Eating Disorders Therapists in De Witt, NY
Susan Hartman Brenizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Fellow, AAMFT with 40+ years experience. Special expertise in working with couples, and individual adults. Training in psychodynamic therapy, systems' and behavioral therapy. Extensive expertise: couples therapy, depression, grief, loss, trauma, abuse and affair recovery, and divorce recovery. Columnist for "Syracuse Post Standard" newspaper "Shrink Rap", 2007- 2014. Featured in PBS Documentary entitled "Pain Runs Deep: Relationship Violence". Interview on NPR, WCNY, and "Brides" Magazine, 2023 and 2024. Recently inducted into Marquis "Who's Who in America", March 2024.
I am unable to accept new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy at this time. I understand how difficult it can be for some to ask for help. Whether you're considering entering therapy for the first time, or have prior experience, the first priority is on developing a sense of safety in the therapy session. Once a trusting connection is developed, I allow the client to identify their own goals. I believe therapy is about change, but the type of change we work toward and the pace with which we work, is determined by the client. I provide support and guidance in this process.
I am unable to accept new clients for both in-person and telehealth therapy at this time. I understand how difficult it can be for some to ask for help. Whether you're considering entering therapy for the first time, or have prior experience, the first priority is on developing a sense of safety in the therapy session. Once a trusting connection is developed, I allow the client to identify their own goals. I believe therapy is about change, but the type of change we work toward and the pace with which we work, is determined by the client. I provide support and guidance in this process.
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LeeAnn Swager
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-D, IMFT-S, MA MFT, MSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, as well as the emotional toll of relationship and life stress.
I utilize a combination of family systems theory, narrative approaches, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and believe that everyone deserves a life free from post-traumatic stress. Together, we can explore the patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and help you develop healthier ways of coping and relating.
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, as well as the emotional toll of relationship and life stress.
I utilize a combination of family systems theory, narrative approaches, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I work from a trauma-informed perspective and believe that everyone deserves a life free from post-traumatic stress. Together, we can explore the patterns and behaviors that no longer serve you and help you develop healthier ways of coping and relating.
Offering support for those in recovery from eating disorders, in need of support for emotional dysregulation, exploration of over use of alcohol/substances, trauma, & women's wellness.
I have a specific passion for helping people in their recovery from eating disorders, in additional to managing anxiety, navigating family/relationship dynamics, and working through trauma. I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ population, trained in EMDR, nearing certification in both EMDR and as an Eating Disorder Specialist.
Offering support for those in recovery from eating disorders, in need of support for emotional dysregulation, exploration of over use of alcohol/substances, trauma, & women's wellness.
I have a specific passion for helping people in their recovery from eating disorders, in additional to managing anxiety, navigating family/relationship dynamics, and working through trauma. I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ population, trained in EMDR, nearing certification in both EMDR and as an Eating Disorder Specialist.
My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment.
I work in an integrative manner, utilizing different approaches and tailoring each treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals. In our work together, I will support you in building trust with yourself and your body. My style is warm and genuine and I lead with empathy, understanding, compassion and respect.
My passion, together with my conviction that full recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating is possible, is why I have chosen to dedicate my practice to this type of treatment.
I work in an integrative manner, utilizing different approaches and tailoring each treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals. In our work together, I will support you in building trust with yourself and your body. My style is warm and genuine and I lead with empathy, understanding, compassion and respect.
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/ eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
It is absolutely an honor and our passion to treat those who struggle with mental health issues such as Eating Disorders, Substance Use, trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, relationship issues and associated disorders.
Offering over 25 years of experience in treating disordered eating/ eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, family conflict and relationship issues, we value and honor diversity, autonomy and inclusivity. This is a safe space to begin or continue your healing. We are all healing from something!
My specialities include anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and traumatic brain injuries.
I am currently taking new clients! I work with individuals, couples & families. Difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, or interpersonal challenges? While working together we can use techniques to help achieve a greater insight and work through these challenges. My experience includes working with a variety of techniques that include, cognitive behavioral, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness based orientation. I am currently being trained in virtual reality therapy. I have speciality training in ERP for OCD.
My specialities include anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and traumatic brain injuries.
I am currently taking new clients! I work with individuals, couples & families. Difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, depression, mood/personality disorders, stress, or interpersonal challenges? While working together we can use techniques to help achieve a greater insight and work through these challenges. My experience includes working with a variety of techniques that include, cognitive behavioral, exposure response prevention, and mindfulness based orientation. I am currently being trained in virtual reality therapy. I have speciality training in ERP for OCD.
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who primarily treats adults struggling with eating disorders.
