Eating Disorders Therapists in Washington, DC
Prior to that, I worked extensively in treating OCD, phobias, and eating disorders at a practice in NYC.
I work with individuals who feel their lives are hindered by unwanted or distressing feelings, or self-defeating patterns of behavior, and who experience depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, compulsive or impulsive behaviors, or relationship difficulties. By establishing more effective coping skills and responses, positive changes can develop and lead to a greater sense of fulfillment. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively, exploring the foundation of the problem, identifying problematic patterns, and then developing treatment goals tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.
Prior to that, I worked extensively in treating OCD, phobias, and eating disorders at a practice in NYC.
I work with individuals who feel their lives are hindered by unwanted or distressing feelings, or self-defeating patterns of behavior, and who experience depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, compulsive or impulsive behaviors, or relationship difficulties. By establishing more effective coping skills and responses, positive changes can develop and lead to a greater sense of fulfillment. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively, exploring the foundation of the problem, identifying problematic patterns, and then developing treatment goals tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.
I'm Savannah, a psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders, with experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
It did not take me long into my clinical practice to discover that people cannot think their way out of feeling. We can rationalize, use logic, and talk our way in and out of situations, but our emotions linger. My therapeutic approach fosters emotion granularity, which is the ability to accurately identify and explain one's emotions.
I'm Savannah, a psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders, with experience in treating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
It did not take me long into my clinical practice to discover that people cannot think their way out of feeling. We can rationalize, use logic, and talk our way in and out of situations, but our emotions linger. My therapeutic approach fosters emotion granularity, which is the ability to accurately identify and explain one's emotions.
Catie Ehrler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+, relational trauma, and interpersonal violence/domestic violence survivors.
As a therapist, I pride myself on being approachable and genuinely engaged in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to offer a nurturing space filled with acceptance, collaboration, and humor that is safe for all gender, sexual and cultural identities. My practice is oriented in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), which believes that individuals grow through connectedness, to ourselves and our community. RCT is an Intersectional Feminist approach that allows me to bring social justice and multiculturalism in all forms into my work with clients. I also work within the Health and Every Size (HAES) and body neutrality models.
I specialize in ADHD, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+, relational trauma, and interpersonal violence/domestic violence survivors.
As a therapist, I pride myself on being approachable and genuinely engaged in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to offer a nurturing space filled with acceptance, collaboration, and humor that is safe for all gender, sexual and cultural identities. My practice is oriented in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), which believes that individuals grow through connectedness, to ourselves and our community. RCT is an Intersectional Feminist approach that allows me to bring social justice and multiculturalism in all forms into my work with clients. I also work within the Health and Every Size (HAES) and body neutrality models.
Have you been struggling to feel good, feel good about yourself, your body and your relationships with food and people? Are destructive patterns and behaviors getting in the way? Are you feeling overwhelmed going through a major life transition such as a move, graduating college, loss of a loved one, divorce, new parenting role or any new role? I can support and guide you in navigating these challenges. You don't have to do it alone.
Have you been struggling to feel good, feel good about yourself, your body and your relationships with food and people? Are destructive patterns and behaviors getting in the way? Are you feeling overwhelmed going through a major life transition such as a move, graduating college, loss of a loved one, divorce, new parenting role or any new role? I can support and guide you in navigating these challenges. You don't have to do it alone.
challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, grief, and addiction counseling.
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Clients would describe her as empathic, direct, and funny. She believes we make choices that not only affect the now but also have a huge impact on our future. Balancing those choices is important when understanding the idea of self-care. Together we will face those challenges and work through the mountain known as life. Jenna is a Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC00748, LGP11176) in the District of Columbia, and Maryland. She earned her Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. She has nine plus years of experience working with relationship
challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, grief, and addiction counseling.
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Clients would describe her as empathic, direct, and funny. She believes we make choices that not only affect the now but also have a huge impact on our future. Balancing those choices is important when understanding the idea of self-care. Together we will face those challenges and work through the mountain known as life. Jenna is a Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC00748, LGP11176) in the District of Columbia, and Maryland. She earned her Master Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. She has nine plus years of experience working with relationship
I specialize in working with clients who have OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and trauma.
I believe in the power of therapy as a huge part of a holistic approach to overall wellness. My approach is tailored toward the unique needs of the client. I seek out and utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches, depending on diagnosis and presenting issue.
I specialize in working with clients who have OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and trauma.
I believe in the power of therapy as a huge part of a holistic approach to overall wellness. My approach is tailored toward the unique needs of the client. I seek out and utilize evidence-based practices, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches, depending on diagnosis and presenting issue.
I specialize in therapy for eating disorders, self-harm, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, and anxiety.
