Business Details
Psychotherapy & Eating Disorder Recovery in Lexington, MA
With over two decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I provide psychotherapy rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. My practice specializes in supporting adults through life transitions, eating disorder recovery, and trauma healing while offering clinical supervision for mental health professionals. Drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-based, and evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT, I create a safe space for clients to explore self-worth, emotional patterns, and identity shifts.As a HAES-aligned practitioner, I prioritize weight-inclusive care for disordered eating and body image concerns. My background includes senior clinical roles in residential treatment programs and training future therapists, ensuring every client benefits from both deep expertise and personalized attention.
Services
Psychotherapy for Life Transitions
Eating Disorder Recovery
Parent Support Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of trauma-informed clinical expertise
- HAES-aligned approach to eating disorder recovery
- Specialized supervision for mental health professionals
- Evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs
- Sliding scale available for accessible care
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Massachusetts
Services
Psychotherapy for Life Transitions
Specialized therapy for adults navigating midlife changes, perimenopause, empty nest adjustments, and relationship shifts. Combines psychodynamic exploration with evidence-based techniques to build emotional resilience and self-acceptance through significant life changes.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Trauma-informed treatment for Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, and OSFED using HAES-aligned principles. Focuses on rebuilding healthy food relationships, body image healing, and sustainable recovery through compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic support.
Parent Support Therapy
Individual therapy for parents navigating child mental health challenges, empty nest transitions, and evolving family relationships. Provides emotional processing space and practical tools for maintaining healthy boundaries and communication.
Clinical Supervision
Professional development for clinicians working with eating disorders and trauma cases. Covers ethical decision-making, case conceptualization, and evidence-based treatment planning while fostering clinical intuition and professional growth.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing trauma's impact on mental health using attachment-based approaches. Helps clients process traumatic experiences, regulate nervous system responses, and rebuild emotional stability through safe, structured therapeutic techniques.
People
Natalie Gornstein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With 20+ years in mental health, Natalie specializes in eating disorders, life transitions, and trauma therapy. She uses evidence-based methods while emphasizing self-compassion and client empowerment in her Lexington practice.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
I am out-of-network with all insurance providers but provide superbill documentation for potential reimbursement.
What therapy approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and ACT modalities tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Yes, sliding scale options are available based on individual financial circumstances.
What eating disorder specialties do you have?
I specialize in treating Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, BED, and OSFED using weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
I help clients navigate midlife changes, empty nest adjustments, and identity shifts through pattern exploration and emotional resilience building.
