About
Meet Dr. Scheel
Dr. Scheel has degrees and advanced certifications in both psychology and clinical social work which include NYU Medical Langone Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy Program and John Jay College of Criminal Justice NYC Post-Graduate Certification in Forensic Psychology. She is highly regarded as an expert in the treatment of eating and related disorders and author of a book on eating disorder recovery: When Food is Family: A loving approach to heal eating disorders.” 2011. Idyll Arbor, Inc. This best seller has received strong reviews for its insightful guidance and practical strategies, further demonstrating her expertise. In addition, she maintains two blogs in Psychology Today: “Sex is a Language” and “When Food is family.”
Dr. Scheel is licensed in North Carolina, New York, and California. She currently maintains a private practice in Charlotte, NC and New York occasionally NYC). She also sees individuals in California and New York via telemedicine. She merges her psychology expertise with her understanding of human aspects such as motivations and relationships within their work, family, and everyday lives.
An analytic adage states, “A therapist can take their patients only as far as the therapist has come.” Dr. Scheel is personally and professionally guided by removing psychological resistances and fears which stand in the way of pursuing personal and professional goals. Life is an adventure and opportunities are bountiful with strength, trust in oneself, insight and integrity……and remembering to laugh.
Dr. Scheel lives most days in Appalachia, NC though she also spends time in Charlotte, NC. She travels regularly fulfilling both personal and professional interests.
Current Memberships:
- PCC (Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas) Associate Member
- STAR (Society for Sex Therapy and Research)
- IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professions)
- Leadership Council NSBA (National Small Business Association)
Brief Academic Resume and Certifications:
- Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society & Institute – New York, NY
- Two-year Certification program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY, NY – Post-Doctoral Certification in Forensic Psychology (LINK to: https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/
- NASW – Certification as a Clinical Supervisor to clinicians seeking state Licensure
- NYU Medical School Langone, NY, NY – Post-Graduate Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy Program
- CEDS – Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
- Yeshiva University, NY, NY – Doctorate (Ph.D.)
- NYU Psychoanalytic Institute, NY, NY – Fellowship in Psychoanalysis
- New York University, NY, NY – Post-Graduate Certification in Advanced Clinical Psychotherapy Practice
- Fordham University, NY, NY – Master of Social Work
- College at Purchase, State University of NY – Bachelor of Arts