Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Staten Island, NY.

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative

I show people with weight and eating disorders to first fully accept themselves with their problem. It is important to eliminate any shame, guilt and anxiety associated with an eating disorder. I then move onto the primary problem which is the eating disorder. Patients learn the critical role their thinking plays in perpetuating their disorder. I quickly focus in on core beliefs that are at the root of their problems. Together we work to modify these beliefs and replace them with healthier beliefs about eating, one’s body, coping with personal traumas, and engaging in sensible exercise. I teach self-control strategies that help them cope and avoid self-defeating eating behaviors.

I offer a solution-focused approach that is tailored to each client’s specific needs, and is based on empirical research. I have an unusually high success rate – helping clients to achieve permanent recovery from eating disorders – from my years of experience and training in a variety of therapeutic methods. Each session is designed to address the specific concerns of the client, and is informed by my training in psychodynamic therapy, hypnosis, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, psychology of women, feminist therapy, and men’s issues.

Recovery from an eating disorder doesn't end when treatment does. The post-treatment phase comes with its own challenges, and having ongoing support can make a real difference in staying well long-term. I work with individuals in the maintenance phase of eating disorder recovery, helping you build a healthier relationship with food & your body, strengthen your self-esteem, & develop coping strategies that hold up when things get hard. Using EMDR, CBT, DBT, & somatic approaches, we'll address the underlying emotional patterns & past experiences that fed the disorder in the first place. Please note that I work with individuals in recovery, not those actively in the throes of an eating disorder

Clients will benefit from Eating Disorder Counseling and Treatment through GoMo Health’s Concierge Care® platform by receiving ongoing, personalized support that reinforces recovery both during and between sessions. The platform provides behavior tracking, meal-related prompts, and motivational messaging to help clients build healthier eating patterns and improve body image. Combined with therapist-led care, these tools promote accountability, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. This continuous, compassionate support empowers clients to overcome disordered eating behaviors and develop a more balanced, confident relationship with food and self.

Our credentialed music therapists tailor sessions to each individual, utilizing personalized music exercises and interventions to address each person's unique symptoms of eating disorder. Our music therapists work with each client using musical elements like songwriting, processing, and guided imagery to help clients find their own voice and learn new coping skills to help manage eating disorders of any severity.

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative.

Eating disorder Counseling will take take place using several therapies including Internal Family systems approach, trauma therapy, CBT and DBT, as well as Mindfulness solution focused therapy. Building on self-love and self-worth will be a significant component of therapy. Individuals will see an increase in confidence and self esteem, along with learning new healthy habits.

Treatment may vary depending on your particular condition, the severity of your symptoms, and your wellness goals. It might require a multidisciplinary approach, combining medical care, psychiatry, psychotherapy, medication, nutritional guidance, and education. This process may call for individual or group sessions, as well as self-help efforts. Psychotherapy, counseling, or talk therapy, can be beneficial to change unhealthy eating behaviors and address the emotional distress that comes with disordered eating.

Adolescent Eating Disorders Program - Our Adolescent Eating Disorders Program takes a family-based approach that integrates loved ones into the healing process. Our unique approach addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the individual while aligning the family as powerful agents of support and healing. A typical treatment schedule includes individual therapy, group therapy and nutritional counseling for the individual, as well as nutritional education for the family and family therapy. Skills are more than words; they are practices that become a way of life. At ART clients feel confident that they would apply the necessary coping skills when face with possible temptations be....

I will work on healthy habits ( not serious eating disorders ) however, healthy habits , body dysmorphic disorder, and self esteem , self love and with the support and follow through on your end we can do this together! If client has serious disordered conditions ( bulimia , anorexia nervosa, or restrictive eating - client must be willing to work with physician as well. If you are experiencing a serious need speak with your physician do not be afraid ! Thank you! Don’t go through this alone! You never have to do this alone !

Eating disorders are a broad spectrum of “too much” behaviors. They can stem from always seeing that image of that potato chip and not being able to say “no”. Or they may be much more serious. Indeed in my 20 year experience, eating problems are not usually related to food, but are related to unresolved or suppressed emotions. Using advanced techniques, we aim for a personal and confidential release of those emotional weights, freeing you to make healthier and ultimately beneficial choices.

If you have struggled unsuccessfully with weight loss, I will help you by looking at all the things that have gotten in your way of healthy weight loss. We will look at family, friends, and romantic relationships in your life, and what you learned about food and your body. We will uncover fears you may have that have to do with relationships and dating. If you are anorexic or bulimic I can work with you if you are not struggling with a life threatening situation. Recovered anorexics or bulimics who have more work to do in therapy to clarify the issues entrenched in their behavior, and emotional triggers for unhealthy behavior.