Eating Disorders Therapists in New York
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Viviana Quinones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-SWHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manlius, NY 13104
Accepting New Clients! Viviana Quinones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. Viviana was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Bogota, Colombia. She is bilingual (Spanish & English) and works with clients of all cultures and backgrounds. Her personal background influences her multicultural approach to therapy, where she meets patients’ needs with openness and acceptance. Viviana specializes in working with individuals with Complex Trauma, Chronic Illness, Cancer, Infertility and Eating Disorders. She is a Certified Bereavement Coordinator and experienced in grief counseling, end of life, and neonatal death counseling.
Accepting New Clients! Viviana Quinones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and CT. Viviana was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Bogota, Colombia. She is bilingual (Spanish & English) and works with clients of all cultures and backgrounds. Her personal background influences her multicultural approach to therapy, where she meets patients’ needs with openness and acceptance. Viviana specializes in working with individuals with Complex Trauma, Chronic Illness, Cancer, Infertility and Eating Disorders. She is a Certified Bereavement Coordinator and experienced in grief counseling, end of life, and neonatal death counseling.
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Stacey Morvitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
In addition, I have specialized training and experience in eating disorders and addiction.
It's completely understandable that seeking help from a therapist can feel daunting and overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that you are here for a reason - you are looking for support in overcoming challenges in your life, and that is a courageous step. You deserve to receive help, support, and guidance in overcoming these difficulties, and as a therapist, I am here to provide that for you. I believe in creating a safe and accepting space where we can explore the root of your issues, including your past experiences, to help work through them together.
In addition, I have specialized training and experience in eating disorders and addiction.
It's completely understandable that seeking help from a therapist can feel daunting and overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that you are here for a reason - you are looking for support in overcoming challenges in your life, and that is a courageous step. You deserve to receive help, support, and guidance in overcoming these difficulties, and as a therapist, I am here to provide that for you. I believe in creating a safe and accepting space where we can explore the root of your issues, including your past experiences, to help work through them together.
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Linda Susan Kalb-Schweitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
My interest in recent years has been with eating disorders but I have worked in the area of learning disabilities for over 30 years as well.
I have been working with children and adolescents for more than 30 years. Addressing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, learning and attentional difficulties, divorce and eating issues. Working with families, couples as well as adults rounds out my practice. I am proud to announce I am now licensed in Connecticut as well as New York. Therefore telehealth can now be provided to clients residing in Connecticut.
My interest in recent years has been with eating disorders but I have worked in the area of learning disabilities for over 30 years as well.
I have been working with children and adolescents for more than 30 years. Addressing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, learning and attentional difficulties, divorce and eating issues. Working with families, couples as well as adults rounds out my practice. I am proud to announce I am now licensed in Connecticut as well as New York. Therefore telehealth can now be provided to clients residing in Connecticut.
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Dr. Melissa Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Fishkill, NY 12524 (Online Only)
I'm a seasoned therapist with an established history of working with adolescents & young adults. I possess clinical expertise in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma & other co-occurring disorders & I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) designed to reduce symptoms of trauma & PTSD. In addition to my clinical training I have been extensively trained in the use of yoga & mindfulness as a complimentary intervention. I recognize the strong connection between mind & body & work to help clients develop practices that enhance their overall wellness. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that an effective
I'm a seasoned therapist with an established history of working with adolescents & young adults. I possess clinical expertise in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma & other co-occurring disorders & I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) designed to reduce symptoms of trauma & PTSD. In addition to my clinical training I have been extensively trained in the use of yoga & mindfulness as a complimentary intervention. I recognize the strong connection between mind & body & work to help clients develop practices that enhance their overall wellness. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that an effective
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Kimberly Hershenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T, Esq
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) through Professor Christopher Fairburn of the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford University and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Throughout my career I have worked successfully with clients who have experienced issues such as Eating Disorders, Body Image, Addiction, Motherhood Issues (fertility, loss, parenting), Anxiety, Depression and Other Mood Disorders, Relationships and Grief/Loss. My aim is to create a warm, supportive, and safe space for my clients to help achieve their personal goals. Together we can work on understanding feelings and behaviors regarding your areas of concern while helping you to practice healthier coping mechanisms in order to fully participate in life. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in working with performers.
