Why Movement Matters: Rethinking Exercise Abstinence in Eating Disorder Recovery

In the evolving landscape of eating disorder treatment, clinicians are increasingly challenged to look beyond traditional models and address the full complexity of recovery. While nutritional rehabilitation and psychological support remain foundational, the role of movement—particularly in cases involving compulsive exercise—has often been oversimplified or excluded entirely. J. Aronson LCSW P.C., a psychotherapy practice specializing…

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Healing in Relationship: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Couples Work in the Context of Eating Disorders

An interview with Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R | By Michal Goldman, LCSW At J. Aronson Therapy, the clinical focus is deeply rooted in helping individuals understand the connection between trauma, eating disorders and one’s relationship to their body. With an emphasis on compassionate, trauma-informed care, Jessica Aronson supports clients in unpacking the underlying experiences that shape…

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Looking Under the Hood: How Executive Function Support Strengthens Eating Disorder Recovery

An interview with Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R | By Casey Schmalacker At New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching, we explore how learning, self-regulation, and executive functioning shape growth across the lifespan. Increasingly, our work intersects with mental health professionals who recognize that challenges with planning, flexibility, impulse control, and follow-through are not isolated academic concerns, they are deeply connected to wellbeing and…

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When Exercise Becomes an Addiction: A Conversation Between a Nutritionist and a Therapist

Featuring Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R and Maria Sorbara Mora MS, RD In a culture that celebrates “grind” and glorifies control, it’s easy to mistake obsession for discipline. But when movement becomes compulsion — when rest feels unsafe, and exercise feels like survival — the body pays a quiet price. In this candid conversation, registered dietitian and…

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Healing Through Connection: A Conversation on Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Nervous System Regulation

An interview with Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R | By Dr. Maggie Vaughan Maggie Vaughan: Jessica, thank you so much for joining me. You’re known in New York City as an integrative psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorder treatment, trauma therapy, and somatic work. You’re certified in EMDR, RO-DBT, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and trained in modalities…

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Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence: What You Need to Know

Guest Post by: Stephanie Miodus, PhD, NCSP, Licensed Psychologist and Founder at Next Steps Psychology Eating and feeding disorders affect millions of people, but they vary in the ways they present, especially in individuals who are neurodivergent. A significant overlap exists between neurodivergence, such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and eating and feeding disorders,…

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