Eating Disorders Therapists in Howell, MI
I enjoy working with a variety of issues: including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, and suicidality. I also love the tough cases; the cases others are afraid to touch. You AREN’T too much for me. You won’t freak me out or scare me off. I like leaning into "all of it" and dissecting ways to better approach life’s challenges. Sometimes we just need to know that we are going to be alright. And other times, we might just need someone to share the silence. Regardless of the issues, we will figure this out together.
I enjoy working with a variety of issues: including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, and suicidality. I also love the tough cases; the cases others are afraid to touch. You AREN’T too much for me. You won’t freak me out or scare me off. I like leaning into "all of it" and dissecting ways to better approach life’s challenges. Sometimes we just need to know that we are going to be alright. And other times, we might just need someone to share the silence. Regardless of the issues, we will figure this out together.
Melanie Zentz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Howell, MI 48843
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I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to be authentically themselves within a safe and comfortable space. Each person is unique in their own way, and because of this they may need a unique approach in therapy. I look at the therapeutic relationship as a team, we can collaborate together to work on any issues that may be troublesome. Transparency is an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and I encourage it on both sides in order to create a non-judgmental space.
Dr. Toplyn has a special passion for DBT related treatment and autism assessment. She enjoys working with issues related to trauma, loss, abuse, adoption and placement. She has continued to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe and persistent mental illness and can provide both group and individual DBT informed therapy. Her most recent work has been providing forensic evaluations to adults and teens involved in the legal system allowing her to empathize with those involved in the court system.
Dr. Toplyn has a special passion for DBT related treatment and autism assessment. She enjoys working with issues related to trauma, loss, abuse, adoption and placement. She has continued to work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe and persistent mental illness and can provide both group and individual DBT informed therapy. Her most recent work has been providing forensic evaluations to adults and teens involved in the legal system allowing her to empathize with those involved in the court system.
With over 40 years experience Ross believes that therapy is a contract developed by the client and therapist focused on the goals of the client which are observable and measurable. As a veteran Ross feels a special connection in treating veterans.
With over 40 years experience Ross believes that therapy is a contract developed by the client and therapist focused on the goals of the client which are observable and measurable. As a veteran Ross feels a special connection in treating veterans.
My goal is to help people realize and build on inherent strengths to maximize their quality of life.
My goal is to help people realize and build on inherent strengths to maximize their quality of life.
McKenzie has experience working with patients of all ages in both an individual setting and psychological assessments. She has experience treating those with serious psychological disorders, as well as those seeking general therapy. She works from a humanistic, person-centered approach and believes clients should have a significant input in their own therapy space.
McKenzie has experience working with patients of all ages in both an individual setting and psychological assessments. She has experience treating those with serious psychological disorders, as well as those seeking general therapy. She works from a humanistic, person-centered approach and believes clients should have a significant input in their own therapy space.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years, as a licensed professional for over 20 years. I enjoy a diverse practice that includes working with children and their parents, adults and those close to them, and senior citizens and their families. I am experienced in the individual and family therapies.In working with children, I meet regularly with their parents and others who care for them- extended family and teachers.In working with adolescents, I create a space where they can look beyond their immediate crisis and start to see who they will become.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 25 years, as a licensed professional for over 20 years. I enjoy a diverse practice that includes working with children and their parents, adults and those close to them, and senior citizens and their families. I am experienced in the individual and family therapies.In working with children, I meet regularly with their parents and others who care for them- extended family and teachers.In working with adolescents, I create a space where they can look beyond their immediate crisis and start to see who they will become.
Hope concentrated studies in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Hope has worked through the TF-CBT model with children and their caregivers for the last two years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her therapeutic focus is about meeting the client where they are and helping to empower them to meet their therapeutic goals.
Hope concentrated studies in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Hope has worked through the TF-CBT model with children and their caregivers for the last two years. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her therapeutic focus is about meeting the client where they are and helping to empower them to meet their therapeutic goals.