I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) through Professor Christopher Fairburn of the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford University and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Throughout my career I have worked successfully with clients who have experienced issues such as Eating Disorders, Body Image, Addiction, Motherhood Issues (fertility, loss, parenting), Anxiety, Depression and Other Mood Disorders, Relationships and Grief/Loss. My aim is to create a warm, supportive, and safe space for my clients to help achieve their personal goals. Together we can work on understanding feelings and behaviors regarding your areas of concern while helping you to practice healthier coping mechanisms in order to fully participate in life. I work with individuals and couples and specialize in working with performers.
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Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist and a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis). I work with a variety of psychological challenges but I am specialized in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist and a TA psychotherapist (transactional analysis). I work with a variety of psychological challenges but I am specialized in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders (bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder). The individuals I work with often come to therapy having tried many behavioral interventions that brought little change (being more disciplined with their diet, exercising more/less, creating plans etc.).
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As a therapist, I’m relational, empathetic, and solution-focused and am passionate about helping my clients heal from trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed, very self aware, and stuck at the same time? It seems like no matter what you do, you feel disconnected and defeated. Maybe you find it hard to trust yourself and feel confident. It’s hard to get your emotional needs met even though you’re ready to break cycles and live a really amazing life. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, or find yourself going through a challenging time right now - I want you to know that long lasting change is possible. It's easy to fall into the trap of minimizing your needs or intellectualizing your problems.
As a therapist, I’m relational, empathetic, and solution-focused and am passionate about helping my clients heal from trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and eating disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed, very self aware, and stuck at the same time? It seems like no matter what you do, you feel disconnected and defeated. Maybe you find it hard to trust yourself and feel confident. It’s hard to get your emotional needs met even though you’re ready to break cycles and live a really amazing life. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, or find yourself going through a challenging time right now - I want you to know that long lasting change is possible. It's easy to fall into the trap of minimizing your needs or intellectualizing your problems.
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I have additional training working with addictive disorders whether related to eating disorders or substance abuse.
My expertise is in helping people who suffer from anxiety, depression, loneliness and obsessive compulsive disorders. I focus on not only on your current challenges, but themes and patterns that have impacted you throughout your life. My approach is active, collaborative, and relational. I am trained in working with people who have difficulties in either inter-personal or work related relationships. My practice consists of working with individual adults, couples and families in both long and short term therapy as well as with people who identify as LGBT. I have a multi-faceted approach to helping people achieve their life goals.
I have additional training working with addictive disorders whether related to eating disorders or substance abuse.
My expertise is in helping people who suffer from anxiety, depression, loneliness and obsessive compulsive disorders. I focus on not only on your current challenges, but themes and patterns that have impacted you throughout your life. My approach is active, collaborative, and relational. I am trained in working with people who have difficulties in either inter-personal or work related relationships. My practice consists of working with individual adults, couples and families in both long and short term therapy as well as with people who identify as LGBT. I have a multi-faceted approach to helping people achieve their life goals.
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I hold a 2 year certificate in Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (IPPP) and completed a 2 year certificate program in Eating Disorders, Compulsions, and Addictions (EDCAS), both from the William Alanson White Institute.
Whether you are struggling to adjust to changing circumstances, feeling stuck in your current life stage, or feeling alone and overwhelmed by your thoughts, I am here for you. I create a warm and trusting environment to help you better understand your emotions. Our sessions will be collaborative and non-judgmental, and will open up new avenues of self-exploration to enable you to examine your choices.
I hold a 2 year certificate in Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (IPPP) and completed a 2 year certificate program in Eating Disorders, Compulsions, and Addictions (EDCAS), both from the William Alanson White Institute.
Whether you are struggling to adjust to changing circumstances, feeling stuck in your current life stage, or feeling alone and overwhelmed by your thoughts, I am here for you. I create a warm and trusting environment to help you better understand your emotions. Our sessions will be collaborative and non-judgmental, and will open up new avenues of self-exploration to enable you to examine your choices.
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I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and eating disorders.
Welcome! When working with clients, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and identity-affirming environment in which my clients can fully express themselves and explore the issues they may be facing. I work with individual clients using evidence-based treatments from multiple modalities, such as ACT, CBT, and CPT. I offer art as an optional tool for clients to engage with as they are exploring their thoughts and emotions. In addition, I provide talk therapy through a psychodynamic and person-centered lens, meaning my focus is on my clients and how their past experiences influence their current thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and eating disorders.
Welcome! When working with clients, I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and identity-affirming environment in which my clients can fully express themselves and explore the issues they may be facing. I work with individual clients using evidence-based treatments from multiple modalities, such as ACT, CBT, and CPT. I offer art as an optional tool for clients to engage with as they are exploring their thoughts and emotions. In addition, I provide talk therapy through a psychodynamic and person-centered lens, meaning my focus is on my clients and how their past experiences influence their current thoughts, emotions, and reactions.
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I treat eating disorders, self-harm, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress resulting from sexual abuse, and identity issues.
My concern as a psychotherapist is establishing trust and security between my patient and myself. I treat the patient's symptoms with attention to symptom origins, and work to change character and personality traits that impair relationships and achievement: trust, attachment, healthy dependency and assertiveness. I treat adolescents and adults.
I treat eating disorders, self-harm, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post traumatic stress resulting from sexual abuse, and identity issues.
My concern as a psychotherapist is establishing trust and security between my patient and myself. I treat the patient's symptoms with attention to symptom origins, and work to change character and personality traits that impair relationships and achievement: trust, attachment, healthy dependency and assertiveness. I treat adolescents and adults.
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Life can be challenging and sometimes those challenges can interfere with your relationships, work, goals and your overall wellbeing. You have taken the first step by seeking therapy and I am here to help. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in several States, offering tele-therapy and can support you with addressing your concerns including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, maternal mental health, addiction, relationship issues, race-based traumatic stress and parenting. I treat clients in NY, TX, NJ, PA, NC, AL, IN, FL and SC. I offer a collaborative and supportive setting to help you achieve transformative change.
Life can be challenging and sometimes those challenges can interfere with your relationships, work, goals and your overall wellbeing. You have taken the first step by seeking therapy and I am here to help. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in several States, offering tele-therapy and can support you with addressing your concerns including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, maternal mental health, addiction, relationship issues, race-based traumatic stress and parenting. I treat clients in NY, TX, NJ, PA, NC, AL, IN, FL and SC. I offer a collaborative and supportive setting to help you achieve transformative change.
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Bonnie Hirschhorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LP, NCPsyA, LCSW, LCAT, BC-ATR
Verified Verified
New Paltz, NY 12561
Her specialty areas include freedom from: compulsive eating, eating disorders; overcoming; trauma incest; resolving relationships, life transitions, and couples work.
Bonnie Hirschhorn is a highly skilled therapist with two masters degrees in Art Therapy and in Social Work. She has advanced training in couples therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and expressive psychoanalysis. She is NY State Licensed in three areas, as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and is a Certified Imago Couple's Therapist.
Her specialty areas include freedom from: compulsive eating, eating disorders; overcoming; trauma incest; resolving relationships, life transitions, and couples work.
Bonnie Hirschhorn is a highly skilled therapist with two masters degrees in Art Therapy and in Social Work. She has advanced training in couples therapy, hypnosis, psychodrama, and expressive psychoanalysis. She is NY State Licensed in three areas, as an Art Therapist, Social Worker, Psychoanalyst and is a Certified Imago Couple's Therapist.
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I specialize in supporting those navigating trauma and eating disorders.
Welcome! As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals living on the margins of identity. My goal is to provide a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in charting your own path to healing and finding safe pathways back into connection and embodiment. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence. I offer a warm and gentle approach to therapy, blending trauma-specific modalities like EMDR with other models to create a personalized, collaborative care plan that supports your healing and recovery.
I specialize in supporting those navigating trauma and eating disorders.
Welcome! As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals living on the margins of identity. My goal is to provide a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood, and supported in charting your own path to healing and finding safe pathways back into connection and embodiment. I have extensive experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence. I offer a warm and gentle approach to therapy, blending trauma-specific modalities like EMDR with other models to create a personalized, collaborative care plan that supports your healing and recovery.
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Helen Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NY 13088
Not accepting new clients
My primary areas of clinical focus are substance abuse; children and families; the LGBTQIA+ community; incarceration and reducing recidivism, parenting and child development; trauma; eating disorders; life transitions; relationship issues; anxiety, and depression.
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
My primary areas of clinical focus are substance abuse; children and families; the LGBTQIA+ community; incarceration and reducing recidivism, parenting and child development; trauma; eating disorders; life transitions; relationship issues; anxiety, and depression.
**Not accepting new clients** I am pleased that you have found my private teletherapy practice. Reaching out for support for you and/or your loved one takes tremendous courage. We can conquer this journey together now that you have one of the hardest steps behind you. I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to walk beside you on your journey to a better life! The teletherapy platform is easy, private, safe, efficient and flexible with improved and streamlined communication. Just imagine participating in therapy in your pajamas under your favorite blanket. That is what I am offering on a 100% HIPAA compliant platform.
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I'm a relatable and regulating therapist with extensive experience working with 20-and-30-something year old New Yorkers with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and C-PTSD/Trauma.
On the outside you have it all, but inside you're struggling to hold it together. You've tried meditation, exercise, podcasts, and (even) therapy. Yet, your mind won't stop racing, you can't seem to shake the unrelenting self-doubt, and you feel chronically overwhelmed. Life doesn't have to feel so hard. That's why I utilize an integrative approach (think mind + body), that's more than just talk therapy. It focuses on developing awareness around your unhelpful patterns and thoughts; as well, as practical and solution focused tools to better manage your current symptoms so you can heal from the inside out.
I'm a relatable and regulating therapist with extensive experience working with 20-and-30-something year old New Yorkers with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and C-PTSD/Trauma.
On the outside you have it all, but inside you're struggling to hold it together. You've tried meditation, exercise, podcasts, and (even) therapy. Yet, your mind won't stop racing, you can't seem to shake the unrelenting self-doubt, and you feel chronically overwhelmed. Life doesn't have to feel so hard. That's why I utilize an integrative approach (think mind + body), that's more than just talk therapy. It focuses on developing awareness around your unhelpful patterns and thoughts; as well, as practical and solution focused tools to better manage your current symptoms so you can heal from the inside out.
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Rachel Steinhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, MS Ed, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11210 (Online Only)
Whether you have been feeling down, overwhelmed, lost, spiritually broken, hurt, confused, stressed, going through a major life transition or maybe you're just looking for something more, you have come to the right place. When you are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues or a lack of self-esteem, it can feel like your whole world is crumbling down and you just have nothing left to give. In a safe, caring, and judgement-free environment, we will uncover your greatest strengths and learn to manage your hardest struggles. You don't have to suffer alone.
Whether you have been feeling down, overwhelmed, lost, spiritually broken, hurt, confused, stressed, going through a major life transition or maybe you're just looking for something more, you have come to the right place. When you are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues or a lack of self-esteem, it can feel like your whole world is crumbling down and you just have nothing left to give. In a safe, caring, and judgement-free environment, we will uncover your greatest strengths and learn to manage your hardest struggles. You don't have to suffer alone.
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Arianna Polanco
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work with a diverse range of individuals, providing a supportive and understanding environment tailored to your unique needs. My primary specialties are in treating eating disorders and trauma, but I also offer support for stress, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. No matter what brings you to therapy, we can collaborate to define and achieve your personal goals in a way that resonates with you.
I work with a diverse range of individuals, providing a supportive and understanding environment tailored to your unique needs. My primary specialties are in treating eating disorders and trauma, but I also offer support for stress, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. No matter what brings you to therapy, we can collaborate to define and achieve your personal goals in a way that resonates with you.
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Lindsie Meek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Not accepting new clients
She utilizes a HAES approach and specializes in working with those struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Lindsie received her master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis from New York University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of New York. Lindsie believes that self-compassion is the key to growth and healing. From an individualized and person-centered approach, she works collaboratively with her clients to support them in finding relief from challenging thought patterns, behaviors, and personal judgment. Lindsie is passionate about helping her clients identify and draw upon their personal strengths to empower their own meaningful change.
She utilizes a HAES approach and specializes in working with those struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Lindsie received her master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical emphasis from New York University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of New York. Lindsie believes that self-compassion is the key to growth and healing. From an individualized and person-centered approach, she works collaboratively with her clients to support them in finding relief from challenging thought patterns, behaviors, and personal judgment. Lindsie is passionate about helping her clients identify and draw upon their personal strengths to empower their own meaningful change.
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I specialize in the treatment of mood, anxiety and eating disorders.
As a New York, Connecticut, and PSYPACT licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide services to children, adolescents, adults and families looking to address emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, and challenging behavioral patterns. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders (FBT) and use these gold-standard treatments to provide research backed clinical care. I believe in creating an individualized approach to treatment to meet the unique needs of my clients while promoting trust, validation and collaboration in therapy.
I specialize in the treatment of mood, anxiety and eating disorders.
As a New York, Connecticut, and PSYPACT licensed Clinical Psychologist, I provide services to children, adolescents, adults and families looking to address emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, and challenging behavioral patterns. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Based Treatment for eating disorders (FBT) and use these gold-standard treatments to provide research backed clinical care. I believe in creating an individualized approach to treatment to meet the unique needs of my clients while promoting trust, validation and collaboration in therapy.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
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.