Eating Disorders Therapists in Maplewood, MN
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
Taren is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Chemical Dependency from Saint Cloud State University, as well as a Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School. Taren has worked in various settings including in-home therapy with children and families, as well as outpatient treatment with individuals affected by chemical dependency. Taren provides encouragement, empathy, skills, and support to help her clients grow and reach their goals. Taren enjoys working with individual adults and youth.
Taren is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Chemical Dependency from Saint Cloud State University, as well as a Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School. Taren has worked in various settings including in-home therapy with children and families, as well as outpatient treatment with individuals affected by chemical dependency. Taren provides encouragement, empathy, skills, and support to help her clients grow and reach their goals. Taren enjoys working with individual adults and youth.
Greer has a strong passion for working with individuals experiencing psychosis, an area where she has extensive experience. She also focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as addressing childhood behavioral issues and school avoidance. Her approach is grounded in empathy, aiming to support clients as they navigate their challenges and work toward growth, awareness, and healing. In addition to her individual therapy services, Greer is skilled in providing group and family/couples therapy, understanding the importance of a holistic approach to mental health.
Greer has a strong passion for working with individuals experiencing psychosis, an area where she has extensive experience. She also focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as addressing childhood behavioral issues and school avoidance. Her approach is grounded in empathy, aiming to support clients as they navigate their challenges and work toward growth, awareness, and healing. In addition to her individual therapy services, Greer is skilled in providing group and family/couples therapy, understanding the importance of a holistic approach to mental health.
Dr. Schirvar offers twenty-eight years of experience providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation in diverse clinical settings for children and young adults ages 2 to 20 years with complex diagnostic presentations often including comorbid disorders of developmental, learning, neurological, and psychiatric ideology.
Dr. Schirvar offers twenty-eight years of experience providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation in diverse clinical settings for children and young adults ages 2 to 20 years with complex diagnostic presentations often including comorbid disorders of developmental, learning, neurological, and psychiatric ideology.
My name is Abigayle. I am a queer, fat, non-binary, bi-racial therapist interested in co-creating an environment for you to explore what it means to live as your most authentic self. I believe strongly in creating a judgement-free space for you to examine long-held belief systems that have impacted how you move through the world. I tend to operate within narrative, emotion-focused, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches. My goal is to create an holistic environment where you are able to be authentically curious about where thoughts and beliefs come from in a nonjudgmental and trauma-informed way.
My name is Abigayle. I am a queer, fat, non-binary, bi-racial therapist interested in co-creating an environment for you to explore what it means to live as your most authentic self. I believe strongly in creating a judgement-free space for you to examine long-held belief systems that have impacted how you move through the world. I tend to operate within narrative, emotion-focused, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches. My goal is to create an holistic environment where you are able to be authentically curious about where thoughts and beliefs come from in a nonjudgmental and trauma-informed way.
Margaret Pierce, CBT, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to patients across Minnesota. She specializes in supporting individuals and families as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and women's issues, among other concerns. Margaret offers individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Her expertise in Minnesota ensures clients receive care that is both personalized and culturally relevant.
Margaret Pierce, CBT, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to patients across Minnesota. She specializes in supporting individuals and families as they navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and women's issues, among other concerns. Margaret offers individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Her expertise in Minnesota ensures clients receive care that is both personalized and culturally relevant.
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
At PrairieCare, we serve individuals of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Our comprehensive services include inpatient care for those 35 and younger, focusing on safety and stabilization, and a residential program for youth aged 10 to 17. We also offer Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for youth and adults, featuring group therapy and medication management. Additionally, our clinic provides weekly psychotherapy and specialized programs like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and maternal mental health support.
We are a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. We get to know you and your unique treatment needs. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
We are a group of psychologists, psychiatrists, and marriage-family therapists committed to providing high quality and comprehensive care for adults, adolescents and children. We get to know you and your unique treatment needs. Whether you arrange individual therapy, family therapy, meetings with a psychiatrist to discuss medication options, or psychological testing to better understand the problem, our fully licensed and credentialed clinicians can coordinate all of these services under one roof. When you visit a BHSI clinic, you can always expect skilled and compassionate treatment and strict confidentiality. For your convenience, we offer flexible appointment scheduling.
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I received my master’s degree in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota and have since specialized in treating eating disorders, body image distress, developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My work is informed by weight inclusive and fat activist movements. I am theoretically grounded in feminist psychology, somatic, and mindfulness approaches. I believe we all have the intrinsic ability to heal and can learn to hear our own voice of wisdom amidst the internal chaos. Theory aside, I orient towards relationship and collaboration.
I received my master’s degree in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota and have since specialized in treating eating disorders, body image distress, developmental trauma, anxiety, and depression.
My work is informed by weight inclusive and fat activist movements. I am theoretically grounded in feminist psychology, somatic, and mindfulness approaches. I believe we all have the intrinsic ability to heal and can learn to hear our own voice of wisdom amidst the internal chaos. Theory aside, I orient towards relationship and collaboration.
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
I work with those that have eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, depression and life changes.
