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
Clients who seek out my help are motivated to explore some of life’s hard questions and experiences and to figure out how to make meaning out of whatever they are struggling with. I work with people who have experienced violent loss, people who have encountered vicarious trauma and losses in their work of helping others (for example, people in the fields of law, medicine, education, social...
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) and have been practicing for 24 years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I try to make my clients feel a sense of comfort in our sessions, which enables them to maximize their personal growth and improve their emotional well-being. I am able to develop trusting relationships with my clients, empowering them to make positive...
Trauma can be understood as any extraordinarily stressful experience in life that has a lasting negative impact on someone. People who have suffered from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Traumatic Events, Relationship Devastation, Emotional Neglect, Job Loss, and/or loss of a loved one often lost faith in counseling because regular talk therapy may have helped somewhat, but they didn’t actually “feel...
At some point, people face barriers between how they are perceived and who they want to be. And at some point life can hit us with random or chronic disruptions. Whether or not your mental health warrants a diagnosis, a core component to counseling is to identify and treat the imbalance in wellness. This includes identifying internal and external issues. Counseling may be the right resource if ...
I work with individuals to help with anxiety, compulsive issues, depression, grief, life changes and self-worth issues as well as a host of other emotional difficulties. I work with couples to help with conflict resolution, trust difficulties and improve communication. I have a personal understanding of special needs and can help adults as well as caregivers of individuals with mild Autism or...
Many people were taught early on that emotions and feelings should not be outwardly discussed or displayed; others become aware of the stigma surrounding mental health issues as they mature. This can lead to a fear of being labeled as mentally ill, which often serves as an obstacle to seeking therapy. Unhealthy thought patterns surrounding mental health have led to ongoing, systemic problems th...
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders: the spiraling fears that take you down a rabbit-hole of anxiety. The obsessive thoughts that take over. The compulsions, urges, & cycle of rumination. The fear that it might not end. You're coping the best you can, but you feel stuck & crave a safe place to get out of the cycle. You're not alone, it's not your fault, & there is hope. You were...
The NEST is a boutique mental health and wellness clinic located in beautiful downtown Stillwater. While we specialize in concerns related to the reproductive cycle across the lifespan, we also work with a wide variety of mental health conditions in men, women and adolescents. Our team includes experienced licensed mental health providers and nurse practitioners who take a proactive stance in...
Terry Rauschuber is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a mental health therapist with over 20 years of successful experience working with adults and seniors with depression and anxiety. She applies techniques to develop skills to learn how to manage negative thought processes and develop alternative thinking patterns. Terry’s...
Are you having a tough time organizing your thoughts and emotions as you face a new chapter in your life? Perhaps you are having conflicting thoughts, or are feeling stuck in some way. As your counselor, I will work with you in figuring out how to navigate overwhelming situations as well as fine tune your toolbox of resources, coping strategies, and supports. Together we can work toward finding...
I work with children, teens, adults, and their families to help each person feel more confident, healthier, and more empowered. I am able to work with a variety of disorders ranging from, but not limited to, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and evidenced based practices are the main types of therapy used but each individual's therapy is tailored to thei...
A graduate of Lesley University’s Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and Expressive Arts Therapies, Tessa Hayes (she/her/hers) holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts and national recognition as a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Tessa’s framework is informed by cultural humility, ethic...
Living with difficulty and tension with your teen can be challenging and exhausting. Your world and theirs seem to collide on a daily basis. Seeing a counselor with your teen can cause a dynamic shift in your family. You’re dealing with guilt, anger, and frustration and fear the loss of the relationship you once knew. It’s common for teens to express their independence and autonomy, but this se...
Wendy understands that choosing to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time and respects that each person has a story that brought them to this point. She is skilled at encouraging each client to explore their individual journey of personal goals and tailors their treatment to what they are looking to accomplish. Wendy will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. Wendy is...
As a clinician, the population that I thrive in is trauma. Whether you are a Veteran, a survivor of Domestic Violence, or anything in between, I am confident that I can help you find the real you that was lost. I wholeheartedly believe that to achieve full healing, that it is vital to meet our clients where they are at. Whether they are struggling with relationship concerns, depression, anxiety...
