping my clients to trust their ability to succeed in developing positive mental health by discovering new thoughts, behaviors and opportunities leading to a healthier and happier life including liking yourself!
I am a private practitioner of 25 years with extensive experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationships, self esteem issues and cheering you on as you do the work.
Your willingness to change your thoughts may lead to the HOPE not yet considered. Life might feel overwhelming at times but our work together will promote peace, healing and a positive mindset to assist you along your growth journey. You do not have to do any of this alone, I am here to help! I am an interactive therapist specializing in helping my clients to trust their ability to succeed in developing positive mental health by discovering new thoughts, behaviors and opportunities leading to a healthier and happier life including liking yourself!
Rachel Lubell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
As an clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, I have over 12 years of experience specializing in treating adults in addiction, eating disorders, postpartum, anxiety, depression and working through life's transitions. Life can become overwhelming managing responsibilities, past trauma, relationships, work and transitions. By utilizing EMDR, CBT and DBT skills, my goal is to help you navigate through difficult paths to help you find one that you feel comfortable and able to cope with. I am also able to screen and assess impaired driving offenders through OASAS.
Michelle Macolino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the field for 20 years. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, and eating disorders. I focus on the whole person and help people realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I received further training at Behavioral Tech Institute in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a cutting edge treatment that helps people regulate emotion, tolerate stress, and be more effective in their relationships. Overall, it is my goal to help clients navigate the increased pressures of life today.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the field for 20 years. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, and eating disorders. I focus on the whole person and help people realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I received further training at Behavioral Tech Institute in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a cutting edge treatment that helps people regulate emotion, tolerate stress, and be more effective in their relationships. Overall, it is my goal to help clients navigate the increased pressures of life today.
Creative Arts Networks
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
Everyone deserves to live a life full of purpose and joy. For some, mental health can be challenging without a clear path or support system. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, experienced loss or trauma, and having difficulty coping during these uncertain times and are ready to create change, we are here to help. Our role is to help you identify and create a realistic plan outlined with achievable goals in order to make positive changes that empower you.
Everyone deserves to live a life full of purpose and joy. For some, mental health can be challenging without a clear path or support system. If you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, experienced loss or trauma, and having difficulty coping during these uncertain times and are ready to create change, we are here to help. Our role is to help you identify and create a realistic plan outlined with achievable goals in order to make positive changes that empower you.
Too many people don’t have the space they need to feel and heal. This can be true whether you’re the one struggling or you have somebody in your life who is. Everyone has a unique story, and you deserve the space to share that story and receive the support you need to learn and grow into the healthiest and most authentic version of yourself. I work with people to strengthen their sense of self and help them feel equipped with the necessary coping skills to manage all life transitions. I believe in venturing beyond clinical textbooks, embracing my own experiences and collaborative brainstorming to craft personalized solutions.
Too many people don’t have the space they need to feel and heal. This can be true whether you’re the one struggling or you have somebody in your life who is. Everyone has a unique story, and you deserve the space to share that story and receive the support you need to learn and grow into the healthiest and most authentic version of yourself. I work with people to strengthen their sense of self and help them feel equipped with the necessary coping skills to manage all life transitions. I believe in venturing beyond clinical textbooks, embracing my own experiences and collaborative brainstorming to craft personalized solutions.
In challenging times, it's natural to feel isolated, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. With over 7 years of experience as a behavior technician and work in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) community and with acute psychiatric disorders, I've developed a passion for collaborative care. I focus on empowering individuals to uncover their strengths, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their true selves.
In challenging times, it's natural to feel isolated, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. With over 7 years of experience as a behavior technician and work in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) community and with acute psychiatric disorders, I've developed a passion for collaborative care. I focus on empowering individuals to uncover their strengths, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with their true selves.
Every person has a story to tell and I am ready to hear yours. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment for you to discover more about yourself, through identification and clarification of your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. By forming a relationship based on trust and compassion, we can address any obstacles preventing you from achieving your full potential. Implementing effective coping skills and adaptive thought patterns will provide you with comfort from potential challenges and the confidence to be the leader of your own story. Together, we can navigate and cultivate your life’s journey to self-fulfillment.
Every person has a story to tell and I am ready to hear yours. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment for you to discover more about yourself, through identification and clarification of your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. By forming a relationship based on trust and compassion, we can address any obstacles preventing you from achieving your full potential. Implementing effective coping skills and adaptive thought patterns will provide you with comfort from potential challenges and the confidence to be the leader of your own story. Together, we can navigate and cultivate your life’s journey to self-fulfillment.
