Emily Fox-Kales
Psychologist, PhD
Massachusetts
Eating disorders-Body dysmorphia-Mindful eating-Anxiety-Trauma-Depression-
Emily Fox-Kales
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Professional statement
Dr. Emily Fox-Kales is a clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and founder and director of Feeding Ourselves in Arlington, MA. She sees patients struggling with their body image and relationship to food, whether that manifests clinically or sub-clinically. She also provides support to individuals with anxiety, depression, and/or a history of trauma and is active in sexual assault intervention programs.
Dr. Fox-Kales’ treatment approach draws from a number of modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices. Her work is informed by both what she teaches at several Boston area hospitals and universities as well as her experience working in inpatient settings in psychiatric hospitals. Dr. Fox-Kales helps clients redefine their troubled relationship with food and works with a multidisciplinary team that includes nutritionists, psychiatrists, and movement therapists.
Dr. Fox-Kales is passionate about the work she does, and she wants all her clients not only to develop a more rational relationship with food but also to become more empowered about their own size and shape. Dr. Fox-Kales received her PhD from Tufts University and her BA from Barnard College. She did her post-doctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital.
Work and Education
Northeastern University Department of Psychology, 1993 - 2017
Feeding Ourselves, Executive Director, 1989 - 2014
McLean Hospital, Post Doctoral Fellowship, 1989 - 1991
Tufts University, PhD, 1989
Barnard College, BA
Licensure
Massachusetts: 6043Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Body dysmorphia - Coping with negative beliefs and feelings of shame about one’s appearance; building skills to manage distressing situations and thought patterns
Mindful eating - Works with clients to increase mindfulness around meals
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
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Insurance
Emily Fox-Kales is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200
- Sliding scale:$150 - $200
- Initial session:$200
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Out-of-network billing options
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