BESS
PERLSTEIN
LCSWA, LCASA
Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna
Therapist
She/Her/Hers

You may have landed here because you’re looking for healing, change, or living into a more present, balanced, and authentic life. I would be honored to get to know you and your story. I have experience working with young adults with dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and life transitions.

I enjoy supporting individuals who are wanting to heal issues with body image, disordered eating, shame, anxiety, and perfectionism. I guide clients in exploring and healing their relationship with food and their bodies through embracing a Health At Every Size approach. You may resonate with the heavy feelings of not being good enough, fears of unworthiness or being too much. I help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and unique gifts through identifying and taming their inner critic, developing self-compassion and healing underlying beliefs. I believe healing is fostered through authenticity, curiosity, safety, and humor. Clients often share how they feel heard and seen through our work together and describe me as warm, empathetic, calm, and non-judgmental.

I received my Master’s in Social Work, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. Additionally, I’m a Certified Trauma Professional. My approach to therapy is individualized, trauma-informed, strengths-based and holistic. I may utilize elements of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems and 
Body-Centered approaches. The techniques I draw from are intended to offer a deeper understanding of self, to gain insight into patterns and actions, and to make empowered shifts and changes in your life.

Please reach out to me at 828-373-3733 or complete the contact form to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to learn more!

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