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Kelsey Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30909
I specialize in marital and pre-marital therapy, strengthening family relationships, recovery from eating disorders and body image issues, healing from trauma, overcoming anxiety, recovery from postpartum concerns, and faith-based therapy.
You aren't sure how life got to this point. Starting another day is going to take energy that you just don’t have. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know how to connect with “who you used to be.” Is the disconnect impacting your most important relationships, such as your spouse, your children, family members, and friends? Even your relationship with yourself? You may find yourself pulling away from others in exhaustion or frustration, but also fearing they are pulling away from you. Perhaps you have faith and hope for the future, but lately even your faith has felt distant from you.
I specialize in marital and pre-marital therapy, strengthening family relationships, recovery from eating disorders and body image issues, healing from trauma, overcoming anxiety, recovery from postpartum concerns, and faith-based therapy.
You aren't sure how life got to this point. Starting another day is going to take energy that you just don’t have. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know how to connect with “who you used to be.” Is the disconnect impacting your most important relationships, such as your spouse, your children, family members, and friends? Even your relationship with yourself? You may find yourself pulling away from others in exhaustion or frustration, but also fearing they are pulling away from you. Perhaps you have faith and hope for the future, but lately even your faith has felt distant from you.
(762) 383-1896 View (762) 383-1896
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Lara Lohman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30903  (Online Only)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please email to reach me. If you’re struggling with life stress, major transitions, anxiety, eating/body/exercise issues, depression or other mental health concerns, you deserve the time and space to process. I’ve specialized in eating disorders, substance use and comorbid disorders for the past decade and would love to help meet you wherever you fall in your journey toward getting well. I have also served as director at several adult and adolescent eating disorder residential programs which lends to my knowledge of the field at every level of care.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please email to reach me. If you’re struggling with life stress, major transitions, anxiety, eating/body/exercise issues, depression or other mental health concerns, you deserve the time and space to process. I’ve specialized in eating disorders, substance use and comorbid disorders for the past decade and would love to help meet you wherever you fall in your journey toward getting well. I have also served as director at several adult and adolescent eating disorder residential programs which lends to my knowledge of the field at every level of care.
(346) 707-2620 View (346) 707-2620
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Benedicta Ekwutosi Ejindu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, C-DBT, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909
I am an emotionally intelligent and faith-based professional that has experience in working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), families and groups. I am a highly skilled counselor who has had the opportunity to work with those struggling with substance abuse, behavioral disorders, grief, trauma, eating disorders, culture, and minority issues, anxiety, relational issues and depression. It is an honor to walk alongside those who are in a place where they need help to move forward, find well-being and achieve their goals. I am optimistic, that there is resolution towards concerns and issues affecting positive functioning.
I am an emotionally intelligent and faith-based professional that has experience in working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), families and groups. I am a highly skilled counselor who has had the opportunity to work with those struggling with substance abuse, behavioral disorders, grief, trauma, eating disorders, culture, and minority issues, anxiety, relational issues and depression. It is an honor to walk alongside those who are in a place where they need help to move forward, find well-being and achieve their goals. I am optimistic, that there is resolution towards concerns and issues affecting positive functioning.
(912) 417-5783 View (912) 417-5783
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Dr. Jose Fidias Franco V.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LPC, LMHC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30907
As a solution-focused practitioners, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and leave a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you are looking for counseling approaches and techniques such as clinical hypnosis, mind-body interventions, and neurotherapy when talk therapy has not worked for you, we can provide those services and give you the extra support and guidance to help you move in a new direction in your life.
As a solution-focused practitioners, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and leave a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you are looking for counseling approaches and techniques such as clinical hypnosis, mind-body interventions, and neurotherapy when talk therapy has not worked for you, we can provide those services and give you the extra support and guidance to help you move in a new direction in your life.
(888) 509-9040 View (888) 509-9040
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Neurobehavioral Associates
Psychologist, PysD
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30907
Executive Clinical Director/CEO - NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC. In addition to managing a full clinical load, I manage and maintain a private practice treating adult and pediatric patients with a focus on TBI, stroke, rehabilitation, dementia, substance abuse, etc. In addition, we staff multiple hospitals. I also have extensive (10 years +) experience in IMEs and disability review. Board Certified in Brain Injury by the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS). I am one of the national trainers. Biofeedback certified and a trainer for AACBIS. Facilitated the creation of a student training program whereby MA, MD, PA, PhD.
