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
Taryn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia with over 10 years of experience working with young children, adolescents, young adults and couples seeking support with managing stress, anxiety and depression through all life’s transitions. Taryn completed her Masters in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University where she worked with boys and girls and their families...
I use an eclectic method of therapy, going to where the client is and has been, helping them have insight, awareness and behavioral and/or response changes as I help them unfold and address issues in their life story. Let the change begin.....supported and guided with accountability and love. I have been doing therapy for over 30 years....
Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. We understand that, and we are here to help guide you through the process and clear a path to emotional well-being .By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserv...
I work with clients who vary in age, gender, social location, and culture. I specialize working with those that have complex trauma histories and are attempting to navigate a myriad of life circumstances, as well as those who struggle with impulsivity such as behavioral patterns and addiction. Clients I see often are struggling with manifestations of anxiety, depression, suicidality, mood...
Demetrios Peratsakis, MSEd, SDSAS, LPC, ACS, CCTP has over 40 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapy, higher education, training and clinical supervision. As a certified trauma specialist, he has treated most mental health and substance abuse problems including anxiety and depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, paraphilia and psychosis. He provides supervision and trainin...
You must be exhausted. You've always felt life more intensely than others. You've been told to "you're too sensitive" and "just get over it". You've been to therapy before and yet here you struggling with your boundaries, second-guessing your sanity, and ignoring your vulnerabilities. It's all too easy to see what everyone else needs, but the complexity of your problems seems insurmountable....
Are you living a life you love, or are you stuck in the familiar “one step forward, two steps back” dance? Life can be colorfully painful, beautifully complicated, and completely overwhelming—and none of us were given a how-to guide. We all experience complicated twists and unexpected turns that cause sadness, worry, anger, and destructive patterns with food, drugs, alcohol, and within our clos...
If you are feeling unhappy with your relationships or friendships; dissatisfied with your work or school experiences; or are managing your anxieties in unhealthy ways, then I can help you understand how you’ve ended up here, and support you in making positive changes. I work with intelligent, dynamic adults and adolescents who want to better understand themselves and the challenges in their liv...
PORT Counseling is a place where you can take refuge from your stressors. It's the space for you to unload the unhelpful thoughts and ways of relating with the world around you. It is the setting where you will get to load up on skills and strategies to help you through. We’re confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these...
I am a compassionate, experienced clinician who is eager to help people learn about their strengths and challenges to better manage life difficulties. I enjoy helping my clients learn more about their personal and interpersonal styles of relating to help develop more self-compassion and empowerment to strengthen self-esteem and coping skills. As a licensed psychologist, board certified behavior...
*CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS * I am a Licensed Professional Art Therapist in Kentucky, a nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. I am also an artist, herbalist, and aromatherapist. Theoretically I use an eclectic approach, evaluating the needs of my clients and using the most appropriate techniques and interventions. I draw most heavily...
Hate therapy? I get it. If you’d rather spend your time and money not sifting through your problems, I don’t blame you. But, if you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you'll burst if something doesn't change soon, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself through counseling. I'm committed to not pathologizing people (you are not broken), but some of the concerns I work with the mos...
Individual Therapy services are designed to offer a supportive enviornment. Marriage Counseling focuses on increasing communication and enhancing the contact between the individuals involved. Adolescent and Child Therapy are family problems centered around or are increased by difficulities experienced by the adolescent or young child. Trauma (PTSD) has become a national concern. We all know of...
Most people go to therapy because they are dealing with people who need to be in therapy. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new...
You can take control of your life. You don't have to live a life suffering from trauma or addiction. You don't have to feel isolated or scared anymore. Finding the right therapist to start your journey isn't easy. I have a wide range of treatment options awaiting anyone willing to take the first steps towards a new start. You can take control of your life. If you're ready to take the first step...
