Therapists in Dallas, TX
Martinique Nicol
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
Specializing in a variety of areas, I am well-versed in helping individuals navigate challenges related to Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Trauma, Anxiety, Coping with Disability, Couples (both monogamous and non-monogamous), Grief, and Family Challenges.
I am committed to fostering healing and resilience in the lives of individuals, couples, and families. My mission is to craft a secure and nurturing haven for your extraordinary journey. I am proud to provide inclusive and affirming support for the black and brown community, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and all other marginalized groups.
Specializing in a variety of areas, I am well-versed in helping individuals navigate challenges related to Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Trauma, Anxiety, Coping with Disability, Couples (both monogamous and non-monogamous), Grief, and Family Challenges.
I am committed to fostering healing and resilience in the lives of individuals, couples, and families. My mission is to craft a secure and nurturing haven for your extraordinary journey. I am proud to provide inclusive and affirming support for the black and brown community, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and all other marginalized groups.
Angela Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75254
My clinical focus is in the areas of eating disorders, PTSD, and dissociative disorders. I work with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), disordered eating, compulsive exercise and body image concerns. I also work with dissociative disorders (DID, OSDD), depression, anxiety, infertility issues, coping skills, trauma, and PTSD. I specialize in treating adults. My goal is to empower you to write the next chapter of your life.
My clinical focus is in the areas of eating disorders, PTSD, and dissociative disorders. I work with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), disordered eating, compulsive exercise and body image concerns. I also work with dissociative disorders (DID, OSDD), depression, anxiety, infertility issues, coping skills, trauma, and PTSD. I specialize in treating adults. My goal is to empower you to write the next chapter of your life.
Lauren Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
I specialize in treating eating disorders in adolescent and adult populations, as well as providing couples and family therapy.
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am so glad that you have chosen to seek help. Starting therapy for yourself or your child can be daunting, but I am committed to building trusting relationships with my clients and providing a space where honesty and vulnerability can flourish. I am passionate about recognizing each individual's unique experiences that have shaped them and working collaboratively with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs. Additionally, I believe in involving family members whenever possible to better support clients in their recovery journey.
I specialize in treating eating disorders in adolescent and adult populations, as well as providing couples and family therapy.
Hi, my name is Lauren and I am so glad that you have chosen to seek help. Starting therapy for yourself or your child can be daunting, but I am committed to building trusting relationships with my clients and providing a space where honesty and vulnerability can flourish. I am passionate about recognizing each individual's unique experiences that have shaped them and working collaboratively with my clients to tailor treatment to their specific needs. Additionally, I believe in involving family members whenever possible to better support clients in their recovery journey.
Dr. Andrea E. Kirby
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75205
Currently Accepting New Clients: I specialize in helping adults better navigate stress, obsessions, and eating concerns in order to live fuller lives. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders without the guidance of a trained therapist can be exhausting—and depressing—after a while. But, research shows online and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can make a difference. I provide evidence-based therapy to guide you in making important changes in how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, and self from the comfort of your own home or office.
Currently Accepting New Clients: I specialize in helping adults better navigate stress, obsessions, and eating concerns in order to live fuller lives. Struggling with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders without the guidance of a trained therapist can be exhausting—and depressing—after a while. But, research shows online and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can make a difference. I provide evidence-based therapy to guide you in making important changes in how you relate to your thoughts, emotions, and self from the comfort of your own home or office.
Untangled Counseling & Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
Waitlist until September - I have over 15 years of very diverse clinical experience in: special siblings, eating disorders (HAES), substance abuse, codependency, pre-marital + couples therapy, infidelity, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, and self/person of the therapist. I have extensive training in areas of faith/spirituality and in issues of transference/countertransference for healthcare professionals, particularly other therapists. My lived experience is as an Asian-American with immigrant parents; with special needs and LGBTQI families; issue with pregnancy and postpartum, as well adjustments to motherhood/parenthood.
Alyssa Nicole Williamson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
Hello! If there is a stuck problem or this is your last ditch, I want to take a crack at it. I work outside the box, and specialize in last ditch cases, where chronic illness, trauma, or other complicating factors make traditional treatment less effective. Our team believes that eating disorders are not a choice, but that full recovery is possible with the right support!
