Eating Disorders Therapists in Guelph, ON
Hello my name is Sue Graham and I am a Registered Social Worker with 30 years experience. I have been working with individuals to help them increase their self-awareness and make positive changes in their lives within an empowering and respectful therapeutic relationship. I specialize in treating clients with Eating Disorders, alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues as well as survivors of abuse. I am a trauma informed therapist, certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). I offer both evening and daytime appointments and look forward to speaking with you through a free telephone conversation.
Hello my name is Sue Graham and I am a Registered Social Worker with 30 years experience. I have been working with individuals to help them increase their self-awareness and make positive changes in their lives within an empowering and respectful therapeutic relationship. I specialize in treating clients with Eating Disorders, alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues as well as survivors of abuse. I am a trauma informed therapist, certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). I offer both evening and daytime appointments and look forward to speaking with you through a free telephone conversation.
Eve Tesluk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
Not accepting new clients
I have special experience in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Post Partum Mood Disorders, Trauma, Life Transitions, Depression, and Early Psychosis.
Using a unique combination of talk therapy and art therapy, I can help you make sense of your experience in ways that words can sometimes fail to express. I work with groups and individuals from all walks of life.
I have special experience in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Post Partum Mood Disorders, Trauma, Life Transitions, Depression, and Early Psychosis.
Using a unique combination of talk therapy and art therapy, I can help you make sense of your experience in ways that words can sometimes fail to express. I work with groups and individuals from all walks of life.
Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and distorted eating, I also work with those struggling with body image issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-injury, boundaries and assertiveness.
I often tell my clients that what they hear from me will be counter cultural. It is counter cultural in the sense that I talk about self-acceptance and worth regardless of size. I believe hope exists even when you can't see it, that mental health issues are not a sign of weakness and that I practice in a way that believes in change.
Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and distorted eating, I also work with those struggling with body image issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-injury, boundaries and assertiveness.
I often tell my clients that what they hear from me will be counter cultural. It is counter cultural in the sense that I talk about self-acceptance and worth regardless of size. I believe hope exists even when you can't see it, that mental health issues are not a sign of weakness and that I practice in a way that believes in change.
My current passions are focused on helping people better understand and manage their ADHD, work through trauma at all levels, and navigate body image struggles as well as eating disorders. My interest stems in part from my own journey of getting help for eating disorder treatment and ADHD. I appreciate that although it can be difficult to reach out, I have also personally experienced the relief and confidence that can be gained through a supportive therapeutic relationship. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner and my approaches focus on Internal Family Systems, Somatics & Poly Vagal, and Emotion-focused therapies.
My current passions are focused on helping people better understand and manage their ADHD, work through trauma at all levels, and navigate body image struggles as well as eating disorders. My interest stems in part from my own journey of getting help for eating disorder treatment and ADHD. I appreciate that although it can be difficult to reach out, I have also personally experienced the relief and confidence that can be gained through a supportive therapeutic relationship. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner and my approaches focus on Internal Family Systems, Somatics & Poly Vagal, and Emotion-focused therapies.
Specializing in LGBTQ2S+ issues, youth, parenting, and women undergoing major life transitions, including separation/divorce, Pam is a dynamic & creative social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience. Pam is best known for her compassionate, trauma-informed work with those who want to overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders and/or complex relationship patterns. Also a Chef, Pam is the founder of the Fanjoy Culinary Therapy Programs where she works with youth, families, seniors & mental health agencies offering alternative solutions to traditional counselling. Now offering online sessions globally
Specializing in LGBTQ2S+ issues, youth, parenting, and women undergoing major life transitions, including separation/divorce, Pam is a dynamic & creative social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience. Pam is best known for her compassionate, trauma-informed work with those who want to overcome depression, anxiety, eating disorders and/or complex relationship patterns. Also a Chef, Pam is the founder of the Fanjoy Culinary Therapy Programs where she works with youth, families, seniors & mental health agencies offering alternative solutions to traditional counselling. Now offering online sessions globally
Leanne Wagner
Psychological Associate, MA, CPsych, Assoc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
I work with a variety of clients including adolescents and adults in individual as well as couples formats. My areas of interest include anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, parenting, depression, self esteem issues, eating disorders, trauma, post traumatic stress, and pain.
