Eating Disorders Therapists in Apex, NC
Eating disorders and body image are complex, whole systems, and attachment based issues.
Your reconnection to safety and joy is possible. Mending & growth can happen through understanding our sensory and boundary needs, identifying the parts and systems limiting embodiment, and integrating resources that help move us through what feels stuck. I practice with a compassionate and affirming approach, collaborate with my clients on their healing intentions and needs, and offer a gentle, exploratory container to safely sense, feel and heal. If you’ve ever felt that talk-therapy wasn’t enough, you might find that the somatic practices and ecotherapy, I can offer, are a better support for you.
Eating disorders and body image are complex, whole systems, and attachment based issues.
Your reconnection to safety and joy is possible. Mending & growth can happen through understanding our sensory and boundary needs, identifying the parts and systems limiting embodiment, and integrating resources that help move us through what feels stuck. I practice with a compassionate and affirming approach, collaborate with my clients on their healing intentions and needs, and offer a gentle, exploratory container to safely sense, feel and heal. If you’ve ever felt that talk-therapy wasn’t enough, you might find that the somatic practices and ecotherapy, I can offer, are a better support for you.
I am a strong believer in the power of healing circles to help people work through issues related to trauma, addiction, and eating disorders.
Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.
I am a strong believer in the power of healing circles to help people work through issues related to trauma, addiction, and eating disorders.
Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.
I offer person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused counseling to teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in working with younger adults (middle and high school teens, college age) on goal-setting and building resilience. I also specialize in working with student-athletes on balance and burnout recovery.
I offer person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused counseling to teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in working with younger adults (middle and high school teens, college age) on goal-setting and building resilience. I also specialize in working with student-athletes on balance and burnout recovery.
My focus is working with eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, emotion regulation, depression, body image, and self-esteem.
At times navigating life can be difficult and feel overwhelming. My passion lies in walking with you to gain insight, understand and solve problems, clarify values, and find more balance in life. I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self-acceptance, and healing. I strive to empower you to be self-compassionate as you journey through vulnerability and discomfort to reach a more fulfilling and meaningful life experience.
My focus is working with eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, emotion regulation, depression, body image, and self-esteem.
At times navigating life can be difficult and feel overwhelming. My passion lies in walking with you to gain insight, understand and solve problems, clarify values, and find more balance in life. I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self-acceptance, and healing. I strive to empower you to be self-compassionate as you journey through vulnerability and discomfort to reach a more fulfilling and meaningful life experience.
At times, the day to day stressors that we encounter can feel overwhelming. My belief is that we all have unique characteristics and strengths that allows us to be resilient. I help my clients utilize those strengths to make changes in their lives so that healing and change can occur. Therapy is a process in which we establish a safe environment, and build supportive relationships to achieve desired outcomes. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make changes in their lives so that healing and change can occur.
At times, the day to day stressors that we encounter can feel overwhelming. My belief is that we all have unique characteristics and strengths that allows us to be resilient. I help my clients utilize those strengths to make changes in their lives so that healing and change can occur. Therapy is a process in which we establish a safe environment, and build supportive relationships to achieve desired outcomes. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make changes in their lives so that healing and change can occur.
Feeling stuck between high expectations and constant pressure? Whether it's a big competition, demanding work environment, or the daily grind of achievement, I help athletes and driven individuals calm their minds and perform with confidence. Through focused Sport Intensives, or weekly evidence-based therapy, we'll tackle anxiety, self-doubt, body image, and perfectionism - so you can feel steady under pressure, resilient, and aligned with your goals. Reach out to see what approach fits best to get your performance back on track and break free from the worry that's exhausting you.
Feeling stuck between high expectations and constant pressure? Whether it's a big competition, demanding work environment, or the daily grind of achievement, I help athletes and driven individuals calm their minds and perform with confidence. Through focused Sport Intensives, or weekly evidence-based therapy, we'll tackle anxiety, self-doubt, body image, and perfectionism - so you can feel steady under pressure, resilient, and aligned with your goals. Reach out to see what approach fits best to get your performance back on track and break free from the worry that's exhausting you.
