Eating Disorders Therapists in Hamilton, ON
I'm a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adults and adolescents at Solasta Psychological Services and its Eating Disorder Program, offering assessment, therapy, and parenting support.
In the therapy room, I utilize a variety of approaches depending on the unique concerns of each individual client; with an emphasis on connection, regulation, and integration. I regularly draw upon modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, ACT, DBT, EFT, and FBT, offering an eclectic approach.
I'm a clinical therapist providing supervised psychological services to adults and adolescents at Solasta Psychological Services and its Eating Disorder Program, offering assessment, therapy, and parenting support.
In the therapy room, I utilize a variety of approaches depending on the unique concerns of each individual client; with an emphasis on connection, regulation, and integration. I regularly draw upon modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Polyvagal Theory, ACT, DBT, EFT, and FBT, offering an eclectic approach.
Being a human is hard! You often feel anxious, confused, or frustrated. You might struggle with your body image, food, self-worth, perfectionism, or “shoulding” yourself. Anxiety and depression feel overwhelming. You want things to be different, but you’re unsure how to start. What does feeling your feelings even mean, anyway?! I am passionate about providing a space for queer, fat, and/or neurodivergent humans to unpack the impact of oppression, develop strategies for improved executive functioning and emotional regulation, and discuss practical ways to navigate how hard it is to live in a world that wasn’t made for you.
Being a human is hard! You often feel anxious, confused, or frustrated. You might struggle with your body image, food, self-worth, perfectionism, or “shoulding” yourself. Anxiety and depression feel overwhelming. You want things to be different, but you’re unsure how to start. What does feeling your feelings even mean, anyway?! I am passionate about providing a space for queer, fat, and/or neurodivergent humans to unpack the impact of oppression, develop strategies for improved executive functioning and emotional regulation, and discuss practical ways to navigate how hard it is to live in a world that wasn’t made for you.
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.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
I’m a trained trauma therapist supporting people navigating complex trauma, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Perhaps you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. Maybe it's a complicated relationship with food and your body, questions around identity, or the lingering impact of past experiences - and you’re realizing that you don’t want to keep navigating it alone. You may feel high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You know the coping skills and insight that therapy can bring, but in the moments when things hurt the most, those tools feel out of reach. You want support that goes deeper than surface-level strategies and gets to the root issues.
I’m a trained trauma therapist supporting people navigating complex trauma, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Perhaps you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. Maybe it's a complicated relationship with food and your body, questions around identity, or the lingering impact of past experiences - and you’re realizing that you don’t want to keep navigating it alone. You may feel high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You know the coping skills and insight that therapy can bring, but in the moments when things hurt the most, those tools feel out of reach. You want support that goes deeper than surface-level strategies and gets to the root issues.
I work with youth (17+) and adults who are living with anxiety, eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED), substance use concerns, and depression.
I use an integrative approach, drawing from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E). I use these therapies from a client-centred, strengths-based, anti-oppressive practice, and trauma-informed lens where I hold a non-judgmental space for exploration and growth.
I work with youth (17+) and adults who are living with anxiety, eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED), substance use concerns, and depression.
I use an integrative approach, drawing from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E). I use these therapies from a client-centred, strengths-based, anti-oppressive practice, and trauma-informed lens where I hold a non-judgmental space for exploration and growth.
Some areas I'm passionate about when working with individuals and couples are navigating the journey of parenting, those impacted by a traumatic brain injury and those navigating life and recovery of disordered eating.
Change can mean challenge and opportunity and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost and possibly isolated. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings hope, progress and confidence.
Some areas I'm passionate about when working with individuals and couples are navigating the journey of parenting, those impacted by a traumatic brain injury and those navigating life and recovery of disordered eating.
Change can mean challenge and opportunity and becoming a parent is perhaps one of the most transformative life transitions of all. Each stage we go through from conception to empty nesting comes with its joys and challenges. It is my intention to support you so you feel safe to open up and explore yourself. As I’ve learned, parenting is tough and it is common to feel lost and possibly isolated. There is such value in creating connection with others, as well as ourselves. Change may also be embracing opportunities to focus on one's well-being and goals, in a way that brings hope, progress and confidence.
For those wrestling eating disorders, our focus will be on fostering a healthy relationship with food and body image, and navigating complex emotions.
Hello! Welcome to the first step in your healing journey. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, and you don't have to face them alone. To me, healing is not just a destination; it's a collaborative journey. I am passionate about working with you to explore the depths of your emotions, understand patterns of behaviour, and cultivate a path towards positive change. Together, we'll work towards understanding the roots of your struggles and developing practical strategies for positive change.
