Carol Bloom, MSW

Carol Bloom is co-founder, (1981), Faculty and Supervisor of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute. The Institute offers innovative clinical training based on contemporary relational, psychoanalytic theory integrated with an understanding that ones social location (gender,class,race,ethnicity,age) contributes to the psychic construction of the individual. Along with colleagues at the Institute, Carol Bloom developed a feminist-relational model for the treatment of eating and body Image issues. In private practice in New York City since 1976 with individuals (teen-agers and up) and couples. She lectures, trains and supervises for both professionals and the community.

Degree

MSW

Title

LCSW

Clinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation

Faculty and Supervisor at The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute

Description of Practice/Services Offered

Individuals( teen-agers and up) and couples for relational, psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. Specialize in the treatment of Eating and Body Image problems for women and men and Women’s Psychology and Development. Clinical training and supervision for general psychodynamic psychotherapy and eating and body image issues. Provide in-depth training and consultation to hospitals, institutes, schools and the public on Women’s Issues and Eating Problems.

Areas of Research

Mothers and daughters and the transmission of eating and body issues, anti-deprivation/ anti-diet approach to feeding oneself.

Professional Education

MSW SUNY Stony Brooke 1976, BA CUNY Richmond College 1974

Credentials/Board Certification

LCSW

Honors/Awards

Alumna award from CUNY Women’s Resource Center 2004

Publications

  1. Bloom,C. et al (2000). In Renfrew Perspectives, Eating Problems: Generation Next.
  2. Bloom, C. et al (1999). The Truth about Dieting: A Feminist View. In R. Lemberg (Ed.), Eating Disorders A Reference Source Book. Oryx Press.
  3. Bloom, C. et al (1994). Eating Problems: A Feminist Treatment Model. New York: Basic Books.
  4. Bloom, C. (1987). Bulimia: a feminist psychoanalytic understanding. In M. Lawrence (Ed.), Fed up and Hungry. London:The Women’s Press.

 _ Contact_____________________________________________________________________

26 West 9th St. Suite 8c, N.Y., N.Y. 10011
New York, NY 10021

Phone: 212-979-0035

Appointment Scheduling: By telephone 212 979-0035

Office Hours: By appointment only for all days

Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: None