Eating Disorders Therapists in Catonsville, MD
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I have several years of experience in body image and eating disorders recovery, behavioral addiction recovery, grief, and family system interaction.
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
I have several years of experience in body image and eating disorders recovery, behavioral addiction recovery, grief, and family system interaction.
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
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Kelly Kurtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping women and teens heal from people-pleasing behaviors, codependency, eating disorders and trauma.
You never learned how to set healthy boundaries, which has led to people-pleasing behavior, low self-esteem and difficulty having your needs met in relationships. Maybe you've coped with painful feelings with food, drugs or bad relationships. You deserve to be valued for who you are and not what you do for others. The opportunity to show up in your life as your true self can feel both exciting and terrifying. I offer a warm, safe environment to process painful feelings that may arise during this process. Together we can learn new ways to cope that will help you build a life that feels true to you.
I specialize in helping women and teens heal from people-pleasing behaviors, codependency, eating disorders and trauma.
You never learned how to set healthy boundaries, which has led to people-pleasing behavior, low self-esteem and difficulty having your needs met in relationships. Maybe you've coped with painful feelings with food, drugs or bad relationships. You deserve to be valued for who you are and not what you do for others. The opportunity to show up in your life as your true self can feel both exciting and terrifying. I offer a warm, safe environment to process painful feelings that may arise during this process. Together we can learn new ways to cope that will help you build a life that feels true to you.
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Erica Ardinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Waitlist for new clients
My diverse experiences have allowed me to work with a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, interpersonal/relationship/family conflict, couples, and grief.
Taking care of your whole self means focusing on the parts that are blooming and the parts that are healing. It can be important to have a calming and non-judgmental space to process your growth. My focus is to align with your needs to create the opportunity to reach your goals for mental health. I believe every person is capable of achieving self-love and happiness. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approach to empower personal growth. I offer both in person or telehealth.
My diverse experiences have allowed me to work with a broad range of issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, interpersonal/relationship/family conflict, couples, and grief.
Taking care of your whole self means focusing on the parts that are blooming and the parts that are healing. It can be important to have a calming and non-judgmental space to process your growth. My focus is to align with your needs to create the opportunity to reach your goals for mental health. I believe every person is capable of achieving self-love and happiness. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approach to empower personal growth. I offer both in person or telehealth.
![Photo of Mary Sidhwani, RN, PsyD](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bdd35e1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome- I am a therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy. I have been in private practice since 2000 and have had the privilege of helping many clients overcome longstanding habit issues and dysfunctional patterns. Therapy is provided in a safe,comfortable and private settting. Each client is supported and respected within the framework of compassionate understanding. I feel honored to work with each client, helping and guiding them towards their goals and dreams.
Welcome- I am a therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy. I have been in private practice since 2000 and have had the privilege of helping many clients overcome longstanding habit issues and dysfunctional patterns. Therapy is provided in a safe,comfortable and private settting. Each client is supported and respected within the framework of compassionate understanding. I feel honored to work with each client, helping and guiding them towards their goals and dreams.
![Photo of Karen J Helfrich, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42e55e9a-4f74-4b3f-a5ab-abd6c7e9e4a4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Karen J Helfrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated with your relationship, overwhelmed with parenting, and annoyed with your mom? Do you feel like something's wrong, but you don't know what? I help women who are stopping the cycle of family trauma - for themselves and the next generation. Healing from the past while coping with the present is hard. Don't do it alone. You don't have to feel the way you've always felt. Let me show you the tools and strategies that can unstick your stuck and help you build a life that's better. Shoot me an email and let's set up a time to chat about how I can help!
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated with your relationship, overwhelmed with parenting, and annoyed with your mom? Do you feel like something's wrong, but you don't know what? I help women who are stopping the cycle of family trauma - for themselves and the next generation. Healing from the past while coping with the present is hard. Don't do it alone. You don't have to feel the way you've always felt. Let me show you the tools and strategies that can unstick your stuck and help you build a life that's better. Shoot me an email and let's set up a time to chat about how I can help!
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Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
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Emerging Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Welcome! My name is Amelia and I am a passionate strength-based therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a warm yet direct, and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their strengths and build upon them.
Welcome! My name is Amelia and I am a passionate strength-based therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a warm yet direct, and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their strengths and build upon them.
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Shania S Greenwood
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
![Photo of Indrani Mookerjee, DSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44d55a64-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Indrani Mookerjee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
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The Renaissance Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
The Renaissance Center believes sometimes all it takes is knowing someone cares. We care about your mental health and well being. We are committed to serving individuals, families, couples, children, seniors and all demographics. Our staff of licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and graduate interns are here for you.
The Renaissance Center believes sometimes all it takes is knowing someone cares. We care about your mental health and well being. We are committed to serving individuals, families, couples, children, seniors and all demographics. Our staff of licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers and graduate interns are here for you.
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Brenna Neimanis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.
