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TruTherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, MD, MAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Grovetown, GA 30813
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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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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Empower Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evans, GA 30809
My clinical experience spans from perinatal mental health (postpartum, mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal PTSD, birth trauma), grief and loss, eating disorders, PTSD and trauma, Veterans and law enforcement, blended family issues, relational issues, infertility, life coaching and transitions, anxiety/depression, and many more!.
Our skilled team of therapists, offers a diverse set of expertise through professional and personable services to teens, adults, and couples. We provide a confidential, encouraging, and compassionate space for you to explore feelings and insights, so you can move forward in adversity, heal in a holistic way, and experience growth and development. Our motto is “let go, grow, and define yourself” because we believe in the healing power of acceptance, emotional expression, and connection to create change. It’s your journey, you get to define what success means to you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
My clinical experience spans from perinatal mental health (postpartum, mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal PTSD, birth trauma), grief and loss, eating disorders, PTSD and trauma, Veterans and law enforcement, blended family issues, relational issues, infertility, life coaching and transitions, anxiety/depression, and many more!.
Our skilled team of therapists, offers a diverse set of expertise through professional and personable services to teens, adults, and couples. We provide a confidential, encouraging, and compassionate space for you to explore feelings and insights, so you can move forward in adversity, heal in a holistic way, and experience growth and development. Our motto is “let go, grow, and define yourself” because we believe in the healing power of acceptance, emotional expression, and connection to create change. It’s your journey, you get to define what success means to you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
(208) 203-1465 View (208) 203-1465
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Benedicta Ekwutosi Ejindu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, C-DBT, NCC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Martinez, GA 30907
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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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Martinez, GA 30907
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 View (706) 740-7818
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Cassandre Hudson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, GA 30907  (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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MindBody Stress Reduction Programs, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH, ACSW
Verified Verified
Martinez, GA 30907
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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Dr. Jose Fidias Franco V.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LPC, LMHC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909
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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Samantha Amses
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Augusta, GA 30907
Not accepting new clients
Samantha enjoys working with adults, children, families, and couples of all ages, cultures, religions, and sexual orientations. She practices with an open mind and heart from an integrative approach that includes aspects of cognitive, behavioral, existential, mindfulness, and other modalities to ensure optimal results and symptom and stress reduction. Samantha can help you combat depression and anxiety, work through PTSD symptoms, navigate LGBTQ challenges so you can be true to yourself, assist with organization, life planning, making and meeting goals, and ultimately help you find your happiness.
Samantha enjoys working with adults, children, families, and couples of all ages, cultures, religions, and sexual orientations. She practices with an open mind and heart from an integrative approach that includes aspects of cognitive, behavioral, existential, mindfulness, and other modalities to ensure optimal results and symptom and stress reduction. Samantha can help you combat depression and anxiety, work through PTSD symptoms, navigate LGBTQ challenges so you can be true to yourself, assist with organization, life planning, making and meeting goals, and ultimately help you find your happiness.
(706) 249-4105 View (706) 249-4105

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Heather Merritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31204
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience in the field, 15 of which have been in counseling. I assist clients with issues surrounding self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I also assist clients struggling with relationship issues and divorce. I have extensive experience in grief counseling and supporting clients as they process loss. I am passionate about helping others love themselves, take care of their bodies, and find freedom from societal standards!!
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience in the field, 15 of which have been in counseling. I assist clients with issues surrounding self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I also assist clients struggling with relationship issues and divorce. I have extensive experience in grief counseling and supporting clients as they process loss. I am passionate about helping others love themselves, take care of their bodies, and find freedom from societal standards!!
(478) 209-2644 View (478) 209-2644
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Alex Kinney Gunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
Her specialities include: eating disorders, body image, and low self-esteem.
Alex works as an individual therapist helping heal women, ages 18+, from their struggles with anxiety and depression. Her lighthearted, warm approach to therapy encourages openness, vulnerability and thus healing. Alex loves to help clients grow by staying true to their authentic selves through self-awareness & self-compassion. She believes that being genuine to one’s true self helps us reach a greater sense of self-worth and fulfillment in our lives. You can expect her sessions to feel comfortable and relaxed, because she finds it important to model genuineness and authenticity to her clients.
