Eating Disorders Therapists in Edmonton, AB
I am a clinical psychologist and I have been in practice in Edmonton for over 40 years. I am the co-owner of Edmonton’s Centre for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CFCBT). I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry at the UOFA. I supervise and train psychiatric residents and psychology interns to be proficient in CBT. My specialty and area of expertise is providing exposure-based treatment to individuals and families affected by OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
I am a clinical psychologist and I have been in practice in Edmonton for over 40 years. I am the co-owner of Edmonton’s Centre for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CFCBT). I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Psychiatry at the UOFA. I supervise and train psychiatric residents and psychology interns to be proficient in CBT. My specialty and area of expertise is providing exposure-based treatment to individuals and families affected by OCD, anxiety disorders, and body-focused repetitive behaviors.
My focus includes trauma, addictions, disordered eating, and dissociation.
My approach is compassion-focused, trauma-informed, and grounded in somatic and experiential work, but it’s also practical and real. I’m direct when it’s needed, gentle when it matters, and I’m not afraid to bring a bit of humour into the room when it helps lighten the weight of hard work.
My focus includes trauma, addictions, disordered eating, and dissociation.
My approach is compassion-focused, trauma-informed, and grounded in somatic and experiential work, but it’s also practical and real. I’m direct when it’s needed, gentle when it matters, and I’m not afraid to bring a bit of humour into the room when it helps lighten the weight of hard work.
I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, life changes and transitions, cancer diagnoses, disordered eating, chronic pain, trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, and self worth or esteem issues.
I am an 2SLGBTQlA+ ally. I am a genuine, compassionate, non judgmental, direct, humorous kind of therapist. I aim for my clients to feel safe and heard with me. I use an eclectic approach including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion, coming from a client centered place.
I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, life changes and transitions, cancer diagnoses, disordered eating, chronic pain, trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, and self worth or esteem issues.
I am an 2SLGBTQlA+ ally. I am a genuine, compassionate, non judgmental, direct, humorous kind of therapist. I aim for my clients to feel safe and heard with me. I use an eclectic approach including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion, coming from a client centered place.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship distress, and other challenges such as struggles with body image, self-esteem, and disordered eating.
I believe we can all benefit from therapy and that no issue is too small to seek support for. My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental, and client centred. I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming space that allows us to build rapport and develop trust. I am here to listen and encourage curiosity about your mental health journey. We will collaborate to meet your unique goals. I am interested in working collaboratively with people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship distress, and other challenges.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship distress, and other challenges such as struggles with body image, self-esteem, and disordered eating.
I believe we can all benefit from therapy and that no issue is too small to seek support for. My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental, and client centred. I strive to provide a comfortable and welcoming space that allows us to build rapport and develop trust. I am here to listen and encourage curiosity about your mental health journey. We will collaborate to meet your unique goals. I am interested in working collaboratively with people experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship distress, and other challenges.
As a registered psychologist who has worked with people from all walks of life, I am consistently struck by the resilience and strength of the human character. Yet, I also recognize the immense vulnerability that can come from reaching out and asking for help. Thus, it is with a deep sense of respect and care that I approach the therapeutic relationship and the important work we do. As such, my intention is to provide you with a warm, safe, and relaxed environment where we work through the issues that matter most to you.
As a registered psychologist who has worked with people from all walks of life, I am consistently struck by the resilience and strength of the human character. Yet, I also recognize the immense vulnerability that can come from reaching out and asking for help. Thus, it is with a deep sense of respect and care that I approach the therapeutic relationship and the important work we do. As such, my intention is to provide you with a warm, safe, and relaxed environment where we work through the issues that matter most to you.
My expertise focuses on anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and work-related stress.
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. I believe a holistic approach to client care is important to promote well-being. I consider physical, mental, developmental, behavioral, interpersonal, social, and spiritual factors to understand your needs, to personalize techniques/coping strategies, and to promote personal growth and healing. I work to develop an accepting and understanding environment to help you to become more aware of attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs that are negatively affecting your mood, behaviours, and physiology.
