Eating Disorders Therapists in Norfolk, MA
Ellen S Leventhal Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056
Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, illness, infertility, infidelity, and low self- esteem can contribute to personal and relationship problems.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, illness, infertility, infidelity, and low self- esteem can contribute to personal and relationship problems.
I help my clients feel better about themselves and deal more effectively with the people in their lives. Do you sometimes wonder how to get your partner or children to understand you? Are you feeling frustrated and don't know who to talk with? Do you want to increase your effectiveness with others? It is so very important to be known and understood by the people that you care about the most. Your relationships have the potential to become a place where you can bring more joy and happiness into your life.
Rachel Del Vecchio LCSW - Transitions Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who are having difficulties with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, grief and loss, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and eating disorders.
I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and genuinely value the importance of building rapport with my clients. As a warm and compassionate therapist, I hold all individuals in unconditional positive regard and work to create a safe space to foster growth and change. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and embrace a strength-based, solution-focused, person-centered, holistic approach that promotes the practice of mindfulness and gratitude, the value of human connection, and the importance of finding meaning in one’s life for the benefit of your overall health and well-being.
I enjoy working with clients who are having difficulties with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, grief and loss, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and eating disorders.
I believe in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and genuinely value the importance of building rapport with my clients. As a warm and compassionate therapist, I hold all individuals in unconditional positive regard and work to create a safe space to foster growth and change. I believe in the inherent resilience of the human spirit and embrace a strength-based, solution-focused, person-centered, holistic approach that promotes the practice of mindfulness and gratitude, the value of human connection, and the importance of finding meaning in one’s life for the benefit of your overall health and well-being.
As a former psychologist at University of California, I have worked with issues including: anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorders, grief, addiction, relationships, anger management, work concerns, interpersonal skills, infertility, sexual orientation and addiction, and self-esteem.
Life brings unexpected joys and hardships and therapy can be a helpful process in negotiating life's transitions. My aim as a therapist is to partner with you to work through past and current issues and concerns. The goal of therapy is frequently to create a safe environment which fosters personal awareness, self-exploration, and optimal communication, in an effort to develop increased life balance and satisfaction.
As a former psychologist at University of California, I have worked with issues including: anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorders, grief, addiction, relationships, anger management, work concerns, interpersonal skills, infertility, sexual orientation and addiction, and self-esteem.
Life brings unexpected joys and hardships and therapy can be a helpful process in negotiating life's transitions. My aim as a therapist is to partner with you to work through past and current issues and concerns. The goal of therapy is frequently to create a safe environment which fosters personal awareness, self-exploration, and optimal communication, in an effort to develop increased life balance and satisfaction.
As a therapist, my aim is to foster a secure, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals and families can delve into the challenges that are faced. Together we will strive to remove barriers, earn trust, and make you feel welcome. We will work together to examine the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors while identifying ways to improve coping skills, restore confidence, and make positive changes. With experience spanning community mental health centers, schools, homes, and remote settings, I employ a person-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
As a therapist, my aim is to foster a secure, supportive, and non-judgmental space where individuals and families can delve into the challenges that are faced. Together we will strive to remove barriers, earn trust, and make you feel welcome. We will work together to examine the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviors while identifying ways to improve coping skills, restore confidence, and make positive changes. With experience spanning community mental health centers, schools, homes, and remote settings, I employ a person-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
Rachel Griffiths, Psychotherapist
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP-II, EMDR, MCCS
Verified Verified
Norfolk, MA 02056 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Reaching out for support can be the first step to making a positive change in your life. Past trauma, current life stressors, social climate, and existential burdens can all impact our authenticity and ability to engage with life in a meaningful way. Therapy is a collaborative journey to identify and relieve emotional distress through holistic consideration, strategic problem-solving, and strength-based actions. Your experience is unique, and I hope to create a safe space for you to share with me your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause pain and concern in your life.
Reaching out for support can be the first step to making a positive change in your life. Past trauma, current life stressors, social climate, and existential burdens can all impact our authenticity and ability to engage with life in a meaningful way. Therapy is a collaborative journey to identify and relieve emotional distress through holistic consideration, strategic problem-solving, and strength-based actions. Your experience is unique, and I hope to create a safe space for you to share with me your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that cause pain and concern in your life.
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I individually tailor interventions and work collaboratively to help navigate through life's ups and downs. Treatment incorporates empirically based approaches with humor, homework, music, and other techniques. My caseload includes individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, self-injury, body image difficulties, and/or other coping challenges. I treat men and women, teens and adults. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher with specialized yoga training to treat eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I am a Licensed Body Positive facilitator as well.