I have a particular speciality in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns. I have worked at a national eating disorder treatment center as a program coordinator for a partial hospitalization program, lead therapist role and as a outpatient therapist. I’m also a Minnesota Ambassador for the Eating Disorder Coalition.
I work with those that have eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, depression and life changes.
I have a particular speciality in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns. I have worked at a national eating disorder treatment center as a program coordinator for a partial hospitalization program, lead therapist role and as a outpatient therapist. I’m also a Minnesota Ambassador for the Eating Disorder Coalition.
I have training in DBT, EMDR and CBT (tools you can depend on) and clinical specialty in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and issues with both mood and anxiety.
I provide person-centered services to adults (18+) and I believe that people deserve to be in the driver's seat in their health care choices, which is why I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Additionally, I have a clinical specialty in CBT for eating disorder treatment and application of DBT for mood regulation issues and coping challenges.
I have training in DBT, EMDR and CBT (tools you can depend on) and clinical specialty in treating eating disorders, complex trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder and issues with both mood and anxiety.
I provide person-centered services to adults (18+) and I believe that people deserve to be in the driver's seat in their health care choices, which is why I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Additionally, I have a clinical specialty in CBT for eating disorder treatment and application of DBT for mood regulation issues and coping challenges.
My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. A space that allows people to heal, grow and make positive change. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy. I work with you to help identify the barriers that are getting in the way and provide the tools to overcome them.
My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. A space that allows people to heal, grow and make positive change. I strongly believe in the healing power of therapy. I work with you to help identify the barriers that are getting in the way and provide the tools to overcome them.
Are you looking for expert, evidence-based treatment for body image and weight-related concerns, eating concerns, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, resolving trauma, identifying your purpose and/or improving your relationships? Do you want to understand what kind of therapy you're committing to and what evidence supports the idea that it will help you? Do you want a therapist who will provide that evidence-based care from a social justice lens, while also providing a caring, empathic, insightful therapy relationship?
Are you looking for expert, evidence-based treatment for body image and weight-related concerns, eating concerns, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, resolving trauma, identifying your purpose and/or improving your relationships? Do you want to understand what kind of therapy you're committing to and what evidence supports the idea that it will help you? Do you want a therapist who will provide that evidence-based care from a social justice lens, while also providing a caring, empathic, insightful therapy relationship?
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.
Hope & Healing For Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
My areas of expertise include working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post traumatic stress, and trauma.
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
My areas of expertise include working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, post traumatic stress, and trauma.
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
Most of my clients see me for eating disorder, body image, or anxiety related struggles.
I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm and judgment-free zone by utilizing a person-centered approach with a social justice lens, Health at Every Size principles, humor, and an array of mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion tools. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. I consider my therapeutic approach laidback, informal, compassionate and full of curiosity. As we work together I hope to help provide you with insight, gain life/coping skills, and encourage exploring what you need to live a fulfilled and authentic life.
Most of my clients see me for eating disorder, body image, or anxiety related struggles.
I firmly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm and judgment-free zone by utilizing a person-centered approach with a social justice lens, Health at Every Size principles, humor, and an array of mindfulness, self-care, and self-compassion tools. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. I consider my therapeutic approach laidback, informal, compassionate and full of curiosity. As we work together I hope to help provide you with insight, gain life/coping skills, and encourage exploring what you need to live a fulfilled and authentic life.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and body-image distress and bring my experience from the inpatient setting to outpatient work.
I believe that you are the expert on your life, and you bring your own set of strengths into the therapeutic process. My aim is to support you on your path to becoming your most authentic self and living a life that aligns with your personal values. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to give you autonomy throughout our work together. I am passionate about creating an environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel safe to share and express themselves openly as we work together.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and body-image distress and bring my experience from the inpatient setting to outpatient work.
I believe that you are the expert on your life, and you bring your own set of strengths into the therapeutic process. My aim is to support you on your path to becoming your most authentic self and living a life that aligns with your personal values. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to give you autonomy throughout our work together. I am passionate about creating an environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel safe to share and express themselves openly as we work together.
I have experience in working with concerns including eating disorders, grief, anxiety, trauma, and couples/family conflict.
Do you find yourself wondering if there ever will be enough space or time for you to struggle? You’re constantly helping others yet left feeling alone; no matter how hard you try, it still isn’t enough. Have you felt that no matter what you do, you’re one step behind where you need to be? Giving constantly and left feeling empty still...
If this feels familiar, let this be your sign to find the help that you are looking for.
I have experience in working with concerns including eating disorders, grief, anxiety, trauma, and couples/family conflict.
Do you find yourself wondering if there ever will be enough space or time for you to struggle? You’re constantly helping others yet left feeling alone; no matter how hard you try, it still isn’t enough. Have you felt that no matter what you do, you’re one step behind where you need to be? Giving constantly and left feeling empty still...
If this feels familiar, let this be your sign to find the help that you are looking for.
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities.
I use a relational, strengths-based approach in sessions. I also incorporate motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques regularly into sessions. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework.
Trauma, chronic illness(es), and eating disorders are intense, unique experiences that can change the way we think, respond, and prepare for day-to-day activities.
I use a relational, strengths-based approach in sessions. I also incorporate motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques regularly into sessions. I work from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework.
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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.