Executive Clinical Director/CEO - NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC. In addition to managing a full clinical load, I manage and maintain a private practice treating adult and pediatric patients with a focus on TBI, stroke, rehabilitation, dementia, substance abuse, etc. In addition, we staff multiple hospitals. I also have extensive (10 years +) experience in IMEs and disability review. Board Certified in Brain Injury by the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS). I am one of the national trainers. Biofeedback certified and a trainer for AACBIS. Facilitated the creation of a student training program whereby MA, MD, PA, PhD.
(706) 418-3523 View (706) 418-3523
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Marni Ledwitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
Since 1997, I've been a Licensed Psychotherapist, progressing from community mental health to working in both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, particularly focusing on impaired physicians. Eventually, I ventured into private practice. My journey involved providing career aptitude assessments and mediation services for college students and facilitating C-level team-building exercises. This experience revealed to me the effectiveness of peak performance training for individuals at any stage of life.
Since 1997, I've been a Licensed Psychotherapist, progressing from community mental health to working in both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, particularly focusing on impaired physicians. Eventually, I ventured into private practice. My journey involved providing career aptitude assessments and mediation services for college students and facilitating C-level team-building exercises. This experience revealed to me the effectiveness of peak performance training for individuals at any stage of life.
(706) 702-5020 View (706) 702-5020
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TruTherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, MD, MAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30904
Trutherapy is a team of highly qualified professionals who strive to provide collaborative, integrated mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment that meets the needs of our community. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive counseling tailored to each individual clients’ need. Our service include, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, substance abuse therapy, couples therapy, treatment planning and psychiatry (medication management).
Trutherapy is a team of highly qualified professionals who strive to provide collaborative, integrated mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment that meets the needs of our community. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive counseling tailored to each individual clients’ need. Our service include, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, substance abuse therapy, couples therapy, treatment planning and psychiatry (medication management).
(706) 551-7587 View (706) 551-7587
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Monica L Shiver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909  (Online Only)
I have an extensive background in working with the elderly, chronic and terminal illness, disability, bereavement, anxiety, marriage and family counseling. I use evidence-based practices to help clients and families modify and adapt to life stressors. I provide tele-health visits and believe that therapy on your terms can provide a more accessible and comfortable setting for you or your loved one.
I have an extensive background in working with the elderly, chronic and terminal illness, disability, bereavement, anxiety, marriage and family counseling. I use evidence-based practices to help clients and families modify and adapt to life stressors. I provide tele-health visits and believe that therapy on your terms can provide a more accessible and comfortable setting for you or your loved one.
(706) 703-4162 View (706) 703-4162
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
(706) 740-7818 x1 View (706) 740-7818 x1
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Cassandra Bing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
Do you relate to anxiety memes on social media? What about staying up late at night thinking about that time you told the host at that restaurant you went to years ago “you too” when they told you to “enjoy your meal?” How about all-or-nothing thinking? "I’ll never figure this out," "life will always be hard," or "I’ll never be happy." Unfortunately, so many of us do, especially women in this society.
Do you relate to anxiety memes on social media? What about staying up late at night thinking about that time you told the host at that restaurant you went to years ago “you too” when they told you to “enjoy your meal?” How about all-or-nothing thinking? "I’ll never figure this out," "life will always be hard," or "I’ll never be happy." Unfortunately, so many of us do, especially women in this society.
(762) 550-2412 View (762) 550-2412
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Becca Smith
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with the young adult population, especially those in college, grad school, or just entering the professional work world. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, and social anxiety, traumatic stress (PTSD), depression including suicidal thoughts, or relationship issues, I can help you better understand how things impact you and figure out the best way to address these concerns to find some relief. I also have a lot of experience working with the LGBTQ+ population, especially those who experience gender identity issues.
