Eating Disorders Therapists in Largo, MD
"I Believe In Life On Life Terms" that mainly entailed the provision of counseling services to consumers of various ages in the homes/community reporting a history of trauma, abuse, economic poverty, homeless, lack of adult guidance, substance use that precipitated unhealthy learned behaviors to survive. The consumer’s needs were individualized based on the uniqueness of each personality and life dynamics. Within the therapeutic process and environment, the need was a genuine, safe environment of emotional support and acceptance towards desired changes.
"I Believe In Life On Life Terms" that mainly entailed the provision of counseling services to consumers of various ages in the homes/community reporting a history of trauma, abuse, economic poverty, homeless, lack of adult guidance, substance use that precipitated unhealthy learned behaviors to survive. The consumer’s needs were individualized based on the uniqueness of each personality and life dynamics. Within the therapeutic process and environment, the need was a genuine, safe environment of emotional support and acceptance towards desired changes.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance despite managing daily responsibilities. Many are navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or life transitions and are ready for meaningful change but unsure where to start. I help clients move forward using practical, solution-focused strategies, CBT techniques, and mindfulness tools to build clarity, strengthen coping, and take intentional action. Together, we focus on helping you regain control, improve your overall well-being, and create a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with both your responsibilities and the things you truly want.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance despite managing daily responsibilities. Many are navigating stress, burnout, relationship challenges, or life transitions and are ready for meaningful change but unsure where to start. I help clients move forward using practical, solution-focused strategies, CBT techniques, and mindfulness tools to build clarity, strengthen coping, and take intentional action. Together, we focus on helping you regain control, improve your overall well-being, and create a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with both your responsibilities and the things you truly want.
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Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
- Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's individual needs. I am an EMDR trained clinician and often use this modality to treat clients who have experienced trauma. I also offer talk therapy, often using components of DBT to help clients improve coping & mindfulness skills, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships.
Areas of Concentration:
-Complex trauma (including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, and intimate partner violence)
- Eating disorders
-Chronic illnesses/medical trauma
-Military mental health and support for veterans/their families
-Young adults navigating life transitions
-Athlete mental health
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's individual needs. I am an EMDR trained clinician and often use this modality to treat clients who have experienced trauma. I also offer talk therapy, often using components of DBT to help clients improve coping & mindfulness skills, distress tolerance, and interpersonal relationships.
Rachel empowers individuals to find strength in themselves and gain control of their narratives. Clients often seek therapy when everything feels out of control and emotions are at their most intense. Rachel uses therapy to examine clients? own unique stories, identify underlying strengths, gain insight, and increase self-compassion. Since 2013, Rachel has provided outpatient psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Rachel empowers individuals to find strength in themselves and gain control of their narratives. Clients often seek therapy when everything feels out of control and emotions are at their most intense. Rachel uses therapy to examine clients? own unique stories, identify underlying strengths, gain insight, and increase self-compassion. Since 2013, Rachel has provided outpatient psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Struggling with an eating disorder can negatively impact every aspect of your life.
I specialize in working with teens and adults with eating disorders, as well as with survivors of trauma. I utilize DBT, relational therapy and a Health At Every Size informed approach. For trauma survivors, I am trained in EMDR, which is a powerful trauma treatment. I have been interviewed as an expert on DC News Now and in Canvas Rebel Magazine.
Struggling with an eating disorder can negatively impact every aspect of your life.
I specialize in working with teens and adults with eating disorders, as well as with survivors of trauma. I utilize DBT, relational therapy and a Health At Every Size informed approach. For trauma survivors, I am trained in EMDR, which is a powerful trauma treatment. I have been interviewed as an expert on DC News Now and in Canvas Rebel Magazine.
I specialize in eating disorders and work with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, body image concerns, perfectionism, and major life events.
I don’t believe psychiatric care should feel like a 15-minute checklist. I want to understand what you’re experiencing, how you got here, and what is happening in the context of your relationships, routines, body, environment, and life. When medication is appropriate, we’ll talk openly about what it can and cannot do, possible side effects, and your concerns
I specialize in eating disorders and work with people navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, body image concerns, perfectionism, and major life events.
I don’t believe psychiatric care should feel like a 15-minute checklist. I want to understand what you’re experiencing, how you got here, and what is happening in the context of your relationships, routines, body, environment, and life. When medication is appropriate, we’ll talk openly about what it can and cannot do, possible side effects, and your concerns
I have experience treating eating disorders and have worked as a primary therapist at the residential and partial hospitalization levels of care.
I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and work with clients to find which approach to therapy fits best for them. My therapeutic style incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and MBT, and FBT. I hold a recovery focused lens, recognizing that therapy, like life, is not perfect, progress is not linear, and there is much out of our control.
