The Next Group Begins, April 2025 --- Participation requires initial phone screening and an in-person interview. The group objective is focused on developing a healthy lifestyle. The group is for anyone struggling to change maladaptive eating patterns, BED, and medical weight loss.
Hosted by Dr. Valerie Wood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Group meets in Ramsey, NJ 07446
The Next Group Begins, April 2025 --- Participation requires initial phone screening and an in-person interview. The group objective is focused on developing a healthy lifestyle. The group is for anyone struggling to change maladaptive eating patterns, BED, and medical weight loss.
Support groups for sufferers and their families.
Support groups for sufferers and their families.
If you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t get the results you wanted, then you are most welcome. Our unique approach blends holistic Eastern practices with evidence-based, Western science to foster powerful change in our clients. You are already whole; we are simply guiding you to be aware of that through the healing of past experiences and societal conditioning. Sometimes it is not so much a learning that is required, but an unlearning. Our highly experienced team will empower you with the tools needed to move through life with a greater sense of confidence and ease.
Hosted by Bobbie-Angela Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Northvale, NJ 07647
If you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t get the results you wanted, then you are most welcome. Our unique approach blends holistic Eastern practices with evidence-based, Western science to foster powerful change in our clients. You are already whole; we are simply guiding you to be aware of that through the healing of past experiences and societal conditioning. Sometimes it is not so much a learning that is required, but an unlearning. Our highly experienced team will empower you with the tools needed to move through life with a greater sense of confidence and ease.
Are you navigating challenges with body image and food, feeling the pressures of diet culture, or experiencing loneliness in your recovery? Our Body Image Process Group offers a supportive and understanding space to explore and discuss any topics revolving around food and body image with others who understand and share similar experiences. The group welcomes individuals of diverse body types and sizes, without regard to specific diagnoses, and embraces individuals at any point in their recovery journey. The group aims to blend the camaraderie among members with expert psychoeducation from group leaders to discover what works best for you.
Are you navigating challenges with body image and food, feeling the pressures of diet culture, or experiencing loneliness in your recovery? Our Body Image Process Group offers a supportive and understanding space to explore and discuss any topics revolving around food and body image with others who understand and share similar experiences. The group welcomes individuals of diverse body types and sizes, without regard to specific diagnoses, and embraces individuals at any point in their recovery journey. The group aims to blend the camaraderie among members with expert psychoeducation from group leaders to discover what works best for you.
This group groups offer a supportive and safe environment for teens /young adults to connect with peers, practice social skills, and explore their emotions. Allow me to help your teen/ young adult develop healthy coping mechanisms, build confidence, and reduce feelings of isolation, leading to improved communication, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. We work though many issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety.
Hosted by Martha Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, Coach
Group meets in Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
This group groups offer a supportive and safe environment for teens /young adults to connect with peers, practice social skills, and explore their emotions. Allow me to help your teen/ young adult develop healthy coping mechanisms, build confidence, and reduce feelings of isolation, leading to improved communication, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. We work though many issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and social anxiety.
At Specialized Therapy Associates we like to live up to our name. We practice a holistic, systems approach towards helping patients - we are treating the individual within a family system that is equally affected by all eating disorders including Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating. Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psycho-dynamic orientation. The group emphasizes on building on coping skills and positive self esteem. Participants experience relief from body image issues.
Hosted by Specialized Therapy Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, APN-C, CFMP
Group meets in Hackensack, NJ 07601
At Specialized Therapy Associates we like to live up to our name. We practice a holistic, systems approach towards helping patients - we are treating the individual within a family system that is equally affected by all eating disorders including Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge eating. Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psycho-dynamic orientation. The group emphasizes on building on coping skills and positive self esteem. Participants experience relief from body image issues.
Similar to our Body Image Process Group, Making Peace With Food is all about creating a warm and welcoming space to explore and improve your relationship with food and exercise. The group is semi-structured using psychoeducation about nutrition to dispute our disordered beliefs around food and exercise. We encourage members to share their feelings and personal experiences with others who can help them feel seen in their struggles. Topics may range from exploring toxic relationships with food and exercise, withstanding the oppression of “food police”, and improving our relationship with exercise and finding joy in movement.
Similar to our Body Image Process Group, Making Peace With Food is all about creating a warm and welcoming space to explore and improve your relationship with food and exercise. The group is semi-structured using psychoeducation about nutrition to dispute our disordered beliefs around food and exercise. We encourage members to share their feelings and personal experiences with others who can help them feel seen in their struggles. Topics may range from exploring toxic relationships with food and exercise, withstanding the oppression of “food police”, and improving our relationship with exercise and finding joy in movement.