I enjoy working with the young adult population, especially those in college, grad school, or just entering the professional work world. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, and social anxiety, traumatic stress (PTSD), depression including suicidal thoughts, or relationship issues, I can help you better understand how things impact you and figure out the best way to address these concerns to find some relief. I also have a lot of experience working with the LGBTQ+ population, especially those who experience gender identity issues.
(762) 246-0799 View (762) 246-0799
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Theresa Fillingim
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC, CACII
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
Clients who are struggling with addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. Clients who want to feel happier and healthier and are willing to learn coping skills to experiences wellness emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Clients who struggle with their faith. Clients who are wanting to improve their relationships with themselves, with their bodies in order to feel more balanced, more energetic, feeling happier, with better decision making skills. Clients who are wanting to improve interpersonal relationships by developing healthy boundaries with others and developing a spiritual connection.
Clients who are struggling with addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. Clients who want to feel happier and healthier and are willing to learn coping skills to experiences wellness emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Clients who struggle with their faith. Clients who are wanting to improve their relationships with themselves, with their bodies in order to feel more balanced, more energetic, feeling happier, with better decision making skills. Clients who are wanting to improve interpersonal relationships by developing healthy boundaries with others and developing a spiritual connection.
(470) 745-4609 View (470) 745-4609
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Michelle O Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
If you are looking for hope, healing and recovery, you are in the right. I have over 20 years of counseling experience. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to reach out for therapy take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
If you are looking for hope, healing and recovery, you are in the right. I have over 20 years of counseling experience. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to reach out for therapy take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
(839) 222-6011 View (839) 222-6011
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MindBody Stress Reduction Programs, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH, ACSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909
Imagine yourself discovering or reclaiming the innate healing potential that resides within you." I am trained in traditional "talk" psychotherapy and "mindbody" therapy. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist & Stress Reduction Consultant with 40 years of experience. -Trained in Mindfulness-Based Therapy & Meditation. - Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. -National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Diplomat. - Trained to work with a wide range of issues. People seek my help for emotional healing & regulation, eliminate negative habits, improve focus, move through life transitions, trauma recovery &/ or improve other personal & professional issues.Individual treatment programs provided. Individualized hypnotherapy for stop smoking, enjoy weight loss, stop phobias & anxiety reactions. Customized recordings available.
Imagine yourself discovering or reclaiming the innate healing potential that resides within you." I am trained in traditional "talk" psychotherapy and "mindbody" therapy. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist & Stress Reduction Consultant with 40 years of experience. -Trained in Mindfulness-Based Therapy & Meditation. - Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. -National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Diplomat. - Trained to work with a wide range of issues. People seek my help for emotional healing & regulation, eliminate negative habits, improve focus, move through life transitions, trauma recovery &/ or improve other personal & professional issues.Individual treatment programs provided. Individualized hypnotherapy for stop smoking, enjoy weight loss, stop phobias & anxiety reactions. Customized recordings available.
(706) 312-6885 View (706) 312-6885
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Cassandre Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909  (Online Only)
You and/or your child may be navigating a difficult time in your life right now. Maybe it's a past or recent trauma, a loss, divorce, separation or other situation that is causing disconnection, anxiety, anger or depression. Or maybe you are constantly getting phone calls from school and notice your child is having difficulties making friends, managing emotions, or staying focused. You need someone to partner with you and your child to support your family in finding approaches and solutions to help with creating a more peaceful and joyful life. You want a thriving family and you deserve joy and peace.
You and/or your child may be navigating a difficult time in your life right now. Maybe it's a past or recent trauma, a loss, divorce, separation or other situation that is causing disconnection, anxiety, anger or depression. Or maybe you are constantly getting phone calls from school and notice your child is having difficulties making friends, managing emotions, or staying focused. You need someone to partner with you and your child to support your family in finding approaches and solutions to help with creating a more peaceful and joyful life. You want a thriving family and you deserve joy and peace.
(706) 203-4666 View (706) 203-4666
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TDNT Social Services, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30906  (Online Only)
It’s my pleasure to work with you to provide clinical support and guidance to help you resolve, reduce or eliminate your presenting issues. Whether you’re experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or some other common/uncommon issue, I’m here and ready to work alongside you to help you work through your issues and come up with an effective and helpful plan to treat these issues. Behavioral issues are numerous and range from mental health conditions to addictions to thinking flaws or bad habits. I am ready to listen to you and see how we can best come up with a plan to get you back on track and possibly change your life for the better!