She has experience working with people of all ages, from young children to older adults. She especially loves working with children and teenagers. Maddy also has experience working with incarcerated people and returning citizens. She believes all people are capable of change. Her therapeutic focus is on creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to understand themselves and achieve their goals. Maddy integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy into her practice.
She has experience working with people of all ages, from young children to older adults. She especially loves working with children and teenagers. Maddy also has experience working with incarcerated people and returning citizens. She believes all people are capable of change. Her therapeutic focus is on creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to understand themselves and achieve their goals. Maddy integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy into her practice.
Cassandra Jessee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Howell, MI 48843
Anxiety? Panic? Depression? Trauma? Is the world just too much lately? Do you want to feel heard and enjoy life? My therapy dog Timon and I would love to guide and help you. Following a critical illness in my life, I started a quest for purpose and devoted myself to an educational journey to create synergy with my own life experiences. My interest is trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, suicide ideation, past sexual abuse, relationship issues coupled with focus on how interpersonal, cognitive thinking and environmental factors play a part in helping people to change.
Anxiety? Panic? Depression? Trauma? Is the world just too much lately? Do you want to feel heard and enjoy life? My therapy dog Timon and I would love to guide and help you. Following a critical illness in my life, I started a quest for purpose and devoted myself to an educational journey to create synergy with my own life experiences. My interest is trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, suicide ideation, past sexual abuse, relationship issues coupled with focus on how interpersonal, cognitive thinking and environmental factors play a part in helping people to change.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from therapy. Many people in therapy seek help for everyday concerns: relationship problems, anxiety, job stress, low self-esteem or self-doubt, Others turn to therapy during difficult times, such as a trauma, depression bipolar, mood disorders, or relationship problems. But in order to reap its benefits, it’s important to choose the right therapist—someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from therapy. Many people in therapy seek help for everyday concerns: relationship problems, anxiety, job stress, low self-esteem or self-doubt, Others turn to therapy during difficult times, such as a trauma, depression bipolar, mood disorders, or relationship problems. But in order to reap its benefits, it’s important to choose the right therapist—someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life.
Thomas Litzinger
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Howell, MI 48843
My desire is to assist clients with healing and restoration. Clients who are grappling with anxiety, depression, and addictions often find healing from my approach. Clients who are focused on breaking the bonds of addiction are treated with dignity and respect and given a clear and distinct treatment path.
My desire is to assist clients with healing and restoration. Clients who are grappling with anxiety, depression, and addictions often find healing from my approach. Clients who are focused on breaking the bonds of addiction are treated with dignity and respect and given a clear and distinct treatment path.
Matt Waddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Howell, MI 48843 (Online Only)
I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.
I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.
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I have devoted my career to the treatment of eating issues including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and body image issues.
Are you tired of the time and energy you spend thinking about food, weight, calories or exercise? Does your relationship with food interfere with your mood, confidence and self-esteem? Do you want a normal relationship with food again? I can help you! As an eating disorder specialist, I will help you learn how to change your relationship with food, your body and yourself so you can start living a more balanced life. Food doesn't have to consume your thoughts. I will help guide your through the recovery process one step at a time. I can help you find the hope and freedom you are looking for! Recovery is possible!
I have devoted my career to the treatment of eating issues including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and body image issues.
Are you tired of the time and energy you spend thinking about food, weight, calories or exercise? Does your relationship with food interfere with your mood, confidence and self-esteem? Do you want a normal relationship with food again? I can help you! As an eating disorder specialist, I will help you learn how to change your relationship with food, your body and yourself so you can start living a more balanced life. Food doesn't have to consume your thoughts. I will help guide your through the recovery process one step at a time. I can help you find the hope and freedom you are looking for! Recovery is possible!
I have clinical expertise in: depression, anxiety, grief and loss (including perinatal loss), sexual trauma, relationship dysfunction, medical illness issues (including infertility), eating disorders and women's issues.
"There are just some times in life when it can often help to talk." I have twenty-five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and older adolescents. Talking and working in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity to identify issues, thoughts and behaviors that may cause distress for someone in their life and relationships. I believe that a deepened and thoughtful understanding of the self offers the possibility of new choices and healthy choices that can enhance personal peace and contentment.
