Eating Disorders Therapists in 33603
Francisca Ortiz
Counselor, LMHC, C-DBT, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, memories or emotions you can't seem to change or get rid of? Do you want to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, food or exercise? You are not alone and there are ways to help. With a combination of personal experience, advanced education and practical experience in higher levels of care, I have dedicated myself to a career in helping individuals facing challenges with eating disorders, body image and trauma. My commitment is to offer comprehensive and person-centered therapy to address client's individual needs, help them gain clarity over their life values and achieve life goals.
Do you struggle with negative thoughts, memories or emotions you can't seem to change or get rid of? Do you want to develop a healthier relationship with yourself, food or exercise? You are not alone and there are ways to help. With a combination of personal experience, advanced education and practical experience in higher levels of care, I have dedicated myself to a career in helping individuals facing challenges with eating disorders, body image and trauma. My commitment is to offer comprehensive and person-centered therapy to address client's individual needs, help them gain clarity over their life values and achieve life goals.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Hypnotherapist. I provide a safe, non judgmental and down to earth environment for my clients to express themselves. I offer individual, couple and family therapy. I assist my clients in developing new coping skills to deal with their presenting issues. I believe that developing new, healthy ways of thinking and living can lead to a healthy mind and body. I incorporate nutrition and exercise consultation as related to mental health.I specialize but not limited to depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, child/adolescent issues,and eating disorders. I am fluent in Spanish.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Hypnotherapist. I provide a safe, non judgmental and down to earth environment for my clients to express themselves. I offer individual, couple and family therapy. I assist my clients in developing new coping skills to deal with their presenting issues. I believe that developing new, healthy ways of thinking and living can lead to a healthy mind and body. I incorporate nutrition and exercise consultation as related to mental health.I specialize but not limited to depression, anxiety,relationship issues, grief, child/adolescent issues,and eating disorders. I am fluent in Spanish.
My ideal client seeks deep healing and personal transformation. They struggle with trauma, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection, feeling that traditional therapy hasn't fully addressed their needs. They seek a holistic approach, blending psychospiritual and somatic therapies, to heal both mind and body. Their goal is to find inner peace, emotional resilience, and a profound connection to their true self. They desire meaningful change, driven by a yearning for authentic living and holistic well-being.
My ideal client seeks deep healing and personal transformation. They struggle with trauma, anxiety, or a sense of disconnection, feeling that traditional therapy hasn't fully addressed their needs. They seek a holistic approach, blending psychospiritual and somatic therapies, to heal both mind and body. Their goal is to find inner peace, emotional resilience, and a profound connection to their true self. They desire meaningful change, driven by a yearning for authentic living and holistic well-being.
A Path to Resolution - Jenna Petrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33603
Being more connected to ourselves or the important people in our lives is central to living a healthy, fulfilled life. When we feel there is a disconnection to those we love, or out of alignment with ourselves, our life may feel out of control. When this happens, it can lead to unhealthy choices for both our physical and mental wellness. I work alongside my clients to help reestablish those connections that have seemed to have weakened over time. Like a GPS navigation, I assist my clients in finding the direction in life that is most suitable to resolving their problems. It is a collaborative process between the client and me.
Being more connected to ourselves or the important people in our lives is central to living a healthy, fulfilled life. When we feel there is a disconnection to those we love, or out of alignment with ourselves, our life may feel out of control. When this happens, it can lead to unhealthy choices for both our physical and mental wellness. I work alongside my clients to help reestablish those connections that have seemed to have weakened over time. Like a GPS navigation, I assist my clients in finding the direction in life that is most suitable to resolving their problems. It is a collaborative process between the client and me.
During the last ten years, I have provided mental health support to adults and children in Florida and New York states. My top accomplishments are improving the quality of lives of people who are vulnerable, misunderstood, and feel invisible to society.
During the last ten years, I have provided mental health support to adults and children in Florida and New York states. My top accomplishments are improving the quality of lives of people who are vulnerable, misunderstood, and feel invisible to society.
DeAne G Matthew
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33603 (Online Only)
The choice to seek out additional help in ones life is not an easy decision so we commend you on wanting to improve some aspect of your life through the counseling process. Life can present many complicated moments, such as conflict with a partner, the onset of depression, or a sudden life shift. We exclusively provide virtual mental health counseling services to individuals throughout the state of Florida and will work together to create an individualized plan of action based upon your personal history, current support systems, & available resources.
