Eating Disorders Therapists in Covington, LA
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Karen M Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and young adults. I have a strong background in treating severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, and symptoms such as sleep and eating problems, self injury, social anxiety, and poor self esteem with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral treatment. I also work with families and couples on resolving conflict and improving communication skills. I have a family centered approach and provide both individual and family therapy.
I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and young adults. I have a strong background in treating severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, and symptoms such as sleep and eating problems, self injury, social anxiety, and poor self esteem with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral treatment. I also work with families and couples on resolving conflict and improving communication skills. I have a family centered approach and provide both individual and family therapy.
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The Uptown Counseling Center of Mandeville
Psychologist, MP, PsyD
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
We specialize in Eating Disorders, Addictive Disorders, Couples Therapy, and Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.
At the Uptown Counseling Center of Mandeville, we provide expert treatment for Life Stressors, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Couples/Relational Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Addictive and Substance Abuse Disorders. Our counselors are here to help you enjoy your better life.
We specialize in Eating Disorders, Addictive Disorders, Couples Therapy, and Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.
At the Uptown Counseling Center of Mandeville, we provide expert treatment for Life Stressors, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Couples/Relational Therapy, Eating Disorders, and Addictive and Substance Abuse Disorders. Our counselors are here to help you enjoy your better life.
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Life can be hard. We face challenges left and right, and sometimes it seems like God has given us more than we can handle. If you feel this way, I am one who can help...help you feel less alone and confused in your struggles, more understood, and better able to meet the challenges of life and grow from them. I am trained as a clinical psychologist, and am ready to use my skills to assist you in alleviating and overcoming your particular struggles. I am a generalist, treating adult individuals, couples, adolescents and children via psychological testing and therapy.
Life can be hard. We face challenges left and right, and sometimes it seems like God has given us more than we can handle. If you feel this way, I am one who can help...help you feel less alone and confused in your struggles, more understood, and better able to meet the challenges of life and grow from them. I am trained as a clinical psychologist, and am ready to use my skills to assist you in alleviating and overcoming your particular struggles. I am a generalist, treating adult individuals, couples, adolescents and children via psychological testing and therapy.
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Macie Weaver
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
As a therapist who works with children, teens, adults and couples, my goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space for my clients to unfold while processing the intricate parts of their story. I am passionate about supporting the mental well being across generations. I understand that seeking therapy can be intimidating and my hope is to create a space that feels comfortable and welcoming for all of my clients.
As a therapist who works with children, teens, adults and couples, my goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space for my clients to unfold while processing the intricate parts of their story. I am passionate about supporting the mental well being across generations. I understand that seeking therapy can be intimidating and my hope is to create a space that feels comfortable and welcoming for all of my clients.
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Samonica Rose Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whom earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans and my Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have honed my skills in counseling in a wide variety of areas such as individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, PTSD counseling, substance abuse counseling, and group counseling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) whom earned my Bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans and my Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of the Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have honed my skills in counseling in a wide variety of areas such as individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, PTSD counseling, substance abuse counseling, and group counseling.
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Suzanne M Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
I work with a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, family therapy, couples and life issues, just to name a few. The populations I work with are pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, and couples. My techniques vary based on the needs of the client, ultimately I want to make the client feel comfortable with the therapy process.
I work with a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, family therapy, couples and life issues, just to name a few. The populations I work with are pre-teens, teens, young adults, adults, and couples. My techniques vary based on the needs of the client, ultimately I want to make the client feel comfortable with the therapy process.
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Gerald M Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S, MAC
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
Based upon experience and education, my clinical focus includes the following: mental illnesses with co-occurring substance abuse (dual diagnosis); addictions; depression; mood & anxiety disorders; personality disorders; marital discord; financial distress; sexuality; divorce recovery; at-risk youth; effective parenting; blended families; aging; personal growth; professional development; family businesses; and hypnotherapy. For much more information, please visit my website.
Based upon experience and education, my clinical focus includes the following: mental illnesses with co-occurring substance abuse (dual diagnosis); addictions; depression; mood & anxiety disorders; personality disorders; marital discord; financial distress; sexuality; divorce recovery; at-risk youth; effective parenting; blended families; aging; personal growth; professional development; family businesses; and hypnotherapy. For much more information, please visit my website.
