Eating Disorders Therapists in Chicago, IL

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.

Matching the energy and goals of your therapy sessions is always my main goal, ensuring that you feel heard and supported during our time together. My approach is personalized based on the needs and goals throughout the therapeutic process - always keeping in mind that we can adapt and change as we go, nothing is set in stone. I am experienced in working with adolescents and their families, individuals, and couples - focusing on an array of topics such as generational trauma, effective communication techniques, personality disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors and challenges.

I specialize in treating Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, ADHD, Family Struggles and Trauma from age 7 to 29. I strive to establish a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. I offer highly effective coping strategies that are tailored to address triggers and challenges you may face in life. Through our collaborative efforts, we will navigate and conquer life's obstacles together. My aim is to empower you, enabling you to improve your overall daily functioning, foster a stronger sense of of well-being, and embrace the ability to be fully present with yourself.

Navigating through the world can be overwhelming, confusing and challenging. Whether wanting to have a better relationship with yourself, others, getting unstuck or just figuring out your next steps in life, therapy can help you to address underlying issues preventing you from living the life you want. Most people come to therapy knowing what they need to change but rather struggle with knowing where and how to begin. Therapy can help you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, identify where you are getting stuck, improve coping with thoughts and feelings, and take the necessary steps to build the life you want.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations of various ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have come to tailor my clinical practice toward assisting clients in discovering their true and unique values that can lead to a life worth living. I combine elements of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focused therapy and unified protocol to create specific treatment planning based on each individual client's needs.

Therapy is a truly unique journey. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and seek to help clients understand how their experiences affect their whole system. Connecting with clients brings me joy and I strive to cater my skill set to meet your specific needs. Often, I invite creativity in to help you heal and grow into a more integrated version of yourself. Movement is a helpful tool to build more awareness, but I also recognize that moving and exploring creatively in a therapeutic setting can be challenging. My hope is to help you feel more at home in yourself while finding a soft landing to do the work.

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.

I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I use a personable, direct approach and will work with you to establish clear goals and a plan to help you work toward a place of grounding and in a place to make small changes over time.

Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, and mindless eating.

I am on staff at SpringSource Psychological Center and am currently accepting new patients. I believe in connection as healing and will work to cocreate a space in which you feel seen and heard. I have a strong foundation in treating disordered eating and am committed to being a fat-positive, Health At Every Size informed clinician. As a queer-identified clinician, I am passionate about working in the LGBTQIA+ communities and helping folks explore their authentic selves. I am devoted to being keenly aware of the intersectionality of identity, and the systems of oppression that impact individual functioning.

I want to support you in connecting your body and mind to deepen your inner strength and capacity to confront the challenges life brings you. As a dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, I merge the felt experience with cognitive processing to build toward full integration in the healing process. I'm here to support your brain, body, and heart in overcoming obstacles to reach your goals. I will help you gain the skills, insight, and trust you'll need to face the hard stuff and find power, hope, and confidence to build a life you will love. Also, I like to keep it chill, want to sit on the floor?

Are you struggling with disordered eating or poor body image? Maybe you also have challenges with trauma, anxiety/OCD, or depression. This may be your first time seeking help or you may be looking for the next step in your journey. I'm here to walk with you on that journey. My approach is grounded in a Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy that emphasizes body neutrality, intuitive eating, and self-acceptance. Everyone deserves a healthy relationship with food and their body and I can hep you move toward this. Together, we can work to release internalized food rules and learn to respect and trust your body.

Whether entering therapy for symptom relief, a desire for greater self-understanding, or to cope with a particular crisis, I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals. I treat a variety of concerns including anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, infertility, eating disorders, stress management, acculturative stress and cross-cultural challenges. Using telehealth, I am able to work with adults from various professional, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds who reside in IL, MA, and PSYPACT participating states.

Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and painful. Our lived experiences can influence the paths we take, but they don't have to define us. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their personal needs, and heal from past wounds to create their meaningful life. My clients may struggle with issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, stress management, or relationship issues.

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.

Originally from Belgium, I value bringing culture and life experiences into the therapy space. I want to create a safe and empowering environment that fosters change and growth from a strengths-based perspective to explore life’s challenges and to meet your goals. I describe myself as an eclectic therapist meaning I like to find the best approaches that fit and support your needs in the therapy room. This can range from a psychodynamic approach to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to practicing Mindfulness techniques.

I am a compassionate, humorous certified eating disorders specialist, and I'm very interested in meeting your individual needs. I will take great time and pay close attention in order to assess your eating disorder issues thoroughly, and provide treatment in those specific areas. I have extensive experience in working with eating disorders both individually and in groups, as well as training and teaching graduate level courses on the subject. I very much enjoy working with adults and college students.

Holistic healing can be the start to your journey into self-discovery, growth, and connection to the present moment. Talk therapy, in addition to movement interventions, will unlock the person you are meant to be. Connecting mind, body, and spirit will ignite empowerment and wholeness from within as we rewrite your narrative. What is beautiful about this work is that it is for everyone and anyone! Whatever your struggle may be, I am here as a dance/movement therapist to provide safety as we discover your passions, values and goals. We will collaborate together for long term wellness.

In my work with individuals recovering from addictions, eating disorders, co-dependency and trauma, I assess which modality (individual, group psychotherapy or family therapy) will help my clients achieve their goals most effectively. I work with parents in the areas of attachment, financial literacy, discipline, boundary setting & launching as well as, couples who are struggling with infertility.I believe a therapist actively participates in the relationship, in addition to observing the process and offering expertise.