Eating Disorders Therapists in Raleigh, NC
I am a somatically integrated therapist and specialize in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and trauma.
I believe that all bodies are good bodies and align with Health at Every Size(TM). You might be thinking "So then why do I have so much shame about my body?" Your beliefs about your body have been shaped through the media, health education, doctor's visits, television, magazines, and so much more. They may also have been passed down from a parent or caregiver who is also influenced by the same biased belief that thin bodies are better, healthier, and more worthy than bigger bodies. The way you feel about your body is not your fault. Healing is possible.
I am a somatically integrated therapist and specialize in eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and trauma.
I believe that all bodies are good bodies and align with Health at Every Size(TM). You might be thinking "So then why do I have so much shame about my body?" Your beliefs about your body have been shaped through the media, health education, doctor's visits, television, magazines, and so much more. They may also have been passed down from a parent or caregiver who is also influenced by the same biased belief that thin bodies are better, healthier, and more worthy than bigger bodies. The way you feel about your body is not your fault. Healing is possible.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating eating disorders, self-esteem, and embodiment issues, and with individuals and couples seeking sex and relationship therapy.
I offer a person-centered, trauma-informed approach for eating disorders, self-esteem, and embodiment issues. My work integrates DBT, the Embodied Recovery Model for Eating Disorders (ERED), and somatic interventions to help you achieve a healthier relationship with food and your body, and equip you with a robust toolkit for nervous system regulation.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating eating disorders, self-esteem, and embodiment issues, and with individuals and couples seeking sex and relationship therapy.
I offer a person-centered, trauma-informed approach for eating disorders, self-esteem, and embodiment issues. My work integrates DBT, the Embodied Recovery Model for Eating Disorders (ERED), and somatic interventions to help you achieve a healthier relationship with food and your body, and equip you with a robust toolkit for nervous system regulation.
I am fat-positive therapist and specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD, 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.
I am fat-positive therapist and specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD, 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.
Stacie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a sensitive soul who feels exhausted by the demands of life, and stuck in a cycle of habits that leave you feeling numb and disconnected? Take a deep breath. You’ve come to the right place for relief. We're living through stressful and uncertain times, and it makes perfect sense if you haven’t been feeling yourself lately. And yet you deserve to feel healthy, happy and whole. Together we can work to explore the challenges you’re facing, build your resilience to move through them with greater ease, and incorporate sustainable tools that help you feel more joyful, alive and connected to your soul's purpose.
Are you a sensitive soul who feels exhausted by the demands of life, and stuck in a cycle of habits that leave you feeling numb and disconnected? Take a deep breath. You’ve come to the right place for relief. We're living through stressful and uncertain times, and it makes perfect sense if you haven’t been feeling yourself lately. And yet you deserve to feel healthy, happy and whole. Together we can work to explore the challenges you’re facing, build your resilience to move through them with greater ease, and incorporate sustainable tools that help you feel more joyful, alive and connected to your soul's purpose.
Wendy Foulds Mathes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, PhD, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help individuals facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, stress, and performance challenges.
I provide individual counseling using a compassionate, person-centered approach grounded in empathy and respect. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in identifying strengths, navigating challenges, and creating meaningful change. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I offer practical tools to improve emotional well-being. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward a more fulfilling life.
I help individuals facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, life transitions, stress, and performance challenges.
I provide individual counseling using a compassionate, person-centered approach grounded in empathy and respect. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in identifying strengths, navigating challenges, and creating meaningful change. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I offer practical tools to improve emotional well-being. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with folks navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD/neurodiversity, eating disorders, trauma, depression, and burnout.
For eating disorders and body image, I practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to help you build a peaceful relationship with food and movement. Whether navigating OCD, anxiety, neurodiversity, or daily stress, I blend modalities like CBT, ACT, and ERP with talk therapy to offer a warm, empowering, and evidence-based approach tailored to you.
I specialize in working with folks navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD/neurodiversity, eating disorders, trauma, depression, and burnout.
For eating disorders and body image, I practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to help you build a peaceful relationship with food and movement. Whether navigating OCD, anxiety, neurodiversity, or daily stress, I blend modalities like CBT, ACT, and ERP with talk therapy to offer a warm, empowering, and evidence-based approach tailored to you.
I enjoy working with teens/young adults and adults through a multitude of life’s challenges; including, eating disorders and disordered eating, reproductive and maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, OCD, trauma recovery, and life transitions!
