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Maggie Ritnour(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New YorkNew Jersey
Anxiety-Depression-Eating disorders-Self-esteem-Life transitions-Relationships-Trauma-Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RODBT)-
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Professional statement

Maggie Ritnour is an art therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an office in Brooklyn’s Park Slope. She welcomes a wide range of clients to her practice, many of whom are experiencing anxiety and depression, especially when it’s related to a major life transition or moment of change, such as a new job, move to the city, or end of a relationship. An eating disorder specialist, Maggie also has deep expertise in supporting clients to improve their relationships with food, their body, and inner self.

Maggie utilizes a collaborative and team-oriented approach rooted in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RODBT), a skills-based treatment modality that enhances emotional expression and flexibility. She takes a holistic view of wellness, welcoming in both the mind and body, and helps clients to cultivate alternative coping strategies, including meditation and breathing exercises.

As an art therapist, Maggie can also help clients learn to communicate and understand their emotions through expressive means. By looking for patterns in behavior and thoughts, Maggie helps her clients open up the freedom to view themselves differently and make conscious decisions about their relationships and their future.

Maggie welcomes clients from all backgrounds, and is sensitive to the role of race, class, gender, and sexuality on lived experience. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable discussing their most inner thoughts. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you on your journey towards healing.


Message to clients

Looking for a therapist can be an exhausting process! Please know it is worth it. Finding someone who gets you and is a solid, supportive place to begin to unpack the baggage of life's experiences is essential to the process of healing and transformation.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 15 years

Private Practice
BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Sheltering Arms Children & Family Services
Counseling in Schools
Opal: Food + Body Wisdom
Auburn Regional Medical Center
Navos Psychiatric Hospital

Antioch University Seattle, MA in Psychology, 2009
School of Visual Arts, BFA

Licensure

New York: 00638-1 - New York: 001674-1 - New Jersey: 16LP00009000

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RODBT) - Skills training to enhance emotional expression, increase flexibility, strengthen relationships, and boost self-esteem




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions!

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS for Radically Open (RO) DBT Skills Class to begin in April 2024!!!


Insurance

Maggie Ritnour is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$300 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $300
  • Initial session:$325 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

It's my goal to provide sustainable services for folks, as I am aware that consistent sessions are the most effective. If you are interested in equitable pricing, let me know and I will send you some guiding questions that can help you locate a rate for you.


Professional endorsements

"I have seen Maggie in action interacting with clients individually and in group settings where she provides exceptional counseling and elicits positive change from others. Maggie consistently delivers high-quality work, is prepared for difficult situations, and collaborates well with other providers. She is a leader and has had numerous experiences to demonstrate her skills in many levels of care such as day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care. Maggie is passionate about her chosen profession. She is the type of individual who goes out of her way to learn more in the eating disorder field."

- Kayla Jessop, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-SDecember 2019

"Maggie Ritnour provides a therapeutic space that is able to access what words cannot. This is especially important for survivors of trauma. Maggie’s empathy, consistency, and genuine care for her clients make her one of the more authentically engaged clinicians I know. Her commitment to this work is unmatched, as she is always staying abreast of the current research in the field by attending conferences and trainings."

- Liz Carrara, MS, RDN, CDNDecember 2019

"I’ve collaborated with a lot of therapists, and Maggie is hands down one of the most gifted therapists I know. She has a way of making clients feel safe while gently challenging them. She thoughtfully uses art-making to expand the therapeutic process, creating openings for growth where there may have seemed like none before. She’s careful about the impact of her words. She is always learning and on top of the latest research in the field. She’s playful, authentic and a holder of hope. I’ve witnessed the incredible transformation of our clients under her care. I’m grateful to have Maggie as one of my most trusted referral sources."

- Lindsay Krasna, MA, EdM, RD, CEDRD-SDecember 2019