My expertise focuses on anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, and work-related stress.
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. I believe a holistic approach to client care is important to promote well-being. I consider physical, mental, developmental, behavioral, interpersonal, social, and spiritual factors to understand your needs, to personalize techniques/coping strategies, and to promote personal growth and healing. I work to develop an accepting and understanding environment to help you to become more aware of attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs that are negatively affecting your mood, behaviours, and physiology.
I specialize in helping clients who feel unheard in traditional mental health spaces due to experiences of minority stress, anxiety, body image, trauma, or navigating their identity in a world that doesn’t always make space for them. They want more than coping skills; they want to understand themselves, feel safe in their own skin, and build meaningful connections. Their goal isn’t just managing symptoms—it’s reclaiming agency, healing in a way that feels authentic, and finding a sense of belonging. I help them explore their story with compassion, evidence-based practice and science, and a deep respect for their lived experience.
I specialize in helping clients who feel unheard in traditional mental health spaces due to experiences of minority stress, anxiety, body image, trauma, or navigating their identity in a world that doesn’t always make space for them. They want more than coping skills; they want to understand themselves, feel safe in their own skin, and build meaningful connections. Their goal isn’t just managing symptoms—it’s reclaiming agency, healing in a way that feels authentic, and finding a sense of belonging. I help them explore their story with compassion, evidence-based practice and science, and a deep respect for their lived experience.
I also specialize in midlife body image issues and eating disorders, specifically binge eating and chronic dieting.
You’ve hit midlife and something feels…off. You’re exhausted, anxious, disconnected — maybe blaming menopause, maybe wondering if you’re losing yourself. I’ve been there. As a psychologist who returned to school in my 50s, I know this season can feel overwhelming — and full of possibility. You want clarity, purpose, and to finally live for you. Together, we’ll untangle what’s no longer working and reclaim the parts of you that are ready to rise.
I also specialize in midlife body image issues and eating disorders, specifically binge eating and chronic dieting.
You’ve hit midlife and something feels…off. You’re exhausted, anxious, disconnected — maybe blaming menopause, maybe wondering if you’re losing yourself. I’ve been there. As a psychologist who returned to school in my 50s, I know this season can feel overwhelming — and full of possibility. You want clarity, purpose, and to finally live for you. Together, we’ll untangle what’s no longer working and reclaim the parts of you that are ready to rise.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting adults navigating eating disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and the challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
I have extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient settings to help e.d. clients achieve full recovery from:
Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder
My approach combines deep understanding with practical, evidence-based interventions to support lasting change.
Trauma Treatment for PTSD and Chronic Pain:
EMDR/ART
Certificate in Pain Management Rehab Med
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting adults navigating eating disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and the challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
I have extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient settings to help e.d. clients achieve full recovery from:
Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder
My approach combines deep understanding with practical, evidence-based interventions to support lasting change.
Trauma Treatment for PTSD and Chronic Pain:
EMDR/ART
Certificate in Pain Management Rehab Med
I also have specialized training in and a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating, body dysmorphia, body image concerns, and self-esteem issues.
I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach and draw on a variety of evidence-based methods such as EMDR, Emotion-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I recognize that every client is unique and therefore my aim is to collaborate with you in selecting an approach that aligns with your goals.
I also have specialized training in and a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating, body dysmorphia, body image concerns, and self-esteem issues.
I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach and draw on a variety of evidence-based methods such as EMDR, Emotion-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I recognize that every client is unique and therefore my aim is to collaborate with you in selecting an approach that aligns with your goals.
Stillar Psychological is client-centred private practice that offers counselling for children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse range of mental health issues. Our aim is to help our clients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life. Our team uses a person-centered and humanistic approach with clients. This includes providing a safe space for them to share their concerns and developing an individualized treatment approach that meets our clients unique needs and above all else feels like a good fit for them.