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Hi, I’m Eva, Have you been struggling to keep up with your daily activities, not having a good balance in life? Or have you been troubled with anxiety, not being able to come to rest, trouble sleeping and your mind racing? Are your relationships difficult to manage and you feel your life is out of control? Have you lost connection with your partner? I belief that a fulfilling life is what people strive to achieve. To attain that goal, you might employ many different strategies, some more effective than others.
Hi, I’m Eva, Have you been struggling to keep up with your daily activities, not having a good balance in life? Or have you been troubled with anxiety, not being able to come to rest, trouble sleeping and your mind racing? Are your relationships difficult to manage and you feel your life is out of control? Have you lost connection with your partner? I belief that a fulfilling life is what people strive to achieve. To attain that goal, you might employ many different strategies, some more effective than others.
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Julie A Stukey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I work supportively and collaboratively with my clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work towards your goals together. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
I work supportively and collaboratively with my clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work towards your goals together. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
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Stacey J Hellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
If you have tried traditional "talk therapy" in the past and are still stuck, I can help! If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma, I encourage you to try a different approach. Together we will dive deeper to get to the root cause rather than immediately trying to fix the problem. It's always more complex than it appears on the surface and this work takes time and effort. I offer more expressive and experiential modalities to help you make meaningful, lasting changes and take you beyond just talk therapy. I take a holistic and integrative approach and see you as a whole person and not just a person with "issues."
If you have tried traditional "talk therapy" in the past and are still stuck, I can help! If you're struggling with anxiety, PTSD, or trauma, I encourage you to try a different approach. Together we will dive deeper to get to the root cause rather than immediately trying to fix the problem. It's always more complex than it appears on the surface and this work takes time and effort. I offer more expressive and experiential modalities to help you make meaningful, lasting changes and take you beyond just talk therapy. I take a holistic and integrative approach and see you as a whole person and not just a person with "issues."
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Jayme Fund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
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Jill Pieri, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Not accepting new clients
Hi there, I'm Jill. If while reading this you think we would be a good fit, please reach out. You may want to get in touch if you are struggling to cope with this hard, confusing and overwhelming life. Maybe you are feeling that in your personal life and/or at a global level. Are the seemingly little everyday things feeling impossible? Let’s talk about ways to manage one piece at a time. Now more than ever, we can work together to identify what is within our control. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm.
Hi there, I'm Jill. If while reading this you think we would be a good fit, please reach out. You may want to get in touch if you are struggling to cope with this hard, confusing and overwhelming life. Maybe you are feeling that in your personal life and/or at a global level. Are the seemingly little everyday things feeling impossible? Let’s talk about ways to manage one piece at a time. Now more than ever, we can work together to identify what is within our control. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm.
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Inahlai Powers
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
You are worthy! You are powerful! You deserve good things! Are you struggling to feel your personal power, your worth, due to depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, relationship issues, fear, addiction, stress, emotional pain, or trauma and abuse? I know what it's like to be afraid and in pain. I provide a safe space for you to give voice to your pain and be validated. This is a sacred space where you will learn to connect with your personal power, stand in your truth, and discover a love of self that is life changing and life affirming! If you are a highly sensitive person/HSP or Empath, WELCOME, this is a place to call home!
You are worthy! You are powerful! You deserve good things! Are you struggling to feel your personal power, your worth, due to depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, relationship issues, fear, addiction, stress, emotional pain, or trauma and abuse? I know what it's like to be afraid and in pain. I provide a safe space for you to give voice to your pain and be validated. This is a sacred space where you will learn to connect with your personal power, stand in your truth, and discover a love of self that is life changing and life affirming! If you are a highly sensitive person/HSP or Empath, WELCOME, this is a place to call home!
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I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health needs for over 12 years. I foster an environment that is sensitive to clients'/parents' needs. Clients are encouraged to openly express thoughts/feelings so that we can focus on setting goals, identifying feelings and patterns, developing healthy/positive attitudes and behaviors, and problem solving. I would be honored to work with you/your child/family to move away from distress and towards wellness and increased satisfaction and happiness!
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Missy Linthicum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21228 (Online Only)
As an LCPC in Maryland, I specialize in treating kids and adults who experience varied roadblocks in life. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and therapy, in that you and I will together determine your best treatment, and I have a deep respect for your courage in seeking help. Issues may include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, school difficulties, PTSD, relationship concerns, disordered personality traits, women’s issues, addiction, codependency, grief, disordered eating, family of origin difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ, transgender, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and career difficulties, among others.
As an LCPC in Maryland, I specialize in treating kids and adults who experience varied roadblocks in life. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and therapy, in that you and I will together determine your best treatment, and I have a deep respect for your courage in seeking help. Issues may include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, school difficulties, PTSD, relationship concerns, disordered personality traits, women’s issues, addiction, codependency, grief, disordered eating, family of origin difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ, transgender, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and career difficulties, among others.
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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.