Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Oakland, 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.

am here to help you for as long as you need. Life gets difficult sometimes and support from friends, family, and self-help doesn't always work--that is when therapy can help. I work with my clients to identify the core of their pain, its underlying causes, and the beliefs, thought patterns, and external influences that perpetuate it. The overarching goal is to break these patterns and learn skills to increase self-efficacy, self-compassion, and acceptance. ​

Treatment of eating disorders, can be challenging for both the therapist and the client. Effective treatment addresses the underlying issues that often date back to childhood and a person’s self-perception and self-image. Treatment approach can focus on helping a person to understand how their own self-image impacts their eating behavior. We also help the client address underlying emotions and conflicts that may be influencing them.

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.

Anorexia and bulimia make many clients feel that they will never be happy until they lose weight or fit a certain stereotype of "skinny/pretty." With treatment, support, and many self-help strategies, you can overcome your eating disorder and gain true self-confidence. Self-confidence is the key to reaching your goal of loving who you see in the mirror instead of having a warped sense of self.

I began my career in nutritional counseling with a focus on eating disorders and compulsive eating. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, expressive arts therapy, and 12-step philosophy. Together we'll explore your relationship with food and your body. Food is a natural part of life and you deserve to be free from suffering or worrying about food and body image!