Eating disorders used to be associated primarily with young, emaciated white women. The truth is so much more complex. Clients describe symptoms of restriction, binge eating, purging, laxative and diuretic abuse, insulin manipulation, compulsive exercise, chewing and spitting, and so much more. The following diagnoses are simply classifications for insurance purposes, but not everyone fits neatly into one category. Eating disorders are a spectrum of behaviors driven by a variety of factors including psychological, environmental, and physical elements. We are here to treat the person, not the disease, which is why this section is titled “diagnoses we see.”
Anorexia & BulimiaDo you or a loved one obsess about what the scale reads or about food to the point of under or overeating? Using a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, we offer individual, group and family therapy, plus support groups, to help you or your loved one understand your feelings about your body, food and the underlying issues that lead you to become anorexic or bulimic. Learn More >
Binge EatingDo you or a loved one experience regular episodes of serious overeating, followed by a feeling of guilt? Our staff offer the support you need to understand the underlying feelings and issues that lead to binge eating. We help you regain a healthy relationship with food and love your body the way it is. Learn More >
Self-Harm BehaviorsDo you know someone who cuts or otherwise hurts or injures themselves to deal with anger or pain? The experienced therapists at the Body Image Therapy Center understand what it’s like to have underlying anger, self-esteem or other issues that lead to destructive behaviors. We offer skilled outpatient therapy helps you learn coping skills to deal with your anger and frustration in less self-destructive ways. Learn More >
Body Image & Self-EsteemDo you suffer from low self-esteem and/or obsess over supposed ‘imperfections’ in your body? Our therapists offer ‘talk therapy,’ supplemented with nutrition counseling, support groups and other approaches, as appropriate, to help you understand, learn to love, and accept your body again from the inside out. Learn More >
Anxiety, Depression, Mood DisordersDo you routinely find yourself experiencing anxiety or stress, so that it prevents you from functioning or enjoying life? Anxiety disorders often accompany or lead to eating disorders and other mood disorders. Our therapists will help you get to the root of your anxiety or depression and help you find the joy in living again. Learn More >