I work with a variety of clients including adolescents and adults in individual as well as couples formats. My areas of interest include anxiety, communication skills, relationship difficulties, parenting, depression, self esteem issues, eating disorders, trauma, post traumatic stress, and pain.
and I have expertise in mood, sleep and eating disorders, stress and emotion regulation and compassion fatigue.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage the thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling to find enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? There are steps you can take to improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships and attachments and move towards personal healing and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle or negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a more positive and fulfilling life.
and I have expertise in mood, sleep and eating disorders, stress and emotion regulation and compassion fatigue.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage the thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling to find enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? There are steps you can take to improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships and attachments and move towards personal healing and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle or negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a more positive and fulfilling life.
Steff Armstrong
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N0B (Online Only)
Areas of experience include; 2SLGBTQ+ youth, substance use, sexuality, sexual health, depression, anxiety, families, HIV, self-esteem, eating disorders, & diabetes.
Welcome! I am a queer and gender queer person who is committed to personal growth & continuous learning both in my professional & personal life. I aim to bring an intersectional, anti-oppressive, & harm reduction lens to my practice. This includes an understanding of how systemic power & privilege impact our lives, our experiences, how we see the world & how the world sees us. I want to work with you to address your needs & concerns so that you are able to create goals, achieve personal growth & work towards mental wellness. I love discovering & exploring identity, working with anxiety, depression, work stress, & family issues.
Areas of experience include; 2SLGBTQ+ youth, substance use, sexuality, sexual health, depression, anxiety, families, HIV, self-esteem, eating disorders, & diabetes.
Welcome! I am a queer and gender queer person who is committed to personal growth & continuous learning both in my professional & personal life. I aim to bring an intersectional, anti-oppressive, & harm reduction lens to my practice. This includes an understanding of how systemic power & privilege impact our lives, our experiences, how we see the world & how the world sees us. I want to work with you to address your needs & concerns so that you are able to create goals, achieve personal growth & work towards mental wellness. I love discovering & exploring identity, working with anxiety, depression, work stress, & family issues.
Immediate Availability! Welcome to Laird Counselling Services. We are professional mental health counsellors dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. If you have been dealing with a problem for some time, you might not see how it can change. With over 35 years' combined experience, we have been helping people create constructive change in their life, make sense of what they feel, see new opportunities, and work on that critical inner voice. We are here to support you through difficult life transitions, body image and disordered eating, relationship problems, addictions, and more with compassion and caring.
Immediate Availability! Welcome to Laird Counselling Services. We are professional mental health counsellors dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. If you have been dealing with a problem for some time, you might not see how it can change. With over 35 years' combined experience, we have been helping people create constructive change in their life, make sense of what they feel, see new opportunities, and work on that critical inner voice. We are here to support you through difficult life transitions, body image and disordered eating, relationship problems, addictions, and more with compassion and caring.
Flourish Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
If you're feeling anxious, afraid or overwhelmed, you're not alone. These are some of the most common uncomfortable feelings people experience today. As a result, you may feel like you've lost your motivation or find yourself making excuses to avoid social situations. Perhaps you're experiencing conflict in your relationships or your negative self-talk is preventing you from moving forward. Perhaps you're one of many exhausted caregivers needing support. Regardless of your situation, learning to cope with difficult emotions can be hard. You need some relief but don't know where to start. I can help.
If you're feeling anxious, afraid or overwhelmed, you're not alone. These are some of the most common uncomfortable feelings people experience today. As a result, you may feel like you've lost your motivation or find yourself making excuses to avoid social situations. Perhaps you're experiencing conflict in your relationships or your negative self-talk is preventing you from moving forward. Perhaps you're one of many exhausted caregivers needing support. Regardless of your situation, learning to cope with difficult emotions can be hard. You need some relief but don't know where to start. I can help.
Kelly Alexander
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, RP(Qua)
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
If you're trying to figure out how to heal from issues with relationships, self-worth, body image, weight stigma, illness, pain, anxiety or relationship with food, I believe you've come to the right place. I even have a couple of current openings in my practice. Together, we can explore when & where certain feelings/parts started & gently get to know them to slowly build to a more loving & self-accepting existence as you are now. I have a deep & personal understanding of these issue. My practice focus is: mindfulness, IFS/parts work, self-compassion, women's work, body issues, anxiety, pain, disordered eating, IE & psychedelic work.
