Eating Disorders Therapists in Houma, LA
Marquita N Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70360 (Online Only)
Your authentic self is waiting to burst free. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Problems will always present and often times pile on. Everyone needs a safe place to unpack and organize. We inhabit a full world where loneliness is at an all time high. Take this step for yourself. Life is challenging at best, but even when life's great there is room for growth. I am personally and professionally invested in the betterment of others. Whether you are seeking confidence, coping skills, better relationships, to process trauma or any life experience, It's my privilege to help you see how resilient and capable you are.
Your authentic self is waiting to burst free. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Problems will always present and often times pile on. Everyone needs a safe place to unpack and organize. We inhabit a full world where loneliness is at an all time high. Take this step for yourself. Life is challenging at best, but even when life's great there is room for growth. I am personally and professionally invested in the betterment of others. Whether you are seeking confidence, coping skills, better relationships, to process trauma or any life experience, It's my privilege to help you see how resilient and capable you are.
Dr. Victoria Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70364 (Online Only)
Sometimes it feels like your illness runs your life. Each morning, you wake up wondering if it will be a “bad day" or a "good day" knowing that your body will make that decision. You might have migraines, stomach issues, and even chronic pain. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with managing a chronic illness, organizing doctor’s appointments, and tracking symptoms. You feel embarrassed at the thought of feeling bad when you go out - so you just don't go out. You're obsessed with “eating clean” or you have lost the ability to tell when you’re full or hungry because you feel so disconnected from your body and your cues.
Sometimes it feels like your illness runs your life. Each morning, you wake up wondering if it will be a “bad day" or a "good day" knowing that your body will make that decision. You might have migraines, stomach issues, and even chronic pain. Maybe you’re overwhelmed with managing a chronic illness, organizing doctor’s appointments, and tracking symptoms. You feel embarrassed at the thought of feeling bad when you go out - so you just don't go out. You're obsessed with “eating clean” or you have lost the ability to tell when you’re full or hungry because you feel so disconnected from your body and your cues.
Erika Aucoin, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70364
I am Licensed Professional Counselor whose professional and personal experiences have lead me down the path to helping clients of all ages with life's daily struggles. I provide individual and family counseling for children, teens, and adults for a wide range of mental health disorders such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, anger management, sexual abuse, self-harm, parenting Skills, grief, and ADHD.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor whose professional and personal experiences have lead me down the path to helping clients of all ages with life's daily struggles. I provide individual and family counseling for children, teens, and adults for a wide range of mental health disorders such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, anger management, sexual abuse, self-harm, parenting Skills, grief, and ADHD.
Kalvin DeHart
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC , LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70360
I see counseling as a collaborative and dynamic process in which you and I come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define the present problem, situations, and concerns, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I focus on child and adolescent clients with social and anger management concerns, among other issues and concerns. Although it is my preference to work with child and adolescent clients, I enjoy working with adults throughout the life span.
I see counseling as a collaborative and dynamic process in which you and I come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define the present problem, situations, and concerns, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals. I focus on child and adolescent clients with social and anger management concerns, among other issues and concerns. Although it is my preference to work with child and adolescent clients, I enjoy working with adults throughout the life span.
Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Struggling with relationships? Whether you are one of the many people who could use support and guidance sorting through the complications of life or you are someone who struggles with managing depression, anxiety, or trauma, you've come to the right place. If you long to get back to your old self or you're focused on personal growth, help is here....no waiting list. Additional information can be found at mendydaniels.com.
Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Struggling with relationships? Whether you are one of the many people who could use support and guidance sorting through the complications of life or you are someone who struggles with managing depression, anxiety, or trauma, you've come to the right place. If you long to get back to your old self or you're focused on personal growth, help is here....no waiting list. Additional information can be found at mendydaniels.com.
Each person is different. I provide individualized and flexible counseling services to meet your needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked with an array of people, individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings, both clinical and community based. My vast experience has helped me develop an effective system to help improve person’s lives. I am mostly a non-directive, “person centered” humanistic therapist. I do not “tell” anyone how they should live their life. I listen carefully and work with you to generate ideas and find solutions to enhance your life. I look forward to meeting with you. Lynn
Each person is different. I provide individualized and flexible counseling services to meet your needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked with an array of people, individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings, both clinical and community based. My vast experience has helped me develop an effective system to help improve person’s lives. I am mostly a non-directive, “person centered” humanistic therapist. I do not “tell” anyone how they should live their life. I listen carefully and work with you to generate ideas and find solutions to enhance your life. I look forward to meeting with you. Lynn
Anika K. Fair
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houma, LA 70360
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my profile! I specialize in helping adults and adolescents transform their lives from ‘survive’ to THRIVE! Whether you feel stuck, discouraged or unsatisfied, it’s easy to get caught in survival mode. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel joy again, which can leave you feeling hopeless and helpless. Perhaps it’s depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship challenges holding you back. Finding the right therapist can seem scary because you want to make sure you choose someone who you truly connect with.
