Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Leisure City, FL.

Eating disorders typically involve a combination of psychological and nutritional counseling, along with medical and psychiatric monitoring. It is imperative that the therapist involved in treatment specializes in this population since experience working with eating disorder is not only ethical in the treatment of this disorder but also leads to a better prognosis. Currently we do not specialize in this treatment but can refer you to facilities that do.

I am expert in working with eating disorders with over 30 years experience, treating Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating Disorder, Emotional Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, and Weight loss Difficulties. Besides being the Director at Arvon & Associates, I am currently the Director of Behaviorial Medicine and Wellness at the world-renowned Pritikin Longevity Center. People come to us to change their life style, loose weight and be healthy in mind and body. I do not believe in counting calories or diets but rather a holistic approach. Changing perceptions, becoming mindful, eating healthy food, exercising daily, & plenty of sleep will take away stress and bring about amazing life changes.

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.

Dr. Weatherford understands the pain eating disorders can bring. With compassionate and innovative therapy she offers hope and help so you can gain control of your life in a constructive manner. One modality, Neurofeedback, can help retrain your brain to function more optimally. She can help you resolve those issues that have brought you to this point in your life and be there to assist you in taking those important steps on your journey to recovery.

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.