Eating Disorders Therapists in Aurora, ON
Many of my clients struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or self-criticism.
Change can feel scary, even when you're ready for it. I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, and self-esteem challenges, helping clients better understand themselves and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Together, we build self-compassion, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and work toward lasting, meaningful change.
Many of my clients struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or self-criticism.
Change can feel scary, even when you're ready for it. I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, and self-esteem challenges, helping clients better understand themselves and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Together, we build self-compassion, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and work toward lasting, meaningful change.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ocd, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship struggles.
Psychotherapy is sometimes called the “talking cure.” It is a process of understanding both the conscious and unconscious aspects of ourselves, and how these inner dynamics shape our emotional life and patterns of behaviour.
For individual therapy this will look like saying what's on your mind and how you're feeling. You may come with a specific problem or goal, and we will work together to get to the root of the issue.
For couples therapy, it's a similar process; you may come with a problem or conflict that you feel stuck in. Therapy can help you find a new way forward, based on your shared goals.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ocd, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship struggles.
Psychotherapy is sometimes called the “talking cure.” It is a process of understanding both the conscious and unconscious aspects of ourselves, and how these inner dynamics shape our emotional life and patterns of behaviour.
For individual therapy this will look like saying what's on your mind and how you're feeling. You may come with a specific problem or goal, and we will work together to get to the root of the issue.
For couples therapy, it's a similar process; you may come with a problem or conflict that you feel stuck in. Therapy can help you find a new way forward, based on your shared goals.
I have extensive experience treating people struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, anger management, relationship issues and addictions.
I am a clinical therapist with more than 15 years of experience, working with individuals, couples, families and groups.During my professional career I received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Mindfullness and Harm Reduction.
I have extensive experience treating people struggling with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, anger management, relationship issues and addictions.
I am a clinical therapist with more than 15 years of experience, working with individuals, couples, families and groups.During my professional career I received advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Mindfullness and Harm Reduction.
My focus is on eating and body image concerns, including binge eating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, mindful eating, and the complicated relationship with food that can take up so much mental space.
I integrate mindfulness-based tools for emotional and binge eating through my Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT). I also draw on ACT, CBT, and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), an evidence-based approach developed for eating concerns. My approach is structured, evidence-informed, warm, and collaborative.
My focus is on eating and body image concerns, including binge eating, compulsive eating, emotional eating, mindful eating, and the complicated relationship with food that can take up so much mental space.
I integrate mindfulness-based tools for emotional and binge eating through my Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT). I also draw on ACT, CBT, and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), an evidence-based approach developed for eating concerns. My approach is structured, evidence-informed, warm, and collaborative.
If you're grappling with challenges like eating disorders/ disordered eating, maintaining recovery from an eating disorder, diet culture, anxiety, perfectionism, issues of self-worth, or navigating significant life transitions, know that support is available.
My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and compassionate. I am specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and related concerns; I can also help if you are in recovery from an eating disorder and need a therapist who understands the unique challenges of tackling mood, anxiety, relationships or life transitions while maintaining your recovery.
If you're grappling with challenges like eating disorders/ disordered eating, maintaining recovery from an eating disorder, diet culture, anxiety, perfectionism, issues of self-worth, or navigating significant life transitions, know that support is available.
My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and compassionate. I am specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and related concerns; I can also help if you are in recovery from an eating disorder and need a therapist who understands the unique challenges of tackling mood, anxiety, relationships or life transitions while maintaining your recovery.
I’ve worked with individuals with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, and many, many other challenges.
I have more than ten years of front-line experience in various settings. I’m trained in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and existential approaches. I use my lived experience to inform therapy, while maintaining boundaries.
I’ve worked with individuals with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, and many, many other challenges.
I have more than ten years of front-line experience in various settings. I’m trained in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and existential approaches. I use my lived experience to inform therapy, while maintaining boundaries.
Our team supports children, teens, adults, and parents, navigating trauma, eating disorders, big emotions, and family distress.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve been holding a lot on your own.
Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside.
Maybe therapy hasn’t worked the way you hoped it would.
Maybe your child, teen, or loved one is struggling and you don’t know what else to try.
Or maybe you’re tired of being told to “cope better” when what you’re really longing for is safety, understanding, and real change.
At Healing Recovery Centre, we believe you deserve a soft place to land — and more than one way to heal.
Our team supports children, teens, adults, and parents, navigating trauma, eating disorders, big emotions, and family distress.
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve been holding a lot on your own.
Maybe you’re high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside.
Maybe therapy hasn’t worked the way you hoped it would.
Maybe your child, teen, or loved one is struggling and you don’t know what else to try.
Or maybe you’re tired of being told to “cope better” when what you’re really longing for is safety, understanding, and real change.
At Healing Recovery Centre, we believe you deserve a soft place to land — and more than one way to heal.
If your child or teen is struggling with social emotional concerns, an Eating Disorder, family conflict or traumatic experiences and as a family you are curious about therapy and change I welcome you.