Hello! If there is a stuck problem or this is your last ditch, I want to take a crack at it. I work outside the box, and specialize in last ditch cases, where chronic illness, trauma, or other complicating factors make traditional treatment less effective. Our team believes that eating disorders are not a choice, but that full recovery is possible with the right support!
Kara Ware
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75230
I'm a Christian, a wife to a big-hearted sports fanatic of a husband, mom to a deep thinking & creative daughter, a joyful & energetic son, & an emotionally needy & precious English Bulldog. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor (CEDS-S). I have spent the last 10+ years working at all levels of care (IP, Res, PHP & IOP) treating adults & adolescents struggling with eating disorders & co-morbid diagnoses. I felt God calling me to open a private practice to provide Christian Therapy to help women who are struggling with body image, anxiety, depression, & eating disorders.
I'm a Christian, a wife to a big-hearted sports fanatic of a husband, mom to a deep thinking & creative daughter, a joyful & energetic son, & an emotionally needy & precious English Bulldog. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) & a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor (CEDS-S). I have spent the last 10+ years working at all levels of care (IP, Res, PHP & IOP) treating adults & adolescents struggling with eating disorders & co-morbid diagnoses. I felt God calling me to open a private practice to provide Christian Therapy to help women who are struggling with body image, anxiety, depression, & eating disorders.
Angela Lemond
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, RDN LD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201
Her areas of specialty include: mental health issues affected by physical health eating disorders anxiety disorders depressive disorders parenting issues.
Under the supervision of Natalie Morse, LPC-S, RPT, Angela’s counseling approach is eclectic depending on the client. Ultimately, Angela wants to harness her client’s own worldview and value system to assist them with solving problems. All guidance is person-centered in nature. Christian integration upon request.
Her areas of specialty include: mental health issues affected by physical health eating disorders anxiety disorders depressive disorders parenting issues.
Under the supervision of Natalie Morse, LPC-S, RPT, Angela’s counseling approach is eclectic depending on the client. Ultimately, Angela wants to harness her client’s own worldview and value system to assist them with solving problems. All guidance is person-centered in nature. Christian integration upon request.
Acura Blaylock
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with those from all walks of life experiencing stressful life events such as anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders and life transitions.
First time in therapy? I'd be happy to walk with you on your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate interested in safety, genuine connections, and supporting others. My goal is to create a sense of awareness and acceptance throughout this process. I look at the client as a whole and establish goals that fit into your life. I encourage healthy communication patterns, facilitate a safe space for processing, and guide you toward meaning and purpose.
I enjoy working with those from all walks of life experiencing stressful life events such as anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders and life transitions.
First time in therapy? I'd be happy to walk with you on your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate interested in safety, genuine connections, and supporting others. My goal is to create a sense of awareness and acceptance throughout this process. I look at the client as a whole and establish goals that fit into your life. I encourage healthy communication patterns, facilitate a safe space for processing, and guide you toward meaning and purpose.
Molly Shute
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75204
My specialties include working with clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, persistent overfunctioners, codependency, stress, and people impacted by addiction or growing up privileged .
I know that life can get overwhelming and we all seek different ways to feel better. Sometimes those choices are good and sometimes not so good. Trust me! I am not going to judge. Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feel overly dependent on someone/something, have a difficult relationship with food, or you feel overwhelmed and anxious with anything in your life, I'm here to help. You are not alone. I want to help encourage you along the way while helping you experience the growth needed for you to find the happiness you are searching for.
My specialties include working with clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, persistent overfunctioners, codependency, stress, and people impacted by addiction or growing up privileged .
I know that life can get overwhelming and we all seek different ways to feel better. Sometimes those choices are good and sometimes not so good. Trust me! I am not going to judge. Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feel overly dependent on someone/something, have a difficult relationship with food, or you feel overwhelmed and anxious with anything in your life, I'm here to help. You are not alone. I want to help encourage you along the way while helping you experience the growth needed for you to find the happiness you are searching for.
