Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Wilton Manors, FL.

Recovery from an eating disorder can be a very difficult and frustrating process. I have a passion for helping clients to learn ways to live a life free of disordered eating, eating disorders and fixation on food and body. I use a combination of cognitive behavior therapy, mind/body practices, development of healthy rituals to replace eating disorder rituals, the use of group therapy when appropriate, working with the emotional quality of food, developing mindfulness techniques to gain greater control over disordered eating impulses. I offer individual therapy as well as group therapy.

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.

Diana has certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in health coaching and emotional eating and extensive psychology and systems theory training. Diana's approach is comprehensive & compassionate, designed to address both the emotional and behavioral aspects of eating disorders. Diana tailors her therapeutic strategies to each client's unique situation, providing tools for managing symptoms, improving self-esteem, & developing healthy relationships with food and body image. Our dedicated team is committed to guiding you toward recovery and empowering you to reclaim control over your life & health. Discover a path to healing & health holistically with Diana.

Eating disorders can control your life. Whether it's eating, or not eating....binging and purging, they are all a form of control, stemming usually from feeling out of control growing up. In our society, the focus on weight and how you look, and what size you wear, often are the source of distorted body image...body dysmorphia. Therapy can help you deal with and transform the way you see yourself, and heal childhood wounds that contribute to the beginning of every eating disorder.

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.

Issues with eating can be overwhelming. The thought about what to eat, what not to eat, how much to exercise, is exhausting and draining. After all, this thought is faced every day, at every meal time. Eating disorders might be making you feel like you have little control over your life. Let me help you RECLAIM your life! Whether you are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, over-eating, binge eating, over-exercising, or simply can't stop thinking about your weight and body shape, I provide a safe, understanding, and personalized approach to help you achieve your goal. I look forward to hearing from you today! Call me for a free consultation at 954-805-9513.

Very often, eating disorders result from a person's dissatisfaction with the appearance of his or her body. Based on my experience and on overwhelming research results, this dissatisfaction comes from society's messages, which we get from ads and celebrities, that certain body types (usually very thin) are beautiful and sexy. Unfortunately, most of us don't even realize that our perceptions have been so effectively manipulated in these ways. The idea that extremely thin bodies are desirable is handed down to us whether we want it or not. I have learned that people make much more sensible choices once they learn how they are being manipulated, and once they can make their own choices freely.

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.

I understand how difficult one's relationship with food can be. Sometimes we need education as well as an outlet for our emotions in order to avoid emotional eating or dangerous habits related to food. I can assist with body-image, irrational fears, improper eating or exercise habits and the emotional issues that relate to dysfunctional compulsions.

I have an extensive background working with people who struggle with eating disorders and I understand that, in the end, an eating disorder has very little to do with food. I have found in my work that it's usually a coping mechanism that helps a person to feel a better sense of control in his or her life, when things feel out of control. Once we get to the core of the issue together and understand the reasons why it began, we build insight and perspective. Then we make a place to replace the unhealthy coping patterns with DBT skills that empower a person to reclaim their life and their happiness.

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.

Do you spend your days thinking about when and what you are going to eat or not eat? Do you fantasize about how much better life would be if you were a different size or weight? Do you have persistent feelings of emptiness that you try to fill with food? Do you feel guilty after overeating or eating the “wrong” foods? Do you turn to food when you are not hungry but instead, sad, lonely, or upset? In therapy we will look at the thoughts you have that are not helpful to you and trigger feelings of distress and of things being out of your control. We will then develop your own personal toolkit of coping strategies and rid you of guilt and shame. I am here to support you; please reach out.

Adolescent Eating Disorders Program - Our Adolescent Eating Disorders Program takes a family-based approach that integrates loved ones into the healing process. Our unique approach addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the individual while aligning the family as powerful agents of support and healing. A typical treatment schedule includes individual therapy, group therapy and nutritional counseling for the individual, as well as nutritional education for the family and family therapy. Skills are more than words; they are practices that become a way of life. At ART clients feel confident that they would apply the necessary coping skills when face with possible temptations be....