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
Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma. This includes general persistent worrying (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression,...
You deserve to feel happy, healthy, and loved! Your relationships can be the best part of your life, helping you to feel joy, appreciation, and fulfillment...or you can find yourself just going through the motions. In our stressful and demanding world, it is all too easy to disconnect from those who are most important to us; poor communication leads to a lack of understanding, and we become...
We're different. We work with you to address your pain points, develop tangible coping tools and integrate your entire body into the work. When experiencing a mood disorder, chronic anxiety or depression, stress, chronic pain, insomnia, life transitions, and just emotional uneasiness, we must not forget how integrated our brain is with our body. For years, traditional mental health therapy took...
Working through difficult experiences and emotions can be challenging. It can be even harder to make desired changes in ones life when certain patterns have been established for so long. I work hard to ensure that my clients feel safe and supported throughout this process. By creating a comfortable and lighthearted environment, individuals, families, and couples are able to gain some reprieve f...
New clients welcome as we work out of our virtual office - find the support you need and help with anxiety during this intense time. The combined experience of our therapists means expertise on a wide range of issues. It means there is someone here to help you through this. Do you feel anxious, stuck and overwhelmed, battling a voice inside that says you are never good enough? Some part of you...
Everyone deserves to be accepted, appreciated and acknowledged. These very concepts shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. When these concepts become challenged during life stressors, the impact often compromises self-worth. That's why I believe it is important to create a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, at an early age, to strengthen resiliency, empower self-compassi...
I am an empathetic counselor who works collaboratively with clients to help them live their best life. I believe that individuals are their own "specialists" in their lives. My job is to help them discover their skills and provide them with tools to empower their lives. This is achieved through a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. I have worked with various populations including...
SELF-ESTEEM. At times we actually believe we are not good enough, even if we wear a mask of confidence. WORRY. If we all do it, then why do some of us seem to just be able to “shake it off” while the rest of us lay awake at night tormenting ourselves? BROKEN TRUST. It destroys more than just the relationship. It can make us emotionally withdraw all together, fearing it will all happen again if ...
If you seek a therapist who will listen to your story with no judgement only respect, let's talk. My approach to therapy is holistic, each and every client is treated as the individual they are and plans of treatment are developed in partnership based on client's goals. This is the client's journey and I serve as a guide. My belief and commitment is that anyone who is reaching out, wanting to...
I believe that everyone has the capacity to overcome hardship. I hope to support my clients in finding their own strength to evolve to their best self. Much of my passion and practice has focused on children and adolescents with mood management, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, attachment issues, and behavioral issues. I enjoy supporting parents in learning healthy parenting skills and...
As a clinical Social Worker, I have worked with children, teens and young adults with behavior problems since 1978. I also have extensive practice experience with adults with mental health presentations. My orientation is strength based; I seek to create a working alliance of safety and trust. I am trained in a number of clinical methods: Family therapy;cognitive- behavioral approaches, and tra...
I want to create a safe place where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with me. I use a variety of counseling methods and techniques. My favorite is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). You first need to be aware of your thoughts before you can change your feelings or behaviors. Together, we will examine those thoughts and ask Are they true? Are they helpful? If the answers ...
Affordable, private counseling online for Florida and North Carolina residents. No need to leave your home or stress out. Just find a quiet spot and log on for your session. It's that easy! We use a HIPPA compliant web portal to ensure confidentiality and a quality connection with your therapist. Common issues treated include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral disorders, ADHD,...
Whether you are looking for support during a life transition or would like to find more effective methods for coping with overwhelming emotions, I will work together with you to explore new ways of thinking and behaving. It is important to me that we build a genuine connection. I will work collaboratively with you to foster a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment to process past and pres...
I believe that childhood interactions play a huge part in the development of psychological pain, wounds, and hurts. I am sensitive to the process of therapy and work hard to make it a safe and trusting space for you and myself to work together. The here and now interactions in the room are important and I intentionally use them to foster the healing process. Your strengths and goals are importa...
