Eating Disorders Therapists in Lutherville, MD

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Saniha Makhzoumi
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating.
I aim to provide a safe and supportive space for clients and believe in a collaborative therapeutic approach. I work with my clients to help them optimize their functioning and well-being, and to achieve their life goals. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach and individualize my treatment plan to meet each client’s needs.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating.
I aim to provide a safe and supportive space for clients and believe in a collaborative therapeutic approach. I work with my clients to help them optimize their functioning and well-being, and to achieve their life goals. I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach and individualize my treatment plan to meet each client’s needs.
(667) 206-3693 View (667) 206-3693
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Lauren Cruz
Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
Living with an eating disorder, anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to tackle it alone.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and adults who suffer from eating disorders and mood disorders. I work with a Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Approach to help individuals accept and tolerate powerful emotions through mindfulness, acceptance, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Living with an eating disorder, anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to tackle it alone.
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and adults who suffer from eating disorders and mood disorders. I work with a Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Approach to help individuals accept and tolerate powerful emotions through mindfulness, acceptance, distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
(410) 618-0689 View (410) 618-0689
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Cara Jacobson
Psychologist, PsyD
5 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I have specialties in life transitions, cultural relational issues, couples work, process psychotherapy groups, eating disorders, body image issues, self-esteem, and identity issues.
Therapy can be both a scary yet extremely rewarding process. Selecting the right therapist can prove to be a challenge. I will do my best to assist you in creating a warm, safe, and empowering environment to explore deeper issues and to create positive changes in your life.
I have specialties in life transitions, cultural relational issues, couples work, process psychotherapy groups, eating disorders, body image issues, self-esteem, and identity issues.
Therapy can be both a scary yet extremely rewarding process. Selecting the right therapist can prove to be a challenge. I will do my best to assist you in creating a warm, safe, and empowering environment to explore deeper issues and to create positive changes in your life.
(443) 898-9808 View (443) 898-9808
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Daphne P. Reinhart
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Serves Area
I additionally have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders.
There are times when we all require additional support; someone to accompany you in a time of difficulty or just to improve your sense of well-being. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey between therapist and client, exploring the client's inner world, developing insight, and simply deepening self-understanding using a compassionate and strength-based approach.
I additionally have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders.
There are times when we all require additional support; someone to accompany you in a time of difficulty or just to improve your sense of well-being. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey between therapist and client, exploring the client's inner world, developing insight, and simply deepening self-understanding using a compassionate and strength-based approach.
(443) 507-2092 View (443) 507-2092
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Dina Josif Block
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
In recent years, I have specialized in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management, and career-related challenges As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people have a choice: they can change their behavior, reframe their thought patterns, move forward, and regain hope.
While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my foundation, I also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt techniques, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Biofeedback as needed to best support each client.
In recent years, I have specialized in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management, and career-related challenges As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people have a choice: they can change their behavior, reframe their thought patterns, move forward, and regain hope.
While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my foundation, I also integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt techniques, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Biofeedback as needed to best support each client.
(410) 567-0226 View (410) 567-0226
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Molly Strennen
Counselor, LGPC
1 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
Hello! I am deeply committed to supporting children, adolescents, young adults, men, women, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help individuals reshape negative thought patterns and beliefs, fostering a path toward greater mental and emotional well-being! I work with a focus in CBT, which explores how distorted thinking can affect self-confidence, personal growth, and relationships. I am here to walk alongside those facing anxiety, depression, postpartum issues, life transitions, and relationship struggles, helping them develop the tools and insights needed to move forward with confidence and strength!
Hello! I am deeply committed to supporting children, adolescents, young adults, men, women, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help individuals reshape negative thought patterns and beliefs, fostering a path toward greater mental and emotional well-being! I work with a focus in CBT, which explores how distorted thinking can affect self-confidence, personal growth, and relationships. I am here to walk alongside those facing anxiety, depression, postpartum issues, life transitions, and relationship struggles, helping them develop the tools and insights needed to move forward with confidence and strength!
