Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Muskegon Heights, MI.

Our understanding of eating disorders is that they emerge when a patient becomes overwhelmed with some type of anxiety and feels the need to exert control over something in their lives. The key to our approach is gaining an understanding of what that anxiety is about for you. It may be something you are not even aware of. In fact, it is probably more likely something you are not aware of because that what makes it expressed in the form of other symptoms. The more you can understand what is driving this for you, the more you will feel in charge of your life again. And the more in charge you feel, the less you will need to exert control in other areas.

I help clients overcome addictive relationships with food. Like all addictions, the behavior is the tip of the iceberg, used to cope with underlying thoughts and emotions. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain insight into underlying concerns, gaining coping skills to more effectively navigate these issues. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), helping clients achieve a sense of freedom and control over their lives, leading to long-term change.

Treatment of eating disorders, can be challenging for both the therapist and the client. Effective treatment addresses the underlying issues that often date back to childhood and a person’s self-perception and self-image. Treatment approach can focus on helping a person to understand how their own self-image impacts their eating behavior. We also help the client address underlying emotions and conflicts that may be influencing them.

Eating disorders can be confusing, scary, and isolating, and unfortunately are difficult to treat and recover from on one’s own. Hope is not lost, however, as many eating disorder treatment centers offer countless benefits, from a strong community offering support during challenging times to a lasting recovery as a result of a specialized treatment plan. Some individuals may not fully understand how or why their eating disorder developed, and they may be unsure of how to overcome the symptoms. During eating disorder counseling, the counselor can help the client understand the unique factors that led to the development of his or her eating disorder, as well as the steps required to overcome it.