Online Groups
All bodies are "Summer Bodies." Our virtual body image group is run by Frankki Sorce, LPC, and is a 1 hour per week virtual body image group where we target body image with researched skills for success! This group is rooted in "anti-diet" culture, and is a brave space where participants can process the experience of having a body. We combat today's rhetoric so that clients will be armed with better tools to cope with body image as Summer approaches. Clients must be residents of NJ.
I received my Doctorate of Social Welfare from New York University in 2020 making me an expert in the field of eating disorder treatment.
All bodies are "Summer Bodies." Our virtual body image group is run by Frankki Sorce, LPC, and is a 1 hour per week virtual body image group where we target body image with researched skills for success! This group is rooted in "anti-diet" culture, and is a brave space where participants can process the experience of having a body. We combat today's rhetoric so that clients will be armed with better tools to cope with body image as Summer approaches. Clients must be residents of NJ.
A group just for family, friends, and any loved ones. Supporting a person with an eating disorder can be a challenging, sometimes frustrating, experience. Though having an eating disorder is a uniquely isolating experience, helping a loved one recover from an eating disorder is often times similarly lonely, and marked by feelings of helplessness. If you have found yourself struggling to "say the right thing," to appropriately respond in times of stress or struggle, or to differentiate between your loved one and his/her disorder, this might be a beneficial resource for you and your loved ones.
Hosted by Marnie Fegan Psy.d. & Assocs - Beginwithin Ctr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
A group just for family, friends, and any loved ones. Supporting a person with an eating disorder can be a challenging, sometimes frustrating, experience. Though having an eating disorder is a uniquely isolating experience, helping a loved one recover from an eating disorder is often times similarly lonely, and marked by feelings of helplessness. If you have found yourself struggling to "say the right thing," to appropriately respond in times of stress or struggle, or to differentiate between your loved one and his/her disorder, this might be a beneficial resource for you and your loved ones.
Using the group protocol for EMDR, this virtual group focuses on improving your relationship with food and body image. The group protocol is a highly effective approach that does not trigger intense trauma responses, but promotes healing and connection. Reduce the intensity of diet culture, fatphobia, and food rules on your life while building internal resources to help you feel healthier and happier!
Hosted by Amanda Uhrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS, PMH-C
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
With trauma, many people develop eating disorders along the way, and I am passionate about helping to heal relationships with food and body.
Using the group protocol for EMDR, this virtual group focuses on improving your relationship with food and body image. The group protocol is a highly effective approach that does not trigger intense trauma responses, but promotes healing and connection. Reduce the intensity of diet culture, fatphobia, and food rules on your life while building internal resources to help you feel healthier and happier!
IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH! Resilience DBT offers DBT Skills for High School students, to help your teen learn life-long coping skills and become their strongest, most confident self. In a supportive virtual environment Our Resilience DBT Teen skills groups target symptoms of Depression,Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma ,and Unexpressed Grief. We make the groups a safe, fun, and structured way to learn new coping skills. High School Students rotate through the 5 adolescent modules. Parents of teens participate in adjoining Parent Groups to learn Mindful Parenting techniques. www.ResilienceDBT-ED.com
IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH! Resilience DBT offers DBT Skills for High School students, to help your teen learn life-long coping skills and become their strongest, most confident self. In a supportive virtual environment Our Resilience DBT Teen skills groups target symptoms of Depression,Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma ,and Unexpressed Grief. We make the groups a safe, fun, and structured way to learn new coping skills. High School Students rotate through the 5 adolescent modules. Parents of teens participate in adjoining Parent Groups to learn Mindful Parenting techniques. www.ResilienceDBT-ED.com
One group for 20/30 year olds (18 and up included), and a separate group for 40/50/60 year olds.
One group for 20/30 year olds (18 and up included), and a separate group for 40/50/60 year olds.
The Body Project is a supportive group for teens struggling with body image who want a more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Participants explore how social and cultural beauty ideals shape how we think and feel about appearance—and learn to challenge those unrealistic standards. Through guided discussions and activities, teens build body acceptance, strengthen self-confidence, and develop tools for self-compassion. Participants learn strategies to manage negative body thoughts, reduce comparison, and develop a more balanced mindset. This group is designed for teens in a recovery-oriented mindset who want support, connection, and skills to foster confidence and body respect in everyday life.
