The free art therapy support group is a safe and supportive group. Although led by a therapist, it is not therapy but educational. It is for adults who have an from eating disorder or body image issues who are at least 18 years old. It is for people who are interested in how art and art therapy may be beneficial to them in their recovery from an eating disorder. The group consists of directed art activities designed to encourage discussion of general issues relevant to eating disorders and recovery. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
The free art therapy support group is a safe and supportive group. Although led by a therapist, it is not therapy but educational. It is for adults who have an from eating disorder or body image issues who are at least 18 years old. It is for people who are interested in how art and art therapy may be beneficial to them in their recovery from an eating disorder. The group consists of directed art activities designed to encourage discussion of general issues relevant to eating disorders and recovery. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
This group is designed for parents and caregivers supporting a child with an Eating Disorders, offering a space where you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. It is a process-oriented group focused on supporting you—your emotions, responses, and experiences—while helping you build more effective ways to respond to your child. Through connection with other parents, along with psychoeducation and practical tools, the group aims to reduce isolation and strengthen your confidence in supporting your child’s recovery.
Hosted by Breona Dunlap-Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PsyD
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
I help clients navigate a range of concerns, including anxiety, addiction (including Eating Disorders), relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional stress.
This group is designed for parents and caregivers supporting a child with an Eating Disorders, offering a space where you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. It is a process-oriented group focused on supporting you—your emotions, responses, and experiences—while helping you build more effective ways to respond to your child. Through connection with other parents, along with psychoeducation and practical tools, the group aims to reduce isolation and strengthen your confidence in supporting your child’s recovery.
A 6-week therapy group Connecting you to your body, community, and the earth. This group explores the sociocultural and relational roots of disordered eating, reduces isolation, and builds a genuine sense of belonging. You’ll find a shame-free space here where you can show up as your full self. Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 pm | Starts July 7, 2026 | 6 weeks Private-pay only | $80 per session
I offer support for teens & adults experiencing mental health struggles, including OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, & depression & anxiety.
A 6-week therapy group Connecting you to your body, community, and the earth. This group explores the sociocultural and relational roots of disordered eating, reduces isolation, and builds a genuine sense of belonging. You’ll find a shame-free space here where you can show up as your full self. Tuesdays, 5:00–6:30 pm | Starts July 7, 2026 | 6 weeks Private-pay only | $80 per session
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
Hosted by Megan Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
This 8-week group supports individuals of all bodies, identities, and lived experiences in developing a more compassionate and accepting relationship with their body. Through guided discussion, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and skills-building, participants will explore body image, shame, authenticity, societal messages, body trust, and identity beyond appearance. Group members will learn tools to reduce self-judgment, challenge harmful beliefs, strengthen embodiment, and engage more fully in valued living. This group offers a supportive community where participants can connect, reflect, and reduce isolation around body image struggles.
This 8-week group supports individuals of all bodies, identities, and lived experiences in developing a more compassionate and accepting relationship with their body. Through guided discussion, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and skills-building, participants will explore body image, shame, authenticity, societal messages, body trust, and identity beyond appearance. Group members will learn tools to reduce self-judgment, challenge harmful beliefs, strengthen embodiment, and engage more fully in valued living. This group offers a supportive community where participants can connect, reflect, and reduce isolation around body image struggles.
Its hard to love our bodies and feel like we are "enough" in a world that is outwardly focused on perfectionism and beauty. Women struggle with body image, shame and embarrassment about how they present themselves to the world. We grow up being judged and prioritized based on our looks, our weight and how we physically fit into the constraints of our male dominated world. We will explore these attitudes and struggles, to promote self-acceptance and empowerment.
Its hard to love our bodies and feel like we are "enough" in a world that is outwardly focused on perfectionism and beauty. Women struggle with body image, shame and embarrassment about how they present themselves to the world. We grow up being judged and prioritized based on our looks, our weight and how we physically fit into the constraints of our male dominated world. We will explore these attitudes and struggles, to promote self-acceptance and empowerment.
