Eating Disorders Therapists in Carefree, AZ
You keep it all together for everyone else, but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or on edge. I help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma and emotional neglect so they can feel safe, connected, and confident in relationships. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you stuck, regulate your nervous system, and create real emotional freedom.
These patterns aren’t your fault. They began as protection — shaped by early experiences of feeling unseen, unsafe, or not enough. Now, those same patterns block the closeness and peace you want most.
You keep it all together for everyone else, but inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or on edge. I help adults heal the lasting impact of childhood trauma and emotional neglect so they can feel safe, connected, and confident in relationships. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that keep you stuck, regulate your nervous system, and create real emotional freedom.
These patterns aren’t your fault. They began as protection — shaped by early experiences of feeling unseen, unsafe, or not enough. Now, those same patterns block the closeness and peace you want most.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck. Maybe you understand where your patterns come from, but that insight hasn’t actually changed the trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or coping strategies that don’t feel helpful anymore. That can be exhausting.
I offer therapy that’s compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping your nervous system feel safe. We’ll explore the protective patterns that once helped you survive, process difficult experiences at your pace, and create space for reflection.
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Bethany Bosier
Licensed Professional Counselor, CPC, LIAC, LCDC, CEDS, RPT
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping clients navigate OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and co-occurring disorders with compassion and evidence-based care.
You don’t have to keep living at war with your thoughts, your body, or your past. Healing is possible, even if it hasn’t felt that way for a long time. Together we’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and build the confidence to move forward with clarity and self-compassion. You may feel like you’ve tried therapy before and still find yourself trapped in the same anxious cycles, or maybe this is your first step toward help and you don’t know where to start. Either way, you’re not alone. I use evidence-based approaches to help you find real, lasting relief and a sense of peace that feels sustainable.
I specialize in helping clients navigate OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and co-occurring disorders with compassion and evidence-based care.
You don’t have to keep living at war with your thoughts, your body, or your past. Healing is possible, even if it hasn’t felt that way for a long time. Together we’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and build the confidence to move forward with clarity and self-compassion. You may feel like you’ve tried therapy before and still find yourself trapped in the same anxious cycles, or maybe this is your first step toward help and you don’t know where to start. Either way, you’re not alone. I use evidence-based approaches to help you find real, lasting relief and a sense of peace that feels sustainable.
I am a board-certified therapist in Arizona and Illinois with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy, which honors the unique reasons each client has for beginning their therapeutic journey. My work is grounded in openness, empathy, and respect for your individual experience. I strive to create an environment where you can show up as you are, feel genuinely supported, and begin to make sense of what you are carrying.
I am a board-certified therapist in Arizona and Illinois with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of working in a variety of settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy, which honors the unique reasons each client has for beginning their therapeutic journey. My work is grounded in openness, empathy, and respect for your individual experience. I strive to create an environment where you can show up as you are, feel genuinely supported, and begin to make sense of what you are carrying.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
I previously served as the Founding Director of the UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders, where I built and led a comprehensive program spanning outpatient, IOP, PHP, and inpatient care. I completed several years of specialized training in cognitive-behavioral, family-based, and temperament-informed treatments under experts in the field.
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and mood disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
I previously served as the Founding Director of the UTHealth Houston Center for Eating Disorders, where I built and led a comprehensive program spanning outpatient, IOP, PHP, and inpatient care. I completed several years of specialized training in cognitive-behavioral, family-based, and temperament-informed treatments under experts in the field.
I have a passion for working with those coping with eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that predominately focuses on work with adolescents, young adults and their families or support systems. I have spent my career working with adolescents and families in both outpatient and residential therapy settings. I very much believe that each individual and family needs an individualized approach and treatment to facilitate change and healing. My goal is to establish a safe and supportive environment that allows each client and family to move forward in their therapeutic goals.
I have a passion for working with those coping with eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, depression and trauma.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that predominately focuses on work with adolescents, young adults and their families or support systems. I have spent my career working with adolescents and families in both outpatient and residential therapy settings. I very much believe that each individual and family needs an individualized approach and treatment to facilitate change and healing. My goal is to establish a safe and supportive environment that allows each client and family to move forward in their therapeutic goals.
My other trainings and certifications are as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Eating Disorder Specialist.
I am a trauma healing specialist. I work with individuals that have difficulty balancing their nervous system due to a breach of relationship, tissue trauma, preverbal, in utero, birth trauma, and other long term complex trauma issues. I help restore the body, mind, and spirit...or cranial brain, heart brain, and gut brain to optimum function and nervous system balance by using the resilience and survival mechanisms of the individual.
