Are You Struggling With Anorexia or Bulimia?

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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

Sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed in life and look for relief in different ways. I understand that change can be scary and asking for help is not always easy. Usually with a little more insight, we can learn to see our personal problems as opportunities to grow, so that we can move forward with more confidence. At times we may just need someone to listen and offer reassurance. Other times, ...

Jessica H King

Wilmington

North Carolina

Many people find themselves struggling to maintain balance during adjustment or following a traumatic event. Life circumstances and experiences often cloud our vision. We may feel confused, lost, or broken in making the best decisions for ourselves. We need a safe space to ground our energy and find stillness. I am a licensed clinical social worker who takes a person centered approach to therap...

Lucinda Wurtz

Spokane

Washington

We all begin life while connected to another; protected, sustained and seemingly safe. As we wend our way through life we naturally crave such deep connection with others. Without it, we may feel that we are alone and adrift. However, we all experience life in unique ways, even within the same family. Our quest for acceptance, connection and our ability to risk showing our authentic self to oth...
Life is full of ups and downs, little and big crises, and at times can be confusing and overwhelming. However, within these struggles there is hope, light and room for growth. My own life journey has led me to the counseling field and helped me find my passion. Empathy, competency and connection to others helps me build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients to help them grow. I am a...
Hello. I believe that all people come to this life with both strengths and weaknesses. I think that when times are hard those weaknesses seem more evident than the strengths. I am a real person who has faced her own challenges and believe that the goal of therapy is to create a stronger more resilient you. I have been a therapist for over 25 years. My areas of focus have always been anxiety,...

Natalie P. Mica

Houston

Texas

You want to live the truth and fullness of who you are, but somehow you question your worthiness and struggle to find your authentic voice. It seems your key relationships or life circumstances encourage you to deny, hide, or diminish who you are. Perfectionism, people pleasing, performing, and the need to control have taken over your life, and the stress is causing pain and dis-ease. Often you...
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As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, my expertise is in treating adolescents and young adults. I have worked extensively with families and school districts when students require accommodations for emotional, behavioral, or learning difficulties. Many of my school-aged clients are on the autism spectrum. My experience also includes treating those who suffer from anxiety, depression,...

Eve Blazo

New York

New York

I believe in cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship. While maintaining an alliance of mutual trust and respect, we can take risks and tackle issues creatively. Understanding the therapeutic process to be collaborative and deeply dynamic, my work is attuned to your evolving needs. We will work to identify and mirror core strengths and inner resilience, unearthing self-compassion and...
Jodie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing in a private practice setting for several years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Towson University and her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She also served in the United States Navy for six years which included a year-long deployment overseas. In...
I believe that the heart of most personal issues is relational in nature and that a safe, trusted relationship is needed in which to experience healing and transformation. My hope is that within the therapeutic relationship, inner freedom and growth in self-awareness will be experienced, as well as healing and transformation in your relationship with yourself and others. Therapy for individuals...
Addiction has the ability to pause and/or stop you from where you want to be. Dealing with addiction as an individual, parents to a loved one, or as a couple can cause unique and challenging issues as drugs continue to be a part of your household. For individuals I am happy to work with you in a variety of ways--from harm reduction to focusing on abstinence. For families and couples, learning h...
Do you struggle with mood disorders like depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing big emotions like anger and frustration? Have you wondered if relationships could be better and more fulfilling? I value working with clients who will, in one way or another, let me join them where they're at and work toward a mutual understanding so that we can achieve the progress they're looking for ...
Are you feeling stuck, unhappy, or in the middle of an unexpected change and don't know where to go next? Do you need support, guidance and education after completing an outpatient program or help with the next steps in the recovery process? Most of us want someone to take the time to understand us, recognize our pain, and let us know we are not alone, and I know the value in going alongside th...

Sandra Weber

Colorado Springs

Colorado

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