Eating Disorders Therapists in 20810
Hayley O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810
While I specialize in the intersection of eating disorders and complex trauma, I also have a passion for working with folks navigating the struggles of pregnancy and postpartum.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. You've made the courageous choice to seek professional help. I understand finding the right therapist can be tough, and this may be your first big step towards change. If you are wanting more calm and centeredness within yourself and more stability and connectedness in your relationships, we might be a good fit. I value collaboration, trust and safety above all else. I like to see us as a team where your sense of choice and voice are essential to the process. Together, we will work to forge a new path towards healing.
While I specialize in the intersection of eating disorders and complex trauma, I also have a passion for working with folks navigating the struggles of pregnancy and postpartum.
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. You've made the courageous choice to seek professional help. I understand finding the right therapist can be tough, and this may be your first big step towards change. If you are wanting more calm and centeredness within yourself and more stability and connectedness in your relationships, we might be a good fit. I value collaboration, trust and safety above all else. I like to see us as a team where your sense of choice and voice are essential to the process. Together, we will work to forge a new path towards healing.
Georgia Meyers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
I have worked with teens (13+) and adults healing from mental health and eating disorders for 10+ years at various outpatient levels of care.
By searching for a therapist, you’ve already taken the first step towards getting “unstuck.” If anxiety or depression is keeping you from making changes in your life or if you struggle with disordered eating/body image I am here to help you find a way forward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing telehealth services in VA and MD. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm and energetic while also being direct and focused—in therapy its okay to laugh as well as cry. I want therapy to be something you look forward to.
I have worked with teens (13+) and adults healing from mental health and eating disorders for 10+ years at various outpatient levels of care.
By searching for a therapist, you’ve already taken the first step towards getting “unstuck.” If anxiety or depression is keeping you from making changes in your life or if you struggle with disordered eating/body image I am here to help you find a way forward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing telehealth services in VA and MD. I am passionate about helping clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a safe and welcoming space. My style is warm and energetic while also being direct and focused—in therapy its okay to laugh as well as cry. I want therapy to be something you look forward to.
Heather E Clark
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810
Waitlist for new clients
My special focus is disordered eating, including binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, and orthorexia. I serve as the Clinical Director for Rock Recovery, a non-profit providing accessible disordered eating care. We offer individual and group therapy for VA, DC, and MD residents, as well as Christian support groups nationwide, to help people find freedom and healing in their relationship with food and their bodies. All our services are offered on a generous sliding scale, because we believe finances should never be a barrier to care.
My special focus is disordered eating, including binge eating disorder, bulimia, anorexia, body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, intuitive eating, and orthorexia. I serve as the Clinical Director for Rock Recovery, a non-profit providing accessible disordered eating care. We offer individual and group therapy for VA, DC, and MD residents, as well as Christian support groups nationwide, to help people find freedom and healing in their relationship with food and their bodies. All our services are offered on a generous sliding scale, because we believe finances should never be a barrier to care.
Healing Harmony Health & Wellness with Shana LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
We deal directly with the overlap of trauma, depression, relationships, work stress, anxiety and eating disorders.
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
We deal directly with the overlap of trauma, depression, relationships, work stress, anxiety and eating disorders.
Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.
Allison Ackerman
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Body Image & Eating Disorders, Anxiety, & Women's Issues including infertility, pregnancy loss, & reproductive trauma.
Life is filled with so many demands, changes, losses, & loads of uncertainty. Being a human is difficult, especially when juggling the pressures of unrealistic expectations, non-sustainable habits, & unforeseen barriers. When we add the complicated layers of anxiety, body image/disordered eating, and/or reproductive health challenges on top of these pressures, we can start to lose ourselves. Together we can work toward finding balance & meaning in your life while navigating these challenges to get closer to the person you once dreamt of becoming. You are capable of this growth and healing, and you deserve it.
I specialize in working with Body Image & Eating Disorders, Anxiety, & Women's Issues including infertility, pregnancy loss, & reproductive trauma.
Life is filled with so many demands, changes, losses, & loads of uncertainty. Being a human is difficult, especially when juggling the pressures of unrealistic expectations, non-sustainable habits, & unforeseen barriers. When we add the complicated layers of anxiety, body image/disordered eating, and/or reproductive health challenges on top of these pressures, we can start to lose ourselves. Together we can work toward finding balance & meaning in your life while navigating these challenges to get closer to the person you once dreamt of becoming. You are capable of this growth and healing, and you deserve it.