For those wrestling eating disorders, our focus will be on fostering a healthy relationship with food and body image, and navigating complex emotions.
Hello! Welcome to the first step in your healing journey. Life's challenges can be overwhelming, and you don't have to face them alone. To me, healing is not just a destination; it's a collaborative journey. I am passionate about working with you to explore the depths of your emotions, understand patterns of behaviour, and cultivate a path towards positive change. Together, we'll work towards understanding the roots of your struggles and developing practical strategies for positive change.
I support adolescents (16+) and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and related concerns such as anxiety, depression, and body dissatisfaction.
Since 2018, my work & education have focused on eating disorder treatment. I am trained in CBT and DBT & use weight-neutral & trauma-informed principles to guide care. NourishED provides a dedicated Care Manager, therapy, guidance for medical monitoring & psychiatry. Our approach connects every part of care so clients feel supported at every step.
I support adolescents (16+) and adults navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and related concerns such as anxiety, depression, and body dissatisfaction.
Since 2018, my work & education have focused on eating disorder treatment. I am trained in CBT and DBT & use weight-neutral & trauma-informed principles to guide care. NourishED provides a dedicated Care Manager, therapy, guidance for medical monitoring & psychiatry. Our approach connects every part of care so clients feel supported at every step.
You’ve done therapy before, maybe even a few times? You’ve talked through the anxiety, the depression, the trauma. You’ve got insight, but things still feel stuck - nothing feels like it’s ever changed and it feels like you’re back to ground zero. It’s time to dive into something different. Somatic therapy goes beyond talking to help your body process what your mind already knows. If traditional therapy hasn’t worked the way you’d hoped, this is likely the missing piece.
You’ve done therapy before, maybe even a few times? You’ve talked through the anxiety, the depression, the trauma. You’ve got insight, but things still feel stuck - nothing feels like it’s ever changed and it feels like you’re back to ground zero. It’s time to dive into something different. Somatic therapy goes beyond talking to help your body process what your mind already knows. If traditional therapy hasn’t worked the way you’d hoped, this is likely the missing piece.
I often help with intense emotions, anxiety, self-destructive experiences, PTSD, or body shame/ eating disorders.
I find therapy can be a branch that reaches in, something strong you use to pull yourself from a harsh inner world to more solid ground. If you feel overwhelmed or raw, what you're experiencing isn't a problem with who you are. Plenty is rough in this world. Add in factors like your history, systemic barriers, learned habits, vulnerabilities, traumas, or feelings that overwhelm your capacities right now - it can be hard as fk. The hopeful news is, you can change your experience, a lot: gain understanding and fuel and skill, interrupt patterns, create your solid ground, and move in a direction that's in line with what matters to you.
I often help with intense emotions, anxiety, self-destructive experiences, PTSD, or body shame/ eating disorders.
I find therapy can be a branch that reaches in, something strong you use to pull yourself from a harsh inner world to more solid ground. If you feel overwhelmed or raw, what you're experiencing isn't a problem with who you are. Plenty is rough in this world. Add in factors like your history, systemic barriers, learned habits, vulnerabilities, traumas, or feelings that overwhelm your capacities right now - it can be hard as fk. The hopeful news is, you can change your experience, a lot: gain understanding and fuel and skill, interrupt patterns, create your solid ground, and move in a direction that's in line with what matters to you.
At Breaking Barriers Counselling Centre, we are a group of mental health professionals aiming to break down stigma of mental health, traditional views of therapy, and redefine mental health care. We recognize the value and privilege of a therapeutic relationship. With that in mind, we operate from an anti-racism, anti-oppressive framework that honours all identities and lived experiences.
At Breaking Barriers Counselling Centre, we are a group of mental health professionals aiming to break down stigma of mental health, traditional views of therapy, and redefine mental health care. We recognize the value and privilege of a therapeutic relationship. With that in mind, we operate from an anti-racism, anti-oppressive framework that honours all identities and lived experiences.
My name is Kathryn Sclisizzi and I have been in the field of helping others for over 18 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, a degree in Psychology, as well as a Child and Youth Worker diploma. I work with individuals (ages 18 and up), helping them develop skills to manage and cope, so that they can begin to live their best life, feeling confident and secure.
My name is Kathryn Sclisizzi and I have been in the field of helping others for over 18 years. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, a degree in Psychology, as well as a Child and Youth Worker diploma. I work with individuals (ages 18 and up), helping them develop skills to manage and cope, so that they can begin to live their best life, feeling confident and secure.
Many parents start to worry that their child may have anxiety, depression, ocd, or an eating disorder and want to find support.