My practice is grounded in attachment theory, emphasizing that individuals thrive emotionally and physically in healthy, connected relationships. I am skilled in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and use a trauma-informed approach of Psychodynamic therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I specialize in therapy for eating disorders, self-harm, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, and anxiety.
My practice is grounded in attachment theory, emphasizing that individuals thrive emotionally and physically in healthy, connected relationships. I am skilled in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and use a trauma-informed approach of Psychodynamic therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Have you felt that therapy has not helped enough, yet? Maybe you have a sense its time for deeper connection to self. Are your behaviors and choices driven by fear of losing relationships? Been busy clicking-off professional achievements? Have a sense you’re not yet sure who you are, authentically? Perhaps following someone else’s plan is no longer an effective strategy? Are infertility, chronic pain/health conditions a reality for you? Do you distract yourself with technology, work, substances, sex, love, food, etc? Is compartmentalizing overwhelming feelings less effective?
Have you felt that therapy has not helped enough, yet? Maybe you have a sense its time for deeper connection to self. Are your behaviors and choices driven by fear of losing relationships? Been busy clicking-off professional achievements? Have a sense you’re not yet sure who you are, authentically? Perhaps following someone else’s plan is no longer an effective strategy? Are infertility, chronic pain/health conditions a reality for you? Do you distract yourself with technology, work, substances, sex, love, food, etc? Is compartmentalizing overwhelming feelings less effective?
While I am a generalist, I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, work-life balance, college adjustment, transitions, family problems, depression, and career issues.
I view therapy as a process that can facilitate healing and change, as well as understanding and fulfillment. Whether stuck in a conflicted relationship, feeling lost, struggling with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a transition or life change, feeling unable to break unhealthy patterns or resolve past issues, trauma and pain, it can be difficult to know where to start. Together, we can explore the issues you face and identify the direction you want your life to take and the steps needed to get you there. Once established, our relationship can provide the foundation and safety for this process.
While I am a generalist, I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, sexual trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, work-life balance, college adjustment, transitions, family problems, depression, and career issues.
I view therapy as a process that can facilitate healing and change, as well as understanding and fulfillment. Whether stuck in a conflicted relationship, feeling lost, struggling with depression or anxiety, adjusting to a transition or life change, feeling unable to break unhealthy patterns or resolve past issues, trauma and pain, it can be difficult to know where to start. Together, we can explore the issues you face and identify the direction you want your life to take and the steps needed to get you there. Once established, our relationship can provide the foundation and safety for this process.
Katie Zale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My approach to therapy is to welcome all of you—your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, urges, dreams, and hopes—with compassion and nonjudgmental empathy.
You might feel stuck in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or needing control. Maybe self-criticism, anxious thoughts, or shame weigh you down. Or perhaps struggles with eating, body image, or emotional avoidance have left you disconnected.
If you’re seeking deep, lasting change—one that transforms how you relate to yourself, others, and the world—you’re in the right place.
Hi! My approach to therapy is to welcome all of you—your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviors, urges, dreams, and hopes—with compassion and nonjudgmental empathy.
You might feel stuck in patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or needing control. Maybe self-criticism, anxious thoughts, or shame weigh you down. Or perhaps struggles with eating, body image, or emotional avoidance have left you disconnected.
If you’re seeking deep, lasting change—one that transforms how you relate to yourself, others, and the world—you’re in the right place.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, and my specialty areas include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, issues of identity including gender identity, grief and loss, relationship issues, and chronic illness.
Are you seeking a space to be seen and heard? Are there parts of you that are feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are the big emotions feeling particularly heavy? Your story is important and is what makes you uniquely you. I believe that we are shaped by our past experiences, relationships, and environments. Our stories rarely unfold in the way we expect. Oftentimes, to move forward we need to heal from things in our past. Together in therapy, we will explore all parts of your story – from the chapters already concluded to those not yet written.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, and my specialty areas include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, issues of identity including gender identity, grief and loss, relationship issues, and chronic illness.
Are you seeking a space to be seen and heard? Are there parts of you that are feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are the big emotions feeling particularly heavy? Your story is important and is what makes you uniquely you. I believe that we are shaped by our past experiences, relationships, and environments. Our stories rarely unfold in the way we expect. Oftentimes, to move forward we need to heal from things in our past. Together in therapy, we will explore all parts of your story – from the chapters already concluded to those not yet written.
If you are trapped in relentless OCD loops, exhausted by an eating disorder, or navigating the heavy physical toll of chronic pain, illness, and severe insomnia, you likely feel disconnected from your own life and body.
As a South Asian American health psychologist, I understand how cultural expectations and family dynamics shape your well-being. My practice offers a warm, validating space for anyone seeking a therapist who inherently understands these nuances, as well as anyone needing specialized mind-body support.