(443) 332-3962 View (443) 332-3962
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Alan Kutner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Lutherville, MD 21093
Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. If you're reading this, you're seeking positive change. It takes honesty to reach out and courage to follow through. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, with a specialty in men's mental health. I help individuals turn pain into strength, addressing challenges many men face—often hard to talk about—including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship issues. I offer convenient in-person sessions from my Lutherville office and statewide telehealth.
Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. If you're reading this, you're seeking positive change. It takes honesty to reach out and courage to follow through. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, with a specialty in men's mental health. I help individuals turn pain into strength, addressing challenges many men face—often hard to talk about—including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship issues. I offer convenient in-person sessions from my Lutherville office and statewide telehealth.
(301) 273-1583 View (301) 273-1583
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Julie Seechuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
I draw from CBT and evidence-based therapies for eating disorders to help you build awareness and lasting change.
Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed these days? Do you feel like you need someone to listen and understand how you feel? As a therapist for Resilient Psychiatry, I provide empathy and a listening ear for you to openly talk about the issues that you are facing.
I draw from CBT and evidence-based therapies for eating disorders to help you build awareness and lasting change.
Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed these days? Do you feel like you need someone to listen and understand how you feel? As a therapist for Resilient Psychiatry, I provide empathy and a listening ear for you to openly talk about the issues that you are facing.
(410) 941-3695 View (410) 941-3695
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Craig W Boas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Lutherville, MD 21093
Whether you are seeking clarity, growth, or emotional relief, therapy is a powerful step toward living a more enriched and joyful life. My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and clinical insight - helping you to move forward with greater self-awareness and resilience. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to develop effective coping strategies that support lasting growth and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
Whether you are seeking clarity, growth, or emotional relief, therapy is a powerful step toward living a more enriched and joyful life. My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and clinical insight - helping you to move forward with greater self-awareness and resilience. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to develop effective coping strategies that support lasting growth and a stronger sense of wellbeing.
(410) 237-0496 View (410) 237-0496
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New Perspectives
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA, NCC
Lutherville, MD 21093
New Perspectives has recently expanded to the Lutherville area! We have been a well-established group counseling practice in Owings Mills and Westminster for over 20 years. Our fully licensed professional staff includes psychologists, social workers, and licensed counselors. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling to all ages. Our therapists are highly skilled in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, ADHD, conflict mediation, mindfulness, intimacy issues, bullying, and self-esteem issues. We also offer Clinical Supervision for LGPC and LMSW.
New Perspectives has recently expanded to the Lutherville area! We have been a well-established group counseling practice in Owings Mills and Westminster for over 20 years. Our fully licensed professional staff includes psychologists, social workers, and licensed counselors. We offer individual, couples, and family counseling to all ages. Our therapists are highly skilled in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, ADHD, conflict mediation, mindfulness, intimacy issues, bullying, and self-esteem issues. We also offer Clinical Supervision for LGPC and LMSW.
(410) 823-3344 View (410) 823-3344
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Ellie Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepts Cigna, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Bluecross Blue Shield and more! You may have learned to stay strong or push through even when it feels exhausting. Therapy offers a space where you can slow down and feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself. My work is trauma-informed and holistic, focusing on emotional regulation, grounding, and self-compassion. Healing happens at your pace. If at any point additional support is needed, I can provide referrals to trusted professionals as part of a coordinated care approach.
Accepts Cigna, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Bluecross Blue Shield and more! You may have learned to stay strong or push through even when it feels exhausting. Therapy offers a space where you can slow down and feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself. My work is trauma-informed and holistic, focusing on emotional regulation, grounding, and self-compassion. Healing happens at your pace. If at any point additional support is needed, I can provide referrals to trusted professionals as part of a coordinated care approach.
(410) 724-1351 View (410) 724-1351
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Anita Sharma
Psychologist, PsyD
Serves Area
I believe engaging in a therapy relationship benefits all. It is important in this setting to feel safe, heard as well as understood without judgement. I work with adolescents as well as adults navigating through lives filled with relationship conflicts, school and academic stressors, communication breakdowns, body image issues, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse. I want my clients to feel how important their issues and progress are to me and that I will do my very best to help them reach their goals.
