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 am a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults. I work with people seeking treatment for depression or anxiety, people going through life transitions or relationship issues, or people seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves. I view therapy as a collaborative process, and aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to understand the...
My goal as a therapist is to assist clients in finding their own path to improve overall health and quality of life through a greater understanding of self, relationships and happiness. You are tired of feeling the way you do, and that's okay. It is brave to take this first step, and I am thankful for your courage to act. As a former teacher and school counselor, I have a wide range of experien...
Relationships often need practice – learning and practicing new ways of interacting. Even when the relationship is with the person in the mirror! I provide a safe environment for you to explore reactions, thoughts and feelings about people in your life as well as yourself. I am experienced and passionate about helping. I’ve spent several years in private practice working with clients dealing wi...
Life can cause incredibly difficult circumstances; which explains why we are tempted to find ways to avoid, check out, and numb ourselves. We find ourselves in broken patterns of behavior within the closest relationships around us. Sometimes we need a neutral person who can assist in processing your thoughts and exploring your feelings. My passion is in helping you build awareness into your...
Clients come to therapy with individual needs, goals and expectations. It may be ambivilance towards a long term relationship based more on convenience than love. You may feel growing frustration and hopelessness with a marriage filled with conflict. A gnawing feeling of being 'stuck' or lacking direction and purpose. Anxiety or depression create barriers to everyday tasks. Parenting challenges...
Are you hurting? Do you long to feel better about your life and choices? Are you at a crossroads with a person or experience you need to grieve and looking for a safe and encouraging guide in your journey? Maybe you are a parent and you don't like the way you sometimes talk to yourself. Perhaps you recognize there are parts of yourself or parts of your past that would be helpful to look at with...
Fallon Weatherspoon is a licensed social worker who earned her Master’s Degree in Health Care and Advanced Clinical Social Work at Aurora University. Fallon understands that therapy can be challenging but rewarding, so she always pushes her guests to be as empathetic with themselves as she is with them. Her ideal guest is someone who is open, honest, and ready to put in hard work. Many of her...
No matter what you are facing we are so glad you're here! When Wildflower Center for Counseling was established there was a strong desire to create a homelike atmosphere – welcoming, comfortable, and lacking the rigidity which can often be present in doctor offices. This focus has remained the same as the practice continues to grow; however, the atmosphere is only part of the equation – the oth...
I believe individuals come to therapy with concerns that are becoming problematic to their lives. However we were raised, along the way, we picked up traits that grew along with us, and manifested themselves in our everyday living; traits, such as abandonment, mistrust, defectiveness, vulnerable to harm/illness, entitlement, unrelenting standards/hypercritical, and dependence. I believe these...
“As a therapist, I hold on the vision of your possible future even when you are in so much pain you cannot see beyond today. I wait patiently for the day when you can see the beauty inside yourself that I saw from the first day we met." (asiansformentalhealth) My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and genuine. I take an eclectic approach to counseling in which I enjoy working with people from ...
Jessica works primarily from a psychodynamic perspective: she focuses on the underlying causes to the struggles clients face and believes that deeper self-understanding promotes meaningful and lasting change. Integrating techniques from other approaches, such as mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy, she tailors the work for each client’s unique goals and needs. Jessica has worked with...
*** WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS. Sessions now conducted via a secure tele-health video chat platform.*** If you are overwhelmed or under stress with various aspects of your life, or if you are thinking about making a change, but not sure how or where to start, you've come to the right place. Welcome! You are taking the first brave step towards intentional, positive change, and feeling more empower...
**I am currently offering a discounted rate for tele-therapy through video and/or phone. Please contact me for more details** Life stressors and difficult experiences can make us feel unsteady. I enjoy helping people find their balance and grounding. My passion is combining my knowledge of Eastern and Western healing modalities, to create a unique therapeutic experience. My focus is to create a...
*Currently accepting new patients* Hi, there! I'm Ian. If you are feeling down, anxious, or stuck or are struggling in your relationships, I would like to help. I believe that meaningful personal connection—feeling understood, accepted, & loved—is at the heart of well-being, so my desire is to provide a genuine, warm, & safe presence in which my clients feel comfortable sharing their stories &...
I believe everyone has innate wisdom in the power of their story. No matter what you face, or how long you have faced it, I believe there is hope for change. I aim to create a space for you that feels safe to explore your challenges while empowering you through reflection of your unique experiences and strengths. I work with issues such as complex trauma and abuse recovery, depression and anxie...
