Meet Maggie | Art Therapist in Brooklyn, NY

Maggie is an art therapist based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) for adolescents and adults. She works with people who are navigating eating disorders, perfectionism, chronic depression, and patterns of overcontrol. She offers both in-person sessions in Brooklyn and virtual therapy across New York, New Jersey, and Washington.

With over 20 years of experience, Maggie brings a depth of understanding and care to working with eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic depression. As a Health At Every Size (HAES) - aligned therapist and member of the Association for Size Diversity & Health, Maggie is committed to providing compassionate, weight-inclusive care that honors each person’s lived experience.

Maggie is a Senior Clinician in RO DBT and has completed intensive training in this evidence-based approach. She offers both individual RO DBT therapy and Skills Classes, supporting clients who are emotionally overcontrolled, socially isolated, or stuck despite doing “all the right things.” This work can be especially helpful for those who haven’t found relief in traditional CBT or standard DBT.

Her approach integrates RO DBT with art therapy, creating space for expression beyond words. Through artmaking, clients can gently explore patterns in relationships, food, and body image, often accessing insights that feel difficult to reach through talk therapy alone. Maggie believes that creative expression can open the door to greater emotional connection, self-understanding, and meaningful change.

As a somatic-informed therapist with a background in professional Irish dance, Maggie also incorporates movement and body-based awareness into her work. Her additional training includes yoga instruction, Hakomi therapy, EMDR (Level 1), and Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders. She supports clients in strengthening the mind-body connection and building greater flexibility in both emotional and behavioral patterns.

You may find working with Maggie especially helpful if you:

• Tend to be highly self-controlled, disciplined, or perfectionistic, but still feel stuck

• Appear “put together” on the outside, while feeling lonely or disconnected on the inside

• Struggle with rigidity around food, body image, or routines, including restrictive eating

• Find it difficult to express emotions openly or let others see what you’re feeling

• Are hard on yourself and driven to meet very high internal standards

• Notice patterns of withdrawing, overthinking, or shutting down in relationships

If you’re unsure whether this approach is the right fit, Maggie is happy to talk with you about your goals and help you decide. She offers in-person sessions in Brooklyn and virtual therapy in NY, NJ, and WA. Contact Roots Art Therapy to schedule a consultation or learn more about RO DBT Skills Classes or other Group offerings.

Credentials:

ATR-BC (Board Certified Registered Art Therapist #11-255)

CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Therapist #4635)

LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) in NY (001674-01) & NJ (16LP00009000)

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in NY (006038-01) & WA (60275238)