Allison utilizes a holistic approach that combines evidence-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed services to foster healing and help individuals achieve lasting recovery. Allison has additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Allison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who primarily treats adults struggling with eating disorders.
Allison utilizes a holistic approach that combines evidence-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed services to foster healing and help individuals achieve lasting recovery. Allison has additional training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor who specializes in working with trauma and eating disorders .
My strength is in providing a safe environment for you to be able to share how your trauma has impacted your life. I also help you build skills to be an advocate for yourself to ensure that you are living true to your priorities and values and free from the burdens that trauma can carry that keep us from moving forward.
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor who specializes in working with trauma and eating disorders .
My strength is in providing a safe environment for you to be able to share how your trauma has impacted your life. I also help you build skills to be an advocate for yourself to ensure that you are living true to your priorities and values and free from the burdens that trauma can carry that keep us from moving forward.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, eating disorders, OCD , depression, and mood disorders.
Are you or a loved one looking for a therapist and unsure where to start? Do you worry about feeling comfortable, connecting, and finding an approach that works? Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I pride myself on trying to make this process seamless, and as comfortable as possible. Building a sincere connection with my patients is very important to me, as a positive patient-therapist rapport is essential for success in therapy. I work very hard with my clients on identifying what is holding them back in life, and how we can together figure out how to make life more manageable.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, eating disorders, OCD , depression, and mood disorders.
Are you or a loved one looking for a therapist and unsure where to start? Do you worry about feeling comfortable, connecting, and finding an approach that works? Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. I pride myself on trying to make this process seamless, and as comfortable as possible. Building a sincere connection with my patients is very important to me, as a positive patient-therapist rapport is essential for success in therapy. I work very hard with my clients on identifying what is holding them back in life, and how we can together figure out how to make life more manageable.
As a therapist specializing in Body Image, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and OCD (including Trichotillomania, Dermotillomania, and other BFRBs), clients come to me looking for a grounding, calm anchor.
Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
As a therapist specializing in Body Image, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and OCD (including Trichotillomania, Dermotillomania, and other BFRBs), clients come to me looking for a grounding, calm anchor.
Does perfectionism, obsessive thoughts, or hyper-focus on perceived flaws keep you stuck? Do you (or your child) struggle with your body image, and/or have a negative relationship with food? Maybe you keep it together on the outside but find it hard to stop the inner chaos. Self doubt, feeling like a failure, feeling inadequate, hating yourself or being filled with shame are all indicators that it is time to make a change. I can help you create a plan and feel hope. Most of all I can help heal the pain of past experiences, self doubt/hatred and live authentically.
I have extensive experience in helping clients with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, eating disorders, family of origin issues, abuse and trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, LGBTQ+ identities, and more.
Hi! I'm Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
I have extensive experience in helping clients with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, eating disorders, family of origin issues, abuse and trauma, grief and loss, spirituality, LGBTQ+ identities, and more.
Hi! I'm Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
I work with people who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or eating disorders stemming from long-term childhood abuse or neglect.
You've hit the wall. Again. Overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts that you can't seem to break, you just can't keep pretending that everything is fine anymore. No matter how hard you try to push it away or block it out, you just can't seem to shake the pain of your past, and it affects everything that's important to you. Your confidence, your relationships, and especially how you feel about yourself all seem like they are on shaky ground. Putting what you want and what you need last has once again caught up with you. You've thought about reaching out for help but don't know where to start or who to trust.
I work with people who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or eating disorders stemming from long-term childhood abuse or neglect.
You've hit the wall. Again. Overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts that you can't seem to break, you just can't keep pretending that everything is fine anymore. No matter how hard you try to push it away or block it out, you just can't seem to shake the pain of your past, and it affects everything that's important to you. Your confidence, your relationships, and especially how you feel about yourself all seem like they are on shaky ground. Putting what you want and what you need last has once again caught up with you. You've thought about reaching out for help but don't know where to start or who to trust.
I wrote and published "Love, Crowd Out, Forgive, Accept - A Guide to Supporting a Love One with Anorexia" in 2022.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their mental health journeys. My primary strength as a therapist is connecting with my clients and helping them understand the feelings and thoughts behind their beliefs and actions, and then helping them learn to love themselves. If we work together, I will strive to help you connect with your core, centered self such that you can make decisions and take actions from a healthy, confident, calm and curious place rather than from a frustrated, angry, anxious or depressed place. I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and other common life issues.