My other trainings and certifications are as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Eating Disorder Specialist.
I am a trauma healing specialist. I work with individuals that have difficulty balancing their nervous system due to a breach of relationship, tissue trauma, preverbal, in utero, birth trauma, and other long term complex trauma issues. I help restore the body, mind, and spirit...or cranial brain, heart brain, and gut brain to optimum function and nervous system balance by using the resilience and survival mechanisms of the individual.
For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals with disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and mood concerns using an integrated, whole-person approach.
As a doctor of behavioral health, I focus on lasting lifestyle change, not quick fixes. With decades as a licensed therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I use evidence-based care to support your whole self—body, mind, and relationships. Together, we build a path toward your strongest, healthiest self.
For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals with disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and mood concerns using an integrated, whole-person approach.
As a doctor of behavioral health, I focus on lasting lifestyle change, not quick fixes. With decades as a licensed therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, I use evidence-based care to support your whole self—body, mind, and relationships. Together, we build a path toward your strongest, healthiest self.
I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and trauma.
With a down-to-earth style and deep empathy, I create a safe, collaborative space for clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing. I integrate EMDR, EMDR for eating disorders, IFS, CBT, DBT, & EFT to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. I also offer premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich.
I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, perfectionism, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and trauma.
With a down-to-earth style and deep empathy, I create a safe, collaborative space for clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing. I integrate EMDR, EMDR for eating disorders, IFS, CBT, DBT, & EFT to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. I also offer premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich.
I have extensive expertise in treating eating disorders and offer an empathetic space to challenge and explore self-esteem, negative self-talk, body image concerns, and disordered eating behaviors.
In couples therapy, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional connections. Whether addressing emotional dysregulation, conflict resolution, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions, I am confident that I can provide a supportive space for partners to strengthen their bond.
I have extensive expertise in treating eating disorders and offer an empathetic space to challenge and explore self-esteem, negative self-talk, body image concerns, and disordered eating behaviors.
In couples therapy, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional connections. Whether addressing emotional dysregulation, conflict resolution, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions, I am confident that I can provide a supportive space for partners to strengthen their bond.
While trauma and PTSD are my specialty, I have worked with many concerns such as grief/loss, eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, mindfulness, relationship dynamics, and severe mental illness.
I only offer telehealth sessions. I respond to new clients, via email, very quickly. Many people find it convenient and comfortable to engage in video therapy from the comfort of their own home or office.
While trauma and PTSD are my specialty, I have worked with many concerns such as grief/loss, eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, mindfulness, relationship dynamics, and severe mental illness.
I only offer telehealth sessions. I respond to new clients, via email, very quickly. Many people find it convenient and comfortable to engage in video therapy from the comfort of their own home or office.
I have experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds through life transitions, anxiety, OCD, depression, disordered eating, trauma, and identity exploration.
I am trained in I-CBT, ERP, and EMDR, and I integrate ACT and mindfulness-based approaches to help you build greater life satisfaction. Whether we’re gently challenging unhelpful patterns, processing painful memories, or learning new ways to cope with thoughts and emotions, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.
I have experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds through life transitions, anxiety, OCD, depression, disordered eating, trauma, and identity exploration.
I am trained in I-CBT, ERP, and EMDR, and I integrate ACT and mindfulness-based approaches to help you build greater life satisfaction. Whether we’re gently challenging unhelpful patterns, processing painful memories, or learning new ways to cope with thoughts and emotions, my goal is to help you better understand yourself and create meaningful change.
I am a Clinical Psychologist treating child, adolescent and adult OCD, eating disorders, depression and anxiety, and negative body image.
Collaborative and personalized care using treatments like ERP, CBT, and other evidence-based therapies. Telepsychology services provided in Arizona and a number of PSYPACT states (Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois etc.).
I am a Clinical Psychologist treating child, adolescent and adult OCD, eating disorders, depression and anxiety, and negative body image.
Collaborative and personalized care using treatments like ERP, CBT, and other evidence-based therapies. Telepsychology services provided in Arizona and a number of PSYPACT states (Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois etc.).
My specialties include: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, as well as pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
My “toolbox” of techniques reflects my expertise and knowledge of the most effective methods of treatment. I believe everyone is capable of growth and change, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals. When you’re ready, feel free to reach out via phone or email and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
My specialties include: eating disorders, depression, anxiety, as well as pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
My “toolbox” of techniques reflects my expertise and knowledge of the most effective methods of treatment. I believe everyone is capable of growth and change, and I look forward to helping you reach your goals. When you’re ready, feel free to reach out via phone or email and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
In addition to being an AZ Licensed Professional Counselor & Board Approved Supervisor, I am an Eating Disorder Consultant & EMDRIA certified Therapist.
