Turn down the mental noise around food. Make more space for what matters most.
Eating Disorder Specialist In-Person in Plainview & Online Across NY
You probably spend more time thinking about food, weight, and your body than anything else—and it’s exhausting.
You’re here because you…
Feel stuck in cycles of bingeing, restricting, or trying to “get back on track.”
Want a more normal relationship with food but don’t know how to get there.
Avoid plans, meals out, or social situations because of anxiety about food, your body, or what other people might think.
Feel deeply uncomfortable in your body and judge yourself harshly for how you look.
Compare your body to others, carrying shame that you can’t be the size you want.
Find yourself eating even when you’re not hungry and don’t really understand why it happens.
Are wondering whether you can be helped after so many attempts to change.
A more flexible, less all-consuming relationship with food is possible—even if you’ve been struggling for years.
How I Can Help
We’ll work to understand the role food plays in your life and move toward more balance, one step at a time.
Our work begins with a careful assessment to understand your eating patterns, thoughts about food and your body, and where things feel most out of control. I use specialized questionnaires to help us understand what kind of support will actually be helpful for you, so we don’t spend time on things that won’t work. A big part of this phase is education—helping you understand why these patterns developed, how eating disorders affect your mind and body, and why willpower alone isn’t enough to change them.
As we move forward, we’ll focus on breaking down rigid or distorted thoughts around food, unraveling the “diet mentality” that hurts more than it helps, and supporting more consistent nourishment in a way that feels realistic. Often, that means starting with small, concrete changes rather than trying to fix everything at once. Recovery isn’t a straight line, and that’s okay—if we ever hit a setback, we’ll regroup and adjust our treatment plan according to your needs.
I frequently recommend working with a nutritionist who specializes in this area and, when needed, other medical providers—and I’m happy to refer you to providers I trust. I’ll work in tandem with the rest of your care team so we can make sure we’re all working toward the same goals. From where you are now, you may feel unsure whether this can actually help you. I get that, and want you to know that I’ve seen many people come in with that same mentality change their relationship with food through this work—and I’ll continue to believe in your ability to change until you believe it, too.
Specialized therapy for eating disorders can help you…
Develop a more consistent and balanced way of eating without rigid rules or extremes.
Understand hunger and fullness cues and reconnect with what your body needs.
Reduce the constant mental noise around food so you can focus on other parts of your life.
Speak to yourself more neutrally or compassionately about your body and eating.
Feel more comfortable going out to restaurants, social events, and eating around others.
Participate more fully in your life and relationships instead of being overwhelmed by food concerns.
Frequently asked questions
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I work with people struggling with binge eating, chronic dieting, restrictive eating patterns, and ongoing preoccupation with food and body image. Many clients don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis but feel stuck in cycles of control, guilt, and frustration around food.
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Eating disorders have been a significant part of my clinical work over the 20+ years I’ve been in practice. I take these concerns seriously and approach them thoughtfully, often helping clients understand the emotional role food has played and how to move toward more flexibility and stability.
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That’s a really common experience, especially if previous therapy didn’t focus specifically on eating-related concerns. My approach includes careful assessment and support tailored to you, so we’re addressing the right things in the right way.
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I may not be the right fit if someone needs a higher level of care, such as inpatient or residential treatment, or is medically unstable. Part of my role is helping assess what level of support is needed and making referrals when appropriate.
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In some cases, yes. I often recommend working with a nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders to support the therapy work. When needed, I help recommend and coordinate with other providers so your entire care team is working toward the same goals.
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Not by default. If we decide it could be helpful, we’ll discuss family involvement thoughtfully and thoroughly before bringing anyone else into the room. If it feels appropriate and supportive, we’ll talk about why and what that would look like.
You deserve to make peace with food and your body.
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