Welcome to my profile! I specialize in helping adults and adolescents transform their lives from ‘survive’ to THRIVE! Whether you feel stuck, discouraged or unsatisfied, it’s easy to get caught in survival mode. You may even wonder if you’ll ever feel joy again, which can leave you feeling hopeless and helpless. Perhaps it’s depression, anxiety, self-esteem, or relationship challenges holding you back. Finding the right therapist can seem scary because you want to make sure you choose someone who you truly connect with.
Online Therapists
Angel Vaccaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, Angel V, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70130
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
I'm Angel and I am excited that you found my page. I am a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania with over 8 years of counseling experience working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. I love working with individuals to find freedom and remove any obstacles that prevent living the life they have always dreamed of. My therapy style is unique, creative, individual, warm, and accepting. I treat individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. My ability to see different perspectives enables me to meet people where they are.
Catie Shockey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Orleans, LA 70118 (Online Only)
Eating disorders and body image distress is often a trauma response.
Welcome! I am down to earth, approachable, funny and provide a warm and supportive environment for growth and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents to help them reach their most authentic selves. I utilize a relational, holistic and attachment based approach that looks at the entire individual emotionally, mentally and physically. I believe that our suffering comes from a disconnection from the Self. Eating disorders, obsessive behaviors, anxiety over working, over scrolling all come down to a fear of sitting with our own emotions.
Eating disorders and body image distress is often a trauma response.
Welcome! I am down to earth, approachable, funny and provide a warm and supportive environment for growth and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents to help them reach their most authentic selves. I utilize a relational, holistic and attachment based approach that looks at the entire individual emotionally, mentally and physically. I believe that our suffering comes from a disconnection from the Self. Eating disorders, obsessive behaviors, anxiety over working, over scrolling all come down to a fear of sitting with our own emotions.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, family and friend relationships, and eating disorders.
Hi there. My name is Noelle Raymond and I am a licensed and skilled psychotherapist with several years of clinical experience. In my practice, I utilize various approaches to meet the individual needs of each client which most often include those rooted in psychodynamic, interpersonal, and existential therapy. I also incorporate CBT and DBT skills into my practice to help my clients develop coping tools to take with them outside of the therapy room.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, family and friend relationships, and eating disorders.
Hi there. My name is Noelle Raymond and I am a licensed and skilled psychotherapist with several years of clinical experience. In my practice, I utilize various approaches to meet the individual needs of each client which most often include those rooted in psychodynamic, interpersonal, and existential therapy. I also incorporate CBT and DBT skills into my practice to help my clients develop coping tools to take with them outside of the therapy room.
I work collaboratively with each unique individual, providing safety and support to encourage growth and change. I believe for counseling to be effective, a sound therapeutic relationship should be established and each client treated with respect and dignity. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Additional areas of expertise include anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, self harm, and trauma related disorders. I also offer coaching to parents on behavioral interventions and assertive parenting.
I work collaboratively with each unique individual, providing safety and support to encourage growth and change. I believe for counseling to be effective, a sound therapeutic relationship should be established and each client treated with respect and dignity. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Additional areas of expertise include anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, self harm, and trauma related disorders. I also offer coaching to parents on behavioral interventions and assertive parenting.
Rebecca Oyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SEP, ISPP
Verified Verified
Lafayette, LA 70506
I work with the areas listed below, including isolation, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, verbal, physical, sexual and other types of abuse, eating disorders, child and parenting problems.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 30 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
I work with the areas listed below, including isolation, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, verbal, physical, sexual and other types of abuse, eating disorders, child and parenting problems.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 30 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
Rachele Judd Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, TCTSY-F, SEP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70130
I specialize in treating eating disorders and work closely with a team which includes a nutritionist and your doctor.
Many people feel disconnected, floating through life looking okay on the outside while suffering silently inside. This masked lifestyle causes great distress on the mind, body, and spirit resulting in varying symptoms such as depression, isolation, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, body image disturbance, health problems...etc.
Psychotherapy can be a place to help people achieve their life goals, make life changes, move through difficult transitions or better understand ongoing relational concerns. Offering a compassionate and collaborative environment, I can help you develop coping strategies that promote acceptance, healing, and the creation of a more meaningful life.
I specialize in treating eating disorders and work closely with a team which includes a nutritionist and your doctor.
Many people feel disconnected, floating through life looking okay on the outside while suffering silently inside. This masked lifestyle causes great distress on the mind, body, and spirit resulting in varying symptoms such as depression, isolation, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, body image disturbance, health problems...etc.
Psychotherapy can be a place to help people achieve their life goals, make life changes, move through difficult transitions or better understand ongoing relational concerns. Offering a compassionate and collaborative environment, I can help you develop coping strategies that promote acceptance, healing, and the creation of a more meaningful life.