Elizabeth Gordon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and mood and anxiety disorders. I work best with clients who are open to a Health At Every Size approach and/or who are in a more sustained eating disorder recovery. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental environment where we can work collaboratively on healing unresolved issues, strengthening your sense of self, and helping you live your fullest life now.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, and mood and anxiety disorders. I work best with clients who are open to a Health At Every Size approach and/or who are in a more sustained eating disorder recovery. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental environment where we can work collaboratively on healing unresolved issues, strengthening your sense of self, and helping you live your fullest life now.
John Dende
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.
People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.
Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LCSW-C, LGPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.
As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.
Anne J Adelman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Chevy Chase, MD. Over the past 20 years I have been successfully helping adults, adolescents and children move through difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I work closely with each of my clients to understand their unique experience and collaborate with them in discovering a pathway through hard times towards a more fulfilling and positive future.
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Chevy Chase, MD. Over the past 20 years I have been successfully helping adults, adolescents and children move through difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I work closely with each of my clients to understand their unique experience and collaborate with them in discovering a pathway through hard times towards a more fulfilling and positive future.
Mali G Parke - Life Coachmediator
Coach, CPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
Are you longing for vitality, a sense of choice or self-love/confidence in your life? Are you looking for authenticity, courageous conversations, resonance or deep trust repair in your relationship/s? Are you hoping to find how to live a meaningful and impactful life? I support authentic, compassionate and empowered relating to yourself and others with courageous journeying opening your full expression, connection and power for change. My clients are individuals, partners, co-parents, educators, caregivers or leaders, teams or groups who want to achieve greater trust, connection, resonance, collaboration and systemic resilience.
Are you longing for vitality, a sense of choice or self-love/confidence in your life? Are you looking for authenticity, courageous conversations, resonance or deep trust repair in your relationship/s? Are you hoping to find how to live a meaningful and impactful life? I support authentic, compassionate and empowered relating to yourself and others with courageous journeying opening your full expression, connection and power for change. My clients are individuals, partners, co-parents, educators, caregivers or leaders, teams or groups who want to achieve greater trust, connection, resonance, collaboration and systemic resilience.
Jennifer Steiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with problem behaviors and mental health disorders. I have found that through play therapy, motivational interviewing, and working closely on coping skills and emotional regulation, children are better able to combat the daily challenges faced at school and at home. Every individual is unique and finding the methods that allows each clients to benefit from therapy and lead a successful life is essential to my practice. I am also a native Spanish speaker.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents struggling with problem behaviors and mental health disorders. I have found that through play therapy, motivational interviewing, and working closely on coping skills and emotional regulation, children are better able to combat the daily challenges faced at school and at home. Every individual is unique and finding the methods that allows each clients to benefit from therapy and lead a successful life is essential to my practice. I am also a native Spanish speaker.
Kelly L Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
As a social worker my training has taught me to focus on the person in the environment. That means as individuals with unique strengths and weaknesses we are influenced by the people and circumstances around us. When the path we are traveling in this environment becomes difficult to follow or recognize, therapy can be your compass. The COMPASSionate environment of the therapeutic setting and relationship can help restore your inner sense of direction.
As a social worker my training has taught me to focus on the person in the environment. That means as individuals with unique strengths and weaknesses we are influenced by the people and circumstances around us. When the path we are traveling in this environment becomes difficult to follow or recognize, therapy can be your compass. The COMPASSionate environment of the therapeutic setting and relationship can help restore your inner sense of direction.
Reland Finch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be really, really hard. You can look at dozens of profiles on Psychology Today and other websites, trying to feel comfortable and just feeling like nobody really clicks. On the other hand, it may be stressful even to look for a therapist and admit that you want a little help. If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there’s nothing wrong with those feelings. It’s natural to be a little nervous when you’re looking for someone you can open up to.
Finding a therapist can be really, really hard. You can look at dozens of profiles on Psychology Today and other websites, trying to feel comfortable and just feeling like nobody really clicks. On the other hand, it may be stressful even to look for a therapist and admit that you want a little help. If you’re reading this and feeling overwhelmed, it’s important for you to know that there’s nothing wrong with those feelings. It’s natural to be a little nervous when you’re looking for someone you can open up to.