I individually tailor interventions and work collaboratively to help navigate through life's ups and downs. Treatment incorporates empirically based approaches with humor, homework, music, and other techniques. My caseload includes individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, self-injury, body image difficulties, and/or other coping challenges. I treat men and women, teens and adults. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher with specialized yoga training to treat eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I am a Licensed Body Positive facilitator as well.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with adults 18 years and older struggling with their mental health, specifically focusing on depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma history, poor coping skills, eating disorders, and addiction. I have a background working in correctional, residential, and outpatient facilities. I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College with a concentration in Forensic and Correctional Counseling. I have been in the field for the past 5 years.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who works with adults 18 years and older struggling with their mental health, specifically focusing on depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma history, poor coping skills, eating disorders, and addiction. I have a background working in correctional, residential, and outpatient facilities. I completed my Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William James College with a concentration in Forensic and Correctional Counseling. I have been in the field for the past 5 years.
Amor is a Latinx Clinician at ACR Counseling LLC. She earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College and has been in the field for over 5 years. She has worked with a vast population of clients at different levels of care over the years, but primarily works with Teens and Adults within the context of individual therapy. Her clinical interests include anxiety/mood disorders, eating disorders, identity/gender development, relationship challenges, and trauma processing.
Amor is a Latinx Clinician at ACR Counseling LLC. She earned a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College and has been in the field for over 5 years. She has worked with a vast population of clients at different levels of care over the years, but primarily works with Teens and Adults within the context of individual therapy. Her clinical interests include anxiety/mood disorders, eating disorders, identity/gender development, relationship challenges, and trauma processing.
I have specialty training in eating disorders, particularly binge eating disorder and bariatrics, and perinatal mood disorders.
**I do not have any openings. Please email me if you would like to discuss further** I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, achieve, and overcome their struggles. Sometimes, though, that's easier said than done. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients to explore themselves and learn effective tools to create positive change in their lives. I integrate many different treatment approaches in order to tailor treatment towards my clients' specific needs, including cognitive, behavioral, dialectic, dynamic, and relational techniques, taking a positive, strengths-based approach to treatment.
I have specialty training in eating disorders, particularly binge eating disorder and bariatrics, and perinatal mood disorders.
**I do not have any openings. Please email me if you would like to discuss further** I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, achieve, and overcome their struggles. Sometimes, though, that's easier said than done. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients to explore themselves and learn effective tools to create positive change in their lives. I integrate many different treatment approaches in order to tailor treatment towards my clients' specific needs, including cognitive, behavioral, dialectic, dynamic, and relational techniques, taking a positive, strengths-based approach to treatment.
As a therapist, my goal is to help clients navigate struggles in their lives and provide a space of safety and compassion as they work to overcome challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom. I intend to guide them to understand themselves and live more authentically. I work closely to individualize therapy so it fits the needs of the client. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, relationships, and ADHD.
As a therapist, my goal is to help clients navigate struggles in their lives and provide a space of safety and compassion as they work to overcome challenges. I believe therapy is a collaborative process and clients come to therapy with an inner wisdom. I intend to guide them to understand themselves and live more authentically. I work closely to individualize therapy so it fits the needs of the client. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with a wide range of concerns, including eating disorders, trauma, relationships, and ADHD.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and body image, & sexual health. My ideal client is anyone who comes to me ready to engage in the real work of therapy. Someone looking for guidance, connection, and relentless support. Someone who wants to change something about their inner experience so they can show up differently for the people in their lives and have a positive ripple effect on the world.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, eating disorders and body image, & sexual health. My ideal client is anyone who comes to me ready to engage in the real work of therapy. Someone looking for guidance, connection, and relentless support. Someone who wants to change something about their inner experience so they can show up differently for the people in their lives and have a positive ripple effect on the world.
I have assisted individuals dealing with an array of mental health challenges, including domestic violence, chronic relapse, relationship issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
I have assisted individuals dealing with an array of mental health challenges, including domestic violence, chronic relapse, relationship issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, domestic violence, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, or life changes? I can assist you with developing coping skills, practicing mindfulness, and utilizing tools to manage your mental health effectively. I aim to work with clients willing to help themselves and open to the therapeutic process. This mindset will allow us to build a positive therapeutic relationship that can bring about positive changes in their lives.
Nancy Staelens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milford, MA 01757 (Online Only)
Nancy has 20 years of experience working in the counseling field including crisis clinician and supervisor, in-home therapist and currently working as an outpatient therapist with specializations in the following areas: Dual-diagnosis, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Nancy’s approach to therapy is to provide clients with guidance, support, and feedback in a safe space where each client feels heard and validated. Nancy’s goal is to support clients in developing the skills needed through different therapeutic techniques including solution focused, CBT, and DBT to work through the difficult times we experience when navigating life challenges.
Nancy has 20 years of experience working in the counseling field including crisis clinician and supervisor, in-home therapist and currently working as an outpatient therapist with specializations in the following areas: Dual-diagnosis, trauma, substance use, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Nancy’s approach to therapy is to provide clients with guidance, support, and feedback in a safe space where each client feels heard and validated. Nancy’s goal is to support clients in developing the skills needed through different therapeutic techniques including solution focused, CBT, and DBT to work through the difficult times we experience when navigating life challenges.
Porter Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I care deeply about the individuals that have needed help processing their trauma, eating disorders, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, athletic or school pressures, injury or lack of connection with others especially for males.