Life can be incredibly hard, daunting, overwhelming…I could go on and on! What matters is that it’s not something you have to conquer alone! I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and rediscover your sense of identity, purpose, and well-being along the way. Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking greater clarity and self-understanding- you deserve to feel heard, seen, and supported.
I enjoy working with teens/young adults and adults through a multitude of life’s challenges; including, eating disorders and disordered eating, reproductive and maternal mental health, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, OCD, trauma recovery, and life transitions!
Life can be incredibly hard, daunting, overwhelming…I could go on and on! What matters is that it’s not something you have to conquer alone! I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges and rediscover your sense of identity, purpose, and well-being along the way. Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking greater clarity and self-understanding- you deserve to feel heard, seen, and supported.
I say this with experience working with people who are experiencing eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and numerous other mental health concerns.
I practice from a person-centered, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed approach. I utilize background from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Natural Flow EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to provide therapy that will best serve you and your needs.
I say this with experience working with people who are experiencing eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and numerous other mental health concerns.
I practice from a person-centered, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed approach. I utilize background from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Natural Flow EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to provide therapy that will best serve you and your needs.
Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center.
I believe that the best care should be accessible to all, and this is reflected in my practice. I use an eclectic approach to treatment – integrating Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and parts work, among others in my practice to provide comprehensive, individualized care.
Before outpatient work, I worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center.
I believe that the best care should be accessible to all, and this is reflected in my practice. I use an eclectic approach to treatment – integrating Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and parts work, among others in my practice to provide comprehensive, individualized care.
I help clients navigate a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, PTSD, and experiences of interpersonal violence.
Our identities shape how we experience ourselves and the world around us. Taking the time to explore and accept all ports of who you are can support your well-being and empower you to move through life with greater confidence and authenticity. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect for your unique experiences.
I help clients navigate a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, PTSD, and experiences of interpersonal violence.
Our identities shape how we experience ourselves and the world around us. Taking the time to explore and accept all ports of who you are can support your well-being and empower you to move through life with greater confidence and authenticity. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect for your unique experiences.
At Roman Counseling, we help children, adolescents, adults and families find relief from anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and ADHD by learning to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with compassion, not judgment.
We help manage anxiety, depression, and burnout with compassion and practical tools. Our therapists specialize in eating disorders and body image concerns, ADHD, perfectionism, OCD, parenting, and postpartum support, helping you find balance and live a life aligned with your values.
At Roman Counseling, we help children, adolescents, adults and families find relief from anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and ADHD by learning to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with compassion, not judgment.
We help manage anxiety, depression, and burnout with compassion and practical tools. Our therapists specialize in eating disorders and body image concerns, ADHD, perfectionism, OCD, parenting, and postpartum support, helping you find balance and live a life aligned with your values.
Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, disordered eating, obsessions/compulsions, or difficulty navigating the ups and downs of life?
I support children, teens, and young adults experiencing disordered eating, feelings of anxiety, and OCD. I work best with individuals ages 5-35!
My approach utilizes cognitive and interpersonal methods, with an integration of child-centered play therapy for children. My goal is to meet you where you are, using client-centered and non-judgmental practice.
Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, disordered eating, obsessions/compulsions, or difficulty navigating the ups and downs of life?
I support children, teens, and young adults experiencing disordered eating, feelings of anxiety, and OCD. I work best with individuals ages 5-35!
My approach utilizes cognitive and interpersonal methods, with an integration of child-centered play therapy for children. My goal is to meet you where you are, using client-centered and non-judgmental practice.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, and have a particular passion for supporting individuals with long standing eating disorder histories.
Are you ready for a change? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? You may just feel stuck, but are not sure what is needed to move in a new direction. I work with individuals and families to help change the patterns that aren't working for you and build new skills to move forward. I believe in authentic relationships in therapy, and provide care that is individualized, compassionate, and action oriented.
I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, and have a particular passion for supporting individuals with long standing eating disorder histories.
Are you ready for a change? Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? You may just feel stuck, but are not sure what is needed to move in a new direction. I work with individuals and families to help change the patterns that aren't working for you and build new skills to move forward. I believe in authentic relationships in therapy, and provide care that is individualized, compassionate, and action oriented.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and ADHD.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page as you search for a new provider. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food/body image, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders, body image concerns, and ADHD.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page as you search for a new provider. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food/body image, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image, perfectionism, trauma and resilience with close attention to and incorporation of your intersecting identities.
