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
Empowerment, trust, and respect are essential qualities of the therapeutic alliance. There can be initial feelings of fear, shame, and personal judgment experienced when making the decision to begin therapy. By providing a safe, compassionate, and warm environment, I believe I meet my clients in a space of empathy which fosters meaningful change they wish to implement in their lives. Through th...
Therapy is NATURAL medicine for your mind and soul. Your healing is not worth the delay. You have unresolved matters from childhood, you work in a highly stressful environment, you feel alone and guilty for things that are out of your control. Healing from your past hurt and disappoints is vital to your growth and elevation. We can no longer operate under the same unhealthy thoughts and behavio...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over 13 years of experience working in various therapeutic settings. I take an individualized, person centered approach in working with adolescents and adults. I look forward to providing a healing environment to my clients to collaboratively address needs brought to each session. I have extensive training in working with trau...
TruEvolution’s Behavioral Health team offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy to support your emotional and physical well-being. We are committed to providing services that are affirmative, sex-positive, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care to address the mental and emotional health needs of members of the community with a special emphasis of the needs and strengths of t...
Do you find yourself feeling fearful and not knowing why? Do you question your behavior and feel like your reactions are abnormal? Does it feel like no one understands and that life is too overwhelming sometimes? You're not alone, and it's time to talk about it. I strive to create an environment for my clients to freely explore their feelings and thoughts in a safe place. I am passionate about...
I believe people come in different shapes and sizes. People are from different cultures, ethnic groups, and spiritual beliefs. I do not believe one therapy technique fits all. I look at each person as an individual. I take into consideration a persons biological, psychological and social environment to develop an individualized treatment plan for each person I have the pleasure of working with....
Life can be rough and sometimes our coping mechanisms used in the past just do not seem to be working. Most people find that having a professional, outside of family and friends, can be tremendously helpful in order to move forward. Whether you are struggling with troublesome behaviors, thoughts and/or emotions, participating in therapy can be beneficial. I work to create a safe space for you t...
Finding it hard to be joyful anymore? Do you feel trapped inside of yourself? Is your anxiety getting out of control? Do you have past trauma that keeps getting triggered? Are you dreading coming home because you feel overwhelmed with family? You know it's bad when it starts to interfere with your personal relationships or work. “In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to ...
*Currently providing telehealth sessions* My approach to therapy is client-centered to help you gain insight, work through challenges, and develop personal growth at your own pace. I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in a secure and nurturing space. I have 11 years of experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, emotional/behavioral...
Anxious and overwhelmed? Experiencing racing thoughts, negative thoughts that prevent you from feeling steady and content with your life? If anxiety disrupts your functioning at work, school or home- I can help! I bring forth a warm, gentle, compassionate, interactive, and down-to-earth therapeutic style that will put you at ease and allow you to tune in to your inner resources and wisdom. I wi...
You did it! You took the first step towards self growth and healing by starting your search for someone who can guide and join you on your journey for self discovery and healing. I would be honored to join you in that journey. I am an empathetic clinician who is passionate in helping my clients reach their goals. I have over 15 years of working in the healthcare and in mental health. I have wor...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years of clinical experience. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, children, couples and families, using a variety of therapeutic techniques. I have vast experience working with issues related to trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, anger management, mood disorders, anxiety, employment and work place problems, a...
Victoria is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in major mental health, mood & addiction. Implementing CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, etc. With a clinical background in behavioral health & treating co-occurring disorders, she has dedicated her career to helping those struggling to break negative thought patterns, habits & behaviors. Her professional background includes...
I'm a faith-based counselor specializing in working with children, couples, and families. I've always had a passion working with children. I've worked with childhood and developmental disorders such as autism, attachment disorder, ADHD/ADD, Conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and social communication disorder. As a therapist I build up expertise in how...
I offer compassionate, caring individual sessions on the phone, in person and on-line. For those that need trauma work I use Holographic Memory Resolution and IFS (Internal Family Systems) techniques that support trauma release without having to relive it....
