Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Eating disorders are complex and research shows that family therapy and/or EMDR are the most effective way to heal the individual eating disorder behaviors because the family system is a powerful tool for change. There is no blame in eating disorder treatment and there is no evidence that families cause eating disorders, rather, a combination of factors including genetic, biological, metabolic, neural processing and personality traits are thought to be the issue. The good news is we don’t need to know the cause to treat the disorder and restore the patient to a healthy weight. We can beat this horrible disorder together.

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.

Through therapy, my approach involves addressing both the surface-level issues, such as food and eating behaviors, as well as the underlying issues that may contribute to them. These can include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship problems, self-harm, trauma, and substance use. My focus is on treating adults who are struggling with eating disorders and any co-occurring issues they may be experiencing. I utilize techniques that are based on current evidence-based research and practice.

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.