I have experience treating eating disorders and have worked as a primary therapist at the residential and partial hospitalization levels of care.
I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and work with clients to find which approach to therapy fits best for them. My therapeutic style incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and MBT, and FBT. I hold a recovery focused lens, recognizing that therapy, like life, is not perfect, progress is not linear, and there is much out of our control.
Are you struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions?
I work with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. Together, we explore the underlying emotional patterns contributing to distress while developing healthier ways of coping, connecting, and healing in a compassionate and nonjudgmental space.
Are you struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions?
I work with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. Together, we explore the underlying emotional patterns contributing to distress while developing healthier ways of coping, connecting, and healing in a compassionate and nonjudgmental space.
I help teens and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions
My clients can expect to gain clarity around their emotional responses, how certain behavioral and thought patterns impact them, and how to establish new ways of engaging with themselves and others. Eating disorder clients can expect to have a partner in their recovery, working on becoming more flexible and comfortable with food and their bodies.
I help teens and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress management and life transitions
My clients can expect to gain clarity around their emotional responses, how certain behavioral and thought patterns impact them, and how to establish new ways of engaging with themselves and others. Eating disorder clients can expect to have a partner in their recovery, working on becoming more flexible and comfortable with food and their bodies.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Bethesda, MD, specializing in eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and family conflict.
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment disorders, and family discord. I have a special interest in working with families with a history of disordered eating. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches with an emphasis on emotion focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems theory.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Bethesda, MD, specializing in eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and family conflict.
My areas of expertise include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment disorders, and family discord. I have a special interest in working with families with a history of disordered eating. I use a combination of therapeutic approaches with an emphasis on emotion focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems theory.
I treat OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders using practical, evidence-based treatments that are focused on real change.
What is preventing you from living your most meaning filled life?
I believe therapy is a truly collaborative effort for healing and as such, I seek to build an authentic and equal relationship with the person sitting across from me. I am passionate about helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions, thoughts or OCD control or overwhelm their lives.
If you're suffering from OCD, or self harm; including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
I treat OCD, anxiety, and eating disorders using practical, evidence-based treatments that are focused on real change.
What is preventing you from living your most meaning filled life?
I believe therapy is a truly collaborative effort for healing and as such, I seek to build an authentic and equal relationship with the person sitting across from me. I am passionate about helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions, thoughts or OCD control or overwhelm their lives.
If you're suffering from OCD, or self harm; including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
I have specialized post-graduate training in eating disorders, as well as a research background on the subject.
Anita specializes in working with eating and body image concerns, along with the emotional and interpersonal issues that often accompany them. Anita also has experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to ensure her treatment approach is best suited to their specific needs.
I have specialized post-graduate training in eating disorders, as well as a research background on the subject.
Anita specializes in working with eating and body image concerns, along with the emotional and interpersonal issues that often accompany them. Anita also has experience working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to ensure her treatment approach is best suited to their specific needs.
As a licensed psychologist who works with adults, I have specialties in eating disorders, body image concerns, self-esteem, and women’s mental health.
Goodness of fit is important in all areas of life, especially in connecting with your therapist. If you are going through life always wondering if others are judging you as much as you are judging you, therapy can be a time to turn off that noise and focus on self-compassion. You deserve to find your happiness now and I look forward to going on this journey with you by creating an empowering environment to help you form positive changes in your life.
As a licensed psychologist who works with adults, I have specialties in eating disorders, body image concerns, self-esteem, and women’s mental health.
Goodness of fit is important in all areas of life, especially in connecting with your therapist. If you are going through life always wondering if others are judging you as much as you are judging you, therapy can be a time to turn off that noise and focus on self-compassion. You deserve to find your happiness now and I look forward to going on this journey with you by creating an empowering environment to help you form positive changes in your life.
I'm ready... if you are ready! Together we will explore what is getting in the way of you being as effective as possible. We will explore family dynamics, barriers, stuck points, avoidance tendencies as well as your strengths. We will then create a path forward with concrete goals and strategies. I will weave in a variety of approaches and tools and guide you through the discomfort of self-growth. (psst... I give homework!) I specialize in anxiety/ocd, trauma recovery, eating disorders, grief/loss. I am also a Military Life Counselor, have worked with first responders, police/fire/EMTs, have worked with many corporate leaders.
I'm ready... if you are ready! Together we will explore what is getting in the way of you being as effective as possible. We will explore family dynamics, barriers, stuck points, avoidance tendencies as well as your strengths. We will then create a path forward with concrete goals and strategies. I will weave in a variety of approaches and tools and guide you through the discomfort of self-growth. (psst... I give homework!) I specialize in anxiety/ocd, trauma recovery, eating disorders, grief/loss. I am also a Military Life Counselor, have worked with first responders, police/fire/EMTs, have worked with many corporate leaders.
