Eating Disorders Therapists in Portland, ME
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, negative body image, body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking), or other mental health concerns, please contact me.
I have been working in the field of psychology for over 15 years, as a clinician, supervisor, researcher, educator, and administrator. I have worked at eating disorder-specialized treatment facilities, at all levels of care, across the country and am also a graduate of the Trichotillomania Learning Center’s Virtual Professional Training Institute.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, negative body image, body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking), or other mental health concerns, please contact me.
I have been working in the field of psychology for over 15 years, as a clinician, supervisor, researcher, educator, and administrator. I have worked at eating disorder-specialized treatment facilities, at all levels of care, across the country and am also a graduate of the Trichotillomania Learning Center’s Virtual Professional Training Institute.
I help people navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
I enjoy what I do! I find it consistently rewarding and appreciate everything my clients have taught me about resilience and courage. I try to bring authenticity, humor, and unconditional acceptance to every session.
I help people navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
I enjoy what I do! I find it consistently rewarding and appreciate everything my clients have taught me about resilience and courage. I try to bring authenticity, humor, and unconditional acceptance to every session.
She specializes in treating eating disorders and supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Chloe specializes in eating disorders and utilizes Family Based Treatment (FBT) to treat eating disorder symptoms. She draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Based Treatment (FBT), and Structural Family Therapy.
She specializes in treating eating disorders and supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Chloe specializes in eating disorders and utilizes Family Based Treatment (FBT) to treat eating disorder symptoms. She draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Based Treatment (FBT), and Structural Family Therapy.
What would it feel like to feel at ease — in your body, relationships, your life? To shake the feelings, thoughts and patterns that stifle or leave you feeling stuck. Often the roots run deeper than the thoughts and behaviors we recognize on the surface, into experiences that shaped how we feel about ourselves, and beliefs of how we should be. Through EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Therapy we process what talk alone hasn't shifted. I work to help you navigate the stress, frustration and pain that's left you feeling "off" or unable to shake. Together, we'll help loosen their grip of old patterns so you can find freedom in your life now.
What would it feel like to feel at ease — in your body, relationships, your life? To shake the feelings, thoughts and patterns that stifle or leave you feeling stuck. Often the roots run deeper than the thoughts and behaviors we recognize on the surface, into experiences that shaped how we feel about ourselves, and beliefs of how we should be. Through EMDR and Ketamine Assisted Therapy we process what talk alone hasn't shifted. I work to help you navigate the stress, frustration and pain that's left you feeling "off" or unable to shake. Together, we'll help loosen their grip of old patterns so you can find freedom in your life now.
Lindy Graham Wellspace Maine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Portland, ME 04101
Waitlist for new clients
WellSpace Maine serves people in Maine seeking counseling for a variety of challenges. With 40 therapists and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, we are able to meet the needs of many people in the community through in-person and telehealth therapy services. Therapists at WellSpace have a variety of specializations and you can read more about us on our website linked below.
WellSpace Maine serves people in Maine seeking counseling for a variety of challenges. With 40 therapists and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, we are able to meet the needs of many people in the community through in-person and telehealth therapy services. Therapists at WellSpace have a variety of specializations and you can read more about us on our website linked below.
I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
I offer individual therapy for people age 10 and older. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, mindfulness and strength-based therapy.
I provide individual and couples therapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
I offer individual therapy for people age 10 and older. I use a variety of treatment modalities, including CBT, mindfulness and strength-based therapy.
Colleen specializes in working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, substance use, disordered eating, transitional periods of life, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and persons healing from trauma.
Colleen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practicing therapist in Portland, Maine. Her approach to counseling integrates classical therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and artistic modalities. Colleen believes strongly that any therapeutic relationship in which the therapist is held up as an expert is innately flawed. You are the expert on you. In sessions, Colleen will work with you to build a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and seek to create a safe and nurturing space in which you can uncover and listen to your own intrinsic wisdom.
Colleen specializes in working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication, substance use, disordered eating, transitional periods of life, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and persons healing from trauma.
Colleen Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and practicing therapist in Portland, Maine. Her approach to counseling integrates classical therapeutic approaches, mindfulness and artistic modalities. Colleen believes strongly that any therapeutic relationship in which the therapist is held up as an expert is innately flawed. You are the expert on you. In sessions, Colleen will work with you to build a relationship built on mutual respect and trust, and seek to create a safe and nurturing space in which you can uncover and listen to your own intrinsic wisdom.
