Eating Disorders Therapists in Towson, MD
I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my treatment modalities to each client’s specific needs and goals, though my main treatment modalities include Acceptance & Commitment, Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Supportive, and Interpersonal Psychotherapies. I also incorporate expressive modalities such as art therapy and sand tray.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my treatment modalities to each client’s specific needs and goals, though my main treatment modalities include Acceptance & Commitment, Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Supportive, and Interpersonal Psychotherapies. I also incorporate expressive modalities such as art therapy and sand tray.
I also specialize in negative body-image and eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder.
In my practice, I see adolescent and adult clients for a variety of mental health concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship problems. I use a collaborative approach to help clients determine how to increase their happiness and fulfillment. Together we discuss the underlying issues that led to their present difficulties and the current changes they need to make in order to improve their lives.
I also specialize in negative body-image and eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder.
In my practice, I see adolescent and adult clients for a variety of mental health concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship problems. I use a collaborative approach to help clients determine how to increase their happiness and fulfillment. Together we discuss the underlying issues that led to their present difficulties and the current changes they need to make in order to improve their lives.
Anita Ellebracht
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, EdM
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
I also have over 15 years of experience treating eating disorders at various levels of care.
I am a board-certified licensed clinical professional counselor. I specialize in treating mood disorders, eating disorders, and life transitions, as well as postpartum issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I also have over 15 years of experience treating eating disorders at various levels of care.
I am a board-certified licensed clinical professional counselor. I specialize in treating mood disorders, eating disorders, and life transitions, as well as postpartum issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of struggles including difficulty regulating their emotions, adjusting to life transitions, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and the spectrum of eating disorder diagnoses.
I have training in a variety of evidenced based treatment approaches. I use an integration of these while focusing on Mindful Self Compassion, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotion Regulation. I may have the knowledge about the therapy, but you are the expert of you. Together we will make a good team.
I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of struggles including difficulty regulating their emotions, adjusting to life transitions, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and the spectrum of eating disorder diagnoses.
I have training in a variety of evidenced based treatment approaches. I use an integration of these while focusing on Mindful Self Compassion, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotion Regulation. I may have the knowledge about the therapy, but you are the expert of you. Together we will make a good team.
I enjoy working as a private practice therapist, offering assessments and treatment for mental health issues that often include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
I am able to provide individual, group, and family therapy. I also provide support services for family members who are caring for those suffering from eating disorders. I support parents utilizing Maudsley (FBT) Model of eating disorder treatment and offer support for parents of adult children who struggle with eating disorders.
I enjoy working as a private practice therapist, offering assessments and treatment for mental health issues that often include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
I am able to provide individual, group, and family therapy. I also provide support services for family members who are caring for those suffering from eating disorders. I support parents utilizing Maudsley (FBT) Model of eating disorder treatment and offer support for parents of adult children who struggle with eating disorders.
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 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.
I am a therapist who specializes in treating individuals with Eating Disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma (EMDR trained).
I find what works best for each individual, and meet them where they are. I believe that a strengths-focused practice is critical to client well-being. When I work with adolescents and families, I believe in working collaboratively and reaching a goal of mutual understanding and respect.
I am a therapist who specializes in treating individuals with Eating Disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma (EMDR trained).
I find what works best for each individual, and meet them where they are. I believe that a strengths-focused practice is critical to client well-being. When I work with adolescents and families, I believe in working collaboratively and reaching a goal of mutual understanding and respect.
I have expertise with a wide variety of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationship concerns, LGBT concerns, and body image/ eating disorders.
Life can be difficult. We frequently face challenges that push us to our limits, making it difficult to cope and see options. During hard times it is helpful to have increased support and guidance. I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been in practice since 2005. In my work, I strive to be empathic, encouraging and challenging, assisting clients in making significant life changes. I pride myself in being a strong listener who will work to understand you and respond without judgment.
I have expertise with a wide variety of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, self esteem, relationship concerns, LGBT concerns, and body image/ eating disorders.
Life can be difficult. We frequently face challenges that push us to our limits, making it difficult to cope and see options. During hard times it is helpful to have increased support and guidance. I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been in practice since 2005. In my work, I strive to be empathic, encouraging and challenging, assisting clients in making significant life changes. I pride myself in being a strong listener who will work to understand you and respond without judgment.
I work with adults across the lifespan wanting to heal from things like complex trauma, family estrangement, eating disorders, OCD & anxiety-related concerns, poor/negative body image, & a variety of mood disorders.
Recognizing the vulnerability inherent in this work, I take time to create a safe & consistent environment where you can feel secure & understood. I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy, inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance/commitment therapy, with mindfulness & somatic based practices.
I work with adults across the lifespan wanting to heal from things like complex trauma, family estrangement, eating disorders, OCD & anxiety-related concerns, poor/negative body image, & a variety of mood disorders.
Recognizing the vulnerability inherent in this work, I take time to create a safe & consistent environment where you can feel secure & understood. I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy, inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance/commitment therapy, with mindfulness & somatic based practices.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life.
I use a narrative therapeutic lens to explore life experiences that have contributed to varying different issues and work together with you to help identify and challenge patterns that are no longer serving you. I also implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for practical coping skills to use in the day to day.