I have clinical expertise in: depression, anxiety, grief and loss (including perinatal loss), sexual trauma, relationship dysfunction, medical illness issues (including infertility), eating disorders and women's issues.
"There are just some times in life when it can often help to talk." I have twenty-five years of experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and older adolescents. Talking and working in a therapeutic relationship can be an opportunity to identify issues, thoughts and behaviors that may cause distress for someone in their life and relationships. I believe that a deepened and thoughtful understanding of the self offers the possibility of new choices and healthy choices that can enhance personal peace and contentment.
Kara Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LLMSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48114
My focuses lie in sexual abuse, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders.
Searching for the right therapist can be a challenge! If you’re looking for assistance with sexual abuse, relationship issues, couples therapy, chronic illness, PTSD or grief you are in the right place. I am an EMDR therapist with specific experience in sexual abuse and couples therapy. Therapy is never "one size fits all", which is why I take a more holistic approach to helping my clients. I offer individual and couples therapy in-person and online, with immediate openings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. I would love the opportunity to help you heal!
My focuses lie in sexual abuse, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders.
Searching for the right therapist can be a challenge! If you’re looking for assistance with sexual abuse, relationship issues, couples therapy, chronic illness, PTSD or grief you are in the right place. I am an EMDR therapist with specific experience in sexual abuse and couples therapy. Therapy is never "one size fits all", which is why I take a more holistic approach to helping my clients. I offer individual and couples therapy in-person and online, with immediate openings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. I would love the opportunity to help you heal!
Michelle Draper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Fenton, MI 48430 (Online Only)
Through life you may feel as though you are in a constant fight with yourself. Where the history of your battles have not been won, but only suppressed. Overtime they are unknowingly disarmed and you find yourself walking across an unknown terrain that triggers you to fall apart. With this comes the ability to pick up your broken pieces and put them all back together healthily. What is great about being human is the ability to learn and grow.
Through life you may feel as though you are in a constant fight with yourself. Where the history of your battles have not been won, but only suppressed. Overtime they are unknowingly disarmed and you find yourself walking across an unknown terrain that triggers you to fall apart. With this comes the ability to pick up your broken pieces and put them all back together healthily. What is great about being human is the ability to learn and grow.
Welcome! Whether you are seeking help with your personal or professional goals, stress, anxiety, depression/mood or specialty areas such as eating/ body image concerns and addiction recovery, I would be happy to help. For the last two decades I have had the privilege of working with a broad variety of clients and concerns at Lotus Consulting, Ann Arbor DBT Center, the University of Michigan and other university settings. I utilize evidence and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, business and leadership coaching.
Welcome! Whether you are seeking help with your personal or professional goals, stress, anxiety, depression/mood or specialty areas such as eating/ body image concerns and addiction recovery, I would be happy to help. For the last two decades I have had the privilege of working with a broad variety of clients and concerns at Lotus Consulting, Ann Arbor DBT Center, the University of Michigan and other university settings. I utilize evidence and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, business and leadership coaching.
Heidi Dueweke
Counselor, MA, LPC, ICPR, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116 (Online Only)
Life is complicated and sometimes a challenge to manage. Through therapy, I help clients learn how to identify, accept, and cope with life challenges that come their way and assist with helping them develop the skills needed to live their best life. My experience includes helping clients work through issues related to stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injury, and relationships, along with providing guidance for educational and vocational pursuits. With therapy, clients can learn how to identify their goals and create the life they want.
Life is complicated and sometimes a challenge to manage. Through therapy, I help clients learn how to identify, accept, and cope with life challenges that come their way and assist with helping them develop the skills needed to live their best life. My experience includes helping clients work through issues related to stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, self-esteem, disordered eating, self-injury, and relationships, along with providing guidance for educational and vocational pursuits. With therapy, clients can learn how to identify their goals and create the life they want.
Bailey Lasceski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
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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.