Eating Disorders Therapists in Chicago, IL
Marcella Douce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Areas of specialty include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Women's Issues, New Mothers, Stress Management, and Times of Transition.
I provide individual psychotherapy to Adults, Emerging Adults, and College Students. As we partner together I will offer a combination of reflection and tools to help you feel better and experience meaningful long term change. My warm, collaborative approach is one that values diversity and honors the individual experiences of those with whom I work. I believe in utilizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth.
Areas of specialty include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Women's Issues, New Mothers, Stress Management, and Times of Transition.
I provide individual psychotherapy to Adults, Emerging Adults, and College Students. As we partner together I will offer a combination of reflection and tools to help you feel better and experience meaningful long term change. My warm, collaborative approach is one that values diversity and honors the individual experiences of those with whom I work. I believe in utilizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth.
, anxiety, depression), eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
“The single most remarkable fact of human existence is how hard it is for human beings to be happy” is a quote that has resonated with me for years. Sometimes things happen to us. Sometimes we learn to cope with life in ways that aren’t helpful in the long-term. It is HARD to be happy and fulfilled in today's world, but I can help you get there. My goal is to help clients embrace the full spectrum of who they are and engage in meaningful behavior change that creates a life worth living.
, anxiety, depression), eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
“The single most remarkable fact of human existence is how hard it is for human beings to be happy” is a quote that has resonated with me for years. Sometimes things happen to us. Sometimes we learn to cope with life in ways that aren’t helpful in the long-term. It is HARD to be happy and fulfilled in today's world, but I can help you get there. My goal is to help clients embrace the full spectrum of who they are and engage in meaningful behavior change that creates a life worth living.
As co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. We have a fantastic team of talented doctors and therapists at SpringSource who are immediately available to help new clients in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, infertility, and relationship issues and provide care that is grounded in evidence-based treatments (including DBT, ACT, CPT, MBCT, and more).
As co-founder of SpringSource Psychological Center, I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. We have a fantastic team of talented doctors and therapists at SpringSource who are immediately available to help new clients in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, infertility, and relationship issues and provide care that is grounded in evidence-based treatments (including DBT, ACT, CPT, MBCT, and more).
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders of varying severity, disordered eating patterns, and body image concerns.
Finding the right therapist can be daunting, and I honor the courage required of entering therapy. I prioritize empathy, compassion, and genuine connection in my work with emerging and established adults, creating a safe and strong therapeutic alliance to support change. I primarily use an insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients better understand their own subjective experience by exploring past experiences and relationships and identifying patterns of behavior that influence their current presentation today; however, I adapt my approach to the needs of each client.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders of varying severity, disordered eating patterns, and body image concerns.
Finding the right therapist can be daunting, and I honor the courage required of entering therapy. I prioritize empathy, compassion, and genuine connection in my work with emerging and established adults, creating a safe and strong therapeutic alliance to support change. I primarily use an insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients better understand their own subjective experience by exploring past experiences and relationships and identifying patterns of behavior that influence their current presentation today; however, I adapt my approach to the needs of each client.
Throughout my 15 years of being a psychologist, I have gained a lot of experience working with people who have anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Taking steps toward change and getting help can be incredibly difficult. I strive to support people who want to suffer less and create more meaning in their lives. I believe that we need to have compassion toward ourselves in order to heal, though this can be difficult when we are struggling emotionally. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories, helping to cultivate compassion and build insight in order to encourage change. While I enjoy working with people of all ages, I primarily work with older adolescents and adults.
Throughout my 15 years of being a psychologist, I have gained a lot of experience working with people who have anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Taking steps toward change and getting help can be incredibly difficult. I strive to support people who want to suffer less and create more meaning in their lives. I believe that we need to have compassion toward ourselves in order to heal, though this can be difficult when we are struggling emotionally. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories, helping to cultivate compassion and build insight in order to encourage change. While I enjoy working with people of all ages, I primarily work with older adolescents and adults.
For Eating Disorders, I offer a comprehensive approach when it comes to recovery.
In session, I am focused on being your teammate and collaborator to help guide you through your journey of self healing and self discovery. I specialize in treating ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Depression. The tools I use are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & Mindfulness. Working with ADHD, I am able to draw upon personal experience as well as clinical knowledge to offer ways to manage symptoms. This ranges from organization and task management, to working through how we experience our emotions and daily life due to the symptoms.
For Eating Disorders, I offer a comprehensive approach when it comes to recovery.
In session, I am focused on being your teammate and collaborator to help guide you through your journey of self healing and self discovery. I specialize in treating ADHD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Depression. The tools I use are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), & Mindfulness. Working with ADHD, I am able to draw upon personal experience as well as clinical knowledge to offer ways to manage symptoms. This ranges from organization and task management, to working through how we experience our emotions and daily life due to the symptoms.
Nicole Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life transitions.
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life transitions.
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
Elle Skelton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPCMHSP, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60657 (Online Only)
I use CBT, ACT, ERP, BA, and DBT Skills to treat a variety of disorders including OCD, skin picking, hair pulling, hoarding, phobias, BDD, GAD, social anxiety, panic, depression, eating disorders, and others.
