Eating Disorders Therapists in Orlando, FL
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and utilize a "Health at Every Size" approach.
I believe that healing occurs when one fully connects to heart. As human beings, we require safety and connection based firmly on trust, compassion, and integrity. Through connection, you can experience the benefit of allowing your heart to have a voice and gain insight into your needs as you move forward on your individual journey. Every individual has a unique story that deserves to be heard and I am dedicated to transforming the experiences of each of my client's by focusing on their values, processing interpersonal trauma, and developing a conceptual picture of what it would mean to embody well-being.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and utilize a "Health at Every Size" approach.
I believe that healing occurs when one fully connects to heart. As human beings, we require safety and connection based firmly on trust, compassion, and integrity. Through connection, you can experience the benefit of allowing your heart to have a voice and gain insight into your needs as you move forward on your individual journey. Every individual has a unique story that deserves to be heard and I am dedicated to transforming the experiences of each of my client's by focusing on their values, processing interpersonal trauma, and developing a conceptual picture of what it would mean to embody well-being.
With a background in peer-reviewed clinical research and active memberships in Rome GastroPsych, iaedp, and The CBT Alliance of Florida, I will bring proven, data-driven therapies directly into our work.
Are digestive symptoms, persistent nausea, or fear around food taking over your life? You are not alone.
Living with chronic gut issues, unexplained physical discomfort, or constant anxiety about your body is exhausting. Whether you struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), rumination syndrome, ARFID, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), or OCD, your symptoms are real. Your gut and brain communicate constantly, and when that pathway becomes dysregulated, it affects your entire life.
My practice bridges advanced clinical research and compassionate care.
With a background in peer-reviewed clinical research and active memberships in Rome GastroPsych, iaedp, and The CBT Alliance of Florida, I will bring proven, data-driven therapies directly into our work.
Are digestive symptoms, persistent nausea, or fear around food taking over your life? You are not alone.
Living with chronic gut issues, unexplained physical discomfort, or constant anxiety about your body is exhausting. Whether you struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), rumination syndrome, ARFID, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), or OCD, your symptoms are real. Your gut and brain communicate constantly, and when that pathway becomes dysregulated, it affects your entire life.
My practice bridges advanced clinical research and compassionate care.
I also have extensive experience and training in helping women with Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, ADHD, Stress Related Disorders and Personal Growth & Development.
If you are ready to take the steps necessary to Let Go and Grow, I can help guide you on your journey. I work with women who are ready to transform their lives from the inside out in order to self actualize and experience their true potential. I help individuals who are ready to get to the heart of the issues that are holding them back from living their lives to the fullest. These women are prepared to take an active role in their healing process as they begin to see life with new eyes and connect with themselves in a deeper, more loving way.
I also have extensive experience and training in helping women with Anxiety, Depression, Disordered Eating, ADHD, Stress Related Disorders and Personal Growth & Development.
If you are ready to take the steps necessary to Let Go and Grow, I can help guide you on your journey. I work with women who are ready to transform their lives from the inside out in order to self actualize and experience their true potential. I help individuals who are ready to get to the heart of the issues that are holding them back from living their lives to the fullest. These women are prepared to take an active role in their healing process as they begin to see life with new eyes and connect with themselves in a deeper, more loving way.
Maybe you’ve been learning about attachment styles, researching developmental trauma, fighting an eating disorder, barely keeping everything afloat, or maybe you know what you want to change but keep falling short of the shifts you’re hoping for.
I use my training and personal experience in Parts-Work (a.k.a. Internal Family Systems) to help clients connect with the parts of themselves that already know the way forward. My experience with eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD allows me to offer thoughtful and informed support through a wide range of challenges.
Maybe you’ve been learning about attachment styles, researching developmental trauma, fighting an eating disorder, barely keeping everything afloat, or maybe you know what you want to change but keep falling short of the shifts you’re hoping for.
I use my training and personal experience in Parts-Work (a.k.a. Internal Family Systems) to help clients connect with the parts of themselves that already know the way forward. My experience with eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, and complex PTSD allows me to offer thoughtful and informed support through a wide range of challenges.
We provide discrete and compassionate mental health support to individuals struggling with trauma, sexuality, gender, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
If you're struggling to cope with stressors and triggers in day to day life, we are here to help. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
We provide discrete and compassionate mental health support to individuals struggling with trauma, sexuality, gender, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
If you're struggling to cope with stressors and triggers in day to day life, we are here to help. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
I work with individuals navigating challenges such as eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.
I incorporate a mix of therapeutic techniques in my sessions with clients - including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, strengths work and exposure work. I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
I work with individuals navigating challenges such as eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.
