Eating Disorders Therapists in Edmonton, AB
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of emotion dysregulation and related conditions including eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in adolescents and adults.
I am passionate about the therapeutic process and privileged when a client allows me to join them in theirs. My approach balances the art and science of therapy by using evidence-based treatments and tailoring them to be most effective for you. I believe in being as authentic as possible so I stay genuinely curious and collaborate with you to make sense of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. I value taking a strength-based approach and promoting a safe and non-judgmental environment that empowers you to engage in the meaningful work of self-discovery, acceptance, and change.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of emotion dysregulation and related conditions including eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in adolescents and adults.
I am passionate about the therapeutic process and privileged when a client allows me to join them in theirs. My approach balances the art and science of therapy by using evidence-based treatments and tailoring them to be most effective for you. I believe in being as authentic as possible so I stay genuinely curious and collaborate with you to make sense of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. I value taking a strength-based approach and promoting a safe and non-judgmental environment that empowers you to engage in the meaningful work of self-discovery, acceptance, and change.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years experience working with adult clients with eating disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people (HSP).
I worked inpatient as an eating disorder therapist and several years outpatient. I have helped clients recover fully from anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating. I also work with clients who have a faith perspective and those with trauma/PTSD. Advanced studies include EMDR, Certificate in Pain Management, Trauma, and Anxiety Management/Treatment.
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years experience working with adult clients with eating disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and highly sensitive people (HSP).
I worked inpatient as an eating disorder therapist and several years outpatient. I have helped clients recover fully from anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating. I also work with clients who have a faith perspective and those with trauma/PTSD. Advanced studies include EMDR, Certificate in Pain Management, Trauma, and Anxiety Management/Treatment.
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.
However, working alongside those who are recovering from eating disorders is one area I am particularly passionate about.
I understand the therapeutic process will look uniquely different depending on the individual seeking support. Therefore, I strive to work as a team with you to find the best approach for your specific concerns. I pull from a variety of approaches, and have additional training in EFFT, ACT, The Gottman Method, and narrative approaches.
However, working alongside those who are recovering from eating disorders is one area I am particularly passionate about.
I understand the therapeutic process will look uniquely different depending on the individual seeking support. Therefore, I strive to work as a team with you to find the best approach for your specific concerns. I pull from a variety of approaches, and have additional training in EFFT, ACT, The Gottman Method, and narrative approaches.
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.
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!
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.
Darien Zwicker
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6X
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Michelle Emmerling
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5J
Waitlist for 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.
Alice Wilmes
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RPC, CT, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
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
However, my areas of expertise include Anxiety, Anger, ADHD, PTSD/Complex Trauma, and Eating Disorders.
I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). I work from a client-centred approach where I believe that the best therapeutic results come from a collaborative approach between client and therapist. I believe that my role is to provide a supportive safe space where your voice is heard and your goals take centre stage. My commitment is to help you not just cope, but to thrive. Together, we will create realistic goals and map out a unique path to achieve them. When the right therapeutic fit is found, you may be surprised at how quickly you begin to feel meaningful change.
However, my areas of expertise include Anxiety, Anger, ADHD, PTSD/Complex Trauma, and Eating Disorders.
I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). I work from a client-centred approach where I believe that the best therapeutic results come from a collaborative approach between client and therapist. I believe that my role is to provide a supportive safe space where your voice is heard and your goals take centre stage. My commitment is to help you not just cope, but to thrive. Together, we will create realistic goals and map out a unique path to achieve them. When the right therapeutic fit is found, you may be surprised at how quickly you begin to feel meaningful change.
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Nicole Wheaton
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in body image, disordered eating and eating disorders.
Life can be difficult and it takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for support when facing challenges. I am so glad you are here! I want to help you shift from surviving to thriving! Together, we will work towards a common goal that honours the unique person that you are. My role is to support, empower, and provide you with a safe space to grow. I have an inherent respect for a client’s cultural values and freedom to exercise choice. I value your feedback and want to make sure you feel heard throughout our time together.
I specialize in body image, disordered eating and eating disorders.
Life can be difficult and it takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for support when facing challenges. I am so glad you are here! I want to help you shift from surviving to thriving! Together, we will work towards a common goal that honours the unique person that you are. My role is to support, empower, and provide you with a safe space to grow. I have an inherent respect for a client’s cultural values and freedom to exercise choice. I value your feedback and want to make sure you feel heard throughout our time together.
I also have experience with eating disorders, trauma, domestic violence, and body image issues.
At Evolution Psychology I enjoy working with individuals who have developed self-defeating ways of thinking about themselves and their future. Using a cognitive-behavioural approach (CBT), I help them to form more adaptive and compassionate ways of perceiving themselves. I also supervise graduate students and provisional psychologists.
I also have experience with eating disorders, trauma, domestic violence, and body image issues.
At Evolution Psychology I enjoy working with individuals who have developed self-defeating ways of thinking about themselves and their future. Using a cognitive-behavioural approach (CBT), I help them to form more adaptive and compassionate ways of perceiving themselves. I also supervise graduate students and provisional psychologists.
I specialize in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety and relationships, whether a relationship you are in currently, in the past, or relationship with self.
I'm a Registered Psychologist who is dedicated to helping you overcome stress, worry, and fear. If you have anxieties about your life and relationships, or about eating, food, and the way your body looks, as a therapist, I can help. You might be obsessed with thoughts that you can't control. To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you're in a constant state of anxiety and angst. You may be overwhelmed and terrified that you'll have another panic attack, gain weight, or that something horrible is about to happen.
I specialize in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety and relationships, whether a relationship you are in currently, in the past, or relationship with self.
