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
My practice centers on promoting change through love, compassion and acceptance. You may have a sense that something isn't right in your life but aren't sure what it is. Or you may know what it is but have no idea how to change it. You hope that if you just try harder or stay busy your situation will change and, when that doesn't work, you beat yourself up. Neither forcing change nor avoiding...
Are you interested in holistic health? Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level. I specialize in working with couples and relationships, both with self and others. Through...
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois, as well as, a Registered Art Therapist, with her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Adler University. Liz worked for over eight years at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in the Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient programs facilitating various groups for individuals and families. She has been in...
Finding the right therapist for you is a primary factor in whether or not your therapy will be successful. I believe in creating a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere where people feel safe to explore painful feelings and negative thoughts/behaviors. My approach includes a balance of support and challenge. My goal is to bring warmth, humor, and an interactive style to our sessions. I do not beli...
I specialize in providing evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescent, adults, and families. I am trained in evidenced based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy and Mindfulness interventions. My treatment approach emphasizes behavioral change in the service of clients' stated...
Life is full of challenges. Some challenges we can navigate our way though and some challenges we need help with through therapy. I think of therapy as one on one education especially meant for the client. With many therapy models to draw from, I take an integrated approach to therapy. I choose the most appropriate model for each individual client. I have, also, been trained in EMDR therapy. Al...
**I am not accepting new patients at this time, I apologize for the inconvenience** I provide individual and family therapy to children, teens, young adults and families who are struggling with family conflict, behavioral issues, school issues, etc.. I use varied modalities depending on the family, from solution-focused therapy to more humanistic approaches, and am comfortable working with comp...
Are you worried about yourself or a family member? Is your child often angry or moody and you don't know why? Are you feeling frustrated and concerned about your spouse, or your child's behavioral or emotional issues and don't know where to turn? I work with adults, children, and teens struggling with anxiety and depression, or who need help healing their pain. I am truly kind and patient in my...
Clients often tell me they feel like something is missing or they know what the problem is but can't resolve it on their own. Most are beginning to recognize unhealthy patterns and can't quite understand the origin or how to change. They are distracting themselves from the real issues with self sabotaging behaviors such as overeating, overworking or excessive alcohol intake. Sometimes they just...
CTAC is Denver's premier outpatient treatment center for eating disorders and mental health. Founded by Director, Dr. Janean Anderson, author and host of the acclaimed Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, CTAC provides compassionate, personalized care for a wide variety of concerns. Our team is comprised of dedicated, caring psychologists who are highly-skilled experts in their areas of...
When faced with disappointment and trauma we must begin to accept an alternate reality. One we never imagined or planned on living in. Often, the only way to get there is time. As a therapist, I come alongside my clients during these difficult times. I believe that everyone's healing and recovery process is very different; which is why I work with my clients to develop unique goals that fit eac...
WE OFFER PHONE AND VIDEO SESSIONS. Trading authenticity for safety leads to sacrifices in your life, resulting in anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, etc. One of my primary goals is to guide you in a daily practice of letting go of who you feel you are supposed to be and embrace who you are. At the end of the day, I want you to feel heard. Through my work with grief, trauma and abuse, I have...
Kristin has a wide array of experience and is a highly regarded and knowledgeable clinician. She works with children, youth, and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each client and family. She's been providing high-quality services for over 10 years. Kristin assists clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexual trauma. She utilizes a ble...
My goal as a social worker is to help individuals, of all ages, in need improve the quality of their lives and their well-being. Problems that I might help people with may include behavioral, health, and social issues. As a clinical social worker I offer counseling services to those individuals in need. Social workers who specialize in mental health issues work with clients battling mental...
If you've come here, you are in need of direction, guidance & healing. You're not just a diagnosis in a text book - your story matters! I'm incredibly passionate about seeing people have a deeper understanding of what they've experienced or are experiencing & move towards positive change & healing. I treat people going through loss & grief, anxiety, depression & life transitions (even positive...