I wrote and published "Love, Crowd Out, Forgive, Accept - A Guide to Supporting a Love One with Anorexia" in 2022.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their mental health journeys. My primary strength as a therapist is connecting with my clients and helping them understand the feelings and thoughts behind their beliefs and actions, and then helping them learn to love themselves. If we work together, I will strive to help you connect with your core, centered self such that you can make decisions and take actions from a healthy, confident, calm and curious place rather than from a frustrated, angry, anxious or depressed place. I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety and other common life issues.
Additional areas of practice include treating eating disorders, healing from domestic violence, coping with work place stress, and support for processing trauma.
I have experience working with Women and Substance use. I also have experience working with children (ages 5+). I provide a person centered, solution focused approach making you, as the client feel like the space is all yours. Whatever you are willing to share, I make sure to provide you with respect, empathy and guidance.
Additional areas of practice include treating eating disorders, healing from domestic violence, coping with work place stress, and support for processing trauma.
I have experience working with Women and Substance use. I also have experience working with children (ages 5+). I provide a person centered, solution focused approach making you, as the client feel like the space is all yours. Whatever you are willing to share, I make sure to provide you with respect, empathy and guidance.
I am Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained, along with completing advanced EMDR training for Eating Disorders and CPTSD.
Accepting new clients March 2025. Are you zoning out on this page right now hoping the answers to your problems will magically materialize? Scrolling on here in the late hours of the evening because your mind just won’t stop racing? (Caught ya, but you’ve come to the right place.) You’ve been dealing with a lot that life has been throwing at you lately and it’s hard to just keep up, let alone feel like yourself. You’re tired of keeping it all locked up in your head, putting on a fake smile for the people in your life day in and day out while you’re ready to explode from the pressure inside.
I am Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trained, along with completing advanced EMDR training for Eating Disorders and CPTSD.
Accepting new clients March 2025. Are you zoning out on this page right now hoping the answers to your problems will magically materialize? Scrolling on here in the late hours of the evening because your mind just won’t stop racing? (Caught ya, but you’ve come to the right place.) You’ve been dealing with a lot that life has been throwing at you lately and it’s hard to just keep up, let alone feel like yourself. You’re tired of keeping it all locked up in your head, putting on a fake smile for the people in your life day in and day out while you’re ready to explode from the pressure inside.
I have additional expertise in dual diagnosed individuals, particularly substance abuse and eating disorders, as well as trauma and crisis intervention.
Life isn’t always perfect or without problems. We all experience times where life can be hard to manage because of the day-to-day stress along with a variety of other things that we deal with in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC working in the field for over 9 years, I believe everyone needs time to talk with an unbiased person to process their feelings and find ways to cope with life to achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as with couples, and groups. I am passionate about working with formerly incarcerated individuals, LGTBQ+, BIPOC and immigrant communities.
I have additional expertise in dual diagnosed individuals, particularly substance abuse and eating disorders, as well as trauma and crisis intervention.
Life isn’t always perfect or without problems. We all experience times where life can be hard to manage because of the day-to-day stress along with a variety of other things that we deal with in life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC working in the field for over 9 years, I believe everyone needs time to talk with an unbiased person to process their feelings and find ways to cope with life to achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals of all ages as well as with couples, and groups. I am passionate about working with formerly incarcerated individuals, LGTBQ+, BIPOC and immigrant communities.
My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.
Therapeutically I borrow from several different schools of thought. I teach practical, life skills (such as are found within the realm of CBT or DBT) but also try to help individuals find the underlying cause for their symptoms. For issues involving trauma I have found excellent results using EMDR.
My desire is to help clients work through their issues (such as trauma, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, addiction, parenting, spirituality, etc.
Therapeutically I borrow from several different schools of thought. I teach practical, life skills (such as are found within the realm of CBT or DBT) but also try to help individuals find the underlying cause for their symptoms. For issues involving trauma I have found excellent results using EMDR.
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders.
As indicated above, my years of experience have afforded me the opportunity and privelege of searching out and addressing personal, interpersonal, mood and a variety of many other problems connected to the current and historical circumstances of my clients. I sincerely strive to listen - non - judgementally and compassionately.
Having worked as a therapist for over 15 years, I have, I believe, developed competence in helping individual adults, families, couples and children (10 - 18yo) around needs such as communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family dynamics and adjustment disorders.
As indicated above, my years of experience have afforded me the opportunity and privelege of searching out and addressing personal, interpersonal, mood and a variety of many other problems connected to the current and historical circumstances of my clients. I sincerely strive to listen - non - judgementally and compassionately.
We work with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, borderline, autism, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, DV, medical illnesses, relationship problems, LGTBQ+, adjustment disorders and forensic cases.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
We work with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement, borderline, autism, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, DV, medical illnesses, relationship problems, LGTBQ+, adjustment disorders and forensic cases.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
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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.