Being human is difficult.
Stressors like adapting to college, managing family dynamics, climbing the corporate ladder, and navigating parenthood can push us to our limits. I get it.
Add to that, most of us have experienced trauma in some form. It’s not surprising that to cope, you might have developed a disordered relationship with food, your body, alcohol, or drugs. Maybe you find yourself struggling with distraction, multitasking, overworking, overthinking, perfectionism. I actually think of these symptoms as strategies for coping; we do the best we can to survive.
I’m here to help you find a more effective way.
In my twenty-plus years as a therapist, I’ve learned that finding the right provider is a must. Even the best therapy techniques aren’t effective without a solid therapeutic relationship. So while I can help you with tools and skills (I have plenty!), we’ll actually rely on our unique relationship as a springboard for your healing.
Therapy is a true collaboration. In our work together, I will be your staunchest supporter and your caring confidante. I am honest and direct, compassionate and nonjudgmental. I will build you up, and I will call you out (in the most caring way possible).
I’m not afraid to share what I’m thinking and feeling. In fact, I think it’s important for you to do the same, both in our work and in your relationships outside of therapy. Authenticity isn’t just something to aspire to, it’s something I pride myself on, and what I hope you can gain for yourself.
I truly believe that you hold the key to your healing. You are the expert. I’m just here to help you access your innate wisdom.
Maybe you want witnessing and connection. Maybe you want coping skills. Maybe you want both. Together, we will forge our own unique path to your healing. I create a space where you can be vulnerable, messy, and emotional. In this space, there’s room for humor, ups and downs, repetition, rage, and more.
I love being a therapist, and I love leading groups. There’s something about learning you’re not alone, about receiving feedback from peers—in addition to a therapist—and about practicing new ways of communicating emotions and relating to others that can exponentially increase the gains from our work together. Some of my most valuable personal and professional growth has come out of the group experience.
Humble therapy is good therapy.
I’ve learned that there’s always more to learn (and unlearn). The more time I have in the field, the more I realize there’s space for deeper growth and understanding. I read, research, attend educational events, and seek out the mentorship and guidance of more experienced professionals. I constantly rethink and rework my clinical approaches, my role in the professional world, and the ethics of this practice. This is my commitment to you and to our work together.
Stacey Rosenfeld, Ph.D., CGP, CEDS is a clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders, trauma, and substance use disorders, who also focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, fertility challenges, relationship concerns, and sport and exercise psychology. She is licensed in New York (016505), California (PSY 24209), Florida (PY 9153), Pennsylvania (PS019401), and Connecticut (004687) and also able to practice in the following states states with her PSYPACT E. Passport (14757): Alabama, Arizona, Arkansa, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Dr. Rosenfeld was awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Exercise Science (Sports Psychology) from The University of North Carolina, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell University. She completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in college counseling. In addition to her schooling, Dr. Rosenfeld, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, has specialized training in eating disorders, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech), and group psychotherapy (and holds the Certified Group Psychotherapist credential). In 2020, Dr. Rosenfeld, deeply committed to Intuitive Eating and the Health at Every SizeⓇ Approach, became a Certified Body TrustⓇ Provider. She is interested in trauma (and trauma-informed care) and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and trained in NARM (Neuro-Affective Relational Model), an approach to healing complex trauma. She has advanced training in the treatment of OCD, focusing on evidence-based modalities including ERP. Also specialized in the area of infertility, Dr. Rosenfeld has completed training and has significant experience in this area, counseling individuals and couples as they navigate this process. Finally, Dr. Rosenfeld has completed advanced training in immigration evaluations. Her work in this area earns her consistent praise and gratitude from attorneys around the country.
Prior to opening Gatewell Therapy Center, Dr. Rosenfeld worked at some of the finest institutions in the country, including Columbia University Medical Center and UCLA, and now, through an affiliation with a local university graduate counseling program, trains the next generation of therapists. Dr. Rosenfeld is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Florida Psychological Association, the Academy for Eating Disorders, the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Her prior board positions include the Academy for Eating Disorders (Social Media Committee), The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (Treasurer), and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Miami Chapter (Social Media Chair). For a more complete list of Dr. Rosenfeld’s affiliations and publications, please see her extended biography.