Eating Disorders Therapists in Toronto, ON
Sometimes, all we have is a whisper—a small voice inside that says no, something isn't right. We might try to silence it, hoping it will fade away. However, it persists through anxious feelings, depression, or confusing acting-out behaviours that leave our lives in limbo.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, substance abuse, and 12-step recovery, as well as the impacts of borderline personality disorder, immigration, intergenerational trauma, abusive relationships, and healing from codependency. I have a particular interest in supporting people pleasers, perfectionists, and those working toward greater independence.
Sometimes, all we have is a whisper—a small voice inside that says no, something isn't right. We might try to silence it, hoping it will fade away. However, it persists through anxious feelings, depression, or confusing acting-out behaviours that leave our lives in limbo.
I work with individuals navigating trauma, substance abuse, and 12-step recovery, as well as the impacts of borderline personality disorder, immigration, intergenerational trauma, abusive relationships, and healing from codependency. I have a particular interest in supporting people pleasers, perfectionists, and those working toward greater independence.
Sarah Young
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BEd, BScEng
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, body image, perinatal and postpartum mental health, fertility challenges, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, transitions, and relationships.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to therapy. We will draw upon techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including: interpersonal psychotherapy, internal family systems therapy, and narrative therapy to best suit your needs.
My areas of focus include eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, body image, perinatal and postpartum mental health, fertility challenges, trauma, stress management, self-esteem, identity, anxiety, depression, transitions, and relationships.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I offer a client-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to therapy. We will draw upon techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including: interpersonal psychotherapy, internal family systems therapy, and narrative therapy to best suit your needs.
My areas of focus: Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship issues, Disordered Eating, Health Anxiety
I believe that therapy is the space where healing begins. When we feel genuinely heard, seen, and safe, we can start to unravel our emotions and experiences. I approach therapy with the belief that change comes from the trust we create together. As an Arab-Canadian parent, I understand how to balance cultural roots with personal growth, while also navigating the stigma that comes with diverse identities. My goal is to help you uncover and recognize the strengths within you, even when they might feel hidden or hard to see. Together, we’ll realize those strengths, guiding you toward growth and resilience.
My areas of focus: Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship issues, Disordered Eating, Health Anxiety
I believe that therapy is the space where healing begins. When we feel genuinely heard, seen, and safe, we can start to unravel our emotions and experiences. I approach therapy with the belief that change comes from the trust we create together. As an Arab-Canadian parent, I understand how to balance cultural roots with personal growth, while also navigating the stigma that comes with diverse identities. My goal is to help you uncover and recognize the strengths within you, even when they might feel hidden or hard to see. Together, we’ll realize those strengths, guiding you toward growth and resilience.
I bring particular expertise in eating disorders, neurodivergence (such as ADHD, autism, and OCD), mood (panic, anxiety, depression), and 2SLGBTQ communities.
In my work, self-determination and consent are centred. Grounded in anti-racism and anti-oppression, you will have space to explore the ways your context (identity, community, social systems) impacts your health and well-being. While I sometimes offer skills and resources, most often we will experiment with new ways of relating to your concerns in session.
I bring particular expertise in eating disorders, neurodivergence (such as ADHD, autism, and OCD), mood (panic, anxiety, depression), and 2SLGBTQ communities.
In my work, self-determination and consent are centred. Grounded in anti-racism and anti-oppression, you will have space to explore the ways your context (identity, community, social systems) impacts your health and well-being. While I sometimes offer skills and resources, most often we will experiment with new ways of relating to your concerns in session.
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
Are you or a loved one struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, grief or other difficulties, or other mental health concerns? Do you feel stuck in old patterns and need help navigating life, or need support to improve your mental health and well-being? We can help you through these difficult times so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Are you or a loved one struggling with depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, grief or other difficulties, or other mental health concerns? Do you feel stuck in old patterns and need help navigating life, or need support to improve your mental health and well-being? We can help you through these difficult times so that you can get back to enjoying your life.
Others are navigating challenges related to eating disorders, addictions, or borderline personality disorder.
I support individuals (16+), families, and couples with challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship concerns. Using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution focused and trauma-informed care, I offer a safe, compassionate space to build coping skills and move toward meaningful change.
Others are navigating challenges related to eating disorders, addictions, or borderline personality disorder.
I support individuals (16+), families, and couples with challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship concerns. Using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution focused and trauma-informed care, I offer a safe, compassionate space to build coping skills and move toward meaningful change.
Creative Transitions Psychotherapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC
18 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2K
We have some additional experience in helping creative and professional people who can be perfectionistic or hard on themselves and several of us work with relational issues and disordered eating.
Searching for a caring and effective therapist to help you with real change, but can't decide? We are genuine and ethical in matching clients with the best fit. We offer free discovery calls. Let us help you find your person.
