Eating Disorder Therapy

  • Specialties

    I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and meal support.

  • Interventions

    I treat eating disorders and disordered eating from a Health at Every Size and anti-diet approach. I utilize a variety of treatments for eating disorders so I can individualize treatment to the interventions that will help you the most. That includes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and mindful eating, psychodynamic therapy and more.

  • Binge Eating Disorder

    Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, affecting over 2.8 million people in the United States. It is also one of the most under diagnosed eating disorders. Many people (incorrectly) believe that binge eating disorder can be solved by following a diet plan, weight loss program, or just trying to eat less. Paradoxically, these behaviors only make binge eating worse.

  • Anorexia Nervosa

    Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening — but treatable — eating disorder. It‘s characterized by extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight. Treatment usually involves several strategies, including psychological therapy, nutritional counseling and/or hospitalization.

  • Bulimia Nervosa

    Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes you to eat large amounts of food at one time (binge) and then get rid of it (purge). The physical, behavioral and emotional symptoms vary. The exact cause of bulimia is unknown — it may be a combination of genetic factors and learned behaviors. Education and symptom awareness may prevent bulimia.

  • Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)

    Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED) is an eating disorder classification for those who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for any other eating disorders.

HOW CAN THERAPY FOR AN EATING DISORDER HELP YOU?

• Develop a more peaceful relationship with food and your body 
• Feel more in control of your eating
• Listen to your body’s internal cues to guide your eating including hunger, fullness, taste, food preferences, and how different foods affect your body 
• Better understand emotional reasons for eating 
• Develop resilience to cope with “diet-culture”
• Improve body image and cope better even when you don’t like your body

* If you feel distressed about your eating or are questioning whether or not you may have an eating disorder or disordered eating, that is reason enough to seek support.

“Imagine if we obsessed about the things we loved about ourselves.”