Stillar Psychological is client-centred private practice that offers counselling for children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse range of mental health issues. Our aim is to help our clients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life. Our team uses a person-centered and humanistic approach with clients. This includes providing a safe space for them to share their concerns and developing an individualized treatment approach that meets our clients unique needs and above all else feels like a good fit for them.
The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) is a non-profit organization and a registered charity dedicated to providing meaningful support to those affected– directly and indirectly– by eating disorders.
We are client centered, professionally-facilitated, with programs tailored to client needs and respectful of individual diversity. There is not one cause for eating disorders, therefore there is not one solution that will be right for everyone. EDSNA is a support network – not a treatment organization.
The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) is a non-profit organization and a registered charity dedicated to providing meaningful support to those affected– directly and indirectly– by eating disorders.
We are client centered, professionally-facilitated, with programs tailored to client needs and respectful of individual diversity. There is not one cause for eating disorders, therefore there is not one solution that will be right for everyone. EDSNA is a support network – not a treatment organization.
I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life.
I am a registered counselor with extended experience and specialized training in various modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, and Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Approaches. I have worked with a wide diversity of people from all backgrounds and welcome new clients
I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life.
I am a registered counselor with extended experience and specialized training in various modalities including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, and Somatic and Mindfulness-Based Approaches. I have worked with a wide diversity of people from all backgrounds and welcome new clients
I have specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Eating Disorders/Body Image concerns from some of the world's leading experts.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive professional training in working with a diverse range of individual, couple, and family issues from a holistic and client focused perspective. This means I tailor my work to your unique experience and concerns so that we can work together to help you become aware of different aspects of your experience and areas where you may be stuck. I believe in building a caring, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore your concerns and together we can work towards helping you live a more fulfilling life.
I have specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Eating Disorders/Body Image concerns from some of the world's leading experts.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive professional training in working with a diverse range of individual, couple, and family issues from a holistic and client focused perspective. This means I tailor my work to your unique experience and concerns so that we can work together to help you become aware of different aspects of your experience and areas where you may be stuck. I believe in building a caring, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore your concerns and together we can work towards helping you live a more fulfilling life.
I have specialized training in assessing and treating eating disorder (e.g., ARFID, anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, OSFED, rumination syndrome), insomnia, borderline personality disorder (BPD), suicidality, self-harm, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome! Understanding emotions and knowing what to do with them is a learnable skill that moves us from surviving to thriving. I am a Registered Psychologist who provides holistic, client-centered, and evidenced-based care for emotion distress and problems in regulating emotions. With compassion and curiosity, we learn practical skills to help you find balance in your life, reconnect with who you are, and thrive in the ways you want to.
I have specialized training in assessing and treating eating disorder (e.g., ARFID, anorexia, binge eating, bulimia, OSFED, rumination syndrome), insomnia, borderline personality disorder (BPD), suicidality, self-harm, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome! Understanding emotions and knowing what to do with them is a learnable skill that moves us from surviving to thriving. I am a Registered Psychologist who provides holistic, client-centered, and evidenced-based care for emotion distress and problems in regulating emotions. With compassion and curiosity, we learn practical skills to help you find balance in your life, reconnect with who you are, and thrive in the ways you want to.
Using a client-centered approach, my main areas of focus are individual counselling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, trauma, grief and loss.
Working through life's difficulties or personal issues on your own can be overwhelming, that's where counselling comes in. My goal is to create a safe, warm place where we can work collaboratively to achieve your therapeutic goals and reconnect with the best version of yourself.
Using a client-centered approach, my main areas of focus are individual counselling with concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress, trauma, grief and loss.
Working through life's difficulties or personal issues on your own can be overwhelming, that's where counselling comes in. My goal is to create a safe, warm place where we can work collaboratively to achieve your therapeutic goals and reconnect with the best version of yourself.