Kathryn Luscri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75223
Do you want to be successful in relationships? Is depression or anxiety stealing your joy, robbing your peace? As a licensed counselor, supervisor of counseling interns, speaker and life coach, I love to see people heal and grow in ways they did not think was possible. For over 25 years, I have counseled people struggling with marriage, divorce, eating disorders, severe depression, and trauma of every kind. Miracles happen in lives where others say there is no chance. Because I counsel from a Christian perspective, I believe all things are possible. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help!
Do you want to be successful in relationships? Is depression or anxiety stealing your joy, robbing your peace? As a licensed counselor, supervisor of counseling interns, speaker and life coach, I love to see people heal and grow in ways they did not think was possible. For over 25 years, I have counseled people struggling with marriage, divorce, eating disorders, severe depression, and trauma of every kind. Miracles happen in lives where others say there is no chance. Because I counsel from a Christian perspective, I believe all things are possible. Whatever your struggle is, I want to help!
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Laena Tingstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
At Carencia, Laena provides individual counseling primarily for adolescent and young adult women with a focus in the areas of body image and eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Laena received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Texas Christian University and her Masters in Professional Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. She has experience working in private practice, university counseling, and church settings where she has had the opportunity to work with both adolescents and adults from all walks of life and varying presenting problems. Some of these include eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, life transitions, and low self-esteem, amongst others.
At Carencia, Laena provides individual counseling primarily for adolescent and young adult women with a focus in the areas of body image and eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Laena received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Texas Christian University and her Masters in Professional Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. She has experience working in private practice, university counseling, and church settings where she has had the opportunity to work with both adolescents and adults from all walks of life and varying presenting problems. Some of these include eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relational conflict, life transitions, and low self-esteem, amongst others.
Margaret Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
I have over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology and have work with women and children facing eating disorders and relationship issues.
Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image? Do you over eat only to feel super guilty later? Are you constantly on a diet to 'make up for' the way you have been eating? Or are you struggling to properly nourish your body with the food it deserves because you feel you will never be thin enough? I specialize in helping adolescents and women repair their relationship with food, and overcome their eating disorders, and finally find peace with food. YES it is possible. Let me help YOU!
I have over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology and have work with women and children facing eating disorders and relationship issues.
Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image? Do you over eat only to feel super guilty later? Are you constantly on a diet to 'make up for' the way you have been eating? Or are you struggling to properly nourish your body with the food it deserves because you feel you will never be thin enough? I specialize in helping adolescents and women repair their relationship with food, and overcome their eating disorders, and finally find peace with food. YES it is possible. Let me help YOU!
Sonia Hopkins
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
From my experience working with trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and attachment issues, I've learned to look at the client as a whole.
Your boundaries could use some work. Your self-talk is more negative than positive. Your inner critic is loud. Your self worth and esteem are not where you'd like it to be. You're not fully living in your values and can't seem to understand why you keep hurting yourself through self-sabotage and broken promises in the process. BUT you're ready to do something different. You're ready to make change in your life. I see you, and I want to help you to help yourself get out of these negative cycles. If you're reading this, you're already considering that you may need support. Whatever it is, you don't have to carry this weight alone.
From my experience working with trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and attachment issues, I've learned to look at the client as a whole.
Your boundaries could use some work. Your self-talk is more negative than positive. Your inner critic is loud. Your self worth and esteem are not where you'd like it to be. You're not fully living in your values and can't seem to understand why you keep hurting yourself through self-sabotage and broken promises in the process. BUT you're ready to do something different. You're ready to make change in your life. I see you, and I want to help you to help yourself get out of these negative cycles. If you're reading this, you're already considering that you may need support. Whatever it is, you don't have to carry this weight alone.
Sasha Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75243
This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders.
Greetings! I'm Sasha My name is Sasha Douglas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults to a geriatric population who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions.
This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders.
Greetings! I'm Sasha My name is Sasha Douglas, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults to a geriatric population who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions.
Rachel Meirink
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
My previous experience includes facilitating groups and individual counseling at: a boys and girls club, a residential treatment center for eating disorders, and a trauma center.