Julia is specialized in working with clients that struggle body image and eating disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and chronic stress.
I have a focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. I enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and bring that aspect of creativity to therapy. My practice focuses on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach in conjunction with a variety of techniques to facilitate growth. I strives to help each individual’s understand their unique abilities, strengths, and needs to achieve desired outcomes. My goal is to collaborate with clients on their goals and devise a personalized approach to treatment.
Julia is specialized in working with clients that struggle body image and eating disorders, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and chronic stress.
I have a focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. I enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and bring that aspect of creativity to therapy. My practice focuses on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach in conjunction with a variety of techniques to facilitate growth. I strives to help each individual’s understand their unique abilities, strengths, and needs to achieve desired outcomes. My goal is to collaborate with clients on their goals and devise a personalized approach to treatment.
I bring the maturity, skill and compassion derived from 20+ years of providing therapy for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues.
While I have extensive training in multiple treatment models, including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), I am flexible in my approach and guided at all times by what would be the most effective treatment for each individual.
I bring the maturity, skill and compassion derived from 20+ years of providing therapy for depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues.
While I have extensive training in multiple treatment models, including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), I am flexible in my approach and guided at all times by what would be the most effective treatment for each individual.
You need a therapist who actually knows how to work with eating disorders and body image issues.
Your body isn't the problem, & it never was. Together, we can figure out what's underneath the food behaviors, body hatred, and mental health issues - what needs have gone unmet over time, and how you can meet those now. You're not broken, and you're not too much for me. Let's reclaim your brain space, and see what else you want to do with it.
You need a therapist who actually knows how to work with eating disorders and body image issues.
Your body isn't the problem, & it never was. Together, we can figure out what's underneath the food behaviors, body hatred, and mental health issues - what needs have gone unmet over time, and how you can meet those now. You're not broken, and you're not too much for me. Let's reclaim your brain space, and see what else you want to do with it.
Francesca Richardson, PhD, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHt
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are past traumas causing anxiety, depression, grief, or flashbacks? Would you like to get to the source of your problems and make yourself whole? Is deeper meaning and connection in relationships important to you? Would you like to tap into your inner wisdom? I have over 35 years of experience as a therapist. I am certified in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Hypnotherapy, Inner Child and Partswork, Psychedelic Integration and I am trained in sex therapy. Give me a call and we can talk about what would be helpful for you.
Are past traumas causing anxiety, depression, grief, or flashbacks? Would you like to get to the source of your problems and make yourself whole? Is deeper meaning and connection in relationships important to you? Would you like to tap into your inner wisdom? I have over 35 years of experience as a therapist. I am certified in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Hypnotherapy, Inner Child and Partswork, Psychedelic Integration and I am trained in sex therapy. Give me a call and we can talk about what would be helpful for you.
I have training in DBT, EMDR and CBT (tools you can depend on) and clinical specialty in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and issues with both mood and anxiety.
I provide person-centered services to adults (18+) and I believe that people deserve to be in the driver's seat in their health care choices, which is why I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Additionally, I have a clinical specialty in CBT for eating disorder treatment and application of DBT for mood regulation issues and coping challenges.
I have training in DBT, EMDR and CBT (tools you can depend on) and clinical specialty in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and issues with both mood and anxiety.
I provide person-centered services to adults (18+) and I believe that people deserve to be in the driver's seat in their health care choices, which is why I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Additionally, I have a clinical specialty in CBT for eating disorder treatment and application of DBT for mood regulation issues and coping challenges.
I work with clients struggling with body image, their relationship with food, or a history of eating disorders who now want support with anxiety, perfectionism, and life stress.
You hold yourself to standards you'd never apply to anyone else. Maybe anxiety shows up as overpreparing, overdelivering, overthinking, or a relentless inner critic. Maybe food and your body take up more mental space than you'd like, and you're tired of the rigid food rules and self-criticism that seem to run the show. Everyone else sees someone who is capable, successful, and doing just fine. What they don't see is how exhausting it is to carry the pressure of always needing to do more, be better, or get it right. You're ready for something different, even if you're not quite sure what that looks like yet.
I work with clients struggling with body image, their relationship with food, or a history of eating disorders who now want support with anxiety, perfectionism, and life stress.
You hold yourself to standards you'd never apply to anyone else. Maybe anxiety shows up as overpreparing, overdelivering, overthinking, or a relentless inner critic. Maybe food and your body take up more mental space than you'd like, and you're tired of the rigid food rules and self-criticism that seem to run the show. Everyone else sees someone who is capable, successful, and doing just fine. What they don't see is how exhausting it is to carry the pressure of always needing to do more, be better, or get it right. You're ready for something different, even if you're not quite sure what that looks like yet.
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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.