Special interests include eating disorders, body image concerns, ADHD in girls and women, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss concerns.
Do you struggle with feelings, thoughts, or behaviors that make life feel overwhelming? I can partner with you on your journey toward improved health and happiness. I offer a supportive, compassionate, non judgmental space where we will explore your needs and identify solutions. Together, we will work toward strengthening coping skills and healthy behaviors. I believe that better emotional health is achieved through developing a stronger sense of self!
Special interests include eating disorders, body image concerns, ADHD in girls and women, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss concerns.
Do you struggle with feelings, thoughts, or behaviors that make life feel overwhelming? I can partner with you on your journey toward improved health and happiness. I offer a supportive, compassionate, non judgmental space where we will explore your needs and identify solutions. Together, we will work toward strengthening coping skills and healthy behaviors. I believe that better emotional health is achieved through developing a stronger sense of self!
I’m a psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with over 25 years of experience.
In addition to psychodynamic training, I have training in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) - especially useful for borderline and narcissistic disorders, eating disorders, and depression. Whether this is your first try at therapy - or your tenth and you’re thinking “maybe this one’s different” - I’m here to help you finally make some sense of it all.
I’m a psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with over 25 years of experience.
In addition to psychodynamic training, I have training in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) - especially useful for borderline and narcissistic disorders, eating disorders, and depression. Whether this is your first try at therapy - or your tenth and you’re thinking “maybe this one’s different” - I’m here to help you finally make some sense of it all.
I love working with people facing eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, health worries, depression, or relationship struggles, as well as caregivers and those with chronic illnesses.
Life with a disability or chronic illness can feel lonely, but you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I’m Julia, a therapist with a deep passion for mental health and advocacy, shaped by my own experiences as part of the disabled and chronically ill community. I know what it’s like to face a world that isn’t always accessible and to have your emotional needs overlooked while others focus only on physical symptoms. This drives me to create a warm, welcoming space where you feel truly heard and valued.
I love working with people facing eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, health worries, depression, or relationship struggles, as well as caregivers and those with chronic illnesses.
Life with a disability or chronic illness can feel lonely, but you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I’m Julia, a therapist with a deep passion for mental health and advocacy, shaped by my own experiences as part of the disabled and chronically ill community. I know what it’s like to face a world that isn’t always accessible and to have your emotional needs overlooked while others focus only on physical symptoms. This drives me to create a warm, welcoming space where you feel truly heard and valued.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating disorders.
I love to take a holistic view with my clients by first looking at overall health, habits and patterns. While I use many therapeutic modalities, I rely mostly on Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in order to help clients clarify their values, detach from useless thoughts and implement mindfulness skills. To treat OCD I use exposure response prevention.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating disorders.
I love to take a holistic view with my clients by first looking at overall health, habits and patterns. While I use many therapeutic modalities, I rely mostly on Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in order to help clients clarify their values, detach from useless thoughts and implement mindfulness skills. To treat OCD I use exposure response prevention.
In addition to my trauma speciality, I also specialize in the treatment of self-injurious behavior, sexuality and sex counseling, eating disorders, adolescents, and concerns related to social justice and oppression.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 18 years with a variety of clients, including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
In addition to my trauma speciality, I also specialize in the treatment of self-injurious behavior, sexuality and sex counseling, eating disorders, adolescents, and concerns related to social justice and oppression.
I have been working in the mental health field for over 18 years with a variety of clients, including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating- it might even come with a few laughs along the way! My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where you can be yourself while feeling supported and seen- leaving with the tools you need for growth. Together, we can look at how your past experiences may be showing up in your life today and identify areas that you may want to make changes. I will walk alongside you as you navigate the big feelings and awkward moments by showing up authentically, and inviting you to do the same.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating- it might even come with a few laughs along the way! My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative space where you can be yourself while feeling supported and seen- leaving with the tools you need for growth. Together, we can look at how your past experiences may be showing up in your life today and identify areas that you may want to make changes. I will walk alongside you as you navigate the big feelings and awkward moments by showing up authentically, and inviting you to do the same.