The Body Project is a supportive group for teens struggling with body image who want a more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Participants explore how social and cultural beauty ideals shape how we think and feel about appearance—and learn to challenge those unrealistic standards. Through guided discussions and activities, teens build body acceptance, strengthen self-confidence, and develop tools for self-compassion. Participants learn strategies to manage negative body thoughts, reduce comparison, and develop a more balanced mindset. This group is designed for teens in a recovery-oriented mindset who want support, connection, and skills to foster confidence and body respect in everyday life.
The Eating Disorder Support group is a supportive place for adults (18+) who have disordered eating or is diagnosed with an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder. The group uses Carolyn Costin's 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder workbook.
Hosted by Meredith O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCIEDC
Group meets in Fair Haven, NJ 07704
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or addiction.
The Eating Disorder Support group is a supportive place for adults (18+) who have disordered eating or is diagnosed with an eating disorder, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder. The group uses Carolyn Costin's 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder workbook.
Nutritionist led meal support followed by therapist led process group 1-2 times a week. Great addition to current outpatient care.
Hosted by Leah Kinder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Group meets in Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
I specialize in the treatment of individuals with eating disorders, for clients of all ages and genders.
Nutritionist led meal support followed by therapist led process group 1-2 times a week. Great addition to current outpatient care.
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
Hosted by Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DSW, MPA, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Clark, NJ 07066
This emotional Support group focuses on healthy, mindful eating without shame or guilt. Contact us today to get support!
This bi-monthly, free support group is open to current BeginWithin clients, as well as all-comers from the general public. In this warm, inclusive environment, two licensed clinicians join individuals of all ages, gender identities, and backgrounds, in supporting one another through active listening, relating, problem-solving, and simply by allowing them space to be with the group, and feel less alone. Participants are never forced to share beyond their comfort level, and can expect that their boundaries will always be respected. We convene on the first and third Thursday of each month, in the BeginWithin Group Room.
Hosted by Marnie Fegan Psy.d. & Assocs - Beginwithin Ctr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
This bi-monthly, free support group is open to current BeginWithin clients, as well as all-comers from the general public. In this warm, inclusive environment, two licensed clinicians join individuals of all ages, gender identities, and backgrounds, in supporting one another through active listening, relating, problem-solving, and simply by allowing them space to be with the group, and feel less alone. Participants are never forced to share beyond their comfort level, and can expect that their boundaries will always be respected. We convene on the first and third Thursday of each month, in the BeginWithin Group Room.
An online group open to friends, family and those suffering from eating disorders. A professionally moderated page offering inspiration, ideas, and support.
Hosted by Kim Leatherdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC, NCC, BCC
Group meets in Allenhurst, NJ 07711
An online group open to friends, family and those suffering from eating disorders. A professionally moderated page offering inspiration, ideas, and support.
DBT SKILLS - DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM! - Anxious about starting or resuming college life? Have you recently graduated and are not sure of your next steps? Our DBT Skills Group is for students - entering, returning to college, and new graduates. This summer learn the complete DBT skill set in a supportive environment with like-minded peers. To get more information see our website www.resiliencetherapy.com
DBT SKILLS - DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM! - Anxious about starting or resuming college life? Have you recently graduated and are not sure of your next steps? Our DBT Skills Group is for students - entering, returning to college, and new graduates. This summer learn the complete DBT skill set in a supportive environment with like-minded peers. To get more information see our website www.resiliencetherapy.com
IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH! Resilience DBT offers DBT Skills for High School students, to help your teen learn life-long coping skills and become their strongest, most confident self. In a supportive virtual environment Our Resilience DBT Teen skills groups target symptoms of Depression,Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma ,and Unexpressed Grief. We make the groups a safe, fun, and structured way to learn new coping skills. High School Students rotate through the 5 adolescent modules. Parents of teens participate in adjoining Parent Groups to learn Mindful Parenting techniques. www.ResilienceDBT-ED.com
Hosted by Barbara Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C, BC-DMT
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Reese holds the highest international certifications for the Treatment of Eating Disorders - Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult.
IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH! Resilience DBT offers DBT Skills for High School students, to help your teen learn life-long coping skills and become their strongest, most confident self. In a supportive virtual environment Our Resilience DBT Teen skills groups target symptoms of Depression,Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma ,and Unexpressed Grief. We make the groups a safe, fun, and structured way to learn new coping skills. High School Students rotate through the 5 adolescent modules. Parents of teens participate in adjoining Parent Groups to learn Mindful Parenting techniques. www.ResilienceDBT-ED.com
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Eating Disorders Support Groups
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.