There are so many things outside of our control that are inevitably difficult to cope with. Even with the unforeseen situations and stressors that life throws our way, the one thing we do have control over is the way we respond to them. However, it is difficult to know how to respond when we are experiencing fear, anxiety, and other heightened emotions. I want to help people strengthen their coping capabilities in an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and collaborative. My goal is to provide support to individuals, couples, and families tackling every day and life stressors with more confidence, hope, self-empowerment.
I use CBT, ACT, ERP, BA, and DBT Skills to treat a variety of disorders including OCD, skin picking, hair pulling, hoarding, phobias, BDD, GAD, social anxiety, panic, depression, eating disorders, and others.
There are so many things outside of our control that are inevitably difficult to cope with. Even with the unforeseen situations and stressors that life throws our way, the one thing we do have control over is the way we respond to them. However, it is difficult to know how to respond when we are experiencing fear, anxiety, and other heightened emotions. I want to help people strengthen their coping capabilities in an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and collaborative. My goal is to provide support to individuals, couples, and families tackling every day and life stressors with more confidence, hope, self-empowerment.
Bari Rothfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Caroline Quintanilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, relationship issues, issues pertaining to sexuality, women's issues, issues with self esteem, various forms of anxiety, depression, and stress within life transitions.
You spend a substantial amount of time pretending to have it all figured out, but inside you struggle with feeling flawed, unusual, or broken, and you imagine that no one around you can really understand what this feels like. It might look like despising the body that you exist in and feeling like your only option is to change it. It might look like feeling like your insecurities are crushing you, and impacting how you interact with others. It might look like struggling after hearing your partner had an affair, not knowing how you will emotionally recover. You want a therapist who can hold your hand and remind you of your own light.
I specialize in treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, relationship issues, issues pertaining to sexuality, women's issues, issues with self esteem, various forms of anxiety, depression, and stress within life transitions.
You spend a substantial amount of time pretending to have it all figured out, but inside you struggle with feeling flawed, unusual, or broken, and you imagine that no one around you can really understand what this feels like. It might look like despising the body that you exist in and feeling like your only option is to change it. It might look like feeling like your insecurities are crushing you, and impacting how you interact with others. It might look like struggling after hearing your partner had an affair, not knowing how you will emotionally recover. You want a therapist who can hold your hand and remind you of your own light.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I treat eating disorders/disordered eating, weight concerns, and body image issues.
Are you tired of obsessing over food and weight? There are so many messages that make us feel like we need to control our body size, above all else. Trying to figure out how to be healthy and take care of yourself can feel like an exhausting, uphill battle. It's not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Wherever you are in your treatment process - if you have an eating disorder or are concerned about your body, your weight or food - I can consult to help you decide your next step. Therapy isn't just for those with a diagnosable eating disorder. If your relationship with your food is distressing, you may need support.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I treat eating disorders/disordered eating, weight concerns, and body image issues.
Are you tired of obsessing over food and weight? There are so many messages that make us feel like we need to control our body size, above all else. Trying to figure out how to be healthy and take care of yourself can feel like an exhausting, uphill battle. It's not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Wherever you are in your treatment process - if you have an eating disorder or are concerned about your body, your weight or food - I can consult to help you decide your next step. Therapy isn't just for those with a diagnosable eating disorder. If your relationship with your food is distressing, you may need support.
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Samuel Lenzi
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60618
Hello! My name is Sam (he/him/his), and I have been a Professional Counselor since 2018. I am a Korean-American, Cisgender, Gay man, and I am very passionate about working with clients at the intersection of BIPOC and Queer Identities. I am familiar with issues that impact College Students, Cancer Patients, Caregivers, and people with Eating Disorders. I enjoy working with adults 18-45 who are struggling Grief, Anxiety, and Trauma. While therapy can be very vulnerable, humor is a big part of my therapeutic style and personality.
Hello! My name is Sam (he/him/his), and I have been a Professional Counselor since 2018. I am a Korean-American, Cisgender, Gay man, and I am very passionate about working with clients at the intersection of BIPOC and Queer Identities. I am familiar with issues that impact College Students, Cancer Patients, Caregivers, and people with Eating Disorders. I enjoy working with adults 18-45 who are struggling Grief, Anxiety, and Trauma. While therapy can be very vulnerable, humor is a big part of my therapeutic style and personality.
The SpringSource team is growing and we have immediate availability for new clients! SpringSource Psychological Center was founded by two Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, as a collaborative practice to help individuals heal from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life stressors such as pregnancy and infertility.
The SpringSource team is growing and we have immediate availability for new clients! SpringSource Psychological Center was founded by two Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, as a collaborative practice to help individuals heal from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life stressors such as pregnancy and infertility.
Melissa Martin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with challenges including but not limited to: identifying and healing from trauma, identity exploration, interpersonal conflict, relationship with food and body, addictions, life transitions, eating disorders, mood disorders, stress management, and ADHD. The goal of my work with clients is for them to increase authenticity and vulnerability within the therapeutic relationship first, then translate that success to their lives outside of therapy. I empower clients with coping skills and provide a safe space for learning effective communication of and connection to emotions.
