Test1 - Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS

Biography

Life happens, but there are things in our control, and things out of our control. We can’t control everything, but we can control our responses and reactions. We can also learn to be mindful of the language we use when speaking to ourselves and be kind to ourselves. Everyone can live happy and healthy lives by making small realistic changes, starting today! Licensed psychologist, clinical assistant professor, speaker, wellness expert Highly sought-after speaker and panelist, delivering talks about cognitive behavioral therapy for eating behaviors, stress management, health behavior change, weight management, and self-care, as well as motherhood and work life Previously served on leadership boards of both The Obesity Society and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Experience

Eating Behaviors, Stress Management, Health Behavior Change

Education

Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS, is a licensed psychologist, speaker and consultant who takes a holistic approach to health. She specializes in the mind-body connection, including stress reduction, disordered eating behaviors, health behavior change, and the treatment of obesity. Goldman is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine and has a private practice in NYC where she sees individual clients and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients in behavioral changes that will promote healthier and happier lives. Dr. Goldman previously served on leadership boards of both The Obesity Society and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and was a member of the ASMBS Integrated Health Executive Council. She has collaborated with many Fortune 500 companies to provide corporate wellness workshops related to challenging one’s negative thoughts, stress management, self-care, and emotional eating. She also provides peer supervision and consulting to other professionals. Prior to starting her private practice and doing consulting work, Dr. Goldman served as Senior Psychologist at Bellevue Center for Obesity & Weight Management at Bellevue Hospital where she provided short- and long-term outpatient individual and group psychotherapy (i.e. cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing) for adults and adolescents, specializing in weight management, body image, disordered eating behaviors, and other health-related behaviors. Dr. Goldman is an expert in CBT and is often seen in media, including on-camera and sharing the stage with Oprah. She was a consultant for the film, The Whale, and has been quoted or mentioned in many major online and print publications, including The New York Times, TIME, NBC News, CNN, USA Today, SHAPE and Women's Health. She's a regular expert guest on Sirius XM Doctor Radio discussing disordered eating behaviors, weight management, and behavioral change. Her work in the field of bariatrics and as a bariatric psychologist was highlighted in the June 2016 APA Monitor on Psychology.