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
Ann brings vast experience in athletics, business, teaching, counseling, public speaking, radio, and television to her coaching and counseling practice. After graduating from college, she cultivated a career in engineering and consulting. Though successful in her field, Ann followed her heart and went back to school to pursue her dream of helping others by becoming a counselor. Ann interned wit...
I am currently offering mainly telehealth services due to Covid-19. We can get through this together. Mental health support is available statewide. I have many professional contacts that are also offering telehealth with whom I would be happy to refer you to (if you need someone closeby). I have 20 plus years of experience providing individual, family and group counseling in South Dakota. I am...
You feel that you are just "maintaining" and "just getting by" the way you have been throughout your life. Thus far it has allowed you to hold your head above water. Now you are beginning to realize (or slowly come to the realization) that it's really not working anymore. Lately, you struggle with feeling understood and are having friction within your meaningful, important relationships in your...
Life can be rough and sometimes our coping mechanisms used in the past just do not seem to be working. Most people find that having a professional, outside of family and friends, can be tremendously helpful in order to move forward. Whether you are struggling with troublesome behaviors, thoughts and/or emotions, participating in therapy can be beneficial. I work to create a safe space for you t...
Finding it hard to be joyful anymore? Do you feel trapped inside of yourself? Is your anxiety getting out of control? Do you have past trauma that keeps getting triggered? Are you dreading coming home because you feel overwhelmed with family? You know it's bad when it starts to interfere with your personal relationships or work. “In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to ...
I specialize in clients who have suffered concussion or traumatic brain injury and those struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment and transition difficulties, and bereavement. I am comfortable working with all ages. When working with any client, I believe that a holistic and eclectic approach is vital to reaching each client's therapeutic goals. I feel...
What is getting in your way of true happiness and contentment in life? What are the barriers that prevent you from being your best self? My office is a safe environment for you to explore what is keeping you from achieving your goals. We will work together to develop skills and understand the cause of the problems. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I am trained...
Everyday life can be so overwhelming, challenging, and beautiful. Whether you are dealing with something that has turned your life upside down like a loss, a relationship issue, or a life change... or you want to work on facing your fears, I believe therapy is the place to be. My goal is to partner with clients to create a therapy experience that is a place for exploring, learning new ways to...
***Practice is currently FULL***Choosing wellness can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Asking for help can feel scary and anxiety provoking, sometimes we doubt our capacity to change. Therapy is an essential tool we will use to disentangle your life and relationships while building clarity and self-awareness. Committing to wellness and making room for subtle change will alter your life as y...
Counseling is a place where you can bring your deepest hurts, most pressing concerns, and persistent worries to the table. It's a safe place where healing, restoration, and transformation can occur. It's a place where strategy, planning, and movement set the stage for growth and change. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment where you can tackle your toughest...
*Currently providing telehealth sessions* My approach to therapy is client-centered to help you gain insight, work through challenges, and develop personal growth at your own pace. I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in a secure and nurturing space. I have 11 years of experience working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, emotional/behavioral...
( English | español ) "Why should I go to counseling?" Most of us are no strangers to the difficulties that can be present in daily life. From pressures at work to meet a deadline, work overtime, or getting along with your boss to the conflicts at home: Maybe with with a significant other, children, parents, siblings, neighbors, etc. Many of us may also believe that these are things that we sho...
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, healing a new or old trauma, have survived a painful time in your life or are in one right now, I can help you navigate these potentially rough waters and make it to a shore that feels livable and grounded. I also take into account power, privilege and oppression, and how our social locations can affect our daily lives and how we heal. As a...
Let's bring clarity, empowerment, hope and humor back into your life :) I work in a collaborative partnership, creating a relationship with empathy and unconditional positive regard, where you can feel safe to express yourself. Together, we process thoughts and feelings, discover how past experiences inform current difficulties, and with this insight, develop tools for day-to-day living. I beli...
Are you over-stressed? Over-tired? Struggling to maintain a balance in life? Do you want to build self-esteem and feel more confident in your decisions and relationships? I empower clients and families to help find balance again and healing. Therapy models that I frequently utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Expressive Art, Experiential, and Dialectic Behavior...
