Eating Disorders Therapists in De Witt, NY
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 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.
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.
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I have a special focus on supporting individuals (and their families) who are struggling with eating disorders, negative body image, trauma, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are and walking alongside you on your journey. I believe healing and personal growth happen best when we work together in a way that feels supportive and meaningful to you.
With a background in Clinical Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages, from children to adults, navigating challenges like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
I have a special focus on supporting individuals (and their families) who are struggling with eating disorders, negative body image, trauma, and anxiety.
My approach to therapy is all about meeting you where you are and walking alongside you on your journey. I believe healing and personal growth happen best when we work together in a way that feels supportive and meaningful to you.
With a background in Clinical Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages, from children to adults, navigating challenges like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders & body image concerns, and my practice is rooted in the belief that everyone already has within them the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
I use evidence-based therapies - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to help people connect to that internal intuition. With my support, clients regain a sense of self-trust and sturdiness inside that yields meaningful change in their outer world.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders & body image concerns, and my practice is rooted in the belief that everyone already has within them the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
I use evidence-based therapies - such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to help people connect to that internal intuition. With my support, clients regain a sense of self-trust and sturdiness inside that yields meaningful change in their outer world.
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.
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.
"You cannot change or heal what you do not acknowledge." (Unknown) I believe in utilizing therapy as an opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in acknowledging and overcoming barriers to healing and change. I create an authentic, collaborative and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients are able to address areas in life that aren't working (anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, painful experiences); to explore and resolve the internal and relational barriers that limits healing and personal growth; and to create an action plan that empowers clients to live out their full potential.
"You cannot change or heal what you do not acknowledge." (Unknown) I believe in utilizing therapy as an opportunity to assist individuals, couples, and families in acknowledging and overcoming barriers to healing and change. I create an authentic, collaborative and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients are able to address areas in life that aren't working (anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, relationships, painful experiences); to explore and resolve the internal and relational barriers that limits healing and personal growth; and to create an action plan that empowers clients to live out their full potential.
Warm welcome. I am Tricia Lynn Park, a NY-licensed clinical psychologist for 25 years dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey with compassion and evidence-based practices. I am currently accepting new clients for virtual sessions. My passion is assisting people in discovering the roots of their present-day issues and regaining their sense of direction and wellness. I offer short and long-term individual and couples counseling.
Warm welcome. I am Tricia Lynn Park, a NY-licensed clinical psychologist for 25 years dedicated to helping people navigate their mental health journey with compassion and evidence-based practices. I am currently accepting new clients for virtual sessions. My passion is assisting people in discovering the roots of their present-day issues and regaining their sense of direction and wellness. I offer short and long-term individual and couples counseling.
I specialize in treating trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, and the emotional toll of transition 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, disordered eating, relationship issues, and the emotional toll of transition 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 am passionate about working with those healing from trauma and eating disorders.
I understand that everyone’s mind and body are unique, and always aim to find ways to make therapy work for everybody. In practice this can look like outdoor sessions, expressive arts techniques, play therapy, IFS, TFCBT, and/or experiential techniques. You are the expert of your experience, and we get to figure out what works best for you.
I am passionate about working with those healing from trauma and eating disorders.
I understand that everyone’s mind and body are unique, and always aim to find ways to make therapy work for everybody. In practice this can look like outdoor sessions, expressive arts techniques, play therapy, IFS, TFCBT, and/or experiential techniques. You are the expert of your experience, and we get to figure out what works best for you.
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 passionate about this work, specifically supporting individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder as well as obsessive compulsive disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am so happy that you are here as I cannot imagine how overwhelming this process can be. Finding the right therapist is not a ‘one size fits all’ mindset. I believe that the therapeutic relationship takes time and space to develop. As a result, I meet each individual where they are at in order to foster that connection. My view on therapy continues to adapt in order to remain up to date with relevant challenges that individuals may face. Therapy should be unconditional and empathetic to ensure the individual feels heard and validated.
I am passionate about this work, specifically supporting individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder as well as obsessive compulsive disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am so happy that you are here as I cannot imagine how overwhelming this process can be. Finding the right therapist is not a ‘one size fits all’ mindset. I believe that the therapeutic relationship takes time and space to develop. As a result, I meet each individual where they are at in order to foster that connection. My view on therapy continues to adapt in order to remain up to date with relevant challenges that individuals may face. Therapy should be unconditional and empathetic to ensure the individual feels heard and validated.