The choice to seek out additional help in ones life is not an easy decision so we commend you on wanting to improve some aspect of your life through the counseling process. Life can present many complicated moments, such as conflict with a partner, the onset of depression, or a sudden life shift. We exclusively provide virtual mental health counseling services to individuals throughout the state of Florida and will work together to create an individualized plan of action based upon your personal history, current support systems, & available resources.
We believe in the importance of both Science and Spirituality in our work. We are advocates for both Herbal and Prescription treatment and believe in the use of both Eastern and Western medical systems to treat disease and maintain health. We practice a model of therapy, coaching, and counseling which is collaborative, open and holistic in nature. Our therapeutic relationship should feel warm, safe and be connecting. This model is different than many counseling models which have a less collaborative flavor. In these models typically the therapist is the "expert" in the room and should not be challenged.
We believe in the importance of both Science and Spirituality in our work. We are advocates for both Herbal and Prescription treatment and believe in the use of both Eastern and Western medical systems to treat disease and maintain health. We practice a model of therapy, coaching, and counseling which is collaborative, open and holistic in nature. Our therapeutic relationship should feel warm, safe and be connecting. This model is different than many counseling models which have a less collaborative flavor. In these models typically the therapist is the "expert" in the room and should not be challenged.
AMB Behavioral Health Prof. Corp.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW, DBTC, PEL
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33603
My therapeutic purpose is committed to helping people suffering from everyday life-stressors such as relationship problems, family conflicts, work issues, behavior problems in children and adolescents as well as more complex mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My goal is to help others find empowerment and self-determination through solutions such as self-care, self-acceptance and effective modalities for change to help resolve problems. My services are aimed at meeting each individual where they are currently at in their process of changing and growing towards self-improvement.
My therapeutic purpose is committed to helping people suffering from everyday life-stressors such as relationship problems, family conflicts, work issues, behavior problems in children and adolescents as well as more complex mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. My goal is to help others find empowerment and self-determination through solutions such as self-care, self-acceptance and effective modalities for change to help resolve problems. My services are aimed at meeting each individual where they are currently at in their process of changing and growing towards self-improvement.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with college students, young professionals and adults who are seeking relief from difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impacts of trauma. My professional interests also include identity development and emerging adulthood, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and coping with adjustments and transitions. In therapy, I help you develop self-compassion and personal insight so you can let go of shame and fear, and start building a life worth living.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with college students, young professionals and adults who are seeking relief from difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impacts of trauma. My professional interests also include identity development and emerging adulthood, relationship concerns, grief and loss, and coping with adjustments and transitions. In therapy, I help you develop self-compassion and personal insight so you can let go of shame and fear, and start building a life worth living.
Sharalyn Vester is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adolescents and young adults who have a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship and self-esteem issues, and mood and personality disorders. Sharalyn also works with couples and families and has experience in crisis intervention, emotional dysregulation, clinically complex cases, and severe trauma.
Sharalyn Vester is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in assisting adolescents and young adults who have a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship and self-esteem issues, and mood and personality disorders. Sharalyn also works with couples and families and has experience in crisis intervention, emotional dysregulation, clinically complex cases, and severe trauma.
As a therapist, I consider the various intersecting dimensions of human experience to provide a comprehensive and contextual understanding of the clients I collaborate with. In navigating one’s rich internal landscape, I ensure my clients are compassionately supported throughout this process, fostering a felt sense of wholeness, respect, and humility. You are invited to cultivate greater self-compassion, resilience, and psychological flexibility as we unfold your journey together. With a firm trust in the evolutionary potential of all beings, I describe my approach to psychotherapy as integrative and process-oriented.
As a therapist, I consider the various intersecting dimensions of human experience to provide a comprehensive and contextual understanding of the clients I collaborate with. In navigating one’s rich internal landscape, I ensure my clients are compassionately supported throughout this process, fostering a felt sense of wholeness, respect, and humility. You are invited to cultivate greater self-compassion, resilience, and psychological flexibility as we unfold your journey together. With a firm trust in the evolutionary potential of all beings, I describe my approach to psychotherapy as integrative and process-oriented.
Anna Presley Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33603 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by big life transitions? You're not alone, and I'm here to provide the support you need. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping women, teens, and couples navigate these challenges. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop the skills needed to overcome these obstacles. Together, we can work towards building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and developing the resilience and confidence needed to navigate life.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by big life transitions? You're not alone, and I'm here to provide the support you need. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping women, teens, and couples navigate these challenges. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop the skills needed to overcome these obstacles. Together, we can work towards building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and developing the resilience and confidence needed to navigate life.
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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.