Therapy is a place free of judgement and criticism & instead makes space for safety, connection, empathy, understanding & growth. Through individualized clinical therapy individuals, families or parents looking for support and hope will be provided with evidence based and evidence informed treatment modalities that aim to directly meet your individual needs.
If your child or teen is struggling with social emotional concerns, an Eating Disorder, family conflict or traumatic experiences and as a family you are curious about therapy and change I welcome you.
Therapy is a place free of judgement and criticism & instead makes space for safety, connection, empathy, understanding & growth. Through individualized clinical therapy individuals, families or parents looking for support and hope will be provided with evidence based and evidence informed treatment modalities that aim to directly meet your individual needs.
Stop living someone else’s dream. Start living your own.
Many of my clients have spent years meeting expectations, putting others first, and carrying responsibilities that slowly disconnected them from themselves. From the outside, life may seem fine. Inside, they feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply lost.
I work with adults, teens, children, and families facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, life transitions, and the unique realities of raising a child with autism or other special needs. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your own voice and create a life that truly feels like yours.
Stop living someone else’s dream. Start living your own.
Many of my clients have spent years meeting expectations, putting others first, and carrying responsibilities that slowly disconnected them from themselves. From the outside, life may seem fine. Inside, they feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply lost.
I work with adults, teens, children, and families facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, life transitions, and the unique realities of raising a child with autism or other special needs. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your own voice and create a life that truly feels like yours.
I understand that life can be challenging and we can easily lose our sense of self along the way and get stuck with the emotions that take away the joy of living a meaningful life and having fulfilled relationships. If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sadness and loneliness, lack of purpose, trust, anger, perfectionism, disordered/emotional eating, procrastination, people pleasing, self-esteem, self-harming, body image, fears, infidelity, childhood trauma, parenting, life transition, relationships, couple and marriage issues, or simply want to take the next step in your life and need guidance, I can help!
I understand that life can be challenging and we can easily lose our sense of self along the way and get stuck with the emotions that take away the joy of living a meaningful life and having fulfilled relationships. If you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sadness and loneliness, lack of purpose, trust, anger, perfectionism, disordered/emotional eating, procrastination, people pleasing, self-esteem, self-harming, body image, fears, infidelity, childhood trauma, parenting, life transition, relationships, couple and marriage issues, or simply want to take the next step in your life and need guidance, I can help!
I am compassionate and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families to regain balance, overcome obstacles, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I offer a range of evidence base psychotherapy treatments and latest technology in Neurofeedback.
I am gear to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues or other difficulties.
I am compassionate and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families to regain balance, overcome obstacles, and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I offer a range of evidence base psychotherapy treatments and latest technology in Neurofeedback.
I am gear to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues or other difficulties.
As a psychotherapist, I help individuals through self-discovery and transformation. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, helping them unravel hidden complexities and achieve greater self-awareness. Through open dialogue and introspection, I assist clients in understanding the underlying causes of their struggles and developing healthier coping mechanisms. I aim to empower clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and find fulfillment through self-discovery and personal growth.
As a psychotherapist, I help individuals through self-discovery and transformation. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, helping them unravel hidden complexities and achieve greater self-awareness. Through open dialogue and introspection, I assist clients in understanding the underlying causes of their struggles and developing healthier coping mechanisms. I aim to empower clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and find fulfillment through self-discovery and personal growth.
Do you ever wonder why you keep on doing the things that you do? Your habits or rituals on a daily basis are sometimes hard to decipher or break. The shame, guilt, anger, Sadness, anxiety or depression that we may feel from repeatedly performing the same actions and thoughts, over and over again, may wear you down. By living more in the moment, and being more mindful of your daily activities, your true self will begin to see the workings of your ego. Your egoic mind is built on early childhood defenses and sub personalities that forms certain addictions and inefficient habits. It is important to be curious about your discomfort.
Do you ever wonder why you keep on doing the things that you do? Your habits or rituals on a daily basis are sometimes hard to decipher or break. The shame, guilt, anger, Sadness, anxiety or depression that we may feel from repeatedly performing the same actions and thoughts, over and over again, may wear you down. By living more in the moment, and being more mindful of your daily activities, your true self will begin to see the workings of your ego. Your egoic mind is built on early childhood defenses and sub personalities that forms certain addictions and inefficient habits. It is important to be curious about your discomfort.
Anxiety/OCD/ADHD/Anger/Couples Counselling - It’s frustrating when anxiety and stress keep you stuck in worry and feeling overwhelmed. Anger might show up quicker than you want it to, or self-doubt might be chipping away at your confidence. Despite your efforts, your relationship may keep circling back to arguments, misunderstandings, or disconnection. Both individual and couples therapy can help you uncover the patterns behind these challenges, develop practical strategies to manage emotions, and create space for healthier communication, stronger connection, and greater self-understanding.