My team and I work with youth and parents using evidence-based treatments to help you/your child learn to manage things like anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, low self-esteem, and/or eating disorders (e.g., anorexia). We also have therapists on our team who work with adults if you or an older sibling needs your own mental health supports.
Many parents start to worry that their child may have anxiety, depression, ocd, or an eating disorder and want to find support.
My team and I work with youth and parents using evidence-based treatments to help you/your child learn to manage things like anxiety, depression, school avoidance, OCD, low self-esteem, and/or eating disorders (e.g., anorexia). We also have therapists on our team who work with adults if you or an older sibling needs your own mental health supports.
I help Gen Zers shed expectations, challenge assumptions, and live authentically by addressing challenges related to anxiety, body image and eating disorders, gender and sexuality, and perfectionism.
Do you ever feel crushed by the pressure to be perfect, yet still feel like you’re not enough? You’re expected to get good grades, have a thriving social life, and also look hot while doing all of that. It’s exhausting! Between school, family, friends, and social media, it can feel impossible to keep up especially when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. If you’re tired of comparing yourself to other people and want to break free from the pressure to meet everyone else’s standards, you’re in the right place!
I help Gen Zers shed expectations, challenge assumptions, and live authentically by addressing challenges related to anxiety, body image and eating disorders, gender and sexuality, and perfectionism.
Do you ever feel crushed by the pressure to be perfect, yet still feel like you’re not enough? You’re expected to get good grades, have a thriving social life, and also look hot while doing all of that. It’s exhausting! Between school, family, friends, and social media, it can feel impossible to keep up especially when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out. If you’re tired of comparing yourself to other people and want to break free from the pressure to meet everyone else’s standards, you’re in the right place!
Lindsay Miedema
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8R
Waitlist for new clients
The main areas I provide support for are disordered eating, anxiety, OCD and trauma.
Maybe you have anxiety that makes everything feel big and overwhelming. Maybe past trauma flashbacks interfere with finding happiness today. Maybe food pressures, and negative body image thoughts are holding you back from feeling free to enjoy life. Know that you are not alone and I can help.
The main areas I provide support for are disordered eating, anxiety, OCD and trauma.
Maybe you have anxiety that makes everything feel big and overwhelming. Maybe past trauma flashbacks interfere with finding happiness today. Maybe food pressures, and negative body image thoughts are holding you back from feeling free to enjoy life. Know that you are not alone and I can help.
Are you experiencing one or more of these issues: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, disordered eating or trauma effects?
Simone is experienced in working with individuals and families, in community mental health as well as private practice. In 2016 Simone was nominated for a "Business Person of Character" award from the Character Community Foundation.
Are you experiencing one or more of these issues: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, disordered eating or trauma effects?
Simone is experienced in working with individuals and families, in community mental health as well as private practice. In 2016 Simone was nominated for a "Business Person of Character" award from the Character Community Foundation.
I help clients reconnect with their values, strengthen body trust, and gently shift patterns related to avoidance or patterns of disordered eating, including ongoing struggles with body trust and self-care.
I support clients in understanding how their nervous system and brain work to build strategies that feel realistic and supportive. I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed therapy within a relational, strengths-based framework.
I help clients reconnect with their values, strengthen body trust, and gently shift patterns related to avoidance or patterns of disordered eating, including ongoing struggles with body trust and self-care.
I support clients in understanding how their nervous system and brain work to build strategies that feel realistic and supportive. I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed therapy within a relational, strengths-based framework.
I have over 10 years experience working with depression and anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress management, behavioural issues, body image and eating disorders.
I have extensive training and experience treating eating disorders and body image concerns, including obesity and binge eating. I was trained at the Hospital for Sick Children and through The Maudsley Institute for Family Based Treatment. Additionally, I have been trained in CBT and EFT to treat eating disorders.
I have over 10 years experience working with depression and anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, stress management, behavioural issues, body image and eating disorders.
I have extensive training and experience treating eating disorders and body image concerns, including obesity and binge eating. I was trained at the Hospital for Sick Children and through The Maudsley Institute for Family Based Treatment. Additionally, I have been trained in CBT and EFT to treat eating disorders.
We also have clinicians with extensive training to work with individuals with Eating Disorders.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
We also have clinicians with extensive training to work with individuals with Eating Disorders.
Currently accepting new clients. Solasta is a modern mental health practice providing assessment, therapy, consultation, and more. Solasta Psychological Services offers support with the latest evidence based approaches that incorporate knowledge from the fields of neuroscience and psychology. We are a neurodiversity-affirmative and trauma informed practice.
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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.