I incorporate a mix of therapeutic techniques in my sessions with clients - including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, strengths work and exposure work. I am also trained in EMDR therapy.
I provide a warm but structured therapeutic experience designed to help my clients address difficulties in productive and forward-moving ways. I use a number of different therapeutic techniques designed to help my clients gain insight into their behavior and the behavior of others, and together we work toward devising new approaches to past problems that serve them better.
I provide a warm but structured therapeutic experience designed to help my clients address difficulties in productive and forward-moving ways. I use a number of different therapeutic techniques designed to help my clients gain insight into their behavior and the behavior of others, and together we work toward devising new approaches to past problems that serve them better.
Many of my clients consist of young adults and adults facing anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders.
Together, we’ll work to understand what’s really underneath the pain of past experiences, anxious thoughts, or patterns that no longer serve you. I’ll meet you where you are, and support you in building the life you deserve.
Many of my clients consist of young adults and adults facing anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders.
Together, we’ll work to understand what’s really underneath the pain of past experiences, anxious thoughts, or patterns that no longer serve you. I’ll meet you where you are, and support you in building the life you deserve.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating something as personal as an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.
My approach is warm, encouraging, and rooted in genuine care. I strive to create a space that feels safe and free of judgment. A space where you can be your true self, even when things feel messy or uncertain. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems(IFS), and Exposure Therapy.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating something as personal as an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.
My approach is warm, encouraging, and rooted in genuine care. I strive to create a space that feels safe and free of judgment. A space where you can be your true self, even when things feel messy or uncertain. I tailor each session to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems(IFS), and Exposure Therapy.
You want to feel rested and energized, but you’re constantly plagued by insomnia, racing thoughts, sluggishness, and exhaustion. You hate the sight of your bed. It’s calling to you all day long! But at night, it’s taunting you. By 9PM you’re anticipating the battle you fight every night, and you just can’t do it anymore. Everything you’ve tried has been useless and you’re ready for a tranquilizer. Maybe you’ve already tried a tranquilizer and you hate feeling dependent on something for such a basic human need like sleep. You’re in a fight against your body, and you’re losing.
You want to feel rested and energized, but you’re constantly plagued by insomnia, racing thoughts, sluggishness, and exhaustion. You hate the sight of your bed. It’s calling to you all day long! But at night, it’s taunting you. By 9PM you’re anticipating the battle you fight every night, and you just can’t do it anymore. Everything you’ve tried has been useless and you’re ready for a tranquilizer. Maybe you’ve already tried a tranquilizer and you hate feeling dependent on something for such a basic human need like sleep. You’re in a fight against your body, and you’re losing.
I work with individuals, couples, and parents impacted by trauma and disordered eating who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t shift.
I support individuals, couples, and parents navigating trauma and disordered eating. Through IFS and somatic, nervous system–informed work, I help clients better understand themselves, regulate more effectively, and begin to feel different—not just think differently.
I work with individuals, couples, and parents impacted by trauma and disordered eating who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t shift.
I support individuals, couples, and parents navigating trauma and disordered eating. Through IFS and somatic, nervous system–informed work, I help clients better understand themselves, regulate more effectively, and begin to feel different—not just think differently.
For over a decade, I have specialized in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences.
I support clients navigating eating disorders, ARFID, body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of caring for themselves while caring for others. Additionally, I often work with high-achieving individuals and parents who are used to holding everything together but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
For over a decade, I have specialized in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences.
I support clients navigating eating disorders, ARFID, body image concerns, anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of caring for themselves while caring for others. Additionally, I often work with high-achieving individuals and parents who are used to holding everything together but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
I provide therapy for adults 18+ with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is to support others and provide a safe and comfortable setting for emotional expression. I use a non-directive integrative approach of client-centered therapy, CBT, and interpersonal process therapy to help clients experience desired change. I also provide comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults.
I provide therapy for adults 18+ with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues.
The foundation of my therapeutic approach is to support others and provide a safe and comfortable setting for emotional expression. I use a non-directive integrative approach of client-centered therapy, CBT, and interpersonal process therapy to help clients experience desired change. I also provide comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults.
Nicholas Young - Ellie Mental Health - Avalon
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Orlando, FL 32828
I'm trained in DBT, ACT and CBT, and I did my research on eating disorders in LGBTQ+ populations.
How long have you been handling this on your own? Most people wait years before they call anyone, well past the point where it stopped working, right up until something forces it. I work with teens from about ten, adults of any age, and families. Some of what I see most: anxiety that won't switch off, a relationship with food that has stopped being about food, grief that arrived and didn't leave, questions about gender and identity, and the particular tiredness of being neurodivergent in a world built for somebody else.