As a therapist specializing in Body Image, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and OCD (including Trichotillomania, Dermotillomania, and other BFRBs), clients come to me looking for a grounding, calm anchor.
Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
As a therapist specializing in Body Image, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and OCD (including Trichotillomania, Dermotillomania, and other BFRBs), clients come to me looking for a grounding, calm anchor.
Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
An intersectional feminist committed to social justice causes including anti-racism and fat liberation, I have experience treating young adults and adults struggling with disordered eating, obsessions and compulsions, chronic disease, trauma, anxiety, substance misuse, difficult relationships and career or school related stress.
Are you feeling stuck in a certain pattern of thoughts or behaviors that you find worrisome or troubling? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your life and are beginning to wonder if you may benefit from some additional support. I have worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, medical hospitals and college campuses. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all gender identities and all body shapes and sizes.
An intersectional feminist committed to social justice causes including anti-racism and fat liberation, I have experience treating young adults and adults struggling with disordered eating, obsessions and compulsions, chronic disease, trauma, anxiety, substance misuse, difficult relationships and career or school related stress.
Are you feeling stuck in a certain pattern of thoughts or behaviors that you find worrisome or troubling? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your life and are beginning to wonder if you may benefit from some additional support. I have worked and trained in a variety of mental health settings including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, medical hospitals and college campuses. I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all gender identities and all body shapes and sizes.
I'm Ashley Estes, a therapist working virtually in Maine providing eating disorder therapy to children, teens, adults, and families experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, body image concerns and chronic dieting.
In my practice, I utilize several evidence-based modalities including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), CBT-AR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, and Intuitive Eating principles. I strongly value collaborative care and believe eating disorder treatment is most effective when your team works together with you at the center of your recovery.
I'm Ashley Estes, a therapist working virtually in Maine providing eating disorder therapy to children, teens, adults, and families experiencing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, body image concerns and chronic dieting.
In my practice, I utilize several evidence-based modalities including Family-Based Treatment (FBT), CBT-AR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches, and Intuitive Eating principles. I strongly value collaborative care and believe eating disorder treatment is most effective when your team works together with you at the center of your recovery.
My background includes working in higher levels of care such as PHP and IOP programs, where I supported individuals facing substance use, eating disorders, and complex mental health challenges.
I believe mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical health, and I’m passionate about helping reduce the stigma around seeking support. I became interested in this work because I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported while navigating life’s challenges.
My background includes working in higher levels of care such as PHP and IOP programs, where I supported individuals facing substance use, eating disorders, and complex mental health challenges.
I believe mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical health, and I’m passionate about helping reduce the stigma around seeking support. I became interested in this work because I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported while navigating life’s challenges.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image concerns, and trauma.
I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and integrate relational, values-based, and systems-informed approaches into my work. Rather than trying to eliminate behaviors or silence parts of ourselves, my clients and I approach them with curiosity and compassion allowing for stronger feelings of authenticity and connectedness.
I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body image concerns, and trauma.
I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and integrate relational, values-based, and systems-informed approaches into my work. Rather than trying to eliminate behaviors or silence parts of ourselves, my clients and I approach them with curiosity and compassion allowing for stronger feelings of authenticity and connectedness.
I am incredibly passionate about this work and have been working with eating disorders since 2016, truly believing in full recovery.
Rebellious Wellness believes that YOU are the expert of your own experiences. Our goal is to help create custom treatment for individual recovery through self compassion, food freedom and body appreciation.
I am incredibly passionate about this work and have been working with eating disorders since 2016, truly believing in full recovery.
Rebellious Wellness believes that YOU are the expert of your own experiences. Our goal is to help create custom treatment for individual recovery through self compassion, food freedom and body appreciation.
I am a psychotherapist at Blueshore Counseling LLC supporting folks with disordered eating, problematic substance use, and anxiety.
If you already have support, I take a team approach. I can collaborate with your dietitian, PCP, psychiatrist, or other treatment providers. If you don’t yet have a team, I can help you build one.