I hope to create a safe space for you to bring into the open experiences that might have left you hiding in shame or brokenness. I provide a compassionate environment to assist you towards experiencing more wholeness in your life. Different approaches might be used based on your needs and goals for therapy. I utilize a variety of skills and theories including EMDR, Christian Counseling, mindfulness, self-compassion, interpersonal neurobiology, boundaries, attachment theories, and spiritual direction. I am certified in EMDR and am an EMDR Consultant-In-Training. I work with adult and adolescent clients ages 14 years and up.
My previous experience includes facilitating groups and individual counseling at: a boys and girls club, a residential treatment center for eating disorders, and a trauma center.
I hope to create a safe space for you to bring into the open experiences that might have left you hiding in shame or brokenness. I provide a compassionate environment to assist you towards experiencing more wholeness in your life. Different approaches might be used based on your needs and goals for therapy. I utilize a variety of skills and theories including EMDR, Christian Counseling, mindfulness, self-compassion, interpersonal neurobiology, boundaries, attachment theories, and spiritual direction. I am certified in EMDR and am an EMDR Consultant-In-Training. I work with adult and adolescent clients ages 14 years and up.
Dr. Natalie Harvey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75201 (Online Only)
I am certified in CBT and EMDR and have experience working with eating disorders and bariatric patients.
Book a No Cost Consultation at www.drnatalieharvey.com My goal is to provide symptom relief as soon as possible. This takes commitment, If you are willing to put in the effort, so am I. Please reach out for any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
I am certified in CBT and EMDR and have experience working with eating disorders and bariatric patients.
Book a No Cost Consultation at www.drnatalieharvey.com My goal is to provide symptom relief as soon as possible. This takes commitment, If you are willing to put in the effort, so am I. Please reach out for any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Erin M Oden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75205 (Online Only)
I specialize in treatment of anxiety, trauma related issues, substance use issues, eating disorders, depression and relationship issues. I am trained as an EMDR therapist and I utilize a trauma informed approach in my practice. I also enjoy providing coaching to clients who want to focus on building internal strength and moving forward in their lives. I utilize a strengths-based approach, as I work to help my clients gain and maintain increased insight and self-efficacy, so that they can better achieve their goals. Overall, I am passionate about helping people to help themselves.
I specialize in treatment of anxiety, trauma related issues, substance use issues, eating disorders, depression and relationship issues. I am trained as an EMDR therapist and I utilize a trauma informed approach in my practice. I also enjoy providing coaching to clients who want to focus on building internal strength and moving forward in their lives. I utilize a strengths-based approach, as I work to help my clients gain and maintain increased insight and self-efficacy, so that they can better achieve their goals. Overall, I am passionate about helping people to help themselves.
ACE T. Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75228
I have an excellent record of successful work on several disorders including Depression, Anxiety/Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anger, Grief, & ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, & Self-Harming.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
I have an excellent record of successful work on several disorders including Depression, Anxiety/Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Anger, Grief, & ADHD/ADD, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Eating Disorders, Life Coaching, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, & Self-Harming.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
Mend Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
Our therapists work with anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, couples, life transitions, suicidality, self harm, grief and bereavement through a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT and play therapy.
Welcome to Mend Counseling! We are a boutique, collaborative counseling practice located in Mockingbird Station that sees clients ages 4 and up. We provide play therapy, individual counseling, couples counseling, and group counseling. Our clients want a fun and person-centered therapist that listens to their needs and creates a personalized plan to support them. We are motivated by seeing the beautiful growth and increased confidence in our clients.
Our therapists work with anxiety, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, couples, life transitions, suicidality, self harm, grief and bereavement through a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT and play therapy.
Welcome to Mend Counseling! We are a boutique, collaborative counseling practice located in Mockingbird Station that sees clients ages 4 and up. We provide play therapy, individual counseling, couples counseling, and group counseling. Our clients want a fun and person-centered therapist that listens to their needs and creates a personalized plan to support them. We are motivated by seeing the beautiful growth and increased confidence in our clients.
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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.