When Being Strong, Responsible & In-Control Stops Working

Specialized therapy for eating disorders, perfectionism, chronic depression, and emotional overcontrol. In-person in Brooklyn and online throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Washington.
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About

Therapy for Eating Disorders, Perfectionism, and Overcontrol

You may be the person others depend on; the one who works hard, gets things done, and seems to have it all together. But underneath, you feel exhausted, disconnected, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can't seem to change. Maybe you're struggling with an eating disorder, perfectionism, chronic self-criticism, depression, or a constant pressure to get everything "right." I help adolescents and adults who feel trapped by these patterns find a different way forward. As an art therapist with more than 20 years of experience, I specialize in eating disorders, perfectionism, chronic depression, anxiety, and emotional overcontrol. My approach combines Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), art therapy, and somatic awareness to help clients move beyond insight and create meaningful change. You don't need to be artistic to benefit from art therapy. In our sessions, we can talk, make art, or do both. Creative expression often helps uncover emotions, beliefs, and patterns that are difficult to reach through words alone. My work is HAES-aligned, anti-diet, and weight-inclusive. I strive to create a space where clients feel understood, challenged, and supported as they develop greater flexibility, self-compassion, and connection- with themselves and with others. I offer in-person therapy in Brooklyn and virtual sessions throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Maggie M. Ritnour
LMHC-D, LCAT, ATR-BC, CEDS

Services

  • Eating Disorders
  • Chronic Depression
  • Perfectionism
  • Overthinking
  • Shame
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Feeling Disconnected or Emotionally Numb
  • Anorexia
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Negative Body Image
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Self-Criticism
  • High-Achieving Professionals
  • Burnout
  • Anxiety
  • Loneliness
  • Social Anxiety

Approaches

  • Art Therapy
  • Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)
  • Health at Every Size
  • Somatic
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive

Fees

  • Fee Description: $225 - $375

Location

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A street map for office location at Brooklyn, NY 11215-1307

Park Slope Office

Brooklyn, NY 11215-1307