Body image isn't simply about what you see when you look in the mirror; it's a deeply complex and dynamic relationship you have with your own physical self, encompassing your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and even behaviors connected to your appearance. This internal experience can range from positive to negative, often shifting day by day, influenced by societal pressures that frequently promote unrealistic beauty standards.
When negative body image becomes overwhelming, leading to constant preoccupation, self-criticism, or distress, it can significantly impact one's mental and physical well-being, potentially increasing the risk of developing an eating disorder or other mental health challenges.
Therapy provides a safe space to cultivate a more peaceful and accepting relationship with your body. We guide you to:
Dismantle societal ideals
Challenge harmful beliefs
Develop healthy coping skills
Cultivate self-compassion
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director of Eating Disorders Program
As a globally recognized FBT supervisor and former Mount Sinai professor, Dr. Rosen utilizes advanced CBT, DBT, and family-based treatments to guide adolescents and young adults through eating disorder recovery.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist
As an anxiety and OCD specialist and family systems clinician, Dr. Scelsa integrates gold-standard ERP, CBT, and parent-led SPACE frameworks to guide youth, young adults, and parents through phobias, obsessive-compulsive loops, and behavioral challenges.
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