It’s my pleasure to work with you to provide clinical support and guidance to help you resolve, reduce or eliminate your presenting issues. Whether you’re experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or some other common/uncommon issue, I’m here and ready to work alongside you to help you work through your issues and come up with an effective and helpful plan to treat these issues. Behavioral issues are numerous and range from mental health conditions to addictions to thinking flaws or bad habits. I am ready to listen to you and see how we can best come up with a plan to get you back on track and possibly change your life for the better!
(678) 853-7609 View (678) 853-7609
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Huei Chen Cheng
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909
I am passionate to serve teens, kids, adults from age 5 to 70 who like to learn how to better manage emotions such as depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, Bipolar, Trauma,Grief, Loss, Dissociation as well as improve communication and relationship between family for parents/children and couples to create abundant life. I have empowered many women men children teens and elderly to live a better life.
I am passionate to serve teens, kids, adults from age 5 to 70 who like to learn how to better manage emotions such as depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, Bipolar, Trauma,Grief, Loss, Dissociation as well as improve communication and relationship between family for parents/children and couples to create abundant life. I have empowered many women men children teens and elderly to live a better life.
(404) 999-1842 View (404) 999-1842
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Amber Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30909  (Online Only)
There is something authentically special about having someone to journey with you when life gets hard. I see it as a privilege to support Women navigating the complexities of life, growing and learning along the way- whether dealing with young adult issues, parenting, marriage or the like. Together through evidence-based practice and therapeutic techniques we can persevere in a crisis, flourish in the chaos, cope with grief and build healthy relationships.
There is something authentically special about having someone to journey with you when life gets hard. I see it as a privilege to support Women navigating the complexities of life, growing and learning along the way- whether dealing with young adult issues, parenting, marriage or the like. Together through evidence-based practice and therapeutic techniques we can persevere in a crisis, flourish in the chaos, cope with grief and build healthy relationships.
(404) 348-0784 View (404) 348-0784
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Marni Ledwitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30901  (Online Only)
Since 1997, I've been a Licensed Psychotherapist, progressing from community mental health to working in both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, particularly focusing on impaired physicians. Eventually, I ventured into private practice. My journey involved providing career aptitude assessments and mediation services for college students and facilitating C-level team-building exercises. This experience revealed to me the effectiveness of peak performance training for individuals at any stage of life.
Since 1997, I've been a Licensed Psychotherapist, progressing from community mental health to working in both inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, particularly focusing on impaired physicians. Eventually, I ventured into private practice. My journey involved providing career aptitude assessments and mediation services for college students and facilitating C-level team-building exercises. This experience revealed to me the effectiveness of peak performance training for individuals at any stage of life.
(678) 562-6997 View (678) 562-6997
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I am MOORE, LLC #2
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30901
I AM MOORE, LLC is a counseling and consulting practice owned by Darren D. Moore, Ph.D., MAED, LMFT. At I AM MOORE, LLC, we have therapists that can work with you regarding a variety of treatment issues and populations, including but not limited to Military Families, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace conflict, Family dysfunction, Family Secrets, Childhood trauma, Parent/child relationships, Teen delinquency, Sibling Issues, Caregiver stress, Children with disabilities, Single life, Dating, Pre-marital, Couples conflict, Divorce, Career Transition, Gen X, Y(Millennials), Z, & beyond, and much more.
I AM MOORE, LLC is a counseling and consulting practice owned by Darren D. Moore, Ph.D., MAED, LMFT. At I AM MOORE, LLC, we have therapists that can work with you regarding a variety of treatment issues and populations, including but not limited to Military Families, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace conflict, Family dysfunction, Family Secrets, Childhood trauma, Parent/child relationships, Teen delinquency, Sibling Issues, Caregiver stress, Children with disabilities, Single life, Dating, Pre-marital, Couples conflict, Divorce, Career Transition, Gen X, Y(Millennials), Z, & beyond, and much more.
(706) 702-1906 View (706) 702-1906

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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.