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Disordered Eating & Body Image
HAES-aligned therapy and compassionate treatment for disordered eating.
Discuss approaches and availability with individual clinicians. Services vary by clinician.
Overview
Eating disorders therapy provides specialized support for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating-related challenges. We address both the symptoms and underlying emotional factors contributing to disordered eating.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental health conditions that affect people of every age, gender, body size, and background. They are never simply about food or willpower -- they involve a complex mix of emotional, psychological, and relational factors, and they often coexist with anxiety, depression, or trauma.
It may be time to reach out for support if you or someone you love experiences:
- A preoccupation with food, eating, or body image
- Intense distress or shame around eating
- Using food or its restriction to cope with emotions
- Withdrawal from social situations involving food
- A sense of being controlled by these thoughts
- Physical or emotional effects that concern you
Recovery is possible, and you deserve compassionate, specialized care. Reaching out is a courageous and important first step.
Concerns We Support
Anorexia Nervosa
Compassionate support for the emotional and psychological dimensions of restriction and recovery.
Bulimia Nervosa
Help understanding and healing the cycles of distress that drive the disorder.
Binge Eating Disorder
Support for the emotional patterns underlying binge eating, free of judgment.
Body Image Concerns
Healing your relationship with your body and reducing the grip of body-focused distress.
Approaches to Eating Disorder Therapy
We provide compassionate, weight-inclusive care and coordinate with medical and nutrition providers as part of a treatment team.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E)
An evidence-based approach designed specifically for eating disorders.
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Healing shame and building a kinder relationship with yourself.
Family-Based Support
Involving loved ones as allies in recovery when appropriate.
Trauma-Informed Care
Addressing underlying experiences that contribute to disordered eating.
Benefits of Eating Disorder Therapy
Move toward freedom, self-compassion, and a peaceful relationship with food and your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I 'sick enough' to seek help?
Yes. You do not need to be at any particular weight or severity to deserve support. Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes, and earlier support leads to better outcomes.
Will therapy involve a treatment team?
Often, yes. Eating disorder care works best when therapy is coordinated with medical and nutrition professionals. We'll help you build the right support around you.
I'm scared to talk about this. Is that normal?
Completely. Fear and ambivalence are a normal part of this process. You can move at your own pace in a space free of judgment.
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