I'm trained in DBT, ACT and CBT, and I did my research on eating disorders in LGBTQ+ populations.
How long have you been handling this on your own? Most people wait years before they call anyone, well past the point where it stopped working, right up until something forces it. I work with teens from about ten, adults of any age, and families. Some of what I see most: anxiety that won't switch off, a relationship with food that has stopped being about food, grief that arrived and didn't leave, questions about gender and identity, and the particular tiredness of being neurodivergent in a world built for somebody else.
CEDS-C is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and trauma.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Celine Passeri is a professional speaker who presents nationally and internationally on a wide range of mental health and wellness topics. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders, body image, anxiety, trauma, self-compassion, and emotional wellbeing.
CEDS-C is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and trauma.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Celine Passeri is a professional speaker who presents nationally and internationally on a wide range of mental health and wellness topics. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders, body image, anxiety, trauma, self-compassion, and emotional wellbeing.
I have experience working in higher levels of care, where I treated adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re seeking more than just surviving life—you're ready to live it. You might feel weighed down by self-doubt, overwhelmed by life's demands, or trapped in a cycle of uncertainty. You're not alone in this. It's common to feel as though you're carrying a heavy burden or facing a roadblock you can't seem to get past. But what if I told you that the road forward is clearer than it feels right now? Whether you're struggling to move past difficult experiences or simply searching for a way to reconnect with a version of yourself you’ve lost along the way, there’s hope.
I have experience working in higher levels of care, where I treated adolescents and adults with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re seeking more than just surviving life—you're ready to live it. You might feel weighed down by self-doubt, overwhelmed by life's demands, or trapped in a cycle of uncertainty. You're not alone in this. It's common to feel as though you're carrying a heavy burden or facing a roadblock you can't seem to get past. But what if I told you that the road forward is clearer than it feels right now? Whether you're struggling to move past difficult experiences or simply searching for a way to reconnect with a version of yourself you’ve lost along the way, there’s hope.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, that specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and co-occuring mental health illnesses.
When working with individuals, couples, and families I believe in utilizing different techniques and approaches that will be tailored to fit the client or clients individual needs. I am currently trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, as well as person centered therapy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, that specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, and co-occuring mental health illnesses.
When working with individuals, couples, and families I believe in utilizing different techniques and approaches that will be tailored to fit the client or clients individual needs. I am currently trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, as well as person centered therapy.
I work with teens 15+, adults, and family members who are navigating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and intense self-pressure.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and focused on building real emotional steadiness. I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, polyvagal-informed care, and family-centered work to help clients regulate their nervous system, understand patterns, and create lasting change without shame or rushing the process. I also offer therapy in Spanish.
I work with teens 15+, adults, and family members who are navigating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, and intense self-pressure.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and focused on building real emotional steadiness. I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, polyvagal-informed care, and family-centered work to help clients regulate their nervous system, understand patterns, and create lasting change without shame or rushing the process. I also offer therapy in Spanish.
My work with individuals and families navigating eating disorder recovery has deepened my understanding of the complex relationship between mental health, family dynamics, communication, relationships, and overall well-being.
Are you asking yourself, “How did I get here?” Feeling exhausted by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or out of control with food? Through the integrative tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) we’ll work together to build emotional regulation, challenge cognitive distortions, and reframe unhelpful thinking. By discovering your strengths, abilities, and values, you can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it, grow through it, and become a stronger, wiser version of ourselves.
My work with individuals and families navigating eating disorder recovery has deepened my understanding of the complex relationship between mental health, family dynamics, communication, relationships, and overall well-being.
Are you asking yourself, “How did I get here?” Feeling exhausted by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or out of control with food? Through the integrative tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) we’ll work together to build emotional regulation, challenge cognitive distortions, and reframe unhelpful thinking. By discovering your strengths, abilities, and values, you can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. We can’t change the past, but we can learn from it, grow through it, and become a stronger, wiser version of ourselves.
My specialities includes working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, substance use addiction, self-injury, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, life transitions and trauma/abuse.
In order to address all areas of the client's need, I collaborate with other health professionals such as a medical doctor, psychiatrist and/or dietitian. I find using a team approach to the treatment and recovery provides the best overall care.
My specialities includes working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, substance use addiction, self-injury, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, life transitions and trauma/abuse.
In order to address all areas of the client's need, I collaborate with other health professionals such as a medical doctor, psychiatrist and/or dietitian. I find using a team approach to the treatment and recovery provides the best overall care.
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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.