In Buddhist philosophy, "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." The story of the Buddha and the two arrows explains this well – while the first arrow may cause physical or emotional pain, the second arrow is one’s reaction to it – the self-talk, the self-blame, and negative thoughts that amplify the pain. Counseling can help you put down the second arrow and transform your suffering into growth, learning and resilience.
In addition to being an AZ Licensed Professional Counselor & Board Approved Supervisor, I am an Eating Disorder Consultant & EMDRIA certified Therapist.
In Buddhist philosophy, "pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." The story of the Buddha and the two arrows explains this well – while the first arrow may cause physical or emotional pain, the second arrow is one’s reaction to it – the self-talk, the self-blame, and negative thoughts that amplify the pain. Counseling can help you put down the second arrow and transform your suffering into growth, learning and resilience.
I offer therapy targeting depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma and relationship concerns.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or mentally worn out? Are you confused about where these feelings come from and how to make them stop? Have you worried you may always feel this way? Hopelessness is common after wanting and trying to feel better, yet still feeling stuck. Imagine your life free of intrusive thoughts and dysregulated emotions. Imagine healing centered on understanding yourself rather than beating yourself up. Caring for your mental health is challenging, but lasting change is possible. You can experience an emotionally balanced life and find joy in the process of getting there. There are ways to start feeling better!
I offer therapy targeting depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma and relationship concerns.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, or mentally worn out? Are you confused about where these feelings come from and how to make them stop? Have you worried you may always feel this way? Hopelessness is common after wanting and trying to feel better, yet still feeling stuck. Imagine your life free of intrusive thoughts and dysregulated emotions. Imagine healing centered on understanding yourself rather than beating yourself up. Caring for your mental health is challenging, but lasting change is possible. You can experience an emotionally balanced life and find joy in the process of getting there. There are ways to start feeling better!
Whether you're navigating social anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, disordered eating, or trauma, you deserve recovery, education, & a fulfilling life.
I believe that recovery requires courage & commitment. I honor the strength it takes to embark on this transformative journey. Therapy should be a space that is validating, affirming, & change through exploration of old patterns. I am passionate to help athletes looking to heal their relationships with food & their bodies.
Whether you're navigating social anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, disordered eating, or trauma, you deserve recovery, education, & a fulfilling life.
I believe that recovery requires courage & commitment. I honor the strength it takes to embark on this transformative journey. Therapy should be a space that is validating, affirming, & change through exploration of old patterns. I am passionate to help athletes looking to heal their relationships with food & their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, and complex trauma (C-PTSD), and I am currently completing advanced clinical training in the Relationship Recovery Process (RRP) for survivors of childhood trauma.
You may appear to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed inside.
Perhaps anxiety, food and body image concerns, or relationship struggles are taking up more space in your life than you'd like. If you've experienced childhood trauma or difficult relationships, these challenges may be connected in ways you're only beginning to understand.
I specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, and complex trauma (C-PTSD), and I am currently completing advanced clinical training in the Relationship Recovery Process (RRP) for survivors of childhood trauma.
You may appear to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed inside.
Perhaps anxiety, food and body image concerns, or relationship struggles are taking up more space in your life than you'd like. If you've experienced childhood trauma or difficult relationships, these challenges may be connected in ways you're only beginning to understand.
I specialize in working with individuals with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Have you lost hope? I can help. Hi, I’m Kristin. I want you to know how much I respect your courage to seek counseling. If you are struggling and hurting, and unsure of how to heal, I would be honored to help show you the way.
I specialize in working with individuals with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Have you lost hope? I can help. Hi, I’m Kristin. I want you to know how much I respect your courage to seek counseling. If you are struggling and hurting, and unsure of how to heal, I would be honored to help show you the way.
I believe one of the most valuable investments we can make is in ourselves. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step toward growth, healing, and building a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are navigating the stressors of daily life, experiencing overwhelming emotions, struggling to understand or communicate your feelings, or working through patterns of behavior that no longer serve you, we can work collaboratively to identify your goals and take intentional steps toward achieving them.
I believe one of the most valuable investments we can make is in ourselves. Seeking therapy is a meaningful step toward growth, healing, and building a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are navigating the stressors of daily life, experiencing overwhelming emotions, struggling to understand or communicate your feelings, or working through patterns of behavior that no longer serve you, we can work collaboratively to identify your goals and take intentional steps toward achieving them.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
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.