Dealing with the challenge of food choices and the back-and-forth of the binge-restrict cycle is both physically and emotionally demanding. Whether it’s an eating disorder, disordered eating, or emotional eating, those caught in its grip face a continuous inner struggle: wanting to relish their meals, yet feeling bound by stringent self-imposed rules. This seesaw of emotions, swinging between indulgence and strict control, not only affects one's physical well-being but also brings a storm of guilt, sadness, and frustration. It's like being on an exhausting pendulum, where each meal can feel like both a treat and a battle. This relationship with food often becomes a silent turmoil, with the simple joy of eating overshadowed by the weight of the emotional aftermath.
Overcome binge eating, emotional eating, and other eating disorders by resolving underlying trauma through integrative EMDR therapy.
Our therapists are Clinical Psychologists who specialize in EMDR, paired with other forms of therapy grounded in clinical research, to assist individuals in triumphing over their struggles with food. They are adept at treating adults grappling with a wide array of eating-related issues, spanning from emotional eating and a tumultuous relationship with food to more acute challenges such as binge-eating disorder and bulimia. The objective extends beyond merely curtailing these behaviors; it's about aiding clients in transcending the binary view of food as 'good' or 'bad' to halt the cycle of overindulgence and subsequent self-reproach.
Their approach stands out because they comprehend the psychological underpinnings of eating struggles deeply. They both hold doctorates in Clinical Psychology, possess specialized training in eating disorders and other food-related issues. They utilize the profound strategies of EMDR to assist clients in finding balance and reconnecting with their bodies, while also implementing CBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy and analytic therapy techniques to help reconcile internal conflicts and achieve tranquility with food. As such, they assist individuals in overcoming complex food struggles, such as binge and emotional eating, recognizing that the struggle isn’t about a lack of dietary knowledge, but a pendulum swing between excessive restriction and overindulgence that culminates in both physical and emotional distress.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Hoffenberg specializes in binge eating and emotional eating, particularly when they are triggered by trauma. Her advanced training is not just in EMDR but is deeply specialized in its application for eating disorders and relational trauma, which enables her to strategically help clients navigate through their food-related struggles by directly addressing the roots that often underpin these challenges.
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Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Faiwiszewski adopts an action-oriented approach to help individuals navigate through the challenges of compulsive and emotional eating, merging the impactful technique of EMDR with hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and acceptance-based therapy. Her method moves beyond conventional dialogues, directly engaging with behavioral patterns and emotional undercurrents to actively drive change, navigate through psychological hurdles, and pave a proactive path towards establishing healthier eating habits and emotional well-being.
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Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Citrin, our expert in eating disorders, adopts an action-oriented approach to help individuals overcome the challenges of binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia. She combines the impactful techniques of EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to create a comprehensive therapeutic process that extends beyond traditional counseling. Dr. Citrin’s method addresses the emotional and behavioral patterns that drive disordered eating, guiding clients to actively confront psychological barriers and establish healthier eating habits.
By integrating EMDR to process underlying trauma, CBT to reshape negative thought patterns, DBT to develop emotional regulation skills, and ACT to encourage acceptance and mindfulness, Dr. Citrin’s approach offers a powerful path toward emotional healing and long-term recovery. Her focus on actionable change empowers clients to break free from the cycle of disordered eating, fostering lasting well-being and a healthier sense of self.
People often approach us after having tried other forms of therapy. While other forms of therapy may have helped for a myriad of reasons, they still feel trapped in their struggles with food. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), emerges as a highly effective tool specifically for addressing the root causes of eating disorders and emotional eating. Unlike traditional methods that might merely scratch the surface, EMDR delves deep into traumatic memories and negative beliefs that often underpin such disorders. The process helps individuals process these memories and replace them with healthier beliefs. Numerous studies advocate for EMDR, highlighting its capacity to effectively tackle challenges like binge eating, distorted body image, and the emotional turmoil tied to food.
Several research studies have highlighted the benefits of EMDR for issues with food. One study, published in the "European Eating Disorders Review," found that EMDR reduced the frequency of binge eating episodes and improved body image perception among participants. Another study in "Frontiers in Psychology" highlighted that EMDR could notably diminish symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is frequently interlinked with eating disorders, providing a window into how it might also alleviate the emotional burdens that often accompany binge eating. It is the targeted approach of EMDR towards disrupting and transforming the association between emotional pain and maladaptive eating behaviors promotes this transformation.
Begin a journey where self-compassion and balanced eating unite. Allow us to lead you towards a healthier mindset, liberating you from detrimental cycles and nurturing a peaceful relationship with food.
