About Sari
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Sari Meltzer, MSW, LCSW-C is a therapist in Rockville, Maryland, who specializes in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, as well as with survivors of trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Sari previously worked as a therapist at several eating disorder programs. Prior to outpatient practice she worked at Monte Nido where she provided individual, group, and family therapy for individuals with eating disorders. She also previously worked at Sheppard Pratt Center for Eating Disorders, as well as the eating disorder unit of New York State Psychiatric Institute. Sari has completed trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy. Additionally, she has completed trainings in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. She has experience working with trauma survivors and holds a certificate in Cognitive Processing Therapy, which is an evidence based treatment for trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. |
My Approach
Each client will have an individualized experience in therapy based on their specific history, strengths, and challenges. I frequently draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I also practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) informed approach to treatment and believe that all eating disorder treatment should be HAES-aligned.
I find that I am able to build rapport with my clients and form meaningful connections, which allows them to trust me and follow me in guiding and empowering them through their recovery. I feel that the trusting relationship that I form with my clients is the backbone to any other treatment modalities I use. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental, while also being firm in helping clients to challenge their eating disorder and reach full recovery.
Eating disorders are often a symptom of a person being unable to cope with something else in their life. So, in my work with clients I address both the eating disorder thoughts & behaviors, as well as trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, and other life stressors.
Being an eating disorder therapist is my passion. I am so grateful to be able to help people to find freedom from their eating disorders.
*I am taking on a limited number of new therapy clients. If spots are full, I am happy to refer you to another clinician or put you on a wait-list.
I also practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) informed approach to treatment and believe that all eating disorder treatment should be HAES-aligned.
I find that I am able to build rapport with my clients and form meaningful connections, which allows them to trust me and follow me in guiding and empowering them through their recovery. I feel that the trusting relationship that I form with my clients is the backbone to any other treatment modalities I use. I am compassionate and nonjudgmental, while also being firm in helping clients to challenge their eating disorder and reach full recovery.
Eating disorders are often a symptom of a person being unable to cope with something else in their life. So, in my work with clients I address both the eating disorder thoughts & behaviors, as well as trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, and other life stressors.
Being an eating disorder therapist is my passion. I am so grateful to be able to help people to find freedom from their eating disorders.
*I am taking on a limited number of new therapy clients. If spots are full, I am happy to refer you to another clinician or put you on a wait-list.
I have been lucky to previously work alongside Sari and see the way she works with clients. She is both kind and compassionate, while challenging her clients to push themselves and grow. Sari is warm and welcoming in session and allows clients to feel safe enough to do the hard work of pushing themselves towards their goals. Anyone seeking therapy would be lucky to work with Sari.
-Elizabeth Foote, MA, LGPC, Eating Disorder Therapist