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Dr. Waterman's goal is to provide you, your spouse/significant other, child and/or your family with the highest quality service focused on assisting you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. Dr. Waterman will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life/relationship to the next level. He believes the most productive therapy environment is one of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. His approach is challenging, yet compassionate and caring. Dr. Waterman's treatment approaches are based on sound scientific models of human behavior and established methods of psychotherapy.
Dr. Waterman's goal is to provide you, your spouse/significant other, child and/or your family with the highest quality service focused on assisting you achieve your goals in therapy and in life. Dr. Waterman will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life/relationship to the next level. He believes the most productive therapy environment is one of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. His approach is challenging, yet compassionate and caring. Dr. Waterman's treatment approaches are based on sound scientific models of human behavior and established methods of psychotherapy.
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Carol Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
Considering EMDR in an intensive format? Here's why it's beneficial: Empathy Boost: Understand clients better by experiencing EMDR. Authentic Connection: Share the experience, build trust. Address Skepticism: Experience effectiveness firsthand. Personal Healing: Resolve traumas, enhance well-being. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on advancements. Clinical Skills: Improve effectiveness and understanding. In summary, EMDR offers empathy, connection, skepticism resolution, personal healing, ongoing learning, and enhanced clinical skills for therapists. See www.carolmles.com for more information.
Considering EMDR in an intensive format? Here's why it's beneficial: Empathy Boost: Understand clients better by experiencing EMDR. Authentic Connection: Share the experience, build trust. Address Skepticism: Experience effectiveness firsthand. Personal Healing: Resolve traumas, enhance well-being. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on advancements. Clinical Skills: Improve effectiveness and understanding. In summary, EMDR offers empathy, connection, skepticism resolution, personal healing, ongoing learning, and enhanced clinical skills for therapists. See www.carolmles.com for more information.
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Haylea Ewing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! For some of us, asking for help is hard, and making changes is even harder. I want to help make it easy. I see you as the pilot of your own life, and I am here as your copilot, supporting and guiding you through the ups and downs.
Hello and welcome! For some of us, asking for help is hard, and making changes is even harder. I want to help make it easy. I see you as the pilot of your own life, and I am here as your copilot, supporting and guiding you through the ups and downs.
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I am interested in helping you through life’s struggles with the counseling you need. Whether you are dealing with stress laden situations at home or work, anxiety, depression, grief, marriage problems, family issues, parenting, addictions, bi-polar disorder, or worries about this stressful economy, I am here to provide the help you need. I am a Christian therapist so I believe in incorporating a person's personal faith in the counseling process. Growing closer to God is important no matter what your situation or problem might be.
I am interested in helping you through life’s struggles with the counseling you need. Whether you are dealing with stress laden situations at home or work, anxiety, depression, grief, marriage problems, family issues, parenting, addictions, bi-polar disorder, or worries about this stressful economy, I am here to provide the help you need. I am a Christian therapist so I believe in incorporating a person's personal faith in the counseling process. Growing closer to God is important no matter what your situation or problem might be.
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Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC, our caring and experienced counselors are here to support you. We fully support LGBTQIA+ identities and make sure your emotional and physical safety is our top priority throughout your healing journey. Our name reflects the creative and flexible ways we work with clients. Many of our counselors use art, music, and other creative tools in therapy, but what really sets us apart is how we find unique ways to meet you right where you are.
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC, our caring and experienced counselors are here to support you. We fully support LGBTQIA+ identities and make sure your emotional and physical safety is our top priority throughout your healing journey. Our name reflects the creative and flexible ways we work with clients. Many of our counselors use art, music, and other creative tools in therapy, but what really sets us apart is how we find unique ways to meet you right where you are.
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Pneuma Counseling, EMDR & Neurofeedback
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
Over the past ten years as a trauma therapist, I’ve journeyed with clients through unspeakable and complex traumas as well as those facing difficult situations. I understand how overwhelming it can be, and I'm here to offer hope and healing. By combining the latest advances in mental health with my faith in God, I believe we can achieve remarkable results. Science and faith together provide powerful tools like EMDR and Neurofeedback to heal mental anguish. Life is challenging, but we live in a time of incredible advances that can help you restructure your brain, body, and spirit. Check for availability or join my waitlist..
