Eating Disorders Therapists in Wheaton, IL
My expertise encompasses a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, relational issues, and eating disorders.
Seeking authenticity and connection is a natural part of our human experience, and it extends to therapy experience as well. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide you with a safe and genuine space where you can tap into your inner resources for personal growth and transformation. Taking the courageous step towards change may feel daunting, but rest assured, embracing your authentic self is truly worthwhile.
My expertise encompasses a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, relational issues, and eating disorders.
Seeking authenticity and connection is a natural part of our human experience, and it extends to therapy experience as well. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide you with a safe and genuine space where you can tap into your inner resources for personal growth and transformation. Taking the courageous step towards change may feel daunting, but rest assured, embracing your authentic self is truly worthwhile.
I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences have been traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope, resilience and grace into all difficult life experiences.
I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences have been traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope, resilience and grace into all difficult life experiences.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, complex trauma, eating disorders, identity/self-esteem issues, cross-cultural issues, grief & loss, chronic illness and burnout.
Are you longing for more joy, growth, hope, and connection in your life? Many of us deeply desire these things, but the weight of pain and past wounds can often hold us back. I’m passionate about walking with people on their journey toward healing and transformation. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. Whatever is standing in the way of your joy and meaningful relationships, we can work through it together, one step at a time.
I specialize in treating mood disorders, complex trauma, eating disorders, identity/self-esteem issues, cross-cultural issues, grief & loss, chronic illness and burnout.
Are you longing for more joy, growth, hope, and connection in your life? Many of us deeply desire these things, but the weight of pain and past wounds can often hold us back. I’m passionate about walking with people on their journey toward healing and transformation. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. Whatever is standing in the way of your joy and meaningful relationships, we can work through it together, one step at a time.
Our child, adolescent and family psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology
Our child, adolescent and family psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology
I have over 20 years of experience with all types of eating disorders.
I am a high energy, solution focused therapist that motivates and inspires my clients. I am strength based and help people find all the good within themselves. My ideal client is highly motivated and usually very frustrated with their inability to mange their self destructive behaviors.
I have over 20 years of experience with all types of eating disorders.
I am a high energy, solution focused therapist that motivates and inspires my clients. I am strength based and help people find all the good within themselves. My ideal client is highly motivated and usually very frustrated with their inability to mange their self destructive behaviors.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Dr. Jacey Keeney, Postdoctoral Fellow, earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, with an emphasis on Health Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Penn Medicine, in the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Keeney specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and athletes struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Keeney has been under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Mullen on the treatment of children and adolescents since she was an undergraduate student at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
My main passion is to help those who struggle with eating disorders and body image.
Life often brings many challenges, struggles, and roadblocks into our path. Sometimes we fear that our pain and suffering will never end. All of us have experienced times in our lives where we have felt stuck, without hope, and in need of someone to walk beside us and listen to our story. My passion is to walk alongside you, helping you find hope and a way forward as you pursue healing and repair your relationship to yourself.
My main passion is to help those who struggle with eating disorders and body image.
Life often brings many challenges, struggles, and roadblocks into our path. Sometimes we fear that our pain and suffering will never end. All of us have experienced times in our lives where we have felt stuck, without hope, and in need of someone to walk beside us and listen to our story. My passion is to walk alongside you, helping you find hope and a way forward as you pursue healing and repair your relationship to yourself.
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, gender and sexuality concerns, body image concerns, mood disorders, neurodivergency, and anxiety.
Hi! My name is Meagan (she/they) and I have had the privilege of working with clients of all different backgrounds at both the residential and outpatient level of care. I prioritize creating a safe and inviting space for individuals to begin their healing journey and am grateful to have the opportunity to help individuals explore how pieces from our past can continue to impact us as we continue to get older. I strongly believe in taking an individualized and empathic approach in order to empower individuals as they strive to meet their goals, as well as to ensure they feel supported and heard.
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, ADHD, trauma, gender and sexuality concerns, body image concerns, mood disorders, neurodivergency, and anxiety.