Whether you are suffering with depression, difficulty adjusting to change or struggling with an eating disorder, I believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I enjoy using an eclectic approach to treatment and will work with each individual in order to figure out what works for them. Each client is unique and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, most of all when bearing one's soul. I offer clients a safe place and non-judgmental feedback to help them work towards their individual goals.
Whether you are suffering with depression, difficulty adjusting to change or struggling with an eating disorder, I believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I enjoy using an eclectic approach to treatment and will work with each individual in order to figure out what works for them. Each client is unique and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, most of all when bearing one's soul. I offer clients a safe place and non-judgmental feedback to help them work towards their individual goals.
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, exploring movement, art, mindfulness and spiritual practice, while growing your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you. I am a clinician with SYNC Psychological Services, PLLC. I specialize in offering Internal Family Systems paired with somatic and expressive arts therapies, to resolve all types of trauma and help my clients heal holistically. From your nervous system to your attachment struggles or unhealthy coping, we address all aspects of how your troubles manifest.
Are you someone who is looking to do more than talk about what's challenging you? If you want to embark on a deepening journey into your body and soul, exploring movement, art, mindfulness and spiritual practice, while growing your awareness of yourself as a whole, I am here for you. I am a clinician with SYNC Psychological Services, PLLC. I specialize in offering Internal Family Systems paired with somatic and expressive arts therapies, to resolve all types of trauma and help my clients heal holistically. From your nervous system to your attachment struggles or unhealthy coping, we address all aspects of how your troubles manifest.
I was professionally trained and certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, and I support clients with challenges related to weight, overeating, binge eating, body image, & relationship with food.
While I specialize in eating psychology, I also work with adults facing anxiety, major life transitions, building self awareness, and the emotional complexities of everyday life. I weave in existential principles and a grounded, somatic-focused perspective to help clients reconnect with themselves and build clarity and meaning.
I was professionally trained and certified by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, and I support clients with challenges related to weight, overeating, binge eating, body image, & relationship with food.
While I specialize in eating psychology, I also work with adults facing anxiety, major life transitions, building self awareness, and the emotional complexities of everyday life. I weave in existential principles and a grounded, somatic-focused perspective to help clients reconnect with themselves and build clarity and meaning.
If you’ve turned to coping mechanisms like perfectionism, disordered eating, numbing, substance use, impulsive sexual behaviors, or self-harm, they may feel like life rafts— but they can also keep you stuck in the same cycle.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
If you’ve turned to coping mechanisms like perfectionism, disordered eating, numbing, substance use, impulsive sexual behaviors, or self-harm, they may feel like life rafts— but they can also keep you stuck in the same cycle.
I’m so glad you’re here! Therapy with me is a space where you can be yourself, take a breath, and explore what’s really going on— without judgment. I’m a firm believer people do the best they can with what they know and nobody deserves to suffer alone.
Are you a teen or young adult who often feels sad, irritable, or completely drained? Does anxiety sit like a constant weight on your chest? Maybe you’re stuck in self-doubt, struggling with body image, or feeling like you’re never enough. Or as a parent, you feel lost and unsure how to support your child.
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.
We all experience some sort of pain, stress, trauma, or adversity in our lives and relationships. When our hearts ache, we search for ways to cope. These initial ways of coping are adaptive in the short term. However, in the longer term, these same coping strategies may hinder further growth and healing. You and I can work together without judgment to dismantle painful experiences and cultivate a strong, empowered, and healthy core sense of self. You can realize your full potential and mobilize into healthy and constructive patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion. Whatever your crux issue is, we can work through it together!
We all experience some sort of pain, stress, trauma, or adversity in our lives and relationships. When our hearts ache, we search for ways to cope. These initial ways of coping are adaptive in the short term. However, in the longer term, these same coping strategies may hinder further growth and healing. You and I can work together without judgment to dismantle painful experiences and cultivate a strong, empowered, and healthy core sense of self. You can realize your full potential and mobilize into healthy and constructive patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion. Whatever your crux issue is, we can work through it together!
My specialities include anxiety, OCD, eating disorders and traumatic brain injuries.
Welcome to True Perspective Mental Health Counseling! 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.
Welcome to True Perspective Mental Health Counseling! 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 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.
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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.