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
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! My counseling approach reflects academic training, personal experience as an active duty military spouse and mother - all these experiences shaped my outlook and foundational beliefs. I believe we are unique and complex with a variety of needs, but the baseline is rooted in human interaction comprised of caring, respect, acceptance, support, and understanding. We all poss...
The birth of your baby, whether it’s your first or your 5th, can trigger wide range of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. I guide you as we normalize these feelings, provide insight to why they have arisen, and tailor coping skills to fit your needs. It takes courage to seek help amongst adolescents. We live in a society where social media creates comparison,...
My therapeutic style is ideal for clients looking to reconnect with themselves on all levels. Clients should come curious about identifying emotional and psychological blocks, as well as where trauma, tension, anxiety, or depression is stored in the physical body. I specialize in treating people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, illness, death, sexual assault survivors, and bi-polar....
I am a licensed therapist practicing in Pierce County since 2013. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington as well as a minor in Criminal Justice. I went on to get my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin’s University. I work with clients from elementary age into middle adulthood. My areas of expertise are managing depression and anxiety,...
I believe you can heal your whole self; mind, body and spirit no matter what the issue is and no matter how long you have been struggling. Have you found yourself overwhelmed by stress, illness heartbreak or challenging life transitions? As an experienced mindfulness based psychotherapist, I have found that the combination of energy medicine and psychotherapy (Energy Psychology) can be quite...
In this time of uncertainty, I offer flexibility and telehealth services. My experience living in New York during 911 enhances my ability to help you deal with sudden changes and the unknown. Therapy should be a collaborative process that helps you be a healthier you. Can you identify what you would like to make different in your life and the steps needed to accomplish your goals? What might ge...
Finding love and keeping it strong is not easy, and so many things in life can get in the way. As a warm and open therapist, I bring my training and experience to help you work through the areas where you feel stuck. Therapy can provide a gentle place to get stronger and explore what you want in life, love, and your own personal fulfillment, and find ways to feel better. My specialties include:...
I am still accepting new clients and am offering phone and video sessions via Zoom or Doxy for clients who are distancing or quarantined. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I use an individualized, culturally sensitive, and eclectic approach to include but not limited to: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral...
I come with 30 years experience working with couples, individuals, and adolescents. It takes great courage to take the initial step to enter therapy and to take responsibility for change. I am aware that everyone wants their story to be heard and I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate space to meet you where you are. I am of the perspective that we are more than our stories. There is a...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years experience treating individuals, couples and families. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive, encouraging and motivating atmosphere for my clients to overcome the challenges they are facing. I believe that we all have the power within us to heal from the most difficult and painful experiences in life. I would like to help guide yo...
Life is hard sometimes. It rarely meets our expectations and sometimes feels like everything is just plain falling apart. Sometimes just getting your head above water feels like the fight of your life. Whether it is a marriage on the brink of destruction, crippling emotions, or just feeling stuck, I want to help you experience freedom and hope. We will start by working to identify what is in th...
I have over 13 years of experience in the mental health field working with clients of all ages and presentations. I take a holistic, integrative approach to therapy and tailor treatment to individual client needs. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of issues. Some of my specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders,...
Sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures. It is my goal as a therapist to help you reach that future. We all have struggles, failures, and regrets. The acknowledgement of having these battles is the greatest step forward. No matter what obstacles you bring to my office, you can expect to be met with non-judgement, compassion, professionalism, and authenticity. I...
My passion is relationships; creating and building positive, lasting, healthy and satisfying relationships. I work with couples, mothers, families, young adults and adults to connect and rebuild trust with themselves and others, creating positive lasting change. I work from the belief that the client/therapist relationship is enormously important, allowing for a sincere and genuine therapeutic...
I am a full-time practioner, and have been a therapist for 25 years. I have worked in many different settings. I am accepting new clients. Trust is an important part of any relationship. I understand that it is something that is created slowly, and maintained over time. I often serve as someone who bears witness to the stories people bring with them. By listening to those that come to see me, I...