Hi! My name is Meagan (she/they) and I have had the privilege of working with clients of all different backgrounds at both the residential and outpatient level of care. I prioritize creating a safe and inviting space for individuals to begin their healing journey and am grateful to have the opportunity to help individuals explore how pieces from our past can continue to impact us as we continue to get older. I strongly believe in taking an individualized and empathic approach in order to empower individuals as they strive to meet their goals, as well as to ensure they feel supported and heard.
Judith Cervantes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
I have a passion for working with native Spanish speakers, eating disorders, and clients who have experienced a form of trauma.
At first therapy can seem intimidating as processing through our struggles can be; however it is important to recognize that we all need some support sometimes, and professionals like myself are here to help! As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have worked with various populations including adolescents, couples, adults, groups, and families. Typically some of the issues that I address in therapy but are not limited to include depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, and relationship difficulties. In my office, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment to help walk you through this process.
I have a passion for working with native Spanish speakers, eating disorders, and clients who have experienced a form of trauma.
At first therapy can seem intimidating as processing through our struggles can be; however it is important to recognize that we all need some support sometimes, and professionals like myself are here to help! As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have worked with various populations including adolescents, couples, adults, groups, and families. Typically some of the issues that I address in therapy but are not limited to include depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, and relationship difficulties. In my office, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment to help walk you through this process.
Much of my experience includes treating addictions: sex, alcohol, and eating disorders.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
Much of my experience includes treating addictions: sex, alcohol, and eating disorders.
Nothing is more satisfying than assisting my clients to break free from addiction and restore trust in significant relationships. I use my 25 years of experience to evaluate effectively and offer clear direction and support. Committed to Christian principles, I frequently consult with pastors, church leaders and other professionals.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Christian Sex Addiction Counselor with a Master's degree from the University of Chicago.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187
Some of our specialties include; anxiety, depression, bi-polar, marriage, eating disorders, anger, co-dependence, grief, life transition, self-injury, abuse and trauma.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
Some of our specialties include; anxiety, depression, bi-polar, marriage, eating disorders, anger, co-dependence, grief, life transition, self-injury, abuse and trauma.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
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I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting, eating disorders, and codependency. I tend to combine treatment approaches (i.e. cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic) to fit the need of the client. I see my role as coming alongside each individual on their walk of life, and feel privileged to be invited into the personal space of my clients.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking help for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting, eating disorders, and codependency. I tend to combine treatment approaches (i.e. cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, psychodynamic) to fit the need of the client. I see my role as coming alongside each individual on their walk of life, and feel privileged to be invited into the personal space of my clients.
I strive to help people have a better understanding of who they are and who they can be and overcome the internal obstacles keeping them stuck. You will find me easy to connect with. I listen attentively, remember details, and ask direct and relevant questions to create a therapy that is tailored to your goals, challenges and provides solutions. I effectively treat Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Chronic Pain. Mind-body imbalance can cause neck and back pain, stomach problems, headaches, which I have success treating. I also specialize in eating disorders, specifically in weight loss and weight gain prevention.
I strive to help people have a better understanding of who they are and who they can be and overcome the internal obstacles keeping them stuck. You will find me easy to connect with. I listen attentively, remember details, and ask direct and relevant questions to create a therapy that is tailored to your goals, challenges and provides solutions. I effectively treat Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Chronic Pain. Mind-body imbalance can cause neck and back pain, stomach problems, headaches, which I have success treating. I also specialize in eating disorders, specifically in weight loss and weight gain prevention.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders; depression, bipolar disorders and post-partum depression; eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating; weight management and healthy lifestyle coaching; trauma recovery, including sexual abuse; self-esteem and self-image issues; marriage and relationship counseling; and divorce recovery.
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders; depression, bipolar disorders and post-partum depression; eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating; weight management and healthy lifestyle coaching; trauma recovery, including sexual abuse; self-esteem and self-image issues; marriage and relationship counseling; and divorce recovery.
Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR. Let's get started working toward your goals.
Sarah specializes in treatment for addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, managing stress, relational conflict resolution, communication problems, grief, and loss, adjusting to difficult experiences, and transitioning from crisis to stability.
Sarah has an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing various styles that are needed by her clients to overcome and grow through a particular challenge they are experiencing. Sarah is passionate about using experiences and adventure during the therapeutic process. Through activities, client's engage in authentic learning and are able to practice new skills within the session to gain confidence. As long as the weather is conducive, she and her clients can often be found outdoors. Overall, Sarah leans towards a very goal-orientated style that incorporates the family system when available.