Eating disorders can be all encompassing and can start to take over so many different aspects of your life.
I use a narrative therapeutic lens to explore life experiences that have contributed to varying different issues and work together with you to help identify and challenge patterns that are no longer serving you. I also implement Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for practical coping skills to use in the day to day.
In 2009, I began work at the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt where I received extensive training in the Maudsley Method/ Family Based Therapy Approach to treating Anorexia in adolescent patients and working with their families.
With many years of experience treating individuals and families working through Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Illness and Life Transitions, and with 8 years of specific and specialized experience focused on the treatment of Eating Disorders in young adolescents, I have now opened my own practice in the heart of Pikesville.
In 2009, I began work at the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt where I received extensive training in the Maudsley Method/ Family Based Therapy Approach to treating Anorexia in adolescent patients and working with their families.
With many years of experience treating individuals and families working through Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Illness and Life Transitions, and with 8 years of specific and specialized experience focused on the treatment of Eating Disorders in young adolescents, I have now opened my own practice in the heart of Pikesville.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
What is your relationship with yourself?
As a therapist, I am genuinely curious about my clients and their lives. I shine light on dark corners, and I help you examine and embrace the complexity of your experiences with compassion and understanding. I create strong therapeutic alliances with my clients, understanding that therapy is hard work and having someone there you trust to support you is essential. I am a therapist who creates an environment in which clients can show up authentically.
I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
What is your relationship with yourself?
As a therapist, I am genuinely curious about my clients and their lives. I shine light on dark corners, and I help you examine and embrace the complexity of your experiences with compassion and understanding. I create strong therapeutic alliances with my clients, understanding that therapy is hard work and having someone there you trust to support you is essential. I am a therapist who creates an environment in which clients can show up authentically.
I have experience treating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-esteem issues.
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize yourself! Therapy can be both a scary and rewarding experience - finding the right therapist is extremely important. The relationship between therapist and client is known to be the greatest predictor of success on this journey. With this in mind, I provide a safe, supportive and understanding environment to work through whatever is bringing you into therapy. I will work with you to challenge yourself, think critically about what you are struggling with, and solve the issues you believe may be holding you back from becoming the best you that you can be.
I have experience treating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-esteem issues.
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize yourself! Therapy can be both a scary and rewarding experience - finding the right therapist is extremely important. The relationship between therapist and client is known to be the greatest predictor of success on this journey. With this in mind, I provide a safe, supportive and understanding environment to work through whatever is bringing you into therapy. I will work with you to challenge yourself, think critically about what you are struggling with, and solve the issues you believe may be holding you back from becoming the best you that you can be.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and developing higher self-esteem.
I believe therapy is a tool that can be used by everyone to help make life more manageable. When we feel our life is out of control or we're unable to manage it, we may go to extremes to try and regain control. Most of the methods we turn to in these situations may seem to help in the beginning, but more often than not they end up hurting us in the long run. I believe this is where therapy can help to find healthy and productive ways to gain a sense of confidence and capability to handle struggles.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and developing higher self-esteem.
I believe therapy is a tool that can be used by everyone to help make life more manageable. When we feel our life is out of control or we're unable to manage it, we may go to extremes to try and regain control. Most of the methods we turn to in these situations may seem to help in the beginning, but more often than not they end up hurting us in the long run. I believe this is where therapy can help to find healthy and productive ways to gain a sense of confidence and capability to handle struggles.
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and religious trauma.
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and religious trauma.
For over 10 years I ran an Intensive Outpatient Program for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
I feel that therapy can be a wonderful resource to help you cope with and heal from life's challenges. Understanding how your life experiences have led to relationship and behavior patterns can help you make lasting changes and lead a more fulfilling life. I work hard to create a safe environment and partnership with my clients to facilitate personal growth. I utilize an integrative therapy model to create a personalized approach for each individual I work with. I also provide consultation.
For over 10 years I ran an Intensive Outpatient Program for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
I feel that therapy can be a wonderful resource to help you cope with and heal from life's challenges. Understanding how your life experiences have led to relationship and behavior patterns can help you make lasting changes and lead a more fulfilling life. I work hard to create a safe environment and partnership with my clients to facilitate personal growth. I utilize an integrative therapy model to create a personalized approach for each individual I work with. I also provide consultation.
I have practiced psychology for over 15 years and have worked in a variety of settings, including Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Johns Hopkins University, and Eating Recovery Center.
Initially we will work together to build trust and establish goals. I want clients to feel like they are getting a benefit out of therapy and see the results of their time and effort. I work with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and use different strategies to advance insight and behavioral change.
I have practiced psychology for over 15 years and have worked in a variety of settings, including Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Johns Hopkins University, and Eating Recovery Center.
Initially we will work together to build trust and establish goals. I want clients to feel like they are getting a benefit out of therapy and see the results of their time and effort. I work with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and use different strategies to advance insight and behavioral change.
I specialize in treating the whole spectrum of eating disorders from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder to emotional eating, yo-yo dieting and disordered eating.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
I specialize in treating the whole spectrum of eating disorders from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder to emotional eating, yo-yo dieting and disordered eating.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
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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.