Welcome, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the state of New York. I empower clients to overcome personal obstacles in an effort to improve their lives because improving quality of life can ultimately change the enjoyment of life. I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma & PTSD, and relationship issues, amongst others.
Welcome, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the state of New York. I empower clients to overcome personal obstacles in an effort to improve their lives because improving quality of life can ultimately change the enjoyment of life. I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples, and families in areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma & PTSD, and relationship issues, amongst others.
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The first steps to seeking out therapeutic support can feel challenging and/or uncomfortable. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I focus on developing treatment that will be tailored to the needs of the individual with a strong emphasis on the rapport within the therapeutic relationship. I believe with a stronger understanding of our emotions and how they impact our behaviors, we can develop tools and skills to experience an overall happier and healthier life.
The first steps to seeking out therapeutic support can feel challenging and/or uncomfortable. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I focus on developing treatment that will be tailored to the needs of the individual with a strong emphasis on the rapport within the therapeutic relationship. I believe with a stronger understanding of our emotions and how they impact our behaviors, we can develop tools and skills to experience an overall happier and healthier life.
I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
We are all experts of our own lives. Through collaboration, I strive to help my clients identify the coping and problem solving skills that produce the results they want. I also believe that a neutral, non-judgmental, listening ear of someone who cares can make all the difference in achieving goals, feeling greater peace, and living a more authentic life.
We are all experts of our own lives. Through collaboration, I strive to help my clients identify the coping and problem solving skills that produce the results they want. I also believe that a neutral, non-judgmental, listening ear of someone who cares can make all the difference in achieving goals, feeling greater peace, and living a more authentic life.
Everyone deserves a safe space to work on themselves. Therapy is a great way to dive into yourself on levels you never thought possible.
Everyone deserves a safe space to work on themselves. Therapy is a great way to dive into yourself on levels you never thought possible.
With over ten years experience in mental health and educational settings, I am skilled at engaging clients with a wide variety of backgrounds and goals. By building a strong therapeutic relationship, clients share their life stories in an open, non-judgmental, and supportive space. Together, we triage issues that may come up and explore relationships, patterns, and blind spots that get in the way. Throughout this journey we focus on solutions and discover opportunities to get you closer to the life you have always imagined. I take pride in helping my clients cultivate skills to achieve their goals on their path to wellness.
With over ten years experience in mental health and educational settings, I am skilled at engaging clients with a wide variety of backgrounds and goals. By building a strong therapeutic relationship, clients share their life stories in an open, non-judgmental, and supportive space. Together, we triage issues that may come up and explore relationships, patterns, and blind spots that get in the way. Throughout this journey we focus on solutions and discover opportunities to get you closer to the life you have always imagined. I take pride in helping my clients cultivate skills to achieve their goals on their path to wellness.
My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.
My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.
Are you tired of feeling like you're not showing up as your best self? As a Sports and Mental Health Counselor and Performance Coach, I recognize the vital role your mental and emotional well-being plays in your overall health. I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to prioritize your mental health and I'm here to help. Drawing from my own experience as a former Division I and professional football player, I intimately understand the physical and mental demands required to excel both on and off the field or court.
Are you tired of feeling like you're not showing up as your best self? As a Sports and Mental Health Counselor and Performance Coach, I recognize the vital role your mental and emotional well-being plays in your overall health. I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to prioritize your mental health and I'm here to help. Drawing from my own experience as a former Division I and professional football player, I intimately understand the physical and mental demands required to excel both on and off the field or court.
Kristen Wojtuniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.
My goal is to help clients move through different phases of their lives with happiness, confidence, and useful tools that help them work through life’s challenges. By providing a person-centered approach, I strive to create a safe, open environment where clients can feel supported and heard. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, trauma, and personality disorders. Everyone deserves to be their best self and I am committed to helping you make positive, healthy changes in your life.
My goal is to help clients move through different phases of their lives with happiness, confidence, and useful tools that help them work through life’s challenges. By providing a person-centered approach, I strive to create a safe, open environment where clients can feel supported and heard. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, trauma, and personality disorders. Everyone deserves to be their best self and I am committed to helping you make positive, healthy changes in your life.
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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.