I work with individuals and/or families who struggle to find hope, balance or freedom from fear in its many forms. I enjoy creating a strong connection with my clients and cater my sessions towards their needs and ways of learning. Tambien hablo espanol y mis clientes ideales son aqellos quien estan frustrado con la vida, o chico/as quien tiene desafios como depression, trastornos de comer y anxiedad. Aqui, yo te escucho! I also love working with young men/boys and individuals who have developmental disabilities and Autism.
I care deeply about the individuals that have needed help processing their trauma, eating disorders, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, athletic or school pressures, injury or lack of connection with others especially for males.
I work with individuals and/or families who struggle to find hope, balance or freedom from fear in its many forms. I enjoy creating a strong connection with my clients and cater my sessions towards their needs and ways of learning. Tambien hablo espanol y mis clientes ideales son aqellos quien estan frustrado con la vida, o chico/as quien tiene desafios como depression, trastornos de comer y anxiedad. Aqui, yo te escucho! I also love working with young men/boys and individuals who have developmental disabilities and Autism.
Allison Barton
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Westwood, MA 02090 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns? I help people managing stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, eating disorders/disordered eating and body dysmorphia, college transitions, relationship conflicts, and chronic health problems (specifically organ transplants). I provide a non-judgmental space to work through emotions and life circumstances, to find connection and support, and I can be your non-biased sounding board. I work with each of my clients to help identify where they are feeling stuck in life, what kind of changes they envision, barriers that are getting in the way, and how to work around those barriers.
Are sports more mental or physical? Sports are played with the body, but won with the mind. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem and depression are all common. According to a 2019 study, up to 35% of elite athletes suffer from a mental health crisis that may be displayed as stress, eating disorders, burn out, or depression and anxiety. High achievers who are under constant scrutiny can experience negative thinking, anxiety and self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.
Are sports more mental or physical? Sports are played with the body, but won with the mind. Encountering feelings of anxiety, perfectionism, poor self-esteem and depression are all common. According to a 2019 study, up to 35% of elite athletes suffer from a mental health crisis that may be displayed as stress, eating disorders, burn out, or depression and anxiety. High achievers who are under constant scrutiny can experience negative thinking, anxiety and self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.
Allison Gates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with a diverse population of individuals encompassing adults, teens, youth, couples, families, and groups needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Allison’s professional practice includes treating individuals amongst varying stages of human development and throughout the lifespan who may present with a variety of co-occurring conditions, including, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, trauma.
Allison Gates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with a diverse population of individuals encompassing adults, teens, youth, couples, families, and groups needing psychotherapeutic counseling and support. Allison’s professional practice includes treating individuals amongst varying stages of human development and throughout the lifespan who may present with a variety of co-occurring conditions, including, but not limited to, life transitions, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, trauma.
I have a wide range of experience including adjustment and conduct disorders, anxiety, ADD, ASD, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, grief, adoption, and OCD.
I am a licensed mental health counselor at Compass Social Skills and Counseling in Wrentham, and school adjustment counselor. I work with children and teens using individual counseling techniques including CBT and behavior therapy. I enjoy supporting children and teens through conflict and helping them to see their strengths along the way.
I have a wide range of experience including adjustment and conduct disorders, anxiety, ADD, ASD, depression, eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, grief, adoption, and OCD.
I am a licensed mental health counselor at Compass Social Skills and Counseling in Wrentham, and school adjustment counselor. I work with children and teens using individual counseling techniques including CBT and behavior therapy. I enjoy supporting children and teens through conflict and helping them to see their strengths along the way.
Kara (she/her) obtained her Master’s Degree in Community Psychology with a concentration in clinical services from the University of New Haven. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment programs for substance use, residential treatment programs for eating disorders, in-home therapy, and outpatient services. Kara specializes in working with children, adults, and families who have experienced complex and acute trauma, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence.
Kara (she/her) obtained her Master’s Degree in Community Psychology with a concentration in clinical services from the University of New Haven. She has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment programs for substance use, residential treatment programs for eating disorders, in-home therapy, and outpatient services. Kara specializes in working with children, adults, and families who have experienced complex and acute trauma, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence.
Karah Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwood, MA 02062 (Online Only)
Karah specializes in helping teens and adults experiencing posttraumatic stress and related issues, such as anxiety and depression. She understands that trauma symptoms can present in unexpected ways, often originating from experiences such as bullying, discrimination, violence, recurrent trauma, and grief. Her clinical interests include traumas intersection with substance use and eating disorders, spiritual and religious trauma, early intervention, neurodiversity, and the unique experiences of first responders, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities.
Karah specializes in helping teens and adults experiencing posttraumatic stress and related issues, such as anxiety and depression. She understands that trauma symptoms can present in unexpected ways, often originating from experiences such as bullying, discrimination, violence, recurrent trauma, and grief. Her clinical interests include traumas intersection with substance use and eating disorders, spiritual and religious trauma, early intervention, neurodiversity, and the unique experiences of first responders, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities.
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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.