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
My name is Robin and I currently live in the Mid-Missouri area I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I specialize in co-occurring disorders, individual, relationship/marriage and family therapy. I am a solution focused therapist that works on improving your current life resulting in living the best 'you' possible. I focus on increasing life skills, motivation, improved...
My passion is empowering individuals to achieve overall life fitness, not just mental health. I believe each of us has the power within ourselves to transform our lives by reconnecting to our bodies & our own inner wisdom to effectively manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors & patterns. By increasing self awareness, acceptance, & identifying self-defeating beliefs, individu...
What if you only knew the wonder that has truly been you all along? Welcome to the safe discovery of your true self beyond life's past and present struggles and learn to feel better having improved skills to heal and thrive. Using a blend of psychotherapy along with (at times) art therapy techniques, I work with you in an empowerment and strength-based style to provide opportunities for your...
Tonya Rhodes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Barton College and a Master’s in Social Work, a Certificate of Substance Abuse, from East Carolina University. She established a private practice under the name Infinite Therapy and Wellness, PLLC, as a sole owner and operator. She has also worked for over 20+ years with the Departments of Social Services and various private mental health...
Welcome! First and foremost, I believe your pain is real, and that you deserve space to be seen and heard in it. I work with people across many areas, but those who seek me out tend to be queer/LGBTQIAA2+, trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming, chronically or acutely ill, disabled, fat-identified and/or working on an empowered relationship with their body, polyamorous, kinky, sex workers, and...
I believe that therapy is a healing process. We find the parts of ourselves that need healing to get to who we want to be and how we want to live. I believe that everyone has the ability to create those changes. In therapy, I focus on providing a safe space and joining you in this work, because I believe that much of healing needs to happen in relationship. My approach is relational,...
My practice is devoted to Adults, Children and Adolescents. I strive to create a calm and relaxed office environment that facilitates easy and comfortable conversations. I provide individual, family and couples counseling sessions either in person in my office, by phone or through virtual sessions to meet the different time constraints of my patients. My goal is to customize our time together t...
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in...
There are seasons for renewal, change and healing. Seeking therapy is a brave and vulnerable step. My specialty is counseling children, teens, and adults who are strong, but feel weighed down by trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and self worth. Perhaps you are searching because something feels broken in your life: relationships are disconnected, or an event haunts you from the past, o...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I believe that a solid therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is key to achieving success in therapy. I teach a range of coping skills to help deal with various issues that could occur in a person’s life. To achieve this, I have a few methods I work with as well the desire to expand my skills to fit what my clients need. These methods are: Acceptance and...
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and...
I enjoy and have experience working with a variety of issues and populations. I specialize in grief and trauma but have worked with eating disorders, survivors of abuse, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions. I am here to listen, hold space, and process with you as you tell your story. I find it to be m...
Are you struggling to find balance in life? Do you feel overwhelmed even by minor everyday problems in your life? Do you desire a change but unsure how to get there? Are you needing a relief from emotional distress whether due to your own struggles or someone in your family? If you are ready to make the first step toward finding solutions to your struggles, I can be there to help you through th...
Hello. If you are considering psychotherapy, a good "fit" with your psychologist is essential. I have been a practicing clinical psychologist for over forty years. During that time, I have also been a psychology professor at Montgomery College. My theoretical orientation is a pragmatic blend of cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and behavioral, but I am also a firm believer in the value of...
I work with clients who would like to become their best selves. Clients who are dedicated towards their own personal growth by being genuine and honest, acknowledging their struggles as well as their passions and what makes them feel enlivened. My clients are open and willing to engage in the therapeutic process, showing courage and trust when confronting change. My clients know that they are n...
