This 10-session virtual group focuses on skills for establishing supportive boundaries and self-care practices for adults in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, or chronic dieting. Living in a world that encourages us to shrink our bodies and normalizes disordered eating can make it challenging to care for ourselves. In this group, we will explore ways to identify, understand, and meet your needs to build a sustainable and fulfilling life. Group sessions will incorporate a mix of discussions, activities, mindfulness practices, and take-home exercises to help you build a life you don't need to regularly escape.
I have experience treating all eating disorders and use a weight-neutral approach with my clients.
This 10-session virtual group focuses on skills for establishing supportive boundaries and self-care practices for adults in recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating, or chronic dieting. Living in a world that encourages us to shrink our bodies and normalizes disordered eating can make it challenging to care for ourselves. In this group, we will explore ways to identify, understand, and meet your needs to build a sustainable and fulfilling life. Group sessions will incorporate a mix of discussions, activities, mindfulness practices, and take-home exercises to help you build a life you don't need to regularly escape.
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to skill building, social anxiety/isolation, anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss. The group meets weekly online for 1 hour. I meet with prospective group members and parent(s) in an online session before the adolescent transitions into the group. This is an opportunity to communicate goals the adolescent and parent(s) may have while giving the adolescent an opportunity to see if they'd like to work with me.
Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Group meets in Deerfield, IL 60015
I help people with addiction, substance use, eating disorders, body image issues, and trauma.
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to skill building, social anxiety/isolation, anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss. The group meets weekly online for 1 hour. I meet with prospective group members and parent(s) in an online session before the adolescent transitions into the group. This is an opportunity to communicate goals the adolescent and parent(s) may have while giving the adolescent an opportunity to see if they'd like to work with me.
This support group for adults (18+) is an open forum and safe space to discuss the challenges of binge eating disorder and fatphobia within a supportive community with the support of a therapist to provide guidance on recovery and navigating a diet focused world.
I have experience treating all eating disorders and use a weight-neutral approach with my clients.
This support group for adults (18+) is an open forum and safe space to discuss the challenges of binge eating disorder and fatphobia within a supportive community with the support of a therapist to provide guidance on recovery and navigating a diet focused world.
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Hosted by Synchrony Brain Health: TMS, Neurofeedback and IOP
Psychiatrist, MD
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT) is an empirically-validated treatment model developed by Thomas Lynch, Ph.D., designed to help people who struggle with over-control. If you identify with any or all of the following traits, you may benefit from RODBT: perfectionism, over-control, difficulty accessing emotions, social isolation, and shut down behaviors. RO is a trans-diagnostic treatment approach, meaning that it was not designed for one particular diagnosis. While traditional DBT is helpful for individuals who need more help regulating and controlling emotions, RODBT is designed for those who benefit from goals of openness and flexibility.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT) is an empirically-validated treatment model developed by Thomas Lynch, Ph.D., designed to help people who struggle with over-control. If you identify with any or all of the following traits, you may benefit from RODBT: perfectionism, over-control, difficulty accessing emotions, social isolation, and shut down behaviors. RO is a trans-diagnostic treatment approach, meaning that it was not designed for one particular diagnosis. While traditional DBT is helpful for individuals who need more help regulating and controlling emotions, RODBT is designed for those who benefit from goals of openness and flexibility.
Our Virtual Supported Meal Group offers structured, therapist-led support during a shared meal. This experiential group provides connection, gentle accountability, and individualized goals to support recovery. Participants join from home, share a meal together, and engage in mindful, supportive conversation. Ideal for those seeking community and structure in recovery. Learn more: nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
Hosted by Kate Merkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RDN, MPH
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
Our Virtual Supported Meal Group offers structured, therapist-led support during a shared meal. This experiential group provides connection, gentle accountability, and individualized goals to support recovery. Participants join from home, share a meal together, and engage in mindful, supportive conversation. Ideal for those seeking community and structure in recovery. Learn more: nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
Behavioral weight loss and weight management group utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
Behavioral weight loss and weight management group utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy .
This group is for clients that are in recovery for their eating disorder ( anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating). This group will provide feedback, skills and process. The group is limited to 8 clients per group. This is a closed group that will meet for 90 minutes one time per week, for 8 weeks. One week of the rotation there will be a dietician available for questions. It is recommended that you have a primary therapist as this group is designed to augment your therapy.
I work with clients struggling with disordered eating, mood disorders and sleep disorders.
This group is for clients that are in recovery for their eating disorder ( anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating). This group will provide feedback, skills and process. The group is limited to 8 clients per group. This is a closed group that will meet for 90 minutes one time per week, for 8 weeks. One week of the rotation there will be a dietician available for questions. It is recommended that you have a primary therapist as this group is designed to augment your therapy.
This is a drop in group, or one to 1:1 consult open to anyone that has struggled with disordered eating, emotional eating and/or eating disorders. It is a safe place to explore struggles, perceptions and stress about food and body image.
This is a drop in group, or one to 1:1 consult open to anyone that has struggled with disordered eating, emotional eating and/or eating disorders. It is a safe place to explore struggles, perceptions and stress about food and body image.
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & loneliness. Join us on Fridays from 12pm-1pm. Enrollment in this class is ongoing and individuals can join at any time after completing an intake. For more information please contact Dr. Danielle Doucette (773-999-9831).
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & loneliness. Join us on Fridays from 12pm-1pm. Enrollment in this class is ongoing and individuals can join at any time after completing an intake. For more information please contact Dr. Danielle Doucette (773-999-9831).
A space where individuals with eating disorders can come together to feel understood, connected, and supported, because recovery happens in community! Oftentimes individuals with eating disorders feel lonely and isolated, and may not talk about their experiences due to fears of judgment, being misunderstood, or feeling evaluated or monitored. No formal diagnosis needed-if food or body stuff feels hard, you're welcome here! Open to individuals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Florida. Begins 9/18.
Most of my clients experience some degree of distress and dissatisfaction with their relationship to food and body image, whether they have a formal eating disorder diagnosis or not, which is often connected to broader patterns of self-criticism and shame.
A space where individuals with eating disorders can come together to feel understood, connected, and supported, because recovery happens in community! Oftentimes individuals with eating disorders feel lonely and isolated, and may not talk about their experiences due to fears of judgment, being misunderstood, or feeling evaluated or monitored. No formal diagnosis needed-if food or body stuff feels hard, you're welcome here! Open to individuals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Florida. Begins 9/18.
mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your body. Gain the insight that your worth extends far beyond external appearances, allowing you to embrace your inner qualities. Through this workshop group, learn to celebrate your body’s strengths, challenge societal beauty standards, and foster a renewed sense of empowerment and self-love. Registration is available via our website and MindBody Online
We work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, perinatal mental health concerns, trauma related stressors, career shifts, motherhood, relationship struggles, disordered eating, chronic pain, chronic illness and chronic stress.
mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your body. Gain the insight that your worth extends far beyond external appearances, allowing you to embrace your inner qualities. Through this workshop group, learn to celebrate your body’s strengths, challenge societal beauty standards, and foster a renewed sense of empowerment and self-love. Registration is available via our website and MindBody Online
A weekly group for teens and young adults to discuss experiences and receive support relating to: body image, confidence, comparison, beauty standards & body acceptance. Starting April 18th-May 23rd 2024
Hosted by Allison Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCPC
Group meets in Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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Women courageously healing trauma & reclaiming their narrative by stepping into their own resilience! Facilitated by Heather Bell, LCPC & Courtney Thompson, LSW. Virtually held every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:15pm - insurance accepted.
Hosted by Heather Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, RYT 200
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
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Boutique private practice of psychotherapists in Lincolnshire, IL.
Boutique private practice of psychotherapists in Lincolnshire, IL.
