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
Ana is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certified therapist. She has experience working with a wide variety of mental health, dual diagnosis, and multicultural clients. Her vast experience and knowledge gives her the advantage of being able to connect, communicate, and provide the highest level of...
"Sometimes, the hardest part is getting started. What you do today matters, because you are trading a day of your life for it." I'm here to help you through this next part of your journey. My name is Dr. Smalheiser, and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in South Florida. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years, and love what I do. Day in and day out, I see people making...
Life sometimes gets in the way of living our lives to the fullest. With changes in family situations, behavior, loss and pain, it can be difficult finding hope and the confidence to face these daily challenges. Children and teens sometimes are unable to identify their feelings appropriately and suffer without understanding. Children communicate through play and through play therapy the client i...
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can ...
I believe all people can heal and change. I have witnessed profound growth in individuals struggling with lifelong, severe mental and emotional problems, and I am privileged to witness my clients' discovering their inner strength every day. Even if you feel hopeless, alone, and overwhelmed, if you're willing to reach out and engage the process of therapy, your path forward may be much brighter...
(Not currently accepting new clients). Therapy has the ability to significantly impact the quality of your life. To restore what has been lost. To find hope, meaning, and purpose. I know well, that it is not an easy process to get here. But you will not be walking through it alone. My office is a safe place to begin your journey. There is hope and this can get better. I tend to be most effectiv...
Taking my cues from you and what is brought to the therapy sessions, I focus on finding an approach that works best in response to the struggles you are facing. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, young adults, and adults. My education includes a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Masters degree in Psychology...
Sometimes we or a loved one can end up feeling lost - not knowing where to turn for help or support. Having someone to talk with, to explore your challenges with you can be an incredibly positive experience. I'd like to come alongside you, your adolescent, or your family to help you on your journey to your best self. I work with adolescents, adults and families. My areas of focus are adolescent...
The connection between client and therapist is the main factor necessary for successful therapeutic change. I will help you clarify essential goals, that once achieved will lead to you firing me. By being "client-centered", our sessions will be led by you and I will walk with you during your journey, adding evidence-based information, posing insight-oriented questions and helping present relati...
Victoria is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in major mental health, mood & addiction. Implementing CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, etc. With a clinical background in behavioral health & treating co-occurring disorders, she has dedicated her career to helping those struggling to break negative thought patterns, habits & behaviors. Her professional background includes...
*I am currently not accepting new clients until January 2021.* Are you a young adult or adolescent looking to learn skills to manage anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? My practice is dedicated to working with young adults and adolescents with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or dissociation. I use evidence-based practices to help you learn effective coping resources to manage stress and...
My approach to therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship which I perceive as the most important factor for change to happen. I use interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in my work. My primary area of interest is working with college aged students and young professionals in their early 20s to late 40s...
"Is this normal? Why is my child doing ____? Why can't I ____?" These are common thoughts and concerns from both parents and children when facing difficulties in their personal, educational, and/or familial lives. I try to create an atmosphere where both the client and I can be comfortable and trusting enough to work through some of these life issues and concerns. I have worked with children an...
One of the hardest things in life is accepting where we are as part of our journey and moving to where we want to be based on our goals and values. I can provide a safe and trusting relationship through non-judgment and genuineness to assist you in creating a life with purpose based on your values, by helping you define your goals clearly, process past hurts, and work toward better relationship...
Maintaining relationships, a family, a career, a social life, parenting, and self are responsibilities that can be overwhelming and stressful. It all feels impossible when a traumatic event throws life into imbalance. Death, divorce, natural disasters, car accidents, incarceration, substance abuse, and job loss are experiences that no person hopes for, yet are forced to deal with. I am here to...
