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 love working with clients who value a holistic approach. I believe the greatest hope to heal our brains and therefore heal our mental health is to work on our mind, body and spirit. I integrate this to create hope with my individual clients, families and couples. It is imperative to me that hope, grace, and positivity is used to help clients heal. I enjoy working with conflicted couples, and...
It's normal and understandable to be feeling down, scared, confused or lost during these difficult times. Whether you'd like to sharpen your abilities to cope or adjust to the current situation, deepen your self-understanding, build self-confidence and groundedness, or work through experiences that continue to linger, it'd be my pleasure to help. I prefer to take a proactive approach, teaching...
Dr. Alison Sappie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a doctorate in counseling and counselor education from North Carolina State University. During her education and counseling experience she has served a diverse range of clients in both community mental health and university settings. She has a passion for working with clients on personal growth, body image, sexual assault...
For more than 10 years I have supported individuals with a broad range of issues in community mental health, residential, and IOP settings. I consider it a privilege to join you on this journey of self-discovery and look forward to helping you uncover barriers and identify strengths that will allow you to meet your desired personal and professional goals. I strive to create a safe space that wi...
Please see above statements regarding waitlist, and thank you for being here. Please know, that seeking therapy is an important step to living a fulfilling and complete life, and I want to help you. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative effort, in which the therapist supports the client, allowing for opportunities to challenge old patterns, and to build new skills to manage depression...
Many of previous clients have presented with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. Others find their circumstances to be so overwhelming they have developed unhealthy coping patterns and painful emotional and/or physical symptoms. All have discovered these issues were destructive to their quality of life. I realize clients start therapy at many different emotional places...It is my passion t...
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! If you are searching for guidance and wanting to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life, look no further. Pamela’s personal challenges have made her an empathetic, compassionate and staunch women’s advocate for those suffering and in need of guidance and support from a professional who genuinely cares. She specializes in the unique challenges that women, children &...
Within themselves, each person has the power and strength to tackle the challenges and difficulties they face. It’s my job, as a clinician, to help them access that power and strength, and I do this by first providing a non-judgmental and positive environment. This allows us to identify the thoughts and perceptions that are influencing their actions, both positive and negative. Real, affirming...
Our main concern is your well-being. Life is a complicated journey with lots of twists, turns, and forks in the road but we'll help you make sense of it all. We specialize in working with patients struggling with drug and alcohol addiction along with early intervention. Conversations with and details about our patients are always kept confidential. When you speak with one of us you can be rest...
I have a strong commitment to fulfill my vision of treating children and adolescents for suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Each child and family I work with is unique in their story of survival and resilience. I provide a safe, trusting environment for them to work through their trauma, find an inner peace, and reconnect with the world without fear. My pri...
My passion is working with members who identify with the mental health and substance use population. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2008. I obtained a Masters degree in Social Work from Winthrop University in 2014. I have worked as a case manager, psychiatric technician on an inpatient unit for adults and...
John Beyer has spent the last 32 years working as a licensed clinical social worker throughout the state of Maryland. He served as Director of Social Work at Integrace Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland for the past three years. Prior to joining Integrace, John spent 29 years in the clinical social work field, working primarily with seniors and vulnerable adults. John has worked as a social work...
Do you and your child struggle to get through the day? Are you frustrated with your child's behavior and just do not know how to get him to listen? Are you and your teenager on different pages and just cannot connect? Has your child experienced a trauma, death or divorce? My approach to helping you and your child is warm and collaborative. I focus on developing a relationship; seeing your child...
Are you overwhelmed with life right now and feel like everything is falling apart? Have you been told you're too sensitive/take things too personally? Are you struggling in your relationships? I help individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-worth, eating disorders, relationship challenges and childhood trauma. I have a special interest in working with the highly...
You notice that it's been hard to concentrate while working from home and often wonder to yourself, "What did I actually do today?" or "What day is it?" It seems like everything is blurring together, with life feeling hazy and bland. The workload is still extremely demanding and anxiety producing but these days, that's it's all you do, as it's motivated by your Imposter Syndrome. You’re often...
