Dr. Natalie Fruchter

About

Hi, I'm Natalie.

I'm a clinical psychologist in New York who works with individuals, couples, and families to create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative, structured, and evidence-based, helping clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck, build practical skills, and make measurable progress toward the life and relationships they want.

My Approach

My clinical work centers on the treatment of eating disorders. I draw primarily on Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) — two of the most rigorously supported approaches for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and related presentations — alongside generalist CBT and DBT principles.

I also work with individuals presenting with a wide variety of other mental health concerns, including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-harm and suicidality, behavioral issues, family and relationship challenges, and significant life transitions.

While every client's journey is unique, my goal is to help you leave therapy with more than insight alone. I want you to develop the confidence, skills, and resilience to navigate future challenges independently and build a life that feels aligned with your values.

Education & Experience

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Barnard College and earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University, and have trained in inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings across New York. My clinical work spans adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

My primary specialty is the treatment of eating disorders. I also work with co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma, and the relational and family dynamics that surround recovery.

In addition to my clinical work, I also enjoy taking part in educating the next generation of psychology students, and have taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Hunter College and Yeshiva University. I was also selected to participate in a fellowship program for teaching excellence in psychology, which I completed in 2024.

Trainings & Certifications

Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (FBT-AN)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

The Gottman Method

Publications & Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Fruchter, N., Rastogi, D., Dicker, S., & Feldman, J. M. (2025). Self-efficacy as a Mediator of the Relationships Between Obesity and Asthma Outcomes in Black and Latino Children. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Advance online publication. doi.org/10.1007/s12529-025-10386-7
  2. Fruchter, N., Arcoleo, K., Rastogi, D., Serebrisky, D., Warman, K., & Feldman, J. M. (2023). Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Underperception of Respiratory Compromise, and Illness Representations in Black and Latino Children With Asthma. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsad062
  3. Feldman, J. M., Ankam, J., Barry, M., Fruchter, N., Becker, J., Jariwala, S., Shim, C., Wisnivesky, J. P., & Federman, A. D. (2023). A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Improve Perception of Lung Function in Older Adults with Asthma. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 207(4), 487–490. doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202206-1132LE
  4. Feldman, J. M., Serebrisky, D., Starr, S., Castaño, K., Greenfield, N., Silverstein, G., Fruchter, N., Mammen, J., McGovern, C., & Arcoleo, K. (2022). Reduced asthma morbidity during COVID-19 in minority children: is medication adherence a reason? Journal of Asthma, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2022.2059510

Conference Presentations

  1. Fruchter, N., Arcoleo, K., Rastogi, D., Serebrisky, D., Warman, K., & Feldman, J. M. (2023, May 24). The Associations Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms, Perceptions of Respiratory Compromise, and Illness Representations in Minority Children With Asthma. American Thoracic Society International Conference, Washington, D.C.

Media

  1. Fruchter, N. (2026). Treating Eating Disorders Through a Trauma-Informed Lens. ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders). anad.org/treating-eating-disorders-through-a-trauma-informed-lens/
  2. Fruchter, N. (2026). When Faith and Food Intersect: Navigating Religious Observance and Eating Disorder Recovery. The Eating Disorder Journal, 27(8). www.edreferral.com/journal/the-eating-disorder-journal-august-2026-vol-27-issue-8-no-241
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