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
ADOLESCENTS: Teenage years are challenging, and given my experience working with families, I know that sometimes it’s the parents that need to do some adjusting as well as their children. After directing treatment facilities for adolescents as well as Substance Abuse/Mental Health programs for adults, I have dedicated myself to helping others to overcome emotional/behavioral problems and the...
I'm a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who enjoys helping teens and adults gain a deeper understanding of their resiliency and purpose. I promote clients to gain more self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, the ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships, and to trust their own decisions. I offer individual, family, and group counseling. My specialty is Cognitive Behavio...
I believe change is constant and inevitable – how we adapt, cope, and manage these changes has a profound impact on our mental health as well as our relationships. Sometimes people need help changing their own thoughts and behaviors and sometimes people need help coping with circumstance outside their control. Positive change can be a difficult process that takes intention, purpose, and support...
Real change lies in a person’s willingness to become more of who they are rather than trying to become what they are not. You are not a problem to be solved or fixed. Competent therapy offers no gimmicks, no quick fixes-- what matters is a willingness to explore who you are rather than who you "should" be. I cannot promise quick and easy relief from your suffering. What I can promise is my full...
What in your life is not working for you? What if you could identify it, explore it? change it? How would you be leading the life you seek? There is a gross misconception that therapy is for people who are chronically mentally ill. That is not my philosophy. I believe that anyone can be metaphorically driving their car on the road of life and end up off the road, maybe in a ditch. I believe in...
Hi! My name is Michelle Vallario, LCSW, owner of and sole practitioner at MIND Your Health Psychotherapy, LLC. After many years practicing social work in the acute care setting, followed by several more years providing individual psychotherapy as part of a group practice, I opened my own private practice in March 2018. At MIND Your Health Psychotherapy I used my educational background as a soci...
Those who are seeking personal growth and exploration using their artistic and creative side are the ideal clients for my practice. I strive to help clients identify and improve on the issues that cause emotional blockages . Some of those issues may be: self perception, overcoming negative thoughts and behaviors, developing coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, emotional regulation,...
Healthy is wealth! Life can be challenging and often emotionally draining, especially with COVID-19 lurking. As humans we get stressed, but work it out & bounce back. But if this stress leads to excessive crying, sadness, fatigue, or triggers you to overeat, abuse alcohol/drugs or engage in risky activities, then it’s time to seek help. Negative thoughts/behaviors are your body's "alarm system"...
Does love, happiness, prosperity, and inner peace feel forever elusive? Turn your heartache into your dream life. I want to help you stop hurting and start living the life you long to have. I am Darlene Latta, and I've been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I believe a corrective relationship model combined with support, homework, and practical tools are the foundation to transforming your...
Hi, my name is Erin! What we believe is our reality. Imagine if we could learn how to rewire our own internal belief system into something that molds exactly what we want our lives to look like. Imagine if we had the power to change our limiting belief patterns and the way we block ourselves, then transform our beliefs into something that attracts and creates the life we want to have. We can do...
Life is complicated on its own. Knowing that you need help and making an appointment is a scary step but one that is not lost on me. We come from a world where staying the course and remaining in your comfort zone is the easy thing to do. I am asking you to get a little uncomfortable. Nothing changes unless one is willing to put in the hard work. The fact that you are taking this first step is ...
Adolescence can be a difficult period of life to navigate. As a teen, you might be trying to figure out who you are and what you want out of life. Puberty is tough! Going through dramatic changes while attempting to figure yourself out AND dealing with peers and academic pressure can create a lot of anxiety. Life can be even more overwhelming if conflict with parents is also an issue. In my wor...
Many humans suffer from emotional distress and psychological symptoms due to aversive life events. Often times, negative experiences can become “stuck” in our brains impacting how we perceive ourselves, others, or the world. Our beliefs about ourselves can become skewed and negative. As a trauma-trained therapist, I can help you work through these past events and shift these beliefs in order to...
Stepping out of your daily life to spend time in a welcoming and peaceful environment can change how you make your way in the world. Telling your story to an attuned therapist can help you hear your own truth in a new way—or even for the first time. The changes you seek will likely soon follow. If you are a collector, you know that collecting can be familiar and comforting, but it can also pres...
We serve adolescent and adult clients who may be struggling with any number of problems. Our measured, thoughtful approach to assessment and treatment planning helps to ensure that all clients are presented with treatment options that are well-suited to meet their needs. Through a careful and comprehensive assessment process, we will help you develop a deep understanding of the concerns that...