Brad Bryk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, relationship distress, identity development, perfectionism, and managing change. One area of specialization is working with current and former athletes, coaches, caregivers of athletes, and individuals in high-stress jobs, particularly individuals who experience physical injury, burnout, relationship issues on and off the field, performance anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and body image concerns. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive and collaborative space and relationship with my clients to allow for in-depth exploration and perspective taking.
Matthew Christian Johnson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Oftentimes we find ourselves struggling to break from long-standing patterns that force us to be rigid in the ways we relate to the world around us and the world within in us. These patterns, which seek consistent expression in our daily lives inhibit us from experiencing true presence during the most precious moments of our existence while hindering our pursuit of success. I work with individuals, couples, and families who seek to free themselves from these damaging patterns so that a more flexible, authentic way of relating to the world can emerge.
Oftentimes we find ourselves struggling to break from long-standing patterns that force us to be rigid in the ways we relate to the world around us and the world within in us. These patterns, which seek consistent expression in our daily lives inhibit us from experiencing true presence during the most precious moments of our existence while hindering our pursuit of success. I work with individuals, couples, and families who seek to free themselves from these damaging patterns so that a more flexible, authentic way of relating to the world can emerge.
Audrey Elkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Audrey Elkinson is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Art Therapist (LCSW-C, ATR-BC)with more than 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who have been struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, family conflict, dysfunctional relationships, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, women's issues, chronic stress, and more. Audrey received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, where she was a research assistant to the Financial Social Work Initiative.
Audrey Elkinson is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Art Therapist (LCSW-C, ATR-BC)with more than 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who have been struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, family conflict, dysfunctional relationships, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, women's issues, chronic stress, and more. Audrey received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, where she was a research assistant to the Financial Social Work Initiative.
Ron Del Moro
Counselor, PhD, EdS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
My objectives in therapy are safety and growth. We will work together to discover what is needed to create the life and relationships you want. Together, we discuss what is needed for you to thrive (and what gets in the way). I am honest and direct in my work. I am a highly empathetic, interactive, personal, and dynamic therapist who can equally support and challenge when needed. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship issues, connections (with self and others), anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, communication, impostor syndrome, and mindfulness.
My objectives in therapy are safety and growth. We will work together to discover what is needed to create the life and relationships you want. Together, we discuss what is needed for you to thrive (and what gets in the way). I am honest and direct in my work. I am a highly empathetic, interactive, personal, and dynamic therapist who can equally support and challenge when needed. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship issues, connections (with self and others), anxiety, depression, life transitions, anger, communication, impostor syndrome, and mindfulness.
Erica Force
Psychologist, PhD, CMPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
My passion is helping adults and adolescents achieve well-being and balance. As a licensed psychologist, I offer traditional counseling services. I specialize in sport psychology, adolescent & elite athletes, women's issues, & EMDR. As a CMPC & registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for adults & adolescents, and have the privilege of working with athletes from youth to professional and Olympic/elite. As a psychologist, I am licensed in multiple states (District ofColumbia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Florida) and able to offer services nationwide.
My passion is helping adults and adolescents achieve well-being and balance. As a licensed psychologist, I offer traditional counseling services. I specialize in sport psychology, adolescent & elite athletes, women's issues, & EMDR. As a CMPC & registered Sport Psychologist with the U.S. Olympic Committee, I offer services for adults & adolescents, and have the privilege of working with athletes from youth to professional and Olympic/elite. As a psychologist, I am licensed in multiple states (District ofColumbia, Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and Florida) and able to offer services nationwide.
Terry Nunley & Associates (Co-Occurring Treatment)
PMHNP, FNP-C, LCSW-C, LCAD-C, ADT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810 (Online Only)
Terry Nunley & Associates are available to explore your behavioral health needs, to include counseling and medication management with a focus on medicated assisted treatment (MAT). All too often people are asked to “tough it out” when it comes to mental health challenges or addiction.
Terry Nunley & Associates are available to explore your behavioral health needs, to include counseling and medication management with a focus on medicated assisted treatment (MAT). All too often people are asked to “tough it out” when it comes to mental health challenges or addiction.
Zenna Mould
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810
My name is Zenna Mould and I am a counselor in training at Diversified Lifestyle Services while completing my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
My name is Zenna Mould and I am a counselor in training at Diversified Lifestyle Services while completing my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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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.