If you're trying to figure out how to heal from issues with relationships, self-worth, body image, weight stigma, illness, pain, anxiety or relationship with food, I believe you've come to the right place. I even have a couple of current openings in my practice. Together, we can explore when & where certain feelings/parts started & gently get to know them to slowly build to a more loving & self-accepting existence as you are now. I have a deep & personal understanding of these issue. My practice focus is: mindfulness, IFS/parts work, self-compassion, women's work, body issues, anxiety, pain, disordered eating, IE & psychedelic work.
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Have you exhausted yourself trying to find a way out of your anxiety, depression, or eating disorder, only to find that you continue to struggle? Are you looking to make genuine and lasting change but haven't found a "how" that works for you? Getting better is not meant to be so complicated. I guide you through a healing process that does not rely on using willpower, difficult techniques or superficial quick fixes. Having gone through this process myself, I am compassionate to your struggle.
Have you exhausted yourself trying to find a way out of your anxiety, depression, or eating disorder, only to find that you continue to struggle? Are you looking to make genuine and lasting change but haven't found a "how" that works for you? Getting better is not meant to be so complicated. I guide you through a healing process that does not rely on using willpower, difficult techniques or superficial quick fixes. Having gone through this process myself, I am compassionate to your struggle.
Do you live with the painful belief that you are not enough, despite your best efforts? Feeling stuck in a pattern of behaviours that do not align with what your values or goals? Do you struggle to show yourself the same kindness you may have for others? If any of these experiences resonates with you, I want you to know that you are not alone and that change is possible. It can be difficult to understand the impact our early experiences have had on our mind, emotions, body, and behaviours and I am here to help you make sense of it.
Do you live with the painful belief that you are not enough, despite your best efforts? Feeling stuck in a pattern of behaviours that do not align with what your values or goals? Do you struggle to show yourself the same kindness you may have for others? If any of these experiences resonates with you, I want you to know that you are not alone and that change is possible. It can be difficult to understand the impact our early experiences have had on our mind, emotions, body, and behaviours and I am here to help you make sense of it.
Paula Shepard
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
Change is hard and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. I have experience walking alongside people as they navigate change in their lives. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings balance.
Change is hard and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. I have experience walking alongside people as they navigate change in their lives. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings balance.
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).
I appreciate that seeking help can be intimidating. Many people feel that they suffer alone. People do not realize how common it is to suffer from mental health-related issues. In North America, one in five adults suffer from distress, such as depression, anxiety, and interpersonal problems. Psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating a wide variety of psychological issues. I provide evidence-based, individualized, and collaborative treatment to ensure the quality of care. My approach to psychotherapy incorporates cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT).
Have you been shutting down or having angry outbursts more often? Do you feel lost during such moments? It seems like you have tried everything, but you still feel stuck and your worries seem to be getting worse. I understand that it can feel scary to reach out to a counsellor. You want to make sure that the person you talk to has the right expertise and is a good fit for you. I am interested in learning more about what you are experiencing. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Have you been shutting down or having angry outbursts more often? Do you feel lost during such moments? It seems like you have tried everything, but you still feel stuck and your worries seem to be getting worse. I understand that it can feel scary to reach out to a counsellor. You want to make sure that the person you talk to has the right expertise and is a good fit for you. I am interested in learning more about what you are experiencing. The easiest way to book an appointment is through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Offering therapy focussed on body image, binge eating disorder, self worth and relational/childhood trauma for women & 2SLGBTQI+ folks. People who come to me often feel alone, lost and exhausted. Often feeling both not enough and too much all at once. They may find their thoughts and feelings both intense and numb, depending on the moment. They may feel both stuck and out of control. If this sounds like you, I see you. Lets work together to unearth, heal, connect and rebuild. You're not alone.
Offering therapy focussed on body image, binge eating disorder, self worth and relational/childhood trauma for women & 2SLGBTQI+ folks. People who come to me often feel alone, lost and exhausted. Often feeling both not enough and too much all at once. They may find their thoughts and feelings both intense and numb, depending on the moment. They may feel both stuck and out of control. If this sounds like you, I see you. Lets work together to unearth, heal, connect and rebuild. You're not alone.
Your sense of safety and well-being is my priority. You might be reaching out for support because of current life stressors, a significant loss, or change. Or you may need support to heal from childhood (or adult) emotional injuries that have impacted who you are and how you feel about the world. As your counsellor, I will offer a compassionate and respectful approach to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, enhance your coping skills, and make positive changes in your life. I am experienced in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing.