Her specialities include: eating disorders, body image, and low self-esteem.
Alex works as an individual therapist helping heal women, ages 18+, from their struggles with anxiety and depression. Her lighthearted, warm approach to therapy encourages openness, vulnerability and thus healing. Alex loves to help clients grow by staying true to their authentic selves through self-awareness & self-compassion. She believes that being genuine to one’s true self helps us reach a greater sense of self-worth and fulfillment in our lives. You can expect her sessions to feel comfortable and relaxed, because she finds it important to model genuineness and authenticity to her clients.
(706) 430-3198 View (706) 430-3198
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Weronika Misiurewicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
I work with eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia, binge-eating disorder and offer a warm and supportive way of understanding recovery. Therapy is a process and I am here to help in identifying triggers, managing the symptoms and overcoming difficulties. Together, we can think about you and help you understand your feelings, navigate through and overcome your symptoms, guiding you to living a more satisfying life.
(470) 236-5912 View (470) 236-5912
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I am MOORE, LLC #2
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Buckhead, GA 30625
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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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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Jones Behavioral Health, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30907
Our number one priority is to bring happiness and well-being to our patients' lives by restoring their mental balance. We want to help you break free from old habits, develop healthy coping skills and find new ways to respond to life's challenging situations. We provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, relationship counseling, group therapy and other services.
Our number one priority is to bring happiness and well-being to our patients' lives by restoring their mental balance. We want to help you break free from old habits, develop healthy coping skills and find new ways to respond to life's challenging situations. We provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, relationship counseling, group therapy and other services.
(762) 383-0844 View (762) 383-0844
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Whitney Calhoun
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601
Compassion and collaboration are key elements in growing through any life circumstance. Together, we can build a foundation to move forward with insight, hope, and change. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that brings your unique life circumstances and experiences to a safe and warm environment. While growth and change are a life-long process, each challenge can be addressed within a supportive counseling relationship to bring awareness and change. In working from a client-centered perspective, my goal is to work side by side and help you achieve the life you desire.
Compassion and collaboration are key elements in growing through any life circumstance. Together, we can build a foundation to move forward with insight, hope, and change. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that brings your unique life circumstances and experiences to a safe and warm environment. While growth and change are a life-long process, each challenge can be addressed within a supportive counseling relationship to bring awareness and change. In working from a client-centered perspective, my goal is to work side by side and help you achieve the life you desire.
(678) 504-6672 View (678) 504-6672
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Comprehensive Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATODSW, EMDR-C, ACSW
Verified Verified
Winder, GA 30680
Feeling angry, tired, unmotivated, or out of sorts? Seeking therapy from a qualified, Licensed therapist can assist in sorting through your distressing times. Many of us will seek counseling at some point, in our lives. Whether there has been a loss, trauma, problematic relationship, or stress, counseling can help optimize the emotional and social functioning and promote positive change.
Feeling angry, tired, unmotivated, or out of sorts? Seeking therapy from a qualified, Licensed therapist can assist in sorting through your distressing times. Many of us will seek counseling at some point, in our lives. Whether there has been a loss, trauma, problematic relationship, or stress, counseling can help optimize the emotional and social functioning and promote positive change.
(678) 425-0975 View (678) 425-0975
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Tracey K Wyatt
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30606
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and helping clients learn how to apply coping skills in day to day life, recognize how past events impact their present emotions, and improve their ability to have successful relationships. Whether this is adjusting to new roles in life, coping with overwhelming anxiety or enduring the stifling impact of traumatic experiences, there is all the aptitude needed to deal with these problems within the client. I can assist the client in developing and strengthening the skills needed to effectively manage their lives.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults and helping clients learn how to apply coping skills in day to day life, recognize how past events impact their present emotions, and improve their ability to have successful relationships. Whether this is adjusting to new roles in life, coping with overwhelming anxiety or enduring the stifling impact of traumatic experiences, there is all the aptitude needed to deal with these problems within the client. I can assist the client in developing and strengthening the skills needed to effectively manage their lives.
(855) 810-9008 View (855) 810-9008
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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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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31204
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.
(478) 253-5738 x1 View (478) 253-5738 x1

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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.