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 Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). My goal is to provide you with a safe and trusting environment where you can feel fully heard and validated. I will help you learn how to create goals, process emotions, build effective coping skills, and develop the strength necessary to face and defeat your obstacles. I will support you while you create...
Traci Gunnells-Kerzich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders. Believing in everyone’s innate ability to create change in their own life, Traci offers a warm and comfortable space for clients to explore their journey. Traci works with adolescents and adults and prides herself in her practice of both family and couples’ therapy. ...
When psychological symptoms interfere with health, sleep, well-being, and general functioning, how do you choose among the many available treatment options? One consideration may be an evidence-based approach: one with proven efficacy. In my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist for children and adults, I use cognitive behavioral treatments and other strategies whose effectiveness is wel...
Real change is absolutely possible, and suffering is NOT necessary. Anxiety, panic, stress, relationship challenges, habit elimination, fears, phobias & weight loss can all be successfully handled with the powerful tools available to you through hypnotherapy, mindfulness and integrative counseling. Hypnosis is a deeply relaxing state in which you/we, can gain access to the subconscious mind...
Are you struggling with finding healthy ways to cope? Life can be pretty stressful and overwhelming for a variety of reasons. Relationships, family issues, parenting, work, school, daily functioning, responsibilities, social struggles can all become difficult to cope with. I believe it is important to collaborate with the client to find out what they would like to gain from attending therapy so...
Currently a doctoral candidate at Adler University, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision, Claudia Hernandez holds a degree in Master of Art in Counseling, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. Her counseling experience has been in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with experience in working with mild to severe...
Hi! I’m Falon, a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with a passion and personal connection to mental well-being. If you’re reading this, maybe you have been struggling to feel good for quite some time and think you’ve exhausted all your options. Maybe you are searching for help for your teen and are unsure of what the next steps may be or are worried about connecting with a provider. Let’s wo...
Being unable to meet our goals is disappointing. Not knowing why is devastating. We seek answers on the outside and look to others for the "right" and the "wrong" of the situation, but everyone is different. Everyone has different approaches, and everyone has inner resources. The problem is not that you are flawed, incapable, or unable to achieve your goals. The problem is that you're simply...
One of the biggest challenges in the journey toward personal fulfillment is feeling as though our needs are not being met. It can be overwhelming when trying to figure out how to make effective changes in our lives and reach our goals. As a firm believer that people need people, I am passionate in providing services to individuals who are ready to take the vulnerable, yet courageous step in...
I'd like to get to know you... the real you. Maybe you feel like a combination of completely opposite thoughts and emotions. That's where nonjudgmental curiosity comes in. Together we can begin to understand, unburden, and overcome. The healing process provides support and hope. So, if you feel like your happiness is under lock and key, there is hope. If you feel like you've lost control of you...
I am an Associate Professional Counselor at Center Point GA, Inc. in Oakwood/Flowery Branch, GA. I am warm, compassionate, and dedicated to helping people overcome life’s many challenges. I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College and Master’s of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. I specialize in anxiety, depression, interpersona...
Reaching out for help to gain mental health balance is a tough decision. My approach to healing is nurturing YOUR intrinsic seed of survival, your attitude towards therapy is your key to healing. Together we can work towards reaching YOUR goals , for YOU to gain the ability to live life to your maximum potential. Specializing in delivering trauma informed care. Incorporating EMDR , Brainspottin...
Video on Website Link-I have a passion for assisting individuals with finding creative and holistic paths to healing. I want to honor your uniqueness in the therapy process. I believe that we all can build healthy and fulfilling lifestyles that are reflective of our own personalities. I can help you discover your best self through reflection, mindfulness, and self-care. These are vital practice...
I believe I have been successful for almost 30 years in the field of mental health counseling because I approach each client I meet with curiosity. I respect each that client has an individual experience, their own life challenges and strengths. And each client has individual goals and vision for their life. Our life experiences, challenges and strengths shape each one of us and I believe it's...
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You m...