I believe engaging in a therapy relationship benefits all. It is important in this setting to feel safe, heard as well as understood without judgement. I work with adolescents as well as adults navigating through lives filled with relationship conflicts, school and academic stressors, communication breakdowns, body image issues, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse. I want my clients to feel how important their issues and progress are to me and that I will do my very best to help them reach their goals.
(410) 896-6615 View (410) 896-6615
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Susan McChord Hurd
Counselor, LCPC, ACS, NCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I have weekend appointments only at this time. I am a compassionate and spiritual person. I believe the counseling experience should be a place where people can feel safe in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I have had many years of experience in both clinical and private practice. My greatest joy is helping people improve their lives and increase their happiness and success. I have a client centered approach and offer an unconditional positive relationship with all my clients. I treat women, men, teens and young adults using various clinical evidenced based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT strategies.
Welcome! I have weekend appointments only at this time. I am a compassionate and spiritual person. I believe the counseling experience should be a place where people can feel safe in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I have had many years of experience in both clinical and private practice. My greatest joy is helping people improve their lives and increase their happiness and success. I have a client centered approach and offer an unconditional positive relationship with all my clients. I treat women, men, teens and young adults using various clinical evidenced based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT strategies.
(410) 421-7655 View (410) 421-7655
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Gabriel Newman
Psychologist, PhD, CNutr, BCIA, ABDA
Serves Area
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.
(410) 346-5664 View (410) 346-5664
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Karen Mandwelle Caplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful outcome, whether healing from trauma or loss or working on issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement, or family conflict. My aim is to help people become their authentic selves, improve problem solving abilities, and achieve their goals. My approach is individualized, informed by one's particular needs and strengths. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies, mindfulness training, and psychodynamic therapy.
I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful outcome, whether healing from trauma or loss or working on issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement, or family conflict. My aim is to help people become their authentic selves, improve problem solving abilities, and achieve their goals. My approach is individualized, informed by one's particular needs and strengths. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies, mindfulness training, and psychodynamic therapy.
(443) 847-1866 View (443) 847-1866
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Lisa D'Antonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Lutherville, MD 21093
Not accepting new clients
I have a strong passion for women's issues, specifically Eating Disorders and Postpartum Depression.
In addition to my experience with Eating Disorders and Postpartum Depression, I also have experience working with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Substance Abuse. I can see clients for individual, family, or couples therapy sessions.
I have a strong passion for women's issues, specifically Eating Disorders and Postpartum Depression.
In addition to my experience with Eating Disorders and Postpartum Depression, I also have experience working with conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Substance Abuse. I can see clients for individual, family, or couples therapy sessions.
(410) 844-5193 View (410) 844-5193

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Megan Samuels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(240) 248-3381 View (240) 248-3381
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Mallory Brel Pambianchi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hello and Welcome! My name is Mallory and I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist working with a variety of individuals; adults, children and families from a large variety of backgrounds. I am a culturally sensitive therapist who believes each person has an entirely unique experience. I always want my clients to feel safe, heard and seen. I am highly empathetic while also very engaged in developing successful strategies for my clients.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Mallory and I have over 17 years of experience as a therapist working with a variety of individuals; adults, children and families from a large variety of backgrounds. I am a culturally sensitive therapist who believes each person has an entirely unique experience. I always want my clients to feel safe, heard and seen. I am highly empathetic while also very engaged in developing successful strategies for my clients.
(410) 305-9352 View (410) 305-9352
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Julia Sanders
Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
(443) 665-8385 View (443) 665-8385
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Melissa Carlin
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Online Only
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, guiding individuals to regain control of their lives through evidence-based therapy in a warm and compassionate environment.
My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am passionate about providing psychoeducation, empowering clients with knowledge about their mental health to foster understanding and growth.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, guiding individuals to regain control of their lives through evidence-based therapy in a warm and compassionate environment.
My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. I am passionate about providing psychoeducation, empowering clients with knowledge about their mental health to foster understanding and growth.
(443) 785-7134 View (443) 785-7134

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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.