Eating Disorders Therapists in Hugo, MN
I work with teens, families, couples and individual adults in reconnecting and restoring balance to life and relationships. Rebuilding trust with self creates a better life balance. When life stressors and trauma have become overwhelming and damaging, learn healthy methods to cope with challenges and begin repairing and reconnecting relationships.
I work with teens, families, couples and individual adults in reconnecting and restoring balance to life and relationships. Rebuilding trust with self creates a better life balance. When life stressors and trauma have become overwhelming and damaging, learn healthy methods to cope with challenges and begin repairing and reconnecting relationships.
My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling.
I provide a safe and healing environment where one can reveal the hurts in their life, to uncover the pain of both the past and present, in order to obtain a life of healing and happiness.
My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling.
I provide a safe and healing environment where one can reveal the hurts in their life, to uncover the pain of both the past and present, in order to obtain a life of healing and happiness.
I am an outpatient provider specializing in addiction treatment, with a strong commitment to evidence‑based, compassionate care. My clinical interests include supporting individuals navigating substance use disorders, addressing co‑occurring mental health concerns, and integrating trauma‑informed and harm‑reduction approaches into treatment. I have a particular passion for working with young adults, families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those experiencing stress or burnout. I am dedicated to reducing stigma, expanding access to care, and collaborating across disciplines to support long‑term healing and recovery.
I am an outpatient provider specializing in addiction treatment, with a strong commitment to evidence‑based, compassionate care. My clinical interests include supporting individuals navigating substance use disorders, addressing co‑occurring mental health concerns, and integrating trauma‑informed and harm‑reduction approaches into treatment. I have a particular passion for working with young adults, families, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those experiencing stress or burnout. I am dedicated to reducing stigma, expanding access to care, and collaborating across disciplines to support long‑term healing and recovery.
I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, adapting to change, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, family issues, attachment, and assertiveness/boundary issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, perfectionism, polyamorous/ethical non-monogamy, non-binary/gender identity, LGBTQ+, multiple belief systems, cultures, and more.
Therapy provides a safe space for exploring challenges, developing strengths, gaining coping skills and growing to a better understanding of ourselves. We can share and process our experiences, emotions, beliefs and thoughts without fear of judgment. Therapy is a team relationship, we work together. My goal is to be your teammate, cheerleader, sounding board, empathetic confidant, and guide. As the therapist, I am there with some humor, support, curiosity, compassion, and understanding. I want to empower you so you can regain confidence in your resilience. Be yourself, you matter! You are worthy to get your needs met.
I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, adapting to change, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, family issues, attachment, and assertiveness/boundary issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, perfectionism, polyamorous/ethical non-monogamy, non-binary/gender identity, LGBTQ+, multiple belief systems, cultures, and more.
Therapy provides a safe space for exploring challenges, developing strengths, gaining coping skills and growing to a better understanding of ourselves. We can share and process our experiences, emotions, beliefs and thoughts without fear of judgment. Therapy is a team relationship, we work together. My goal is to be your teammate, cheerleader, sounding board, empathetic confidant, and guide. As the therapist, I am there with some humor, support, curiosity, compassion, and understanding. I want to empower you so you can regain confidence in your resilience. Be yourself, you matter! You are worthy to get your needs met.
Deanna L Towns
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LPCS-NC, LPCC-MN, NCC
Hugo, MN 55038
Not accepting new clients
I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
I use an eclectic approach, including family systems, EMDR, emotionally-focused couples therapy, CBT, DBT, and psycho-dynamic techniques. I enjoy being able to apply clinical, spiritual, and expressive arts tools to assist in the healing journey. I am an approved supervisor for licensed professional counselor associates seeking licensure in NC and in MN.
I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
I use an eclectic approach, including family systems, EMDR, emotionally-focused couples therapy, CBT, DBT, and psycho-dynamic techniques. I enjoy being able to apply clinical, spiritual, and expressive arts tools to assist in the healing journey. I am an approved supervisor for licensed professional counselor associates seeking licensure in NC and in MN.
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My background is in treating substance use and Eating Disorders.
For those that are interested, I am comfortable incorporating faith and spiritual practice into the treatment experience. I do not provide couples or family therapy. Feel free to reach out to me with further questions!