Shirley Katz, Ph.D., RP, is a Supervisor, Psychology Instructor and Clinic Director who leans on 27 years experience to help ensure clients get to feel understood and respected, and benefit from therapy. She takes the time to answer inquiries. Note that we support LGBT2SQ+, teens, adults, relationships. Reach out!
We have some additional experience in helping creative and professional people who can be perfectionistic or hard on themselves and several of us work with relational issues and disordered eating.
Searching for a caring and effective therapist to help you with real change, but can't decide? We are genuine and ethical in matching clients with the best fit. We offer free discovery calls. Let us help you find your person.
Shirley Katz, Ph.D., RP, is a Supervisor, Psychology Instructor and Clinic Director who leans on 27 years experience to help ensure clients get to feel understood and respected, and benefit from therapy. She takes the time to answer inquiries. Note that we support LGBT2SQ+, teens, adults, relationships. Reach out!
I offer a compassionate, supportive space to navigate concerns such as anxiety, stress, eating disorders, self image, and trauma.
My approach is integrative, informed by modern psychodynamics, attachment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and art therapy. Through the therapeutic process, I work to gain a holistic understanding of you to ensure that therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
I offer a compassionate, supportive space to navigate concerns such as anxiety, stress, eating disorders, self image, and trauma.
My approach is integrative, informed by modern psychodynamics, attachment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and art therapy. Through the therapeutic process, I work to gain a holistic understanding of you to ensure that therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.
If you are struggling with bulimia, or other disordered eating, you have likely promised yourself time and time again that this will be the last time that you engage in these behaviours, assuring yourself that you know what to do and that you can stop anytime.
My approach is to work in a respectful and inclusive manner, helping to facilitate change when you're ready. I firmly believe that you have your eating disorder for very good reasons, and that with education, treatment and learning new ways of coping, you can recover as have so many of my clients. My office hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday.
If you are struggling with bulimia, or other disordered eating, you have likely promised yourself time and time again that this will be the last time that you engage in these behaviours, assuring yourself that you know what to do and that you can stop anytime.
My approach is to work in a respectful and inclusive manner, helping to facilitate change when you're ready. I firmly believe that you have your eating disorder for very good reasons, and that with education, treatment and learning new ways of coping, you can recover as have so many of my clients. My office hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday.
As a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board, I provide assessment and therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and mindfulness based approaches, for a range of difficulties including eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, binge eating disorder), anxiety (e.g. panic disorder, social phobia), trauma (e.g. PTSD), depression, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotional dysregulation.
I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto. Following which I completed my doctoral internship at the University Health Network in the Eating Disorders Program and the Psychosocial Oncology Department. During my licensing year I worked at the Eating Disorders Clinic at the Trillium Health Network.
As a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board, I provide assessment and therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and mindfulness based approaches, for a range of difficulties including eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, binge eating disorder), anxiety (e.g. panic disorder, social phobia), trauma (e.g. PTSD), depression, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotional dysregulation.
I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto. Following which I completed my doctoral internship at the University Health Network in the Eating Disorders Program and the Psychosocial Oncology Department. During my licensing year I worked at the Eating Disorders Clinic at the Trillium Health Network.
Jaime Lee - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Currently I work with individuals of all ages, however my areas of speciality are with working with youth, young adults and helping individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder.
One of my most exciting career focuses is offering clinical supervision to RP's and RP (Q)'s. Part of what I love about therapy is that we have the opportunity to connect with so many people and make a difference in their lives. I believe that every conversation allows us to grow and be better versions of ourselves. Supervision offers the same benefits.
Currently I work with individuals of all ages, however my areas of speciality are with working with youth, young adults and helping individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder.
One of my most exciting career focuses is offering clinical supervision to RP's and RP (Q)'s. Part of what I love about therapy is that we have the opportunity to connect with so many people and make a difference in their lives. I believe that every conversation allows us to grow and be better versions of ourselves. Supervision offers the same benefits.
Whether it stems from trauma, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, or anything else in between, this "not good enough" belief leaves us feeling unsafe in ourselves and unassured in our future.
In using compassion and non-judgment, I believe in a collective-modality approach, combining mindfulness, somatic-work, and IFS to help you achieve your specific therapeutic goals. While I work with a range of issues (including Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD), my area of expertise is in Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating and Body Dysmorphia.
Whether it stems from trauma, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, or anything else in between, this "not good enough" belief leaves us feeling unsafe in ourselves and unassured in our future.
In using compassion and non-judgment, I believe in a collective-modality approach, combining mindfulness, somatic-work, and IFS to help you achieve your specific therapeutic goals. While I work with a range of issues (including Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD), my area of expertise is in Eating Disorders/ Disordered Eating and Body Dysmorphia.
Anxiety and OCD Specialist / / Are you battling against intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or feeling stuck? I help people understand the mental loops that keep them caught—those persistent “what if” thoughts, urges to analyze, and rituals that bring short-term relief but strengthen anxiety over time. My approach emphasizes building flexibility and self-trust, helping people face uncertainty without being pulled back into old mental habits.