I am passionate about working with adults who are dealing with challenges including but not limited to: identifying and healing from trauma, identity exploration, interpersonal conflict, relationship with food and body, addictions, life transitions, eating disorders, mood disorders, stress management, and ADHD. The goal of my work with clients is for them to increase authenticity and vulnerability within the therapeutic relationship first, then translate that success to their lives outside of therapy. I empower clients with coping skills and provide a safe space for learning effective communication of and connection to emotions.
Alexandra Brooke Mathewes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, cancer and chronic illness and trauma. My specialties include working with lawyers and law students, doctors, first responders and professional executives. I also specialize in working with patients and families going through cancer from onset of diagnosis to end of treatment. My role as a LCPC is to be an objective guide and source of support to the people I am working with; A voice to help clarify goals and make changes that have often felt out of reach. Please email for the fastest response time.
I work with individuals and couples to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, substance use, eating disorders, cancer and chronic illness and trauma. My specialties include working with lawyers and law students, doctors, first responders and professional executives. I also specialize in working with patients and families going through cancer from onset of diagnosis to end of treatment. My role as a LCPC is to be an objective guide and source of support to the people I am working with; A voice to help clarify goals and make changes that have often felt out of reach. Please email for the fastest response time.
I have had the privilege to work with many individuals recovering from eating disorders and other addictions, as well as co occurring disorders and trauma.
I specialize in working with individuals with eating disorders and addictions. I believe entering into a therapeutic relationship requires courage and just enough hope and willingness to begin. You've been turning to a substance: whether it's alcohol, other drugs, compulsive eating, starving, bulimia, however it's not working. A part of you wants to stop but you not in control, you have lost the power of choice. Profound shame accompanies these illnesses and this shame interferes with asking for help. Addictions/ eating disorders robs a person of all they value, asking for help is vital, we cannot recover alone.
I have had the privilege to work with many individuals recovering from eating disorders and other addictions, as well as co occurring disorders and trauma.
I specialize in working with individuals with eating disorders and addictions. I believe entering into a therapeutic relationship requires courage and just enough hope and willingness to begin. You've been turning to a substance: whether it's alcohol, other drugs, compulsive eating, starving, bulimia, however it's not working. A part of you wants to stop but you not in control, you have lost the power of choice. Profound shame accompanies these illnesses and this shame interferes with asking for help. Addictions/ eating disorders robs a person of all they value, asking for help is vital, we cannot recover alone.
Rachel Spizzirri
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
Waitlist for new clients
My background includes working in PHP/IOP programs for children and teens with anxiety/OCD and Eating Disorders and outpatient working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders.
I am passionate about helping people find balance and peace through therapy. It is my belief that everyone deserves an empathetic therapist that can help them feel empowered to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing. I am confident that therapy can be an opportunity to strengthen problem-solving skills and take steps towards making meaningful change. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment to best help my clients overcome whatever challenge or goal they seek to achieve.
My background includes working in PHP/IOP programs for children and teens with anxiety/OCD and Eating Disorders and outpatient working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders.
I am passionate about helping people find balance and peace through therapy. It is my belief that everyone deserves an empathetic therapist that can help them feel empowered to overcome whatever obstacles they may be facing. I am confident that therapy can be an opportunity to strengthen problem-solving skills and take steps towards making meaningful change. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment to best help my clients overcome whatever challenge or goal they seek to achieve.
Areas of expertise include mood disorders, loss, trauma, eating disorders, work, career and school issues.
My clients tell me that I really listen to them, am a down-to-earth person, and am able to help them through very difficult times of their lives. I am an energetic and positive person, yet can calmly help clients find creative solutions to tough problems and areas where they feel stuck somewhere in their lives.
Areas of expertise include mood disorders, loss, trauma, eating disorders, work, career and school issues.
My clients tell me that I really listen to them, am a down-to-earth person, and am able to help them through very difficult times of their lives. I am an energetic and positive person, yet can calmly help clients find creative solutions to tough problems and areas where they feel stuck somewhere in their lives.
I believe in using a strengths-based, non-judgemental approach to meet you where you are and help empower you to identify and move toward your goals. Whether you might be experiencing uncertainty, transition, mood disorders or symptoms of eating disorders and body image; we can work together to create a space where you can strengthen the relationship between your mind and body and begin to foster your intuition and personal voice.
I believe in using a strengths-based, non-judgemental approach to meet you where you are and help empower you to identify and move toward your goals. Whether you might be experiencing uncertainty, transition, mood disorders or symptoms of eating disorders and body image; we can work together to create a space where you can strengthen the relationship between your mind and body and begin to foster your intuition and personal voice.
Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.
Our bodies are not the only parts of ourselves that need a tune up from time to time. The mind is a powerful tool that can benefit from support and encouragement. Whether it's a job change, loss, relational issues, living with physical pain or just day-to-day stress, a supportive ear can mean the difference between just getting through the day and living the life that you long for. I have experience working with many clients especially those with eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders including OCD. For a quick response, please email instead of calling for questions or to set an appointment.
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