Your sense of safety and well-being is my priority. You might be reaching out for support because of current life stressors, a significant loss, or change. Or you may need support to heal from childhood (or adult) emotional injuries that have impacted who you are and how you feel about the world. As your counsellor, I will offer a compassionate and respectful approach to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, enhance your coping skills, and make positive changes in your life. I am experienced in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing.
Explore within. Create connection. Ignite potential. I work with teens (17+) and adults, along with all levels of athletes & performers - from leisure to elite performance. I help clients overcome obstacles of heightened stress due to anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, confidence, body image, self-harm, grief & loss, lack of normal routines, performance blocks, motivational issues and life transitions. These issues act as barriers to achieving their goals and keeps them stuck in patterns that don't serve their happiness or success.
Explore within. Create connection. Ignite potential. I work with teens (17+) and adults, along with all levels of athletes & performers - from leisure to elite performance. I help clients overcome obstacles of heightened stress due to anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, confidence, body image, self-harm, grief & loss, lack of normal routines, performance blocks, motivational issues and life transitions. These issues act as barriers to achieving their goals and keeps them stuck in patterns that don't serve their happiness or success.
I am a therapist who approaches clinical work with compassion and commitment. I treat each client as unique and offer modalities that might range from a single session to ongoing weekly support, depending on the circumstances. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to each client and provide problem solving, active listening and goal oriented therapy. I am experienced in a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, relationships, family issues, school/jobs. I address issues resulting from separation and divorce through mediation, custody assessment and counselling.
I am a therapist who approaches clinical work with compassion and commitment. I treat each client as unique and offer modalities that might range from a single session to ongoing weekly support, depending on the circumstances. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to each client and provide problem solving, active listening and goal oriented therapy. I am experienced in a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, relationships, family issues, school/jobs. I address issues resulting from separation and divorce through mediation, custody assessment and counselling.
Compass Community Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MThThDR, RMFT, MSc
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00 am - 9:00 pm), Friday (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Our Mission: To provide responsive and professional resources, fostering wellbeing in our communities. Our Vision: A resilient and supported community. Our Values: People, Inclusion, Collaboration, Accountability
Stress, anxiety and depression can quickly take over our lives. This survival mode protects our authentic self yet, in the long term, creates disconnect and misery. I believe that we each have the innate ability to return to our authentic selves as we slowly re-connect to our body and change survival patterns. This belief drives me in collaborating with you to move into your own sense of aliveness. My genuine presence and sensitivity supports creating a safe space for you to start letting go of survival mode and try out a new way of being.
Stress, anxiety and depression can quickly take over our lives. This survival mode protects our authentic self yet, in the long term, creates disconnect and misery. I believe that we each have the innate ability to return to our authentic selves as we slowly re-connect to our body and change survival patterns. This belief drives me in collaborating with you to move into your own sense of aliveness. My genuine presence and sensitivity supports creating a safe space for you to start letting go of survival mode and try out a new way of being.
Stacey Ivits - Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1C
Are you struggling with your health, pain, or illness? Are you experiencing a new physical or mental health diagnosis? Has your chronic condition worsened? Has the pandemic impacted your health? Are you experiencing Long Covid Symptoms? Have medical treatments been overwhelming? With compassionate support you can navigate chronic physical and mental health challenges better. You want skills and tools to better manage the day-to-day challenges like pain, fatigue, disability, body image, and relationship troubles. You need a safe place to share your story and process overwhelming past experiences.
Are you struggling with your health, pain, or illness? Are you experiencing a new physical or mental health diagnosis? Has your chronic condition worsened? Has the pandemic impacted your health? Are you experiencing Long Covid Symptoms? Have medical treatments been overwhelming? With compassionate support you can navigate chronic physical and mental health challenges better. You want skills and tools to better manage the day-to-day challenges like pain, fatigue, disability, body image, and relationship troubles. You need a safe place to share your story and process overwhelming past experiences.
Accepting New Clients - Sometimes the weight we carry in life can all become too much and maybe we shut down or have an outburst. In whatever way it comes out, I know that this is all part of being human. My goal is to compassionately support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Accepting New Clients - Sometimes the weight we carry in life can all become too much and maybe we shut down or have an outburst. In whatever way it comes out, I know that this is all part of being human. My goal is to compassionately support you in understanding the patterns that have you feeling stuck and navigate your inner world. I will walk alongside you in your search for meaningful change. If you would like to start this healing work together, then the easiest way is to book an appointment through our website (chettiarcounselling.ca)
Katherine Elaine Chung
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Guelph, ON N1H (Online Only)
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.