If you are trapped in relentless OCD loops, exhausted by an eating disorder, or navigating the heavy physical toll of chronic pain, illness, and severe insomnia, you likely feel disconnected from your own life and body.
As a South Asian American health psychologist, I understand how cultural expectations and family dynamics shape your well-being. My practice offers a warm, validating space for anyone seeking a therapist who inherently understands these nuances, as well as anyone needing specialized mind-body support.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, self-harm, and identity concerns.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate person-centered therapy, attachment theory, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and CPT to meet you where you are. If you’ve experienced bullying, domestic abuse, or difficult family relationships, I’ll support you in rebuilding your voice and self-worth.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, self-harm, and identity concerns.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate person-centered therapy, attachment theory, and evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and CPT to meet you where you are. If you’ve experienced bullying, domestic abuse, or difficult family relationships, I’ll support you in rebuilding your voice and self-worth.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals. My specialties include grief counseling, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and couples conflict. I have over 30 years of experience working with young adults in university settings and with individuals and couples in private practice. I have been the head clinician in an eating disorder and mood disorder clinic at a major university. I am particularly interested in working with clients who are struggling with low self worth and self loathing. I also have an expertise in working with gay couples.
I enjoy working with couples, families, and individuals. My specialties include grief counseling, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and couples conflict. I have over 30 years of experience working with young adults in university settings and with individuals and couples in private practice. I have been the head clinician in an eating disorder and mood disorder clinic at a major university. I am particularly interested in working with clients who are struggling with low self worth and self loathing. I also have an expertise in working with gay couples.
Beyond fear, there is freedom from your eating disorder.
Aside from treating eating disorders, I also work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, relational/peer issues, OCD, stress, trauma/PSTD and life transitions. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative experience, where the client is the expert of their own life.
Beyond fear, there is freedom from your eating disorder.
Aside from treating eating disorders, I also work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, relational/peer issues, OCD, stress, trauma/PSTD and life transitions. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative experience, where the client is the expert of their own life.
We specialize in treating eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and adjustment issues, with a passion for supporting neurodivergent young adults and students.
I'm Sara, the founder of this cozy little mental health practice!
Greenhouse is home to a passionate team of providers who deliver high-quality, personalized mental health care to adults and teens of all genders. Whether you're tackling a specific challenge or just feeling like it's time to grow, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Greenhouse, we believe mental healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. That’s why we lead with compassion, meet you with zero judgment, and celebrate the unique human you are. Our therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real connection.
We specialize in treating eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and adjustment issues, with a passion for supporting neurodivergent young adults and students.
I'm Sara, the founder of this cozy little mental health practice!
Greenhouse is home to a passionate team of providers who deliver high-quality, personalized mental health care to adults and teens of all genders. Whether you're tackling a specific challenge or just feeling like it's time to grow, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Greenhouse, we believe mental healthcare isn’t a luxury, it’s a right. That’s why we lead with compassion, meet you with zero judgment, and celebrate the unique human you are. Our therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real connection.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life.
I use a narrative therapeutic lens to explore life experiences that have contributed to varying different issues and work together with you to help identify and challenge patterns that are no longer serving you. I also implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for practical coping skills to use in the day to day.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life.
I use a narrative therapeutic lens to explore life experiences that have contributed to varying different issues and work together with you to help identify and challenge patterns that are no longer serving you. I also implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for practical coping skills to use in the day to day.
I have special expertise and interest in treating the effects of trauma, including bullying, incest, and dissociation, and in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
I have special expertise and interest in treating the effects of trauma, including bullying, incest, and dissociation, and in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy or analysis, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning. My analytic training enables me to work intensively, and I enjoy incorporating experiential techniques like journaling, psychodrama, and art.
I employ research-proven techniques in working with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and habit control problems.
I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapy, and am always happy to schedule a consultation with a prospective client to determine if my style is a good fit for him or her.
I employ research-proven techniques in working with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and habit control problems.
I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapy, and am always happy to schedule a consultation with a prospective client to determine if my style is a good fit for him or her.
Donna specializes in the treatment of anxiety, binge eating disorder, couple's counseling to include pre-marital counseling, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and depression.
In May 2013, she was published as a clinical field trial researcher for the Diagnostic Statistical Manual V. Donna's psychotherapy practice is designed to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She practices in a psychodynamic which emphasizes the root causes of symptoms
Donna specializes in the treatment of anxiety, binge eating disorder, couple's counseling to include pre-marital counseling, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and depression.
In May 2013, she was published as a clinical field trial researcher for the Diagnostic Statistical Manual V. Donna's psychotherapy practice is designed to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She practices in a psychodynamic which emphasizes the root causes of symptoms
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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.