Men’s GROUP

At BALANCE eating disorder treatment center, we are aware that eating disorders do not discriminate.

Men are certainly no exception.

A recent Harvard University study indicates that 25% of people with eating disorders are male.

BALANCE eating disorder treatment center, located in the heart of New York City, is dedicated to the treatment of men with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder as well as disordered eating through our programs and services.  

Additionally, our center has responded to their needs with the creation of a group specifically for men struggling with emotional & binge eating behaviors and body image concerns. It provides a space to examine ones relationships with body, food, and self. The group also focuses on self-esteem, relationship issues & sexuality, nutrition, healthy exercising, communication, and coping skills.  

OUR MEN'S GROUP PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:

• 1 hour & 15 minute Group

• Offers individualized care in a small, intimate group setting at our NYC center

• Led by licensed psychotherapist, Jacob Pine, LCSW

• Meets Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:30 PM

YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH:

JACOB PINE, LCSW

OUTPATIENT GROUP THERAPIST

Jacob is a psychotherapist in private practice & runs the Men's Group at BALANCE. After receiving his master's degree in social work from Fordham University, Jacob completed his post-master's training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy's Center for the Study of Anorexia & Bulimia (CSAB) earning a certificate in the integrated treatment of eating disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings over the years providing treatment as well as clinical supervision. He is currently the Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia. Jacob believes compassion, empathy, psychological understanding, and behavioral interventions are the keys to affecting change in people's lives. Jacob treats individuals, couples, families and groups. His approach is primarily psychodynamic, and incorporates techniques and philosophies from CBT, DBT, family systems, interpersonal, and other treatment modalities.

Our Admissions team would be glad to answer any questions you may have regarding our Men's Group. Fill out the form on this page to contact us today.

Did you know?

• As many men as women want to change their weight (Andersen, 2000).

• Men engage in eating-disordered behaviors (including binge eating, purging, laxative abuse, and fasting for weight loss) nearly as often as women (Mond, 2013).

• Media objectification and sexualization of males is just as rampant as for females (Cohn, 2013).

• Among the eating disorder diagnoses, binge eating disorder (BED) has the highest ratio of males to females.  Males make up about 40% of individuals with BED.

What is an eating disorder?

Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of every age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic group. National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. 

Learn More About The Signs and Symptoms of:

ANOREXIA, BULIMIA, BINGE EATING DISORDER, ORTHOREXIA & OSFED.

WHEN IS IT TIME TO SEEK HELP?

If you believe you are struggling with an eating disorder, know you are not alone. Although there is not one specific test or quiz that can provide a yes or no answer, it is important to reflect upon your attitudes and beliefs surrounding weight, body image and food.

Please see our assessment here that may help identify that there are behaviors and attitudes worth seeking help for.

We are proud to be one of the only treatment centers that provide a range of treatment options for men in the New York City area