This free support group is for adults who have an eating disorder or body image issues who are at least 18 years old. It is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center. It is a time to share information and get support in an educational format from other people who have similar struggles. In the support group we often touch on ideas, feelings, beliefs, processes, and experiences, however the support group is not therapy and it is not the time to delve deeply into personal emotions. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
This free support group is for adults who have an eating disorder or body image issues who are at least 18 years old. It is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center. It is a time to share information and get support in an educational format from other people who have similar struggles. In the support group we often touch on ideas, feelings, beliefs, processes, and experiences, however the support group is not therapy and it is not the time to delve deeply into personal emotions. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
This free support group is for people with eating disorders and/or their family and friends. Children and adolescents are welcome to attend accompanied by a parent or guardian. Although this group is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center, it is not therapy but educational, and individuals who have completely recovered often attend. It is a time to share information and get support from other people and families who struggle with an eating disorder, and to hear from people and families who have overcome these struggles. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
Hosted by A Better Way Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
This free support group is for people with eating disorders and/or their family and friends. Children and adolescents are welcome to attend accompanied by a parent or guardian. Although this group is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center, it is not therapy but educational, and individuals who have completely recovered often attend. It is a time to share information and get support from other people and families who struggle with an eating disorder, and to hear from people and families who have overcome these struggles. Please see our website for more information and for location and times.
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A colleague and I are creating a group for 13-17 year olds struggling with self-esteem. Teens will learn how self-esteem is developed and maintained through self-exploration exercises and development tools. Sessions will be Mondays at 4:30pm, beginning on April 20th and will be 4 weeks long. Any teens you think will be a good fit for this workshop, please refer!
A colleague and I are creating a group for 13-17 year olds struggling with self-esteem. Teens will learn how self-esteem is developed and maintained through self-exploration exercises and development tools. Sessions will be Mondays at 4:30pm, beginning on April 20th and will be 4 weeks long. Any teens you think will be a good fit for this workshop, please refer!
Groups run for 10 weeks. They begin the week of July 6th 2026. I offer both online and in-person options. I take most major insurance companies. Please visit my website meghansplacecounseling.com for more information.
Groups run for 10 weeks. They begin the week of July 6th 2026. I offer both online and in-person options. I take most major insurance companies. Please visit my website meghansplacecounseling.com for more information.
Groups run in 10 week cycles. Process group is a great group to discuss struggles in recovery with peers and discuss any issues with your recovery in general. I offer online and in-person process groups. Please see website for additional groups and dates and times.
Groups run in 10 week cycles. Process group is a great group to discuss struggles in recovery with peers and discuss any issues with your recovery in general. I offer online and in-person process groups. Please see website for additional groups and dates and times.
Groups run on a two month cycle. Meal groups are a helpful way to get more accountability in your recovery. In order to normalize eating, it is important to eat with peers. This is a safe atmosphere to explore fear foods, add variety and normalize scheduled eating in recovery. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner groups. I offer on-line and in-person. PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL GROUPS AND SCHEDULE.
Groups run on a two month cycle. Meal groups are a helpful way to get more accountability in your recovery. In order to normalize eating, it is important to eat with peers. This is a safe atmosphere to explore fear foods, add variety and normalize scheduled eating in recovery. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner groups. I offer on-line and in-person. PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL GROUPS AND SCHEDULE.
The BodyImagery Eating Wellness Group is designed to help participants develop a richer relationship with food and their bodies. Goals include becoming psychologically and physically healthier and treating various diseases related to diet. The group offers hands-on technique and experience on how to eat to accomplish these goals. The group offers a comprehensive understanding on how eating informs one's relationships, successes, and ability to love and work.
The BodyImagery Eating Wellness Group is designed to help participants develop a richer relationship with food and their bodies. Goals include becoming psychologically and physically healthier and treating various diseases related to diet. The group offers hands-on technique and experience on how to eat to accomplish these goals. The group offers a comprehensive understanding on how eating informs one's relationships, successes, and ability to love and work.
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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.