Eating Disorders Therapists in Durham, NC
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Katie Totten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders,
eating disorders
, disordered eating, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsatisfied in life? Are you struggling to accept and love your body? You may be feeling stuck or lost, but living a values based, fulfilling life is possible. My goal is to support clients to creating a life they desire through consistent empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy can be a powerful tool in increasing quality of life and the therapeutic relationship is essential in this process. I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider. Note: I am newer to this practice (but not to being a therapist), so I have sessions available almost immediately. I'd love to help.
Caroline Rutledge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in assisting clients with
eating disorders
, depression/anxiety, substance abuse, addiction, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, problem-solving skills, social skills training, among many others.
Caroline is a therapist dedicated to helping others move beyond challenges and pain of past experiences in order to live a productive, authentic, and hope-filled life. Through individual and group counseling, she strives to create a safe and affirming environment through a trauma-informed lens for clients to explore their authentic selves. Caroline practices from an anti-racist, anti-diet culture, LGBTQIA+ affirming, inclusive, HAES perspective. With warmth, collaboration, and compassion, she seeks to provide each client with their own individual treatment, utilizing evidenced-based interventions.
S. Bennett Kirkpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, CEDS
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Whether you are looking to begin your journey in healing for the first time or are ready to move past traditional talk therapy and toward understanding the mind-body connection, I am prepared to support you in reaching your goals. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are seeking a therapeutic approach that utilizes evidence-based skill building and research-based approaches to healing relationship with others, self, and the body. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma,
eating disorders
and relationships of all kinds.
Sarah Beth Bailes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with teens and young adults to find freedom from
eating disorders
, anxiety, and depression, as well as healing from church trauma and reconciling one's sexuality/gender identity with their faith.
If you are reading this, I first want you to sit back and allow yourself to be proud--you are taking steps towards your freedom, and that is no easy feat. My goal is to help you find freedom from whatever has you bound. Healing can be messy, but I am here to sit in the messy with you. In my practice, I am not the one doing the healing work; instead, I want to empower you with the tools that you need to heal yourself. I am deeply committed to sitting in the deepest depths with you for as long as it takes you to wrestle towards your freedom and wholeness because you are worth a life that you love.
Not accepting new clients
Seneca Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QP, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provided therapeutic interventions to adults with concerns related to depression, anxiety, adjustments/life transitions, relational problems,
eating disorders
, school/work difficulties, women’s issues, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties and family conflict.
As a clinician, I embrace a person-centered, strengths-based perspective, and I borrow from many different modalities in aiming to understand and meet the individual needs of each person and of each family. These theories include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, reality-based, mindfulness-based and family systems theories. Techniques that I utilize may include dialogue, psycho-education, relaxation, reframing of negative thoughts, positive decision-making, role-play, mindfulness, or writing/art exercises.
Hailey Blair
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am fat-positive therapist and specialize in the treatment of
eating disorders
, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
As a therapist, I foundationally work from the belief that all humans deserve to feel safe and at home in their bodies. In this messy world, we can often find ourselves not trusting our bodies and wanting to change them. Sometimes within that mess, people may find themselves coping in ways that do not address their deep, underlying needs. I believe in this therapeutic process, you can reconnect with those needs and serve them more intentionally, healing the deepest parts of yourself. My goal is not only to help you find that healing, but to also enjoy and accept the messiness along the way.
Suzanne Carroll Woodard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a clinical psychologist licensed and practicing in Florida and North Carolina. Presently, I am treating patients exclusively through the HIPAA-compliant tele-therapy platform thera-Link. I received my undergraduate degree from Boston College and doctorate from Fordham University. I completed my postdoctoral residency at the Renfrew Center and have specialized training in the treatment of
eating disorders
. I have also worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and treat a number of emotional and behavioral disorders, in addition to conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments.
Not accepting new clients
Wendy Foulds Mathes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, PhD, LPCA, NCC, DCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience supporting individuals through concerns related to depression, anxiety,
eating disorders
and body image, academic and athletic performance, life transitions, career development, and stress management.
I provide individual counseling using person-centered theory, a non-judgmental approach based on empathy and unconditional positive regard. I believe that you are the expert on your life and I am here to help you identify your strengths, face your challenges, and empower you to make changes to improve your quality of life. I use techniques from Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectic Behavior Therapy to provide you with tools to create lasting change. I will offer you a safe environment, based on understanding, trust, and respect, to support you in your journey toward positive change.
Kate Hanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with NC Therapy Professionals and specializing in the treatment of
eating disorders
, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD and navigating life transitions. I provide both short-term and long-term individual and group services to folks of all sexuality and gender identities. I have experience working with teens and adults of all ages in healthcare settings as well as residential and PHP/IOP levels of care. Drawing from these experiences, I work to create the most beneficial healing environment for you. Specifically, I utilize research-based approaches, including CBT, DBT and ACT.