I'm a Registered Psychologist who is dedicated to helping you overcome stress, worry, and fear. If you have anxieties about your life and relationships, or about eating, food, and the way your body looks, as a therapist, I can help. You might be obsessed with thoughts that you can't control. To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you're in a constant state of anxiety and angst. You may be overwhelmed and terrified that you'll have another panic attack, gain weight, or that something horrible is about to happen.
Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
Shelley sits on the executive board at the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and specializes in anxiety and eating disorders (all ages).The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few. Shelley loves to work with those ready for change.
Shelley is known for her groundbreaking therapeutic work in anxiety and eating disorders for adults and children.
Shelley sits on the executive board at the BC Clinical Hypnosis Society, and specializes in anxiety and eating disorders (all ages).The Science based ground breaking approaches she integrates into your healing are based on proven mind- body science including: EMDR, Hypnosis, parts work and CBT to name a few. Shelley loves to work with those ready for change.
I have specialized training in, and a passion for working with folks who are experiencing disordered eating/exercise, eating disorders, and body image concerns.
Hello! My name is Monica (she/her), and I am a Registered Psychologist. I am centred in the belief that we are all unique human beings who have found a way to survive this wild ride we call life. I view all symptoms, concerns, and difficult emotions as a map to understanding how you have learned to survive (and potentially, flourish!). This means that I am here to work with your natural capacity to navigate your life, while establishing new ways of meeting your needs (ie. belonging, safety, control) in an empowering and healing way.
I have specialized training in, and a passion for working with folks who are experiencing disordered eating/exercise, eating disorders, and body image concerns.
Hello! My name is Monica (she/her), and I am a Registered Psychologist. I am centred in the belief that we are all unique human beings who have found a way to survive this wild ride we call life. I view all symptoms, concerns, and difficult emotions as a map to understanding how you have learned to survive (and potentially, flourish!). This means that I am here to work with your natural capacity to navigate your life, while establishing new ways of meeting your needs (ie. belonging, safety, control) in an empowering and healing way.
Dr. Monica Hinton Therapist Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be complicated. Maybe your day is filled with racing thoughts, worry or feeling down. Certain times of the year may spark overwhelming feelings or memories and social situations feel like too much. You might find yourself repeating actions that you feel compelled to do, even if it doesn’t seem to make sense. If you have lost interest in things you used to enjoy, and have pushed people out of your life, even when you didn't want to, you've already taken the first step towards change in seeking change and I am here to support you along your journey.
Life can be complicated. Maybe your day is filled with racing thoughts, worry or feeling down. Certain times of the year may spark overwhelming feelings or memories and social situations feel like too much. You might find yourself repeating actions that you feel compelled to do, even if it doesn’t seem to make sense. If you have lost interest in things you used to enjoy, and have pushed people out of your life, even when you didn't want to, you've already taken the first step towards change in seeking change and I am here to support you along your journey.
I am trained in EMDR, advanced EMDR for Eating Disorders, DeTur, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Are you ready to break free from the patterns holding you back and rediscover a healthier, more confident version of yourself? I hold space for a wide array of clients who often feel disconnected from their bodies or trapped in harmful beliefs about their worth, which can significantly impact mental health. My clients are looking for a space to understand challenges, build a healthier relationship with themselves and others, and strive for emotional healing. I bring awareness to our relationship with our body and food to find peace within ourselves and to stop being defined by external factors or societal pressures.
I am trained in EMDR, advanced EMDR for Eating Disorders, DeTur, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Are you ready to break free from the patterns holding you back and rediscover a healthier, more confident version of yourself? I hold space for a wide array of clients who often feel disconnected from their bodies or trapped in harmful beliefs about their worth, which can significantly impact mental health. My clients are looking for a space to understand challenges, build a healthier relationship with themselves and others, and strive for emotional healing. I bring awareness to our relationship with our body and food to find peace within ourselves and to stop being defined by external factors or societal pressures.
In addition to my doctoral studies, I completed an intensive, Postdoctoral Fellowship in the treatment of eating disorders at Drexel University.
Whether you struggle with regulating your emotions, navigating relationships, or managing urges that lead you to eat, impulse isn’t bad, it’s what you do with it that matters. My name is Mallory & I am a change-oriented therapist who focuses on how you can do different to feel different. Cultivating change requires understanding the function of why you have learned to cope in the way that you have, in order to build new patterns moving forward. With me, you play an active role in the therapeutic process & will be challenged to change the way that you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
In addition to my doctoral studies, I completed an intensive, Postdoctoral Fellowship in the treatment of eating disorders at Drexel University.
Whether you struggle with regulating your emotions, navigating relationships, or managing urges that lead you to eat, impulse isn’t bad, it’s what you do with it that matters. My name is Mallory & I am a change-oriented therapist who focuses on how you can do different to feel different. Cultivating change requires understanding the function of why you have learned to cope in the way that you have, in order to build new patterns moving forward. With me, you play an active role in the therapeutic process & will be challenged to change the way that you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Her extensive clinical expertise spans a range of areas, including 2sLGBTQIA+ mental health, PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders, addictions, and concurrent disorders.
Beyond traditional therapeutic modalities, Vanessa has expanded her toolkit to include trauma-sensitive yoga and equine-facilitated wellness. These innovative approaches allow her clients to explore healing in non-traditional and holistic ways, fostering a mind-body connection that is integral to the therapeutic process.
Her extensive clinical expertise spans a range of areas, including 2sLGBTQIA+ mental health, PTSD and complex trauma, eating disorders, addictions, and concurrent disorders.
Beyond traditional therapeutic modalities, Vanessa has expanded her toolkit to include trauma-sensitive yoga and equine-facilitated wellness. These innovative approaches allow her clients to explore healing in non-traditional and holistic ways, fostering a mind-body connection that is integral to the therapeutic process.
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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.