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
MSWTitle
LCSWClinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation
Faculty and Supervisor at The Women’s Therapy Centre InstituteDescription 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 1974Credentials/Board Certification
LCSWHonors/Awards
Alumna award from CUNY Women’s Resource Center 2004Publications
- Bloom,C. et al (2000). In Renfrew Perspectives, Eating Problems: Generation Next.
- Bloom, C. et al (1999). The Truth about Dieting: A Feminist View. In R. Lemberg (Ed.), Eating Disorders A Reference Source Book. Oryx Press.
- Bloom, C. et al (1994). Eating Problrms: A Feminist Treatment Model. New York: Basic Books.
- 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
