Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Farmington Hills, MI.

While I am not an expert on eating disorders, I do have experience dealing with many different control issues. Eating disorders typically deal with using food to give yourself a sense of control. Body dysmorphia usually goes hand in hand as well, sometimes viewing yourself as weighing much more than you actually do or maybe gaining weight to insulate or protect yourself from pain you have been through. We can work together to find the root causes of your eating disorder and how to shift your thinking to help you get to a healthier place with food and yourself.

I help clients overcome addictive relationships with food. Like all addictions, the behavior is the tip of the iceberg, used to cope with underlying thoughts and emotions. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain insight into underlying concerns, gaining coping skills to more effectively navigate these issues. I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), helping clients achieve a sense of freedom and control over their lives, leading to long-term change.

Eating disorders can be confusing, scary, and isolating, and unfortunately are difficult to treat and recover from on one’s own. Hope is not lost, however, as many eating disorder treatment centers offer countless benefits, from a strong community offering support during challenging times to a lasting recovery as a result of a specialized treatment plan. Some individuals may not fully understand how or why their eating disorder developed, and they may be unsure of how to overcome the symptoms. During eating disorder counseling, the counselor can help the client understand the unique factors that led to the development of his or her eating disorder, as well as the steps required to overcome it.