Regina Lazarovich (she/her)

I use a blend of evidence-based approaches to help people break free from Binge Eating Disorder, disordered eating, and body image issues such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder. As a HAES-aligned therapist, I support body diversity and utilize weight-neutral, evidence-based approaches including Intuitive Eating, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I use a blend of approaches to help people break free from eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and negative body image. As a Health at Every Size-aligned therapist, I support body diversity and acknowledge the structural forces that impinge on wellbeing. I utilize weight-neutral, evidence-based approached such as Intuitive Eating, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) I’ll help you have more confidence, less anxiety about having a future panic attack, and get back to doing the things you want to do without fear. CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behaviors associated with panic disorder. You may be heartened to know that CBT for panic disorder is very effective and about 70-90% of people report that they are free of panic at the completion of treatment.

I commonly teach CBT strategies such as relaxation skills, problem solving, assertiveness skills and cognitive restructuring, which means reframing unhelpful thoughts. I tailor my approach depending on how anxiety is showing up in each client’s life. For example, I guide clients who are struggling with social anxiety to take small, manageable steps to face their feared situations and physical symptoms instead of avoiding or escaping. I also utilize DBT, ACT, & Mindful Self-Compassion.

I commonly teach CBT strategies such as relaxation skills, problem solving, assertiveness skills and cognitive restructuring, which means reframing unhelpful thoughts. I tailor my approach depending on how anxiety is showing up in each client’s life. For example, I guide clients who are struggling with social anxiety to take small, manageable steps to face their feared situations and physical symptoms instead of avoiding or escaping. I also utilize DBT, ACT, & Mindful Self-Compassion.

I use ERP to disrupt the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cycle. ERP has more scientific evidence behind it than any other approach for OCD and is therefore considered the “gold standard”. Through gradual, systematic real life (in-vivo) and imaginal exposure combined with ritual prevention you too can learn how to reduce your distress and reclaim your life from OCD.

CBT is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on changing patterns of thinking (cognitions) and behaviors associated with anxiety. CBT is supported by research and considered to be the “gold standard” treatment for anxiety disorders. Research indicates that over 60% of those who undergo CBT experience a significant improvement in anxiety symptoms in 12 - 20 sessions. The tools and skills learned during CBT last a lifetime!

I use several mindfulness-based approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you reduce suffering, create meaning, and honor values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation will equip you with healthier strategies for coping with difficult emotions. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) will help you relate to yourself with the same kindness and compassion that you would show to a good friend.

To disrupt the OCD cycle I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ERP has more scientific evidence behind it than any other approach for OCD and is therefore considered the “gold standard”.