Anxiety/OCD/ADHD/Anger/Couples Counselling - It’s frustrating when anxiety and stress keep you stuck in worry and feeling overwhelmed. Anger might show up quicker than you want it to, or self-doubt might be chipping away at your confidence. Despite your efforts, your relationship may keep circling back to arguments, misunderstandings, or disconnection. Both individual and couples therapy can help you uncover the patterns behind these challenges, develop practical strategies to manage emotions, and create space for healthier communication, stronger connection, and greater self-understanding.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and trauma-informed therapist, I bring over twenty years of experience in mental health, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, attachment, couples, men's issues, and first responders.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Here you are encouraged to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and feeling heard is fundamental to our well-being. But being heard is where the work begins, not where it ends. From that foundation we go deeper, to the emotions, beliefs and patterns at the root of what brought you here.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and trauma-informed therapist, I bring over twenty years of experience in mental health, specialising in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, attachment, couples, men's issues, and first responders.
I believe in the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. Here you are encouraged to express yourself freely, without fear of judgement, and feeling heard is fundamental to our well-being. But being heard is where the work begins, not where it ends. From that foundation we go deeper, to the emotions, beliefs and patterns at the root of what brought you here.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Ontario. Since starting my practice here in Ontario, I have been given the privilege of helping clients overcome their relationship struggles and move forward with their lives. I work collaboratively to set goals with clients, helping them resolve personal problems, conflict in the family, and more. Each session offers a safe space for you to let it all out. My services are available in two languages: English and Russian. I can offer a more personalized service for those who need, since I know the culture, social processes, values, and traditions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Ontario. Since starting my practice here in Ontario, I have been given the privilege of helping clients overcome their relationship struggles and move forward with their lives. I work collaboratively to set goals with clients, helping them resolve personal problems, conflict in the family, and more. Each session offers a safe space for you to let it all out. My services are available in two languages: English and Russian. I can offer a more personalized service for those who need, since I know the culture, social processes, values, and traditions.
Are things getting you down? Are you feeling stuck trying to figure out life's challenges? Are you unsure of what to do or how to cope with the stressors in your life. At a time in our life were more people than ever are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress as a result of the significant changes that are happening in the world today. There is hope and meaning even in the darkest places. And I want to walk beside you through your challenges and explore ways to help you move forward in your life. Together, we will discover what you really want in your life and set those priorities to obtain it.
Are things getting you down? Are you feeling stuck trying to figure out life's challenges? Are you unsure of what to do or how to cope with the stressors in your life. At a time in our life were more people than ever are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress as a result of the significant changes that are happening in the world today. There is hope and meaning even in the darkest places. And I want to walk beside you through your challenges and explore ways to help you move forward in your life. Together, we will discover what you really want in your life and set those priorities to obtain it.
Have you become aware of feeling constantly not good enough? Does that Inner Critic in your brain provide a constant inner dialogue of the ways in which you are failing? Do you notice that you are feeling rejected and a sense of abandonment?Are you used to putting yourself last in favour of meeting everyone else’s needs?Are you experiencing anxiety and feel as if you are in a constant state of high alert?Shelley’s approach to therapy is one of a trauma informed perspective and is always client centered. Her goal is to work with her clients in an empathetic, gentle way where She aims to hold a supportive and patient space.
Have you become aware of feeling constantly not good enough? Does that Inner Critic in your brain provide a constant inner dialogue of the ways in which you are failing? Do you notice that you are feeling rejected and a sense of abandonment?Are you used to putting yourself last in favour of meeting everyone else’s needs?Are you experiencing anxiety and feel as if you are in a constant state of high alert?Shelley’s approach to therapy is one of a trauma informed perspective and is always client centered. Her goal is to work with her clients in an empathetic, gentle way where She aims to hold a supportive and patient space.
I have over 10 years of experience helping youth and adults with a wide range of struggles including exploring gender/sexuality, eating disorders, ADHD/autism and substance use.
My therapy practice is deeply rooted in celebrating 2SLGBTQ identities, neurodivergence, parenting and unpacking the impacts of trauma. If you tend to intellectualize your emotions and struggle to really feel them, my somatic and relational approach may work for you. It is my goal to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your experiences, needs, and pathways to healing. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I take a look at how the attachment patterns you've fallen into replay- and how to interrupt the cycle.
I have over 10 years of experience helping youth and adults with a wide range of struggles including exploring gender/sexuality, eating disorders, ADHD/autism and substance use.
My therapy practice is deeply rooted in celebrating 2SLGBTQ identities, neurodivergence, parenting and unpacking the impacts of trauma. If you tend to intellectualize your emotions and struggle to really feel them, my somatic and relational approach may work for you. It is my goal to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your experiences, needs, and pathways to healing. My therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I take a look at how the attachment patterns you've fallen into replay- and how to interrupt the cycle.
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
Psychology Matters consists of a group of therapists working together to provide psychological services to Barrie and the surrounding regions. Our diversely skilled group consists of members of the College of Psychologists and the College of Registered Psychotherapists. At our location we also have an assessment clinic where we conduct a various assessments for people of all ages. We also provide neuropsychological services.
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Eating Disorders Counsellors
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.