Evidence-based eating disorder therapy for teens and families

Compassionate, effective treatment to heal your relationship with food, body, and self.

What Is an Eating Disorder?

Every eating disorder looks different on the outside, but most share a common struggle: the desire for control, acceptance, and relief. My goal is to help clients understand the emotions driving these behaviors and develop new ways to find peace and stability.

Many people with eating disorders suffer from an extreme desire to be thin and feel devastated by a fear of weight gain. Eating disorders significantly influences a person’s thinking and moods and negatively impacts relationships. For that reason, people often experience drastic changes after recovery from eating disorders, not only in their eating habits but in all aspects of their lives.

Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve your chance of complete recovery from this deadly disease. Unfortunately, many individuals ignore early signs of eating disorders and do not seek treatment until an advanced stage is reached. Contrary to popular belief, many people with eating disorders appear to be at normal weight, but due to their distorted eating habits, they may be at serious risk for medical complications and need immediate psychological and medical treatment.

Ready to start your recovery journey? Let’s talk about how therapy can help you or your loved one heal.

Types of Eating Disorders and Warning Signs

Anorexia Nervosa

People who are struggling with anorexia nervosa may take extreme measures to control their food intake and avoid eating. Although these individuals are often abnormally thin, they may have a distorted image of their body and shape.

Signs of anorexia may include:

Food restriction, such as severe dieting and/or fasting
Sudden weight loss
Developing fear and anxiety around food and eating in front of others
Complaints of feeling cold
Intense fear of getting fat
Mood swings and social withdrawal
Dressing in layers in an attempt to hide weight loss

Bulimia Nervosa

People with bulimia nervosa often engage in uncontrollable episodes of overeating, or binges, followed by some form of purging such as vomiting, the use of laxatives, enemas, strenuous exercising, or restraining behaviors. Given that many individuals with bulimia nervosa maintain a normal body weight, this disorder may remain unnoticed by loved ones and friends.

Signs of bulimia nervosa may include:

Eating rapidly and a larger than normal amount of food
Inappropriate use of laxatives, diuretics, or other purging behaviors
Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals
Feeling a lack of control over food
Excessive exercising or fasting

Binge Eating Disorders

People with binge eating disorders struggle with a sense of lack of control over their eating, followed by feelings of shame and guilt. Unlike those with bulimia nervosa, these individuals do not engage in purging behaviors. They often are within the normal weight or overweight range.
Many individuals with this diagnosis have a long history of failed diets and poor self-esteem. Their eating habits often interfere with their relationships, work, and ability to feel good about themselves.

Signs of binge eating disorders may include:

Eating to the point of being uncomfortably full and feeling disgusted afterward
Unstructured eating habits
Eating in secret due to embarrassment
Basing self-worth on weight and control of eating
Restricting activities due to shame about weight

Eating Disorder Treatment for Adolescents

I provide compassionate, effective treatment to help adolescents and their families heal their relationship with food, body, and self. My approach integrates science-based strategies with emotional understanding to restore balance, confidence, and connection

Healing from an eating disorder is possible with the right support.

Schedule a confidential consultation today and take the first step toward recovery and peace of mind.