You may be reaching out for support at this time because you’re feeling stuck. When meeting with my clients for the first time and discussing what brings them to therapy, most share that they have tried everything that they can think of to address their concern. Perhaps they’re used to being able to “figure it out” independently but the current issue feels insurmountable. My approach to therapy is walking alongside you as you explore different parts of yourself, better understand your thoughts and emotions, reflect on where long-standing patterns may have come from, and move towards actions that align with your values.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image, perfectionism, trauma and resilience with close attention to and incorporation of your intersecting identities.
You may be reaching out for support at this time because you’re feeling stuck. When meeting with my clients for the first time and discussing what brings them to therapy, most share that they have tried everything that they can think of to address their concern. Perhaps they’re used to being able to “figure it out” independently but the current issue feels insurmountable. My approach to therapy is walking alongside you as you explore different parts of yourself, better understand your thoughts and emotions, reflect on where long-standing patterns may have come from, and move towards actions that align with your values.
Lindsey K Umstead
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CEDS-C
Raleigh, NC 27606
I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders & ARFID, body image disturbance, ADHD, trauma, & anxiety/mood concerns.
At times, we all need to be validated and affirmed to feel understood and seen. But to make long lasting changes, we also need to be challenged. As your therapist, I can do both. I work with clients who want to take responsibility for themselves and their lives. Who are willing to step outside of their comfort zones bit by bit to change unhelpful patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Instead of circling around the same old things that are keeping you stuck, together, we will identify strategies that allow you to fully participate in your life.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders & ARFID, body image disturbance, ADHD, trauma, & anxiety/mood concerns.
At times, we all need to be validated and affirmed to feel understood and seen. But to make long lasting changes, we also need to be challenged. As your therapist, I can do both. I work with clients who want to take responsibility for themselves and their lives. Who are willing to step outside of their comfort zones bit by bit to change unhelpful patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Instead of circling around the same old things that are keeping you stuck, together, we will identify strategies that allow you to fully participate in your life.
You might be carrying anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder that’s taken a toll on your confidence and peace of mind.
I help children, adolescents and adults in Raleigh and across North Carolina heal from eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Using ACT, DBT, IFS, and trauma-informed care, I’ll help you understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and rebuild self-trust so you can create lasting change and live more authentically.
You might be carrying anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder that’s taken a toll on your confidence and peace of mind.
I help children, adolescents and adults in Raleigh and across North Carolina heal from eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Using ACT, DBT, IFS, and trauma-informed care, I’ll help you understand your patterns, regulate emotions, and rebuild self-trust so you can create lasting change and live more authentically.
I work with teens and adults living with trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, and burnout: high-achievers, helpers, first responders, and immigrants who hold everything together on the outside while quietly exhausted inside.
I'm a trauma specialist with over 10 years of experience, certified in EMDR and DBT and trained in the Gentry trauma-resilience model, Safe and Sound Protocol, and BBTRS. I combine evidence-based and body-based methods to calm the nervous system and process what feels stuck, so healing goes deeper than coping.
I work with teens and adults living with trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, and burnout: high-achievers, helpers, first responders, and immigrants who hold everything together on the outside while quietly exhausted inside.
I'm a trauma specialist with over 10 years of experience, certified in EMDR and DBT and trained in the Gentry trauma-resilience model, Safe and Sound Protocol, and BBTRS. I combine evidence-based and body-based methods to calm the nervous system and process what feels stuck, so healing goes deeper than coping.
She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS).
Therapy is different from simply talking to a friend. Dr. Benton has been specially trained to listen and provide support. She uses the trust built in your sessions to help you rediscover your own beliefs, learn how to set healthy boundaries, and grow into the person you want to be.
She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS).
Therapy is different from simply talking to a friend. Dr. Benton has been specially trained to listen and provide support. She uses the trust built in your sessions to help you rediscover your own beliefs, learn how to set healthy boundaries, and grow into the person you want to be.
I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the complex and deeply personal challenges of eating disorders, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, anxiety and depression.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Therapist and trained Perinatal Mood Disorder therapist, I bring both expertise and empathy to this work - offering a space that is warm, nurturing, supportive, and collaborative. With over 20 years of experience across all levels of care, I've seen the profound impact of personalized, relationship-driven therapy.
I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the complex and deeply personal challenges of eating disorders, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, anxiety and depression.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Therapist and trained Perinatal Mood Disorder therapist, I bring both expertise and empathy to this work - offering a space that is warm, nurturing, supportive, and collaborative. With over 20 years of experience across all levels of care, I've seen the profound impact of personalized, relationship-driven therapy.
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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.