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Eating Disorder Therapy in Phildelphia & Online Across PA

eating disorder therapy

Is your eating disorder taking over your life?

You tried to manage on your own but you’ve hit your breaking point

Maybe hiding your eating disorder has made you feel isolated and lonley, and you’re worried you’ll never break free from your food issues.

Perhaps you’re dealing with changes to your body that are beyond your control, and you don’t recognize yourself.

You might be stuck in a cycle of dieting that leaves you feeling starving and miserable.

You feel too embarassed to eat in front of others or feel that you’re eating has gotten out of control. It feels like everyone else around you is shrinking and you can’t stop comparing yourself to them.

You feel like a failure. You feel like you’re body is wrong. The feelings of shame are crippling.

You may be struggling to get through the work day because you’re always thinking about food. You feel dizzy, lightheaded and irritable.

You wish that ordering take-out didn’t fill you with so much dread. You try to enjoy food but instead feel overwhelmed with guilt afterwards.

Perhaps you’re paralyzed with fear of gaining weight, and terrifed that no one will love you for who you are.

Eating Disorder Therapy

pretending you’re fine isn’t working anymore

You can’t relax with your partner, family or friends

You have no time nor energy for your hobbies

You’re having stomach pain, bloating, or irregular periods

You’re obsessed with planning your day around meals and exercise

You avoid social events centered around food

eating disorder therapy can help

It may feel impossible now, but you can break free from your eating disorder. You can be kinder to yourself.  You can learn to accept your body as it is. And I can help you get there.

I believe that eating disorders aren’t a choice— they are response to a world that profits from your self-doubt. Every person struggling with food and body image is simply trying to find safety, control and acceptance in a culture that teaches us our worth is tied to our appearance.

We didn’t come into the world hating our bodies. We were conditioned by society without our consent. This means healing is possible, and you deserve to feel peace in your body and with yourself.

Eating Disorder Therapy

Here’s how we’ll work together

My approach to therapy comes from a place of compassion: believing that your eating disorder may have been a survival skill that is simply no longer serving you.

I’ll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances.

Eating Disorder Therapy helps you do 4 things:

  1. Identify the root of your eating disorder- Understanding where it came from so you can address the source, not just the symptoms.

  2. Understand how oppressive systems and societal messaging impact your relationship with food and your body -Recognizing that this isn’t your fault.

  3. Build a support network of people you trust - Creating a community that supports your healing.

  4. Learn the tools to manage your feelings so you can move through life without relying on your eating disorder.

I’m here to help with…

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  • Anorexia

  • Bulimia

  • Binge-Eating Disorder

  • ARFID

  • Body Image

  • Chronic Dieting

  • Orthorexia

  • Disordered Eating

you deserve food freedom

You were born knowing how to eat. You were born feeling comfortable in your skin. You are worthy of love exactly as you are.

What we’ll work on

Imagine a life where…

You trust your body

You eat when you’re hungry without thinking about it. You eat foods that you enjoy. You move your body in a way that feels good and prioritize rest.

You embrace your uniqueness

You truly believe that your worth is not tied to your body. You can be your authentic self. Maybe your body image still bothers you at times, but it takes up way less space in your life.

You are fully present in your life

You can be relaxed with your friends and family. You enjoy social outings without worrying about food. You have time for hobbies again. You can go with the flow.

You don’t have to live life hating your body

Change is possible. I’ll help you get there.

Questions?

FAQs

  • Our first session focuses on what’s bringing you to therapy. We work together to craft a timeline of the history of your eating disorder and how it’s affecting you now .

    We explore what recovery means to you. What are your hopes for recovery? What are your fears? Who are the supportive people in your life? Do you wish you had more support?

    Sessions may involve just talk therapy, while other sessions may incorporate more mind-body approaches, like art therapy and IFS. If helpful, writing exercises are implemented between sessions to help support you outside of therapy.

    Eating disorder treatment is collaborative. If needed, I will help you build a care team of people you trust. This often includes a dietician, primary care physician and sometimes a psychiatrist.

  • There is no set length for therapy. It all depends on your needs.

    I frequently check in on how therapy is going which helps us stay focused on your goals. Sometimes goals/needs change in therapy, or you might realize that something is missing in sessions. I always center your needs in treatment and encourage feedback on what’s working for you and what’s not.

  • It can be a big leap to make that first appointment! There are no guarantees, but here are some things to look for.

    You might be ready if:

    • You’ve been trying to manage your eating disorder on your own but you need help.

    • You feel ready to add some accountability.

    • You’ve just completed intensive outpatient treatment and are looking to step down.

    • You think body acceptance sounds nice in theory, but struggle to put it into practice.

    • You’re interested in intuitive eating, but feel scared to try it alone.

    • You’re looking for a mind-body approach to therapy.

    • You want a more relational approach to therapy.

    • You want more than just coping skills and behavior change.

  • You can schedule a consultation by booking online. I’ll reply to your email within 1-2 business days (not on weekends). From there, we’ll pick a day and time that works for both of us.

    After the phone call, if you feel it’s a good fit, we can schedule that first appointment. You will receive an email to set up your client portal and complete the intake paperwork online. Once all of the forms are completed, your appointment will be confirmed.

*Recovery is Personal*

*Recovery is Personal*