Sarah specializes in treatment for addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, managing stress, relational conflict resolution, communication problems, grief, and loss, adjusting to difficult experiences, and transitioning from crisis to stability.
Sarah has an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing various styles that are needed by her clients to overcome and grow through a particular challenge they are experiencing. Sarah is passionate about using experiences and adventure during the therapeutic process. Through activities, client's engage in authentic learning and are able to practice new skills within the session to gain confidence. As long as the weather is conducive, she and her clients can often be found outdoors. Overall, Sarah leans towards a very goal-orientated style that incorporates the family system when available.
Areas of interest are depression/anxiety, shame, self-worth, unburdening areas that keep us stuck, disordered eating and eating disorders, grief and loss,.
I look forward to helping clients get to know how they hold emotions in mind and body to release what is stuck and not helping them. I want my clients to find a deeper understanding of their core self and gain insight into how our past affects present relationships and struggles. I enjoy working from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, and CBT. For the last 23 years I have been working in individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults.
Areas of interest are depression/anxiety, shame, self-worth, unburdening areas that keep us stuck, disordered eating and eating disorders, grief and loss,.
I look forward to helping clients get to know how they hold emotions in mind and body to release what is stuck and not helping them. I want my clients to find a deeper understanding of their core self and gain insight into how our past affects present relationships and struggles. I enjoy working from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, and CBT. For the last 23 years I have been working in individual therapy with kids, teens, and adults.
Often times we find barriers in our lives that are interfering with our health and happiness, however, we don’t know where to start in making changes. Maybe the thoughts in your head are limiting you from living your most valued life. Maybe your fears are hindering you from living according to your true values. Maybe this continuous loop has resulted in you feeling like a less vibrant version of yourself. You have tried and hoped for things to be different or to change and the same patterns of thought and behavior are getting in your way.
Often times we find barriers in our lives that are interfering with our health and happiness, however, we don’t know where to start in making changes. Maybe the thoughts in your head are limiting you from living your most valued life. Maybe your fears are hindering you from living according to your true values. Maybe this continuous loop has resulted in you feeling like a less vibrant version of yourself. You have tried and hoped for things to be different or to change and the same patterns of thought and behavior are getting in your way.
Kirsten Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, IL 60187 (Online Only)
The world was already complicated...and then COVID happened. I am passionate about helping my clients regain a sense of control, empowerment, and calm in their lives. I specialize in working with adults impacted by depression, anxiety, family stressors, addictions, and disordered eating.
The world was already complicated...and then COVID happened. I am passionate about helping my clients regain a sense of control, empowerment, and calm in their lives. I specialize in working with adults impacted by depression, anxiety, family stressors, addictions, and disordered eating.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained in a research-based PhD program, with many years of experience working with adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals and families facing school-related pressures including high achievement issues, poor executive functioning, and perfectionism. Also, I have extensive training and experience working with addictive behaviors, including disordered eating, substance abuse, internet/porn abuse. Finally, I have strong interests and clinical experience in working with women struggling with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained in a research-based PhD program, with many years of experience working with adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals and families facing school-related pressures including high achievement issues, poor executive functioning, and perfectionism. Also, I have extensive training and experience working with addictive behaviors, including disordered eating, substance abuse, internet/porn abuse. Finally, I have strong interests and clinical experience in working with women struggling with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
I believe in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and collaborative therapeutic environment to help clients explore and confront life challenges. We will join together in therapy to identify what may be getting in the way of leading the life you want, manage and solve problems, and make healthy decisions towards a well-balanced life. We will process how to navigate difficult life situations utilizing your inner strengths and insights, while offering new perspectives and strategies to find the best path towards healing and growth.
I believe in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and collaborative therapeutic environment to help clients explore and confront life challenges. We will join together in therapy to identify what may be getting in the way of leading the life you want, manage and solve problems, and make healthy decisions towards a well-balanced life. We will process how to navigate difficult life situations utilizing your inner strengths and insights, while offering new perspectives and strategies to find the best path towards healing and growth.
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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.