Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Lemon Hill, CA.

As with any "addictive behaviors" we use them to distract ourselves from our feelings. If you find that you can't stop eating when you want to, eat way more at a sitting than you find reasonable, you might be binge eating or compulsive eating. Many who struggle with this feel out of control, want to stop, can't stop and then feel awful and guilty when it's all over. Then the internal critic kicks in and "beats you up for it" and it starts over again. There is a way out. Let me help you get out of the cycle of compulsive eating.

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@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative.

Since food is one of the first ways we learn to comfort ourselves, it is often what we turn to for support when no one else is there and when nothing else will do. No wonder it can become a craving, a reward, or an obsession. It can also be the one thing no one can force you to do, no matter how much power they have. When everything else is out of control, you choose whether or not you eat. This form of comfort/control can ultimately feel out of control. Find out what keeps you stuck in your relationship with food that you tell yourself you should be able to change on your own, and that seems so impossible. You can get your life and health back, and you don't have to do it alone.

This is an area of specialization for me. I go into detail about how I work with eating disorders on my website. My main approach is a combination of working on baby step ways to improve my client's relationship with food, eating, and her body. We also work with the deeper emotional issues and childhood wounding that have triggered the eating disorder symptoms.

An eating disorder is not a lifestyle choice. An eating disorder is a serious and often fatal illnesses that causes serious disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors, physical health, and relationships. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. The sooner someone struggling with this illness, or displaying behaviors and attitudes consistent with these disorders, can get connected to help, the better. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. As with any illness or psychological disorder, these problems will not go away on their own; without clinical support they often only escalate dangerously.

My approach to eating disorder therapy emphasizes a holistic understanding of the individual in the context of relationships, phase of life, and physical health. By integrating various therapeutic techniques tailored to the unique needs of each client, I aim to uncover the underlying emotional factors contributing to the eating dysregulation. Clients benefit from this personalized approach as it not only addresses the symptoms but also fosters resilience, self-awareness, and healing in a supportive environment. My approach encourages a sustainable recovery by empowering you to develop healthier relationships with food and yourself, promoting overall well-being.

I work with clients on body image, self-esteem, and their emotional relationship with food and our bodies. Often times these processes get stuck because of relationship issues (not just romantic), trauma, or how we rely on food in our lives. There can also be a lot of meaning that is placed on food, as it is a big part of our culture and societal influence.