Scholarship

Research & Writing

My work bridges psychoanalysis, clinical practice, and public scholarship. I am committed to advancing our understanding of psychological life through both rigorous academic research and writing for a wider audience.

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Academic Publications

I have authored numerous scholarly articles on a range of topics, including eating disorders, freedom and agency, masculinity, and other topics. You can explore my full list of academic publications on ResearchGate.

In addition, I have served as a guest editor for a special issue of The Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy and a special issue of Psychoanalytic Inquiry, curating contributions that expand the dialogue on psychoanalytic approaches to the treatment of eating disorders as well as mental health policy and practice.

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Public Writing

My public essays have been featured in outlets such as Aeon and Psyche.

I also write The Forgotten Gender, a blog for Psychology Today, which focuses on men's struggles with food, weight, and body shape.

Books

I am the author of several books on eating disorders as well as a novel about the process of psychotherapy.

  • Eating Disorders: A Contemporary Introduction
  • Understanding Anorexia Nervosa in Males: An Integrative Approach
  • Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak (editor)

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