Marion Reeves Anderson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with a variety of presenting concerns including
eating disorders
, body image struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions/adjustment.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here! Reaching out for help is one of the bravest things someone can do. In a world that tells us to be strong and power through, it can be so hard to admit that we need help and to feel our emotions. Maybe you're struggling with feeling trapped by thoughts about food and your body. Maybe you're struggling with chronic overthinking, feeling down, or a constant feeling of not measuring up. Whatever it is, I'm here to help! We aren't meant to go through life alone and I find it an honor to be trusted to hold so many stories and to walk alongside my clients through whatever is bringing them to my office.
Samantha Flynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders,
eating disorders
, disordered eating, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders, and ADD/ADHD.
Are you feeling stuck or invalidated? Are you struggling with loving your body? Do you want to feel at home and safe in your body? Change is hard, and you deserve the support you need. My goal is to aid in guiding clients to creating the life they desire. I believe that therapy is a powerful tool, and the therapeutic alliance is crucial to change. I’m a licensed clinical social work associate. Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center. I practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believe everyone should feel safe in their bodies.
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Cherrelle Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Majority of my practice has been with relational problems and
eating disorders
.
*Accepting new clients with my associates. Please refer to the website for more information* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a balance between being both gentle and firm and believe that balance is what we’re all looking for more of in life.
Shawnta Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS # S7739) & the owner of Mindful Bodies LLC, in Durham NC. I provide clinical supervision to LCMHCAs, mental health counseling to other therapists & to individuals, couples & groups. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Counseling & other modalities to help my clients resolve concerns including, but not limited to, sexual assault , domestic violence, BLM & LGBTQIA related concerns, stress management, anxiety, depression, parenting & couples skills, life-work balance, body image, self image,
eating disorders
& general weight management.
Not accepting new clients
Alison Rhyne Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CEDS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you having a difficult time stuck in negative patterns of behavior? I would be honored to connect with you and help you make changes. I believe that people have inner wisdom about what they need- and we just get in our own way sometimes. I have 5 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with substance abuse,
eating disorders
, anxiety, personality disorders and mood disorders.
Waitlist for new clients
Nancy K Holliman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, CEDS
Verified
Verified
Personal issues such as anxiety, difficulties with food, a new medical diagnosis, depression, or dealing with a chronic illness or condition may be making you feel like life is one big struggle. Whether you have these sorts of problems or other concerns that are making your life hard or even unbearable, change is always possible if you are willing to work and you have the support you need. I offer that support. I have 4 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with
eating disorders
, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. I would be honored to work with you around whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will discover new perspectives and skills that will enable you to develop deeper awareness so that you can handle whatever life brings you and thrive.
Bull City Balance, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of
eating disorders
, ADHD in adults, personality disorders, grief and loss, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, body image concerns, trauma, and C-PTSD.
I offer compassionate and candid counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families of adults, ages 18 and up. I practice from an anti-racist, anti-diet culture, LGBTQIA+ affirming, inclusive, HAES perspective. I believe that finding balance in life is essential to living in joy. I also believe that finding balance is a skill that can be learned and practiced. I use my innate curiosity and passion to support humans in their endeavors to find wellness, meaning, connection, and balance.
T. J. Raney
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I focus on treating patients with
eating disorders
, depression, anxiety and mood related issues, especially those impacting body image and self-esteem.
I partner with individuals and families to promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. My colleagues and I believe that comprehensive care is individualized, evidence-based, and founded on a culture of integrity, respect, compassion and authenticity with our clients and among our staff. Our hope is that we can assist you in finding acceptance, healing, growth, and work/life balance. Read more about myself and my colleagues at www.CatalystNC.com.
Christa Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents experiencing
eating disorders
, trauma, anxiety, mood, and relationship difficulties.
People often seek therapy when they feel stuck in suffering and want to make changes in their lives. These changes can involve making difficult choices, moving in a new direction, and learning to cope with past or current painful experiences in order to exist and move through the world in a new way. I respect the vulnerability involved in seeking help and work to build the connection and safety needed to support clients in both desired growth and acceptance of present realities. I value being kind, authentic, playful, and thoughtfully honest as a person and as a therapist.
Toni Georgiana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating
eating disorders
, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more.
Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? Are you struggling in relationships? Dealing with issues related to food or body image? Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of living the life you want? Imagine being able to talk to someone who can validate what you are feeling and help you understand it. You don't have to walk this journey alone. We all want to be heard and understood. Therapy is exactly that - a place to unload the thoughts and feelings you’ve been trying to make sense of on your own. It would be my privilege to help you sort it out. We all need support. Let me help.
Karen Catoe PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have 20+ years combined experience working in private practice, inpatient child and adolescent
eating disorders
treatment, inpatient adult psychiatric treatment, community mental health, and child forensic interviewing.
I value and enjoy working with clients of all ages. Primary areas of focus are: coping with life transitions, helping clients to have more satisfying relationships, working with parents to support attachment goals for healthy development of their child, and sitting with the grief that our inevitable losses bring. I specialize in working with clients with
eating disorders
, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety disorders. My approach is integrative, drawing from effective treatments (DBT, CBT, attachment-based) to meet your particular needs. I provide short-term and long-term services to individuals and families.
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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.