Over the past ten years as a trauma therapist, I’ve journeyed with clients through unspeakable and complex traumas as well as those facing difficult situations. I understand how overwhelming it can be, and I'm here to offer hope and healing. By combining the latest advances in mental health with my faith in God, I believe we can achieve remarkable results. Science and faith together provide powerful tools like EMDR and Neurofeedback to heal mental anguish. Life is challenging, but we live in a time of incredible advances that can help you restructure your brain, body, and spirit. Check for availability or join my waitlist..
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Sean Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
Emotions tend to be at their root of what concerns us. The fashion we act when our feelings are something we deny generally causes our dominant issues: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness. With reflection and foundational understanding we can begin growing towards a better life every day.
Emotions tend to be at their root of what concerns us. The fashion we act when our feelings are something we deny generally causes our dominant issues: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness. With reflection and foundational understanding we can begin growing towards a better life every day.
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Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
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Julie G Kringas
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, BS, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
If you struggle with anxiety or trauma, your life can seem unmanageable. With help, you can learn to quiet your negative thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel happiness and peace again. With help, step by step, you can learn to fully accept yourself and move towards healthier ways of relating to others.
If you struggle with anxiety or trauma, your life can seem unmanageable. With help, you can learn to quiet your negative thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel happiness and peace again. With help, step by step, you can learn to fully accept yourself and move towards healthier ways of relating to others.
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Haley Strickland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Hello, I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a licensed social worker for 16 years, working with a variety of populations and issues as a Mental Health Provider in St. Tammany Parish School System, an inpatient/outpatient Therapist, and a Counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Authenticity, compassion, honesty, and humor are the foundation of my work.
I am passionate about helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Hello, I'm glad you stopped by! I've been a licensed social worker for 16 years, working with a variety of populations and issues as a Mental Health Provider in St. Tammany Parish School System, an inpatient/outpatient Therapist, and a Counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Authenticity, compassion, honesty, and humor are the foundation of my work.
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Healing Hope Behavioral Health Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Abita Springs, LA 70420 (Online Only)
Book with me now by clicking on my website, and let's connect! Life can blindside us with change, at any moment. From Shock, Grief, Anger, Anxiety, or perhaps confusion, these feelings affect our behaviors, relationships, and decision making skills. And when this happens, you need to talk. Whether about past or present circumstances, I can help you here, in a safe, secure place to help you navigate through these situations. Together we can collaborate and strive for a viable solution.
Book with me now by clicking on my website, and let's connect! Life can blindside us with change, at any moment. From Shock, Grief, Anger, Anxiety, or perhaps confusion, these feelings affect our behaviors, relationships, and decision making skills. And when this happens, you need to talk. Whether about past or present circumstances, I can help you here, in a safe, secure place to help you navigate through these situations. Together we can collaborate and strive for a viable solution.
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Christine Howell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mandeville, LA 70448
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of disorders and struggles including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficult life transitions, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. I provide an environment of acceptance, warmth, and respect and offer a collaborative approach to therapy by helping to guide individuals through a process of self-awareness, healing, and change while working toward their goals.
I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of disorders and struggles including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficult life transitions, behavioral concerns, and relationship issues. I provide an environment of acceptance, warmth, and respect and offer a collaborative approach to therapy by helping to guide individuals through a process of self-awareness, healing, and change while working toward their goals.
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Lighthouse Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Mandeville, LA 70471
For what seems like a hopeless situation, our therapeutic process for healing sex addicts and the relationships they have destroyed has changed the lives of thousands of addicts, their partners, and the relationships and families they share together. We offer everything you need to find healing. No matter if this is the first or fiftieth time you are searching for help, Lighthouse is where you can turn to. Contact us today for an assessment of how we can help you.
For what seems like a hopeless situation, our therapeutic process for healing sex addicts and the relationships they have destroyed has changed the lives of thousands of addicts, their partners, and the relationships and families they share together. We offer everything you need to find healing. No matter if this is the first or fiftieth time you are searching for help, Lighthouse is where you can turn to. Contact us today for an assessment of how we can help you.
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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.