Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Watauga, TX.

To eat or not to eat, that's the question. Or is it? I offer a compassionate personalized approach to your area of need. I desire to help you discover your true value and potential. You do not have to hide any longer. We can overcome this together, and enjoy life both today and in the days to come. The battle can be hard, but the war can be won! Come and discover this for yourself! You are not what you weigh!

Eating Disorders can take over your life. Recovery takes courage. In eating disorder therapy we will examine and challenge your beliefs about food and body. We will look at your food history and food habits in conjunction with major life events. We will work on valuing you as an individual without judgement. We will identify areas of strength. Through your individuality and strengths we will look to pursue recovery.

The goal is to get to the root of what is causing the symptom of the eating disorder. Looking at family of origin, life experiences and self talk will uncover the cause and the root of disorder so change can begin. Body focused repetitive behavior can be modified when the emotions attached to these practices are addressed and healthy coping skills put in place.

Often disordered eating has in roots in trauma. Whether that trauma is emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; feeling out of control in an unstable home, or being given the message (covertly or overtly) that you are never good enough, the trauma can lead to desperate attempts to regain control. This is where disordered eating comes in, as it most definitely gives you the feeling of being in control--even if in all actuality you are the one being controlled. I can help you get to the root of your eating disorder, finding true freedom to have a healthy relationship with food. I also have extensive experience in treating co-occurring addictions and self-harm behaviors.

Dr. Fasol works with those struggling with distorted body image and/or eating disorders to develop a healthy self-image & self-concept and to use food for its intended purpose as fuel for the body and not a substance to be abused. Dr. Fasol also discusses the unrealistic ideal body image glamourized by the mass media. Dr. Fasol incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques, family systems, and spirituality in treating the client. She will also work with the client's psychiatrist and nutritionist. The goal is to help the client gain a positive view of self as he or she is created in the image of God.

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.

Clients struggling with an eating disorder might desire a holistic approach to treatment. Such an approach would include support from members of their family of origin, a significant other, or close friend. Clients with an eating disorder might also benefit from a cognitive behavioral approach, which Dr. Bartley integrates with a biblical perspective.

Anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders can have serious and long-term repercussions on a person’s emotional and physical health. The key to beating an eating disorder and achieving a full recovery is treatment, and one of the best forms of treatment is talking to a licensed counselor. Beating an eating disorder is about retraining yourself and your views on food, body image, eating habits, and self-esteem, but it is also about discovering who you are beyond those things.

The challenge to treating eating disorder is the mere fact that many of the clients are usually in treatment against their will. I see clients as young as seven years old with eating disorder. Using cognitive behavior therapy I deal with both their thinking and their actions. Negative critical thinking often results in feelings of shame, anxiety leading to the weight controlling behavior. It's an ugly cycle of continuous negative self evaluation. I work with individuals to examine specific factors that are maintaining their disorder. I also work closely with the referring physician to create a multidisciplinary treatment plan for the benefit of the client.