Eating Disorders Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I have particular expertise in working with survivors of interpersonal trauma, and specialized training in treating eating disorders and body image concerns.
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
I have particular expertise in working with survivors of interpersonal trauma, and specialized training in treating eating disorders and body image concerns.
I believe that healing often occurs best in the context of a safe and trusting relationship between a client and therapist. As a psychotherapist, I strive to create a secure, caring, and collaborative relationship with each of my clients so that therapy is a place they feel fully seen, heard, understood, and respected. I work from an integrative and holistic perspective, meeting each client where they are and working collaboratively with clients to reach their own personal goals and to create lasting, meaningful change and healing in their lives.
Paige Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I specialize in helping those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, trauma, athletes, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (pregnancy/postpartum), a life transition or some overlap of these struggles.
Have you been feeling overly self-critical, anxious, unmotivated or just not like yourself? Together, we will make sense of how you feel, what you have experienced and rebuild trust in yourself and resilience for the future. I believe we all need to feel seen and connected to others and ourselves to be truly fulfilled. As you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you will be able to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
I specialize in helping those struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, trauma, athletes, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (pregnancy/postpartum), a life transition or some overlap of these struggles.
Have you been feeling overly self-critical, anxious, unmotivated or just not like yourself? Together, we will make sense of how you feel, what you have experienced and rebuild trust in yourself and resilience for the future. I believe we all need to feel seen and connected to others and ourselves to be truly fulfilled. As you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, you will be able to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
My primary area of specialty is eating disorders.
Some seek out therapy to help with a particular problem, and others to better understand themselves and their internal world. In any case, feeling heard and understood by a therapist with whom you share a meaningful connection, and working collaboratively to make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, is almost always productive. Because therapy is an exercise in vulnerability, the fit between client and therapist is a powerful predictor of outcome. The right therapist will feel compatible in personality; challenge you in the context of warmth, safety, and respect; and meet you with responsiveness and empathy.
My primary area of specialty is eating disorders.
Some seek out therapy to help with a particular problem, and others to better understand themselves and their internal world. In any case, feeling heard and understood by a therapist with whom you share a meaningful connection, and working collaboratively to make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, is almost always productive. Because therapy is an exercise in vulnerability, the fit between client and therapist is a powerful predictor of outcome. The right therapist will feel compatible in personality; challenge you in the context of warmth, safety, and respect; and meet you with responsiveness and empathy.
Katie Bank
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Specialties include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and disability support.
I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. Through a warm and authentic style, we'll find a unique and individualized approach at a pace that feels right and matches your needs. Together our sessions will move you closer to your goals, work through emotions, prioritize what you value, and seek overall understanding and balance. I work mostly with adults and couples in counseling.
Specialties include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and disability support.
I want to help you feel supported and restore hope that things can get better. Through a warