Eating Disorders Therapists in Cumming, GA
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Mary Elizabeth Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
I believe that healing involves reconnecting with your authentic self and reclaiming your sense of peace and empowerment. My therapeutic approach integrates traditional talk therapy with holistic techniques, including somatic therapy, mindfulness practices, and breathwork. These methods help release trauma stored in the body, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional resilience. I also incorporate elements of trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support you in building healthier coping mechanisms and self-awareness. I specialize in PTSD, eating disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery and ADHD.
I believe that healing involves reconnecting with your authentic self and reclaiming your sense of peace and empowerment. My therapeutic approach integrates traditional talk therapy with holistic techniques, including somatic therapy, mindfulness practices, and breathwork. These methods help release trauma stored in the body, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional resilience. I also incorporate elements of trauma-informed care and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support you in building healthier coping mechanisms and self-awareness. I specialize in PTSD, eating disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery and ADHD.
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Heather R Hayes & Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAI, CIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
Heather Hayes & Associates is your trusted ally for navigating the complex world of treatment and recovery options for substance abuse, mental health issues, and process addictions. The Heather R. Hayes team offers a concierge approach to care management, tailoring our services to meet the needs of the behavioral health professionals, organizations, and families we serve. The HRH team offers intervention and case management services, treatment placement, sober/therapeutic transportation, sober/therapeutic companionship, and in office consults for families struggling with mental health, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction.
Heather Hayes & Associates is your trusted ally for navigating the complex world of treatment and recovery options for substance abuse, mental health issues, and process addictions. The Heather R. Hayes team offers a concierge approach to care management, tailoring our services to meet the needs of the behavioral health professionals, organizations, and families we serve. The HRH team offers intervention and case management services, treatment placement, sober/therapeutic transportation, sober/therapeutic companionship, and in office consults for families struggling with mental health, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction.
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Jenifer Harcourt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30028
We specialize in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, addictions, grief/ loss, trauma failure to launch, chronic mental illness.
Welcome. Magnolia Tree Counseling Services is a group practice that serves clients throughout the state of Georgia and several other states. Our beliefs and goals for clients is total healing and wellness. Most people come to therapy because they feel lost, broken or stuck and are looking to be whole again. We help clients realize their full potential in a safe setting where they can be vulnerable with their emotions. Anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, grief, and depression do not have to control your life. We look forward to helping you experience emotions in the journey to become whole again.
We specialize in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, addictions, grief/ loss, trauma failure to launch, chronic mental illness.
Welcome. Magnolia Tree Counseling Services is a group practice that serves clients throughout the state of Georgia and several other states. Our beliefs and goals for clients is total healing and wellness. Most people come to therapy because they feel lost, broken or stuck and are looking to be whole again. We help clients realize their full potential in a safe setting where they can be vulnerable with their emotions. Anxiety disorders, addictions, eating disorders, grief, and depression do not have to control your life. We look forward to helping you experience emotions in the journey to become whole again.
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I have over 15 years of experience treating children, couples and families using an integrated approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family systems theories. My primary interests are in communication, self-expression, self-esteem, anxiety and behavior problems. I served as the Student and Associate Chair of the Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists from 2009 -2012. I am the founder of Adaptive Therapy Counseling Group, LLC in Lilburn and Alpharetta, where I have treated individuals and families suffering from eating disorders, anxiety disorders and mood disorders for over 10 years.
I have over 15 years of experience treating children, couples and families using an integrated approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family systems theories. My primary interests are in communication, self-expression, self-esteem, anxiety and behavior problems. I served as the Student and Associate Chair of the Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists from 2009 -2012. I am the founder of Adaptive Therapy Counseling Group, LLC in Lilburn and Alpharetta, where I have treated individuals and families suffering from eating disorders, anxiety disorders and mood disorders for over 10 years.
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I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and my BS in Psychology and Criminology with a concentration in Eating Disorders and Human Sexuality from KSU.
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and my BS in Psychology and Criminology with a concentration in Eating Disorders and Human Sexuality from KSU.
Hi there & Welcome! Let’s get to healing! I approach therapy from a very open-minded and affirming perspective. I believe that everyone can benefit from adding acceptance and confidence into their lives, and it is my goal as a therapist to help you maximize your life by guiding you through healing past wounds that are holding you back from experiencing all that life has to offer. As a couple's therapist, I can teach you how break unhelpful cycles and how to develop healthy communication. As an eating disorder therapist, I can help you gain food freedom, body neutrality, and learn how to prevent relapses.
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Herani Argoe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
I work with different mental health issues including, but not limited to: trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and women's issues.
Taking the first step to counseling is not an easy one. I am glad you are here! It truly brings me so much joy to walk alongside clients and their families as they work towards healing, freedom, and personal growth. My goal is to build a caring, nonjudgmental environment to ensure that everyone who enters my office feels accepted and safe.
I work with different mental health issues including, but not limited to: trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and women's issues.
Taking the first step to counseling is not an easy one. I am glad you are here! It truly brings me so much joy to walk alongside clients and their families as they work towards healing, freedom, and personal growth. My goal is to build a caring, nonjudgmental environment to ensure that everyone who enters my office feels accepted and safe.
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Stephanie Marusarz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Welcome. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to give my clients hope. My areas of specialty include , teenagers and adults who are in need of assistance and guidance in overcoming life's challenges that may include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, substance abuse, as well as marriage counseling. Being in the field for 12 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individual and group therapies. Being in a career that helps others to reach their full potential and overcome those sometime challenging areas of their lives is the best part of my job. I look forward to working with you.
Welcome. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to give my clients hope. My areas of specialty include , teenagers and adults who are in need of assistance and guidance in overcoming life's challenges that may include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, substance abuse, as well as marriage counseling. Being in the field for 12 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individual and group therapies. Being in a career that helps others to reach their full potential and overcome those sometime challenging areas of their lives is the best part of my job. I look forward to working with you.
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Karla Redman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, PTSD, trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorders.
You have taken the first major step of getting healthier by acknowledging there is a concern and you are reaching out. My goal is to provide you a safe and comfortable environment to begin this journey. Change is possible. If you have experienced trauma, I can help you in the healing process. If you need someone to guide you through a difficult situation, I am here. I have been practicing in Mental Health since the 80's and many people have crossed my path. I love what I do and look forward to being there for you during this difficult time.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, PTSD, trauma, crisis intervention, and eating disorders.
You have taken the first major step of getting healthier by acknowledging there is a concern and you are reaching out. My goal is to provide you a safe and comfortable environment to begin this journey. Change is possible. If you have experienced trauma, I can help you in the healing process. If you need someone to guide you through a difficult situation, I am here. I have been practicing in Mental Health since the 80's and many people have crossed my path. I love what I do and look forward to being there for you during this difficult time.
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Elzbieta Orlowska
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30041 (Online Only)
I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults. I believe every person is unique and needs a different and individual therapeutic approach.
I offer you my knowledge, compassion, patience, guidance, humor (when needed) and years of professional experience. I have worked with people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction (substance abuse, recovery), life transitions/divorce, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem. I specialize in working with adolescents, their parents, young adults and adults. I believe every person is unique and needs a different and individual therapeutic approach.
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I treat a variety of issues such as PTSD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, self-esteem issues, substance use, trauma, and behavioral issues. I strive to help children/teens becoming caring, loving, functional adults with a positive self-image and healthy emotional expression. In my work with adolescents, I help them to achieve life goals, build self-esteem, and healthy peer relationships. For adults with substance use I work with the client to find a path to sobriety by treating the underlying cause, using their inner strengths to support them.
I treat a variety of issues such as PTSD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, self-esteem issues, substance use, trauma, and behavioral issues. I strive to help children/teens becoming caring, loving, functional adults with a positive self-image and healthy emotional expression. In my work with adolescents, I help them to achieve life goals, build self-esteem, and healthy peer relationships. For adults with substance use I work with the client to find a path to sobriety by treating the underlying cause, using their inner strengths to support them.
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I work in treating eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation/self-harm, anxiety, emotional regulation, OCD, behavioral problems, and personal growth.
The therapeutic process can be challenging therefore I strive to offer my clients a nonjudgemental safe space to be comfortable in the uncomfortable feelings of change. It is important that we build an authentic therapeutic relationship to be effective. We all move at our own pace and struggle with our own individualized battles.
I work in treating eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation/self-harm, anxiety, emotional regulation, OCD, behavioral problems, and personal growth.
The therapeutic process can be challenging therefore I strive to offer my clients a nonjudgemental safe space to be comfortable in the uncomfortable feelings of change. It is important that we build an authentic therapeutic relationship to be effective. We all move at our own pace and struggle with our own individualized battles.
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Many people go through life and encounter hardships and obstacles that at times may seem impossible to overcome. You deserve a nonjudgmental, supportive guide to walk that path with you for as long as you may need. Utilizing a humanistic lens, I strive to create a safe and supportive space using empathy and acceptance in order for clients to gain valuable insight, identify strengths, realize their capabilities, and heal.
Many people go through life and encounter hardships and obstacles that at times may seem impossible to overcome. You deserve a nonjudgmental, supportive guide to walk that path with you for as long as you may need. Utilizing a humanistic lens, I strive to create a safe and supportive space using empathy and acceptance in order for clients to gain valuable insight, identify strengths, realize their capabilities, and heal.
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Dani Dollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30028
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Much of our lives are spent striving to meet external expectations, often at the expense of neglecting our true selves. We fill the void with various distractions—from work and caretaking to food—as temporary substitutes. Despite our perpetual busyness, we often feel exhausted and trapped. Slowing down can be one of the most challenging tasks we face each day, it certainly is for me as well..
Much of our lives are spent striving to meet external expectations, often at the expense of neglecting our true selves. We fill the void with various distractions—from work and caretaking to food—as temporary substitutes. Despite our perpetual busyness, we often feel exhausted and trapped. Slowing down can be one of the most challenging tasks we face each day, it certainly is for me as well..
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Eileen O'Regan-O'Toole - Attento Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30041
I believe that everyone is able to thrive in life. I believe the ultimate goal of therapy is to allow each person to improve the quality of life and achieve a healthy, balanced approach to problem-solving. My ideal client is one that is ready to make these changes. I know that at times it can all seem so overwhelming. You have taken the first step on the way to your new life. Let me help you thrive!
I believe that everyone is able to thrive in life. I believe the ultimate goal of therapy is to allow each person to improve the quality of life and achieve a healthy, balanced approach to problem-solving. My ideal client is one that is ready to make these changes. I know that at times it can all seem so overwhelming. You have taken the first step on the way to your new life. Let me help you thrive!
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Tiffany Britt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30041
Reaching your highest potential begins with intentional and courageous living, even in the midst of significant challenges and disappointments. Yet many often operate from a place of fear and doubt, preventing them from moving toward wholeness, self-confidence and purposeful living. Living courageously from a place of balance, intention, and purpose allows her clients to achieve wellness and reach their highest potential. Tiffany’s passion is creating a supportive, safe place for clients to experience connection and understanding. She explores the fears, perceptions & assumptions her clients have relied on through-out their lives.
Reaching your highest potential begins with intentional and courageous living, even in the midst of significant challenges and disappointments. Yet many often operate from a place of fear and doubt, preventing them from moving toward wholeness, self-confidence and purposeful living. Living courageously from a place of balance, intention, and purpose allows her clients to achieve wellness and reach their highest potential. Tiffany’s passion is creating a supportive, safe place for clients to experience connection and understanding. She explores the fears, perceptions & assumptions her clients have relied on through-out their lives.
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Brittany Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CPCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040 (Online Only)
Everything might look OK on the outside. But inside, it feels like you're falling apart. You want to be optimistic and fun. You want to be a good partner, mom, friend, daughter, or sister. But everything seems so hard and you just don't feel like yourself. Perhaps it started with a loss - like a tough breakup or a death. Perhaps you struggle to find peace with your relationship with food and with your body. Maybe you feel like you've struggled your whole life, always feeling different in a world that feels like it wasn't made for your brain. You just want some support from someone who understands.
Everything might look OK on the outside. But inside, it feels like you're falling apart. You want to be optimistic and fun. You want to be a good partner, mom, friend, daughter, or sister. But everything seems so hard and you just don't feel like yourself. Perhaps it started with a loss - like a tough breakup or a death. Perhaps you struggle to find peace with your relationship with food and with your body. Maybe you feel like you've struggled your whole life, always feeling different in a world that feels like it wasn't made for your brain. You just want some support from someone who understands.
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Thank you for taking the time to explore my approach to therapy. I have over 5 years of experience working with people to heal trauma. Traumatic events could include any experience a person perceived as threatening. My therapeutic modality is using a combination of Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Relationship Focusing (IRF). I believe each client's body has the wisdom to guide us, client and therapist, through the resolution of trauma symptoms. I love to work with people who have spent considerable time in talk therapy and are now looking for alternative approaches.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my approach to therapy. I have over 5 years of experience working with people to heal trauma. Traumatic events could include any experience a person perceived as threatening. My therapeutic modality is using a combination of Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Internal Relationship Focusing (IRF). I believe each client's body has the wisdom to guide us, client and therapist, through the resolution of trauma symptoms. I love to work with people who have spent considerable time in talk therapy and are now looking for alternative approaches.
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With over 33 years of personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, I specialize in recovery from substance use disorders, pornography addiction, sexual/intimacy issues, self-image/gender, anxiety, and depression. Individual or relationship counseling available.
With over 33 years of personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, I specialize in recovery from substance use disorders, pornography addiction, sexual/intimacy issues, self-image/gender, anxiety, and depression. Individual or relationship counseling available.
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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The Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30041
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
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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.