Family and friends can also play an important role. I offer family sessions to help integrate your insights from our one-on-one sessions into your relationships.
I am a psychotherapist at Blueshore Counseling LLC supporting folks with disordered eating, problematic substance use, and anxiety.
If you already have support, I take a team approach. I can collaborate with your dietitian, PCP, psychiatrist, or other treatment providers. If you don’t yet have a team, I can help you build one.
Family and friends can also play an important role. I offer family sessions to help integrate your insights from our one-on-one sessions into your relationships.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle?
With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in supporting you successfully overcome addictions, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, and many other symptoms that continue to take away from your relationships, work, family, and yourself. We'll work together to lessen the symptoms of PTSD/BPD (and many others) so you can experience that sense of relief.
Has the battle with self-harm, addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, or even low self-esteem left you feeling like you are “stuck” in this cycle?
With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in supporting you successfully overcome addictions, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, and many other symptoms that continue to take away from your relationships, work, family, and yourself. We'll work together to lessen the symptoms of PTSD/BPD (and many others) so you can experience that sense of relief.
I work with individuals and couples struggling with eating disorders, trauma, substance use, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and engaged. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and understood while also helping you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for healing. I integrate evidence-based, relational, and trauma-informed approaches tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
I work with individuals and couples struggling with eating disorders, trauma, substance use, identity concerns, and relationship challenges.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and engaged. I strive to create a supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and understood while also helping you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for healing. I integrate evidence-based, relational, and trauma-informed approaches tailored to your unique needs, strengths, and goals.
I work with people navigating trauma, eating disorders, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds.
My varied background allows me to work with the deeper emotional and relational patterns that often sit beneath symptoms. I take a holistic approach, recognizing how trauma, relationships, identity, and body experience are often interconnected. Clients often describe our work as thoughtful, grounding, and insight-oriented while also practical and supportive.
I work with people navigating trauma, eating disorders, negative body image, anxiety, depression, and attachment wounds.
My varied background allows me to work with the deeper emotional and relational patterns that often sit beneath symptoms. I take a holistic approach, recognizing how trauma, relationships, identity, and body experience are often interconnected. Clients often describe our work as thoughtful, grounding, and insight-oriented while also practical and supportive.
Elizabeth also specializes in treating those who struggled with eating disorders.
Elizabeth (she, her, hers) received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and her Masters in Social Work degree from Boston College along with a paralegal certificate from Northeastern University. She conducted her internship at a community health center in Boston working as a domestic violence advocate and created a task force to educate the community regarding domestic violence prevention and intervention. She also worked at Boston Children’s Hospital in the inpatient psychiatric unit along with the emergency department with children, adolescents, and families who struggle with mental health issues.
Elizabeth also specializes in treating those who struggled with eating disorders.
Elizabeth (she, her, hers) received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and her Masters in Social Work degree from Boston College along with a paralegal certificate from Northeastern University. She conducted her internship at a community health center in Boston working as a domestic violence advocate and created a task force to educate the community regarding domestic violence prevention and intervention. She also worked at Boston Children’s Hospital in the inpatient psychiatric unit along with the emergency department with children, adolescents, and families who struggle with mental health issues.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating, and negative body image, as well as those navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period and other significant life transitions.
I have a particular interest in perinatal mental health, including postpartum anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many individuals find that changes in their body, identity, or relationship with food intensify during this time, and I aim to provide specialized support that honors both the emotional and physical realities of pregnancy.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating, and negative body image, as well as those navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period and other significant life transitions.
I have a particular interest in perinatal mental health, including postpartum anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many individuals find that changes in their body, identity, or relationship with food intensify during this time, and I aim to provide specialized support that honors both the emotional and physical realities of pregnancy.
I also work with individuals struggling with disordered eating, such as binge eating, bulimia and obesity.
I believe in a holistic strengths-based approach to therapy where you are seen as the expert on your life. With the use of evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help you explore the roots of your struggles to identify actionable steps in overcoming obstacles and work towards positive change.
I also work with individuals struggling with disordered eating, such as binge eating, bulimia and obesity.
I believe in a holistic strengths-based approach to therapy where you are seen as the expert on your life. With the use of evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help you explore the roots of your struggles to identify actionable steps in overcoming obstacles and work towards positive change.
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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.