I like working with people who may struggle with trauma-related symptoms such as dissociation, eating disorders, obsessions and intrusive thoughts, depression, and anxiety.
Have you ever believed you could handle everything on your own?
How many times have you pushed your struggles aside, hoping things would just get better — only to find they didn’t?
The truth is, it’s never too late to seek change — especially with the right support. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal.”
— Thomas Jefferson
I don’t limit my practice to one area because I understand that larger issues often stem from a combination of smaller, interconnected challenges. Together, we can uncover the root causes of what you're facing and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
I like working with people who may struggle with trauma-related symptoms such as dissociation, eating disorders, obsessions and intrusive thoughts, depression, and anxiety.
Have you ever believed you could handle everything on your own?
How many times have you pushed your struggles aside, hoping things would just get better — only to find they didn’t?
The truth is, it’s never too late to seek change — especially with the right support. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal.”
— Thomas Jefferson
I don’t limit my practice to one area because I understand that larger issues often stem from a combination of smaller, interconnected challenges. Together, we can uncover the root causes of what you're facing and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Sometimes life experiences - especially painful or overwhelming ones - can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the life you want to be living. You might notice anxiety, doubting your worth, difficulty trusting others, or other patterns repeating even though you want something different. At times it can be hard to see a clear path forward. With curiosity and compassion, we can gently explore what you've been carrying, while paying attention to the wisdom of your body and nervous system, helping you to feel more grounded, connected to who you are, and able to move through life with greater authenticity, choice, and ease.
Sometimes life experiences - especially painful or overwhelming ones - can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the life you want to be living. You might notice anxiety, doubting your worth, difficulty trusting others, or other patterns repeating even though you want something different. At times it can be hard to see a clear path forward. With curiosity and compassion, we can gently explore what you've been carrying, while paying attention to the wisdom of your body and nervous system, helping you to feel more grounded, connected to who you are, and able to move through life with greater authenticity, choice, and ease.
My areas of special interest and expertise include Depression, Anxiety, Sport Psychology, Concussion Treatment and Baseline Testing, Eating Disorders, and weight loss.
There are problems . . . and there are solutions, and sometimes it's just nice to talk through them! I am not your typical psychologist. I don't work in a stuffy office and you won't lay down on a couch. I help you develop the skills and abilities necessary to move forward and conquer your problems. By helping people identify the things they wish to have changed in their lives and further develop the skills they already have, I help clients construct a concrete vision for themselves and make that vision a reality. I help you find solutions!
My areas of special interest and expertise include Depression, Anxiety, Sport Psychology, Concussion Treatment and Baseline Testing, Eating Disorders, and weight loss.
There are problems . . . and there are solutions, and sometimes it's just nice to talk through them! I am not your typical psychologist. I don't work in a stuffy office and you won't lay down on a couch. I help you develop the skills and abilities necessary to move forward and conquer your problems. By helping people identify the things they wish to have changed in their lives and further develop the skills they already have, I help clients construct a concrete vision for themselves and make that vision a reality. I help you find solutions!
I work with individuals who want relief from disordered eating patterns, negative self-talk, body image distress, and the pressure to always be doing or being more.
Feeling disconnected from your body, caught in constant self-criticism, or exhausted by trying to meet impossible standards can quietly take over your life. You might look like you’re “doing fine” on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or stuck in cycles around food, perfectionism, or your sense of worth. These struggles can seep into your relationships, confidence, and day-to-day wellbeing, leaving you unsure how to move forward.
I work with individuals who want relief from disordered eating patterns, negative self-talk, body image distress, and the pressure to always be doing or being more.
Feeling disconnected from your body, caught in constant self-criticism, or exhausted by trying to meet impossible standards can quietly take over your life. You might look like you’re “doing fine” on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or stuck in cycles around food, perfectionism, or your sense of worth. These struggles can seep into your relationships, confidence, and day-to-day wellbeing, leaving you unsure how to move forward.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.