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
Telehealth offered! Life with mental illness is not easy. So many times, my clients will focus on what is going wrong with their lives, which can cause them to feel self-defeated, empty, and alone. The model of therapy I use offers my clients the skills to look at their lives differently and break out of dysfunctional cycles to achieve an individual state of peace. My toolbox consists of humor,...
Do you have a hard time coping with current or past situations? Do you feel stuck? Are you unable to make decisions? Are you experiencing issues in your relationships? Do you feel angry, sad, depressed or anxious? Therapy can help you create more meaningful relationships, increase your self-esteem, teach you skills to better deal with stress and anxiety, cope and manage difficult situations,...
Each person is different. I provide individualized and flexible counseling services to meet your needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked with an array of people, individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings, both clinical and community based. My vast experience has helped me develop an effective system to help improve person’s lives. I am mostly a non-directive, “pers...
The therapeutic-transformational approach integrates practices aiming to break down barriers created by modern systems. This practice offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories. The changes of our time contain great challenges...
Are you a teen struggling with body image, identity, and school, or a parent trying hard to meet both your own and your family’s needs? Are you balancing raising your children while also caring for aging parent/s? Maybe you find yourself always fighting “the system” and are exhausted from defending your own or your family’s right to exist. I can support you as you explore your current narrative...
Are you looking to cope with anxiety or depression due to age related stressors, overwhelming caregiver responsibilities, or female issues. Do you want to feel validated and heard during sessions? I believe the pursuit of happiness is something we all want and you can find it through therapy. Women’s issues can affect a female at their core. If you have a goal to connect with your body, learn t...
Jody is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor(ACMHC) and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Jody understands the complexities of divorce. She uses creative and play therapy techniques that can provide a helpful medium for people to express complex stories. She is trained in play therapy and trauma informed -cognitive behavioral therapy. She has experience in forensic interviewing ...
I work with adults and young adults who find themselves in need of extra support, whether due to sudden life changes or longer term issues. Some of my areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, bipolar, life transitions, relationship issues, women in mid-life, dreamwork, addictions and working with trauma. I generally work with adults and young adults. I believe in a holistic approach,...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Thanatologist, and an EMDR-trained therapist. At Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy, I offer sessions at a reduced rate. Due to COVID-19 health guidelines, I am able to offer Telehealth sessions at both Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy and Courage to Connect. Each one of us has the resources and inner wisdom needed for chan...
Dr. Brett Engle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida and has been a therapist for over 20 years. He is a motivational interviewing trainer and trauma specialist. Dr. Engle treats emotional disturbances of all kinds, many of which are based in traumatic experiences. Dr. Engle obtained his bachelors in psychology and masters in social work from Boise State University. He...
My counseling philosophy involves allowing a client to be themselves and working to meet them "wherever they may be on their own self discovery journey". I have been in the counseling field for over 20 years and have tremendous experience working with several populations. I have learned that individuals have the innate capacity to grow and become their best selves, given an environment in which...
The human experience is hard not becuz you are doing it wrong but becuz you are doing it right. Life is an ever changing ride & rather than resisting the process we can lean into the growth and beauty that change can bring. That means joy & abundance are achievable, even for you. Therapy can prompt growth and healing for adolescents & adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma,...
In Network with OPTUM, Oscar, CIGNA, United Behavioral Health. ~ When someone is in conflict, some common false beliefs that may be getting in the way is the belief that my feelings, my worth, and my value come from outside of me, therefore someone else should take care of me. As a result are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other. The way out is to change the system by...
Have you been finding yourself feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Perhaps you have been feeling sad more days than not recently. Maybe you have started to notice that there are pieces of your past that you need to make peace with, or even that your children are having problems with school, peers or emotions. Whether you are having a specific problem you want to work toward solving or just know yo...
I'm welcoming new clients now & can help schedule you within a few business days! Ideal clients are serious, consistent, and ready to begin healing. Compassionate mental health therapist with four years of experience conducting individual, couples, and group therapy for adolescent and adult populations. My experience and training are in CBT, psychodynamic, and person-centered approach while...
