Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in St Cloud, FL.

As is the case with any disorder, it is important to ask the right screening questions. For example, what is your ideal body weight? Do you feel big /small in your body? Do you have forbidden foods? Next we may progress to use of the SCOFF questionnaire which will provide supporting information to determine the prevalence of eating and substance use disorders. Given the fact that high levels of co-morbidity exists among patients with eating disorders, the risk factors that contribute to co-morbidity will be carefully examined such as genetics, stress, trauma, neglect, early drug exposure and even media impact. Sequential, simultaneous or integrated treatment outcomes will then be initiated

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinfleminphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinfleminphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative.

Millions of women and men are secretly battling an eating disorder. My goal is to provide a safe and non judgmental environment in which my clients can begin to identify their core issues. My approach to treating eating disorders is based on the knowledge that eating disorders are only a symptom of a larger problem. By developing tools to challenge their destructive self talk and learning to stop using food as a weapon, I believe that clients can develop healthy relationships with food and themselves.

Disordered eating is rooted in perfectionism and shame. Shame is a powerful, painful emotion and it makes sense why we try our best to avoid it, even if the measures we take to avoid it are at times destructive. However, you can learn healthy ways to deal with these feelings and problems that lead to more enjoyment out of life and a healthy mind and body. Healing starts with self-compassion, understanding your disorder, and taking steps to overcome the disorder and change your behavior. We'll focus on the underlying issues AND take actionable steps to change your behavior.