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
Rebecca Wright is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky. She has experience working with adults, adolescents and children. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient facilities providing individual and group therapy....
( English | español ) Our team is focused on helping our clients and their families find peace and success in their home, work and relationships through our unique method. It is brief and solution-focused, enabling clients to reconnect with their authentic selves and be the person they know they can be. Our therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are of one mind, that you are unique and...
I practice from a compassionate approach, with an emphasis on mindfulness-based, and cognitive techniques. If you are interested in getting curious about your own experience with the support of a witness and guide, we will work together to create an environment where healing can take place. I promote self-healing and empowerment through a variety of techniques. Together, we will connect to your...
Greetings! I am Lehanna (lee-anna) and I am excited to enter into private practice with Thriveworks. I believe in connecting with people through empathy and compassion and work to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that affords people the ability to do the difficult work of therapy. Life’s struggles often create a wedge between people and their authentic selves and it is my goal to walk wit...
Mental health is all too often misunderstood and discriminated against. This stigma can distort our perceptions and deter us from our need for help, keeping us from a natural unfolding and realignment. Nevertheless, your mental health should be your priority. The thoughts and worries we all experience are our own personal truths, regardless of whether our situation conforms to others’ ideas of...
*Accepting new clients for telehealth/video* Sometimes you make impulsive decisions because of your worries or low self-esteem. It is hard to concentrate. You try to hold it all together. It is holding you back. You want to work with a goal-oriented nonjudgmental professional who will guide you to a place where you feel confident and are more in control. Mental health is more than lack of...
***I am not accepting new clients at this time.**** It takes courage, strength, and commitment to find and connect with a therapist, which is why I value and respect the time I spend with each and every client. I make sure that treatment is tailored to your needs and that you feel heard. My passion for therapy, in combination with my education and training, keeps me rooted in up-to-date,...
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. What do we do when life happens to us? We recover. My passion is helping individuals to reach their fullest potential through achieving sobriety and maintaining recovery. I am a member of the National Association for Addiction Professionals....
As a psychotherapist I have worked with students of all ages, grades 6-12 for quite some time and I have broadened my horizons to provide support to adults who seek change and stability in their lives. My only goal is to provide my clients a safe haven, a place where they can feel comfortable enough to disclose their personal issues. Therapy is a place where my clients can trust me enough to...
TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE TO ALL VIRGINIA RESIDENTS! Therapy should be like a birdhouse- a safe place in which to seek refuge from the storm of life while you rest your soul, unburden your mind, and rebuild your strength. I strive to provide you with that birdhouse as I help you understand your behavior, organize your mind, let go of unhealthy patterns, develop new skills, and ultimately reveal your...
As a clinician, I am an avid believer that often times, my clients already possess all the tools needed to facilitate the change they are looking for within their lives, however, may be lacking the proper environment needed to process and achieve this. I provide my clients the space to gain clarity and understanding of the things they are in search for, as well as aid them in obtaining the thin...
Whether you are looking to re-engage in therapy or start for the first time, my goal is to provide a safe space in which to build a respectful and trusting therapeutic partnership. I like to use the metaphor of gardening when describing therapy. At first, we work together to prepare the ground, getting rid of anything that will immediately stand in the way of your growth. As soon a fertile...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I have a diverse background of clinical experience working with various issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, compulsive behavior, self-injurious behavior, addiction, phobias, low self-worth and suicidal ideation. I work to create an authentic, nonjudgmental and collaborative space for healing. In addition to meeting in my office, I offer nature...
I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help yo...
