Anorexia is not eating food and a fear of gaining weight. Bulimia is purging foods after having eaten for fear of gaining weight. Both these and other eating disorders are extremely dangerous and have some of the highest morbidity rates of any mental illness.
There are residential or inpatient programs for those experiencing eating disorders to reside in a more controlled environment during their recovery.
Treatment for an eating disorder will address symptoms, medical consequences, and all factors that contribute to or maintain the eating disorder. Typically treatment will be provided by a treatment team and consist of psychotherapy and nutrition counseling while also addressing any co-occurring mental health or medical issues related to the eating disorder.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Eating Disorders
I do online therapy! Is my partner there for me? Many people feel isolated, abandoned, powerless, and hopeless in their relationship. But good news - I help couples develop warmth, feeling that “I am lovable and he/she loves me,” that “I can count on them, and I matter to them.” I'm trained in Gottman couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, two of the most effective methods out there...
Are you feeling uncomfortable in your skin? Struggling to find motivation to do the things you enjoyed before? Feeling confused about your identity or your relationships? Engaging in behaviors you want to stop or don’t understand? I work to support people in exploring solutions to their mental health and recovery challenges and needs. I work with Teddy, my therapy dog “co-therapist” (non-sheddi...
As a licensed clinician with over a decade of experience, I work with individuals, couples, and groups who are motivated to heal old wounds, strengthen relationships, and overcome perceived limitations. My approach to therapy is rooted in warmth, honesty, and analytics, balancing deep emotional and cognitive exploration with moments of lightness and laughter along the way. Whether you’re...
Hi, so glad you’re here! My name is Kelsey & I’m a licensed professional counselor in Lenexa, KS. I graduated from MNU and am the owner of Awaken Counseling LLC. If this is the first time you have looked for a counselor, for yourself or for your child, it would be normal to feel nervous. I love meeting with individuals who are “first-timers”, particularly those who have not seen a counselor...
In therapy, we may explore the past or make plans for the future, but the most important moments are those in which we discover the potential that lies within us. What matters most in therapy is the confidential, non-judgmental, compassionate relationship between my clients and I that gives way to insights, realizations, and transformations. I utilize a combination of therapeutic,...
I am a licensed psychologist and independent clinical social worker offering telemedicine services. I feel therapeutic rapport and the creation of an oasis of listening are essential to creating an avenue for personal growth and are my responsibility as a psychologist. It is my experience that clients need to feel safe, accepted and understood within the therapeutic relationship. Acceptance of ...
I have always been passionate about mental health and wellness. I have worked with medically-complex adults and understand the role chronic illness plays in mental health. My special interests include anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatotillomania (skin-picking), and sleep disorders, but I treat adults with almost all types of issues. My approach ...
I’m not your average therapist. Extremely passionate about healing and helping. I provide compassionate, deeply insightful, and emotionally honest support in a safe space. In our therapeutic relationship we will do real work - in a collaborative process. From a humanist perspective, I believe we don’t need to be fixed, but healed instead. Being human is hard, we could all use support. I us an...
I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for over 8 years. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I utilize a client-centered, strength-based perspective, which allows me to effectively build clinical rapport and engage with my clients from the initial session. I am able to quickly gain my clients’ trust, enabling them to take those...
Do you feel alone? Lost? Afraid? Relationships, sex, and life can be hard! Having a counselor who supports your entire self while you pursue your best life can make all the difference. I believe you are important; I honor and respect all the parts of your experience, which are as unique and individual as you are. You can expect me to be curious about your experience, and to walk alongside you o...
Currently taking no new clients. I strive to position myself alongside people while they embark on their personal journey of healing, restoration, and growth. Often the barriers to clients' success include issues related to codependency, self-image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, poor communication and conflict resolution skills, and ineffective coping strategies. The work that I do with...
I offer a supportive relationship in a non-judgemental space and I work with clients to find the right plan to meet their goals and needs. I have trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and am excited to integrate this into my work as it can ultimately facilitate the healing of the mind from psychological trauma. I believe that positive change and growth are alwa...
Amber utilizes a person-centered, individualized, strengths-based approach to help each client achieve their identified goals. She employs traditional talk therapy to support insight, transformation, wellness, and growth. Amber’s overall goal is to foster a safe place where the clinician and the client create a trusting therapeutic relationship. This relationship between client and therapist is...
I have 20 years of experience in the field and am an active, engaged therapist with my clients. I use humor and have strong working relationships with the people I see. I come from a background of helping people with issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, conflicts in marriage, out of control teens, and their families. I work with kids as young as 7 and specialize in working with...
Welcome!! Make yourself comfortable because the time you spend in the office belongs to YOU! If you want to kick off your shoes, go ahead! Lie on the couch? SURE! Many people think therapy is scary and they assume they will spend their time talking to someone who writes notes and repeats, "how do you feel about that?" Although, I cannot promise I will not say that, I can promise that we will ha...