Anxiety and OCD Specialist / / Are you battling against intrusive thoughts? Anxiety that seems hard to manage? Overwhelmed or feeling stuck? I help people understand the mental loops that keep them caught—those persistent “what if” thoughts, urges to analyze, and rituals that bring short-term relief but strengthen anxiety over time. My approach emphasizes building flexibility and self-trust, helping people face uncertainty without being pulled back into old mental habits.
People who come to me are often navigating several concerns or pursuing multiple goals in therapy. Together we focus on strengthening interpersonal effectiveness—clearer, kinder communication—building emotion-regulation skills, and cultivating steady self-compassion. Our work may also include addressing self-harming patterns and resolving family or relationship conflicts, so daily life feels more connected, manageable, and aligned with what matters to you.
People who come to me are often navigating several concerns or pursuing multiple goals in therapy. Together we focus on strengthening interpersonal effectiveness—clearer, kinder communication—building emotion-regulation skills, and cultivating steady self-compassion. Our work may also include addressing self-harming patterns and resolving family or relationship conflicts, so daily life feels more connected, manageable, and aligned with what matters to you.
Disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia, may have been coping strategies to handle deeper-rooted issues-- they have acted as a means of control and comfort, when maybe you felt like you had none.
If you struggle with your relationship to body or food, I am so pleased to offer support. I am a registered social worker & psychotherapist, with years of experience working in mental health therapy. I hold both a Masters and Bachelors degree in Social Work, with professional training in behaviour-focused, trauma, and parts work therapy.
Disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia, may have been coping strategies to handle deeper-rooted issues-- they have acted as a means of control and comfort, when maybe you felt like you had none.
If you struggle with your relationship to body or food, I am so pleased to offer support. I am a registered social worker & psychotherapist, with years of experience working in mental health therapy. I hold both a Masters and Bachelors degree in Social Work, with professional training in behaviour-focused, trauma, and parts work therapy.
Nolan Blodgett
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Waitlist for new clients
I believe therapy is for everyone. We all deserve a warm and empathic space to bring our innermost thoughts, fears, and needs. As a fat, queer, trans, and neurodivergent person, I have always found it difficult to fit myself into the world around me. For this reason, as a therapist, I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all therapeutic modality. I specialize in working with people who live outside of the margins and my goal is to provide you with a compassionate and collaborative space to make therapy work for you.
I believe therapy is for everyone. We all deserve a warm and empathic space to bring our innermost thoughts, fears, and needs. As a fat, queer, trans, and neurodivergent person, I have always found it difficult to fit myself into the world around me. For this reason, as a therapist, I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all therapeutic modality. I specialize in working with people who live outside of the margins and my goal is to provide you with a compassionate and collaborative space to make therapy work for you.
Self-compassion is one of the keys you will achieve in moving beyond an eating disorder.
I worked as a Social Worker at Halton Healthcare in the Outpatient Eating Disorder Program where I supported and empowered adolescents and their parents to develop the skills and coping strategies to combat the eating disorder utilizing a Family-Based approach (Maudsley Family Therapy).
Self-compassion is one of the keys you will achieve in moving beyond an eating disorder.
I worked as a Social Worker at Halton Healthcare in the Outpatient Eating Disorder Program where I supported and empowered adolescents and their parents to develop the skills and coping strategies to combat the eating disorder utilizing a Family-Based approach (Maudsley Family Therapy).
Difficult life experiences can make coping with daily events challenging. Some people isolate themselves in a variety of ways due to fear of burdening or not being understood by those around them. For others, unprocessed adversity from childhood can leave them feeling a disconnect from the world, loved ones, and even their own bodies. The affects can be feelings of depression, anxiety, shame and/or self-doubt. Therapy can be a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself you have difficulty exploring elsewhere and get tools to help you live the life you want.
Difficult life experiences can make coping with daily events challenging. Some people isolate themselves in a variety of ways due to fear of burdening or not being understood by those around them. For others, unprocessed adversity from childhood can leave them feeling a disconnect from the world, loved ones, and even their own bodies. The affects can be feelings of depression, anxiety, shame and/or self-doubt. Therapy can be a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself you have difficulty exploring elsewhere and get tools to help you live the life you want.
Have you learned to manage your eating disorder behaviours, your anxiety etc but still don't have the life you have worked so hard for?
I am a trauma informed somatic therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and related issues. I have worked with clients with eating disorders and related issues for the past 19 years. Together we will discover what your nervous system has been trying to tell you, and how you can respond using resources that are uniquely yours.
Have you learned to manage your eating disorder behaviours, your anxiety etc but still don't have the life you have worked so hard for?
I am a trauma informed somatic therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and related issues. I have worked with clients with eating disorders and related issues for the past 19 years. Together we will discover what your nervous system has been trying to tell you, and how you can respond using resources that are uniquely yours.
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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.