This group offers a welcoming space for women and gender-expansive folks healing their relationships with food, body, and self. Together, we will: Talk openly about food, movement, clothing, and relationships — and how they connect to body image and self-esteem; Find motivation, accountability, and encouragement through support; Learn tools for managing distress, regulating emotions, and strengthening coping skills; Practice self-compassion and nurture a more positive, accepting relationship with your body; Build meaningful connections with others who truly understand your journey. HAES-Aligned, size-inclusive.
I specialize in treating folks who may be struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and navigating life's struggles.
This group offers a welcoming space for women and gender-expansive folks healing their relationships with food, body, and self. Together, we will: Talk openly about food, movement, clothing, and relationships — and how they connect to body image and self-esteem; Find motivation, accountability, and encouragement through support; Learn tools for managing distress, regulating emotions, and strengthening coping skills; Practice self-compassion and nurture a more positive, accepting relationship with your body; Build meaningful connections with others who truly understand your journey. HAES-Aligned, size-inclusive.
As a practice, we regularly guide our clients through the process of dismantling internal and external anti-fat bias and discovering body liberation. This group offers supportive, clinician-led exploration of body liberation and anti-fat bias. Participants build body compassion, challenge harmful beauty standards, and deepen body attunement through guided discussion and practical exercises. Designed for those seeking connection, strength, and growth in a weight-inclusive space. Learn more: nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
Hosted by Kate Merkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RDN, MPH
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
As a practice, we regularly guide our clients through the process of dismantling internal and external anti-fat bias and discovering body liberation. This group offers supportive, clinician-led exploration of body liberation and anti-fat bias. Participants build body compassion, challenge harmful beauty standards, and deepen body attunement through guided discussion and practical exercises. Designed for those seeking connection, strength, and growth in a weight-inclusive space. Learn more: nourishmentworks.com/haes-groups
This group is for individuals who have or have had an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns and identify as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It is an opportunity to process day-to-day life as a queer person also working on recovery from an eating disorder/ disordered eating. Participants are required to have an outpatient therapist and sign a release for group facilitator to connect with the individual therapist. Tuesday group is in person at 7pm and Thursdays are virtual at 7pm central time.
Hosted by Stephanie Kilper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
This group is for individuals who have or have had an eating disorder or disordered eating patterns and identify as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It is an opportunity to process day-to-day life as a queer person also working on recovery from an eating disorder/ disordered eating. Participants are required to have an outpatient therapist and sign a release for group facilitator to connect with the individual therapist. Tuesday group is in person at 7pm and Thursdays are virtual at 7pm central time.
Based on the teachings of Steven Hayes and Russ Harris, this 6-week VIRTUAL group will explore the 6 core concepts of ACT: Values, Committed Action, Self-as-Context, Present Moment, Defusion, and Acceptance. If you find that your thoughts and emotions often hold you back from living in line with your values, this group is for you. Ask about my a la carte monthly ACT workshops!
I primarily work with adults struggling with anxiety disorders (GAD, Social Anxiety and OCD) as well as all types of eating disorders.
Based on the teachings of Steven Hayes and Russ Harris, this 6-week VIRTUAL group will explore the 6 core concepts of ACT: Values, Committed Action, Self-as-Context, Present Moment, Defusion, and Acceptance. If you find that your thoughts and emotions often hold you back from living in line with your values, this group is for you. Ask about my a la carte monthly ACT workshops!
Build connection with others helps to break isolation and dismantle beliefs like, “I’m in this alone” or “There is something wrong with me.” Great power exists in group work; empathy, support, motivation, and recovery growth. We bring together individuals who share common experiences, we learn from one another, and build a strong community of support.
Hosted by Lindsay Calvario
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RD, LDN
Group meets in Naperville, IL 60563
I bring expertise and great passion to my work with eating disorders and developmental trauma, and have experience working in many different levels of care throughout my 18 years in the field.
Build connection with others helps to break isolation and dismantle beliefs like, “I’m in this alone” or “There is something wrong with me.” Great power exists in group work; empathy, support, motivation, and recovery growth. We bring together individuals who share common experiences, we learn from one another, and build a strong community of support.
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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.