Actively engaging in therapy is both challenging and rewarding. I feel privileged that my clients allow to me a part of their journey. I have experience treating a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. In 2010, I completed the intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training by Behavioral Tech. Although I specialize in DBT, I have training in a variety of therapeutic genres (such as CBT and Interpersonal therapy) and take an individualized approach to therapy, meeting my client where he/she is and helping them reach their goals.
Actively engaging in therapy is both challenging and rewarding. I feel privileged that my clients allow to me a part of their journey. I have experience treating a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. In 2010, I completed the intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training by Behavioral Tech. Although I specialize in DBT, I have training in a variety of therapeutic genres (such as CBT and Interpersonal therapy) and take an individualized approach to therapy, meeting my client where he/she is and helping them reach their goals.
I am a professional counselor licensed in Louisiana with over 8 years of counseling experience. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Cajun food, love to cook, and I am an adventurer. working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. My therapy style is warm and accepting. I believe in treating individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith based, and rational emotive therapies.
I am a professional counselor licensed in Louisiana with over 8 years of counseling experience. I love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy Cajun food, love to cook, and I am an adventurer. working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, trauma, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, and addictions. My therapy style is warm and accepting. I believe in treating individuals with respect, compassion, and empathy. I use a variety of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, narrative, eclectic, internal family systems, faith based, and rational emotive therapies.
Monique Niki Banta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
She has worked extensively with adolescents and has knowledge of clients with depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and trauma.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, dissociative disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or relationship difficulties, my approach to therapy is guided towards your needs, helping you to own your own story.
She has worked extensively with adolescents and has knowledge of clients with depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and trauma.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, dissociative disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or relationship difficulties, my approach to therapy is guided towards your needs, helping you to own your own story.
We are all faced with difficult situations and relationships in life. Difficult events and relationships give us opportunities to change. I have treated people with eating disorders for the past 30 years. I work well with Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Co-Dependency, and Grief. I provide evaluations and treatment for ADHD. I will assist you in exploring your areas of distress and help you develop the coping skills necessary to achieve more self-acceptance.
We are all faced with difficult situations and relationships in life. Difficult events and relationships give us opportunities to change. I have treated people with eating disorders for the past 30 years. I work well with Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Co-Dependency, and Grief. I provide evaluations and treatment for ADHD. I will assist you in exploring your areas of distress and help you develop the coping skills necessary to achieve more self-acceptance.
Specialties include: Blended Families, Marital and Couple Relationship Problems; Addictions (substance abuse and gambling); Eating Disorders (Obesity, Anorexia and Bulimia); Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Victims of Sexual Abuse; chronic pain management.
I provide individual, marriage, and family counseling services. I also create health and wellness programs . Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, manage stress, or improve your relationships, I can help. I also offer a number of complementary therapies: Reiki , hypnotherapy, (EFT) Emotional Freedom Techniques, the Sedona Method,and Psych-k . For clients experiencing a lack of direction, purpose, or meaning in their life, I offer psycho-spiritual counseling, utilizing the Akashic Records and Wisdom Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual tradition.
Specialties include: Blended Families, Marital and Couple Relationship Problems; Addictions (substance abuse and gambling); Eating Disorders (Obesity, Anorexia and Bulimia); Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Victims of Sexual Abuse; chronic pain management.
I provide individual, marriage, and family counseling services. I also create health and wellness programs . Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, manage stress, or improve your relationships, I can help. I also offer a number of complementary therapies: Reiki , hypnotherapy, (EFT) Emotional Freedom Techniques, the Sedona Method,and Psych-k . For clients experiencing a lack of direction, purpose, or meaning in their life, I offer psycho-spiritual counseling, utilizing the Akashic Records and Wisdom Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual tradition.
Eleanor B McAuliffe
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70118
Eating Disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues are a passion of mine and I have spent the last 10+ years of my life dedicated to my education, training, and supervision in the field.
I find that we all want to feel like someone truly understands us and our unique situation. There is never a "one size fits all." Your mental, emotional, and physical health concerns are specific to you. I pride myself in working with you as an individual so we can see what tactics or techniques will help in your world. I can work with a host of issues and presenting concerns, but I specialize in working with eating disorders. I am one of only two therapists in Louisiana who are Certified Eating Disorders Specialists. I take this work very seriously and at the same time absolutely enjoy it. You'll know that the moment you meet me.
Eating Disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues are a passion of mine and I have spent the last 10+ years of my life dedicated to my education, training, and supervision in the field.
I find that we all want to feel like someone truly understands us and our unique situation. There is never a "one size fits all." Your mental, emotional, and physical health concerns are specific to you. I pride myself in working with you as an individual so we can see what tactics or techniques will help in your world. I can work with a host of issues and presenting concerns, but I specialize in working with eating disorders. I am one of only two therapists in Louisiana who are Certified Eating Disorders Specialists. I take this work very seriously and at the same time absolutely enjoy it. You'll know that the moment you meet me.
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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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.