You’re a high achiever, parent, or survivor of narcissistic abuse—outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted. You silently battle burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or boundary issues. You crave emotional freedom, trauma recovery, and a return to self-trust. You want more than functioning—you want to feel present, confident, and whole. You’re done with survival mode. You’re ready to set boundaries that protect your peace, reconnect with your identity, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.
You’re a high achiever, parent, or survivor of narcissistic abuse—outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted. You silently battle burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or boundary issues. You crave emotional freedom, trauma recovery, and a return to self-trust. You want more than functioning—you want to feel present, confident, and whole. You’re done with survival mode. You’re ready to set boundaries that protect your peace, reconnect with your identity, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
(Now taking Medicare!)”Sometimes in the winds of change, lies our true direction.”
If you are anxious, alone, “stuck” or unsure of your next step, there is hope. I am an attachment/analytic based therapist with 22 years of experience. I offer a safe place to explore feelings and gain clarity. One size does not fit all. I tailor my approach to fit the client respecting their needs. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, pain, grief, relationships, self sabotage and esteem. Therapy is an opportunity for a corrective emotional experience. We will collaborate to make connections which free you to move forward with greater joy.
(Now taking Medicare!)”Sometimes in the winds of change, lies our true direction.”
If you are anxious, alone, “stuck” or unsure of your next step, there is hope. I am an attachment/analytic based therapist with 22 years of experience. I offer a safe place to explore feelings and gain clarity. One size does not fit all. I tailor my approach to fit the client respecting their needs. I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, pain, grief, relationships, self sabotage and esteem. Therapy is an opportunity for a corrective emotional experience. We will collaborate to make connections which free you to move forward with greater joy.
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
Issues including, but not limited to: stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, behavioral issues, divorce, anger, eating disorders/ disordered eating, self esteem, relationship issues, teen issues, chronic illness, family conflict, and life transitions.
Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website
Issues including, but not limited to: stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief/loss, behavioral issues, divorce, anger, eating disorders/ disordered eating, self esteem, relationship issues, teen issues, chronic illness, family conflict, and life transitions.
Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website
Brenda Carey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’ve been doing this for years & consider it an honor to sit with you in life’s hard & messy seasons. I support all individuals (16+), couples, LGBTQ+, & those in consensually non-traditional or non-monogamous relationships, from all walks of life.
My approach is eclectic & collaborative, with no topic off limits. You’ll be met with warmth, respect, and a steady, nonjudgmental space to be fully yourself.
Often described as casual (tee/hoodie gal), relatable, & intuitive, I’m a grounded advocate for a life stressor, relationship issue, or help managing a diagnosis.
(910) 520-4393 NC/CT licensed. Let’s check our fit (not outfit;).
I’ve been doing this for years & consider it an honor to sit with you in life’s hard & messy seasons. I support all individuals (16+), couples, LGBTQ+, & those in consensually non-traditional or non-monogamous relationships, from all walks of life.
My approach is eclectic & collaborative, with no topic off limits. You’ll be met with warmth, respect, and a steady, nonjudgmental space to be fully yourself.
Often described as casual (tee/hoodie gal), relatable, & intuitive, I’m a grounded advocate for a life stressor, relationship issue, or help managing a diagnosis.
(910) 520-4393 NC/CT licensed. Let’s check our fit (not outfit;).
Hey hey! My name is Isabella, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of North Carolina, Connecticut and DC. This thing called life is not an easy thing to navigate, and it is my pleasure to work with people from all walks of life to manage emotions and relationships. I've always believed laughter is the best medicine, and it is my goal to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your past and present without judgement.
Hey hey! My name is Isabella, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of North Carolina, Connecticut and DC. This thing called life is not an easy thing to navigate, and it is my pleasure to work with people from all walks of life to manage emotions and relationships. I've always believed laughter is the best medicine, and it is my goal to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your past and present without judgement.
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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.