Eating Disorders Therapists in Chicago, IL

Currently accepting clients! I provide virtual therapy and specialize in eating disorders and body image work, as well as anxiety, identity exploration, and grief work. I specifically work with many clients who are current or former athletes and support them in improving their relationship with food, their body and their sport.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, discouraged by struggles relating to disordered eating, anxiety or depression, I am an enthusiastic, dedicated and non-judgmental therapist who would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose. If you are simply looking for a safe place to process general life stressors or relationship challenges, therapy can be specifically tailored to your unique goals.

Ashley guides her clients in managing anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and eating disorders . Ashley supports many clients with pre and post bariatric surgery care, relationship with food, and body image. Ashley provides a warm environment for self-exploration and growth. She offers a supportive space to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences and works collaboratively with her clients to explore strategies to overcome or gain acceptance around challenges, increase engagement in self-care, and optimize how clients navigate and engage in life experiences to live fully.

In my work with individuals recovering from addictions, eating disorders , co-dependency and trauma, I assess which modality (individual, group psychotherapy or family therapy) will help my clients achieve their goals most effectively. I work with parents in the areas of attachment, financial literacy, discipline, boundary setting & launching as well as, couples who are struggling with infertility.I believe a therapist actively participates in the relationship, in addition to observing the process and offering expertise.

I provide individual psychotherapy to Adults, Emerging Adults, and College Students. As we partner together I will offer a combination of reflection and tools to help you feel better and experience meaningful long term change. My warm, collaborative approach is one that values diversity and honors the individual experiences of those with whom I work. I believe in utilizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth.

I work with a wide-ranging group of young adults and adults struggling with full-spectrum eating disorders including anorexia , bulimia , binge eating disorder, and body image concerns, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, and navigating life changes/periods of transition. Making peace with your body is a radical act in the context of a culture obsessed with dieting, weight, and body size. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believe all humans and all bodies are deeply worthy of compassionate and skilled treatment. I also have a special passion for working with young adults navigating emerging adulthood.

Have you felt invisible, misunderstood, and tired of showing up for everyone else? Maybe you've reached out and haven't found someone to lean on or trust. Have you gone to coping mechanisms like eating disorders or drinking to find a sense of control? Are you having relational issues in your family, with friends, or with your partner? Have you experienced seasons of anxiety or depression? Have you ever been exposed to or experienced sexism or spiritual abuse? If any of these resonate with you, I'd love to meet you.

I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.

Throughout our lives, we are wounded in big and small ways in our relationships. I believe that healing these wounds must happen in relationships, as well. In my eyes, that’s what therapy is all about. I am particularly experienced in working with people who struggle with disordered eating and eating disorders using Health At Every Size principles. I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ people and those engaged in nontraditional shapes of relationships. I also support people with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, and substance use.

Northwestern and Rush University adjunct faculty member. Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders , depression and anxiety disorders. In addition, I frequently work with patients struggling with relationship issues, pregnancy, infertility and trauma.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just plain stuck?? Each person has characteristic ways of regulating their emotional reactions to their unique life challenges. The focus of my work is on identifying, strengthening, and modifying these coping tools to optimize interpersonal effectiveness and personal satisfaction in important relationships. I work with a combination of methods tailored to your needs and personal goals. Generally, I combine the exploration of developmental issues and their impact on current functioning (a psychodynamic perspective) with the utilization of aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy to bring about more effective ways of managing your current feelings and stressors.

The SpringSource team is growing and we have immediate availability for new clients! SpringSource Psychological Center was founded by two Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, as a collaborative practice to help individuals heal from eating disorders , depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life stressors such as pregnancy and infertility.

I specialize in treating Anxiety, Eating Disorders , Depression, ADHD, Family Struggles and Trauma from age 7 to 29. I strive to establish a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. I offer highly effective coping strategies that are tailored to address triggers and challenges you may face in life. Through our collaborative efforts, we will navigate and conquer life's obstacles together. My aim is to empower you, enabling you to improve your overall daily functioning, foster a stronger sense of of well-being, and embrace the ability to be fully present with yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is no stranger in recognizing the discomfort that that arises when being vulnerable with someone. I know everyone has the potential to create the life they want while still appreciating their present experience. I do this by creating a nonjudgemental environment that creates a sense of safety and dare I say enjoyment in your therapeutic journey.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist on faculty at Northwestern University Medical School. I have been in practice for the last 20 years. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders , infertility, and relationship issues. I teach and present at major national conferences and run a busy group practice. With regard to my education, I am a graduate of Duke University. I received my M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University in NYC, and received my Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

Do you want to get to the bottom of your eating disorder or body image concerns? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety or OCD? Are you a trauma survivor who wants support processing through your experiences and feeling safer in your body? Are you having difficulty navigating relationships, school, or becoming an adult? Or do you want help sorting through all of your thoughts, emotions, and indecision? If you want a therapist who is warm and caring, but also direct and can challenge you, it would be my honor to work with you!

To me, therapy is a way to share stories. They're complex and nuanced, informed by the systems we exist within and the identities that make up the multitude of our whole. I have experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and disordered eating. We can work together in the therapeutic space to spend time exploring these stories and understanding how they impact your life and how to develop tools to make things feel more manageable. It is my goal to create a safe space free from judgment where we can explore, learn, and grow together.

As clinical director for Midwest Counseling & Diagnostic Center, and a practicing clinical psychologist, Dr. Joy E. Ryba treats individuals, couples and families presenting with issues related to drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions (gambling, spending and sex), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders , and self-injury. She has been in private practice since 2004, after leaving the group practice of a large suburban behavior health hospital.

Life and its transitions can be complicated and can often feel quite overwhelming. Whether it’s navigating relationships, finances, career, friendships, or even overall values, goals, and boundaries, it can feel confusing to sort through all of the competing messages out there. You may have been influenced by your childhood experiences, past relationships, or even past trauma. You may have even created core negative beliefs about yourself such as “I’m not good enough”, “I have to be responsible for everything” or “I have to be in control” through which you filter information and experiences.