Eating Disorder Counselor
Carlos Durana, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor
In 20191 - Nearby to Long Branch.
Managing an eating disorder can be long-term challenge. These disorders often coexist with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. In many cases, symptoms can become life threatening. Counseling is the most important aspect in the treatment of these disorders. I am a proponent of a comprehensive approach that also emphasizes medical monitoring and nutrition. My treatment plans help determine your needs, and establish goals and guidelines. I emphasize: normalizing eating patterns, learning skills to improve mood and eating habits, developing ways to transform negative thoughts and behaviors, adopting relationship and stress coping skills, and developing mindfulness and a healthy life-style. I recommend group support and family therapy as a part of a...(view profile to read more)
Eating Disorder Counselor
Linda Ritchie, Ph.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage & Family Therapist
In 22031 - Nearby to Long Branch.
Identifying an eating disorder is often very complicated and challenging. Individuals who suffer from an eating disorder may be unwilling to accept the truth about the harmful nature of their actions.Eating disorders are characterized by a preoccupation with weight, body image, and /or food, but the reasons why an eating disorder develops are much more widely varied. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat eating disorders. This is a proven effective approach to working with this very complex issue.
Long Branch is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has a land area of 2.47 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Long Branch is 7,388 people with 2,541 households and a median annual income of $145,329. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Long Branch, VA
Extremely Affordable
Therapy in Long Branch is easily accessible for the vast majority of families. This area ranks high nationally among the top of all income earners, making mental health treatment and counseling in Long Branch an affordable option for individuals and families here with or without insurance coverage. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Long Branch public health department.