My background is in treating substance use and Eating Disorders.
For those that are interested, I am comfortable incorporating faith and spiritual practice into the treatment experience. I do not provide couples or family therapy. Feel free to reach out to me with further questions!
I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
My treatment approach is eclectic, including solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR), and family-based treatment (FBT).
I have an extensive background working with eating disorders, acute and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, perfectionism, parenting, and adjusting to life’s challenges.
My treatment approach is eclectic, including solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR), and family-based treatment (FBT).
My clinical background is in disordered eating and body acceptance from a body liberation lense.
My special interests include ADHD, AUDHD, anxiety, Intuitive Eating, life transitions, fat liberation, and somatic work. I practice therapy from a decolonized lens.
My clinical background is in disordered eating and body acceptance from a body liberation lense.
My special interests include ADHD, AUDHD, anxiety, Intuitive Eating, life transitions, fat liberation, and somatic work. I practice therapy from a decolonized lens.
I’m Gavyn, a Denver therapist (and dog-lover!) who helps clients navigate mental health struggles such as; anxiety, trauma, OCD, disordered eating, and stress.
With compassionate, collaborative support alongside my therapy dog Graham I help clients move toward the life they really want. Using a warm, collaborative approach, I offer individualized therapy to build confidence, shift painful patterns, and create lasting change rooted in self-acceptance.
I’m Gavyn, a Denver therapist (and dog-lover!) who helps clients navigate mental health struggles such as; anxiety, trauma, OCD, disordered eating, and stress.
With compassionate, collaborative support alongside my therapy dog Graham I help clients move toward the life they really want. Using a warm, collaborative approach, I offer individualized therapy to build confidence, shift painful patterns, and create lasting change rooted in self-acceptance.
I specialize in Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, & Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, and Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Life Transitions and Trauma.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
I specialize in Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, & Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, and Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Life Transitions and Trauma.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
I feel privileged to help guide clients on a journey toward living more fulfilling lives. Whether client's struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism or an eating disorder, my therapeutic style is to take a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach in our work together. I strive to meet clients wherever they are, and help them move towards where they want to be based on their own goals and values. I believe connection, collaboration and humor are essential qualities to fostering a trusting and warm therapeutic environment where I will encourage vulnerability and risk taking to help client's move towards what is important to them.
Stacy Vollands Counseling and Recovery, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, CEDS
3 Endorsed
Eagan, MN 55122
Many of the women I work with are navigating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, stress, grief, relationship challenges, or questions of identity and purpose.
My approach is deeply compassionate, trauma-informed, and clinically grounded. I integrate evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, with an understanding of whole-person healing. Together, we explore not only symptoms but the deeper patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck.
Many of the women I work with are navigating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, perfectionism, stress, grief, relationship challenges, or questions of identity and purpose.
My approach is deeply compassionate, trauma-informed, and clinically grounded. I integrate evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, with an understanding of whole-person healing. Together, we explore not only symptoms but the deeper patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck.
I have expertise with adolescents, adults, families, perinatal mood disorders, and eating disorders.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
I have expertise with adolescents, adults, families, perinatal mood disorders, and eating disorders.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
My passion is helping those with relational issues, developmental trauma, substance use as well as eating disorders.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy. I offer an interpersonal, warm, person-centered approach that helps one feels safe and comfortable. I use humor, validation and different therapeutic strategies to build that therapeutic alliance.
My passion is helping those with relational issues, developmental trauma, substance use as well as eating disorders.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy. I offer an interpersonal, warm, person-centered approach that helps one feels safe and comfortable. I use humor, validation and different therapeutic strategies to build that therapeutic alliance.
My experience comes from supporting people with substance use concerns, eating disorders, grief, trauma, life transitions, & those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
None of us are broken—rather, each of us carries parts that need care, attention, & healing. In our work together, we’ll take a collaborative approach, exploring your emotions, supports, & the environments that shape your life. Your story matters, & I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard. We may explore your values, goals, & experiences as a foundation for growth. I draw from ACT, ART, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused & Strengths Based therapies - tailoring each to your needs. As an LGBTQIA+ provider, I’m honored to support people from my community & beyond, offering a welcoming & affirming space to show up as your full self.
My experience comes from supporting people with substance use concerns, eating disorders, grief, trauma, life transitions, & those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
None of us are broken—rather, each of us carries parts that need care, attention, & healing. In our work together, we’ll take a collaborative approach, exploring your emotions, supports, & the environments that shape your life. Your story matters, & I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard. We may explore your values, goals, & experiences as a foundation for growth. I draw from ACT, ART, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused & Strengths Based therapies - tailoring each to your needs. As an LGBTQIA+ provider, I’m honored to support people from my community & beyond, offering a welcoming & affirming space to show up as your full self.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress management.
Life is not easy, but you also do not have to do it alone. If you're an adolescent navigating the complexities of growing up or someone in transition facing new challenges, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together. In therapy with me, we'll create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will collaborate and move towards understanding your unique strengths, coping mechanisms, and goals. My approach is client-centered, your needs and preferences guide our sessions. Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns or simply need someone to talk, I am here for you.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress management.
Life is not easy, but you also do not have to do it alone. If you're an adolescent navigating the complexities of growing up or someone in transition facing new challenges, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together. In therapy with me, we'll create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will collaborate and move towards understanding your unique strengths, coping mechanisms, and goals. My approach is client-centered, your needs and preferences guide our sessions. Whether you're seeking support for mental health concerns or simply need someone to talk, I am here for you.
Welcome to River Bluff Mental Health! Accepting new clients with appointments available in the same week. Experiencing anxiety and OCD symptoms can be distressing and sometimes even debilitating. I have lived experience with OCD and anxiety, so I can relate to you and what you are experiencing. I have found that my clients feel comfortable and heard, especially when sharing uncomfortable thoughts/symptoms they have. I have also completed ERP myself, so I can sympathize with some of the challenges you might or have experienced. This is why I started my private practice, in hopes to help and encourage as many people as I can.
Welcome to River Bluff Mental Health! Accepting new clients with appointments available in the same week. Experiencing anxiety and OCD symptoms can be distressing and sometimes even debilitating. I have lived experience with OCD and anxiety, so I can relate to you and what you are experiencing. I have found that my clients feel comfortable and heard, especially when sharing uncomfortable thoughts/symptoms they have. I have also completed ERP myself, so I can sympathize with some of the challenges you might or have experienced. This is why I started my private practice, in hopes to help and encourage as many people as I can.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
I've taught DBT for Binge Eating Disorder/Emotional Eating for 10 years.
Reducing or eliminating emotional eating is my therapeutic focus. At this time I am only able to accept clients interested in our "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program. If you are eating secretly, eating past fullness or when not hungry, feeling shame after eating or using food to deal with emotions, consider attending the "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program which includes a weekly 90 minute Skills (classroom-type) group and weekly individual therapy. Persons participating in bariatric programs or taking GLP-1's are also welcome in the Why Can't I Stop Eating? group.
I've taught DBT for Binge Eating Disorder/Emotional Eating for 10 years.
Reducing or eliminating emotional eating is my therapeutic focus. At this time I am only able to accept clients interested in our "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program. If you are eating secretly, eating past fullness or when not hungry, feeling shame after eating or using food to deal with emotions, consider attending the "Why Can't I Stop Eating?" program which includes a weekly 90 minute Skills (classroom-type) group and weekly individual therapy. Persons participating in bariatric programs or taking GLP-1's are also welcome in the Why Can't I Stop Eating? group.
I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and body image concerns (body dysmorphic disorder).
I believe in a relational approach to empower an individual to take back their life. I am here to walk WITH you in your journey. I believe that a whole-person approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit will create an experience for individuals to grow and find their inner-self. I love helping people achieve what they didn't believe was possible within themselves. I strive to create a relaxed, open and light-hearted environment while working through life's obstacles. I am a Christian based counselor that is passionate about incorporating faith in sessions upon request.
I have experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and body image concerns (body dysmorphic disorder).
I believe in a relational approach to empower an individual to take back their life. I am here to walk WITH you in your journey. I believe that a whole-person approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit will create an experience for individuals to grow and find their inner-self. I love helping people achieve what they didn't believe was possible within themselves. I strive to create a relaxed, open and light-hearted environment while working through life's obstacles. I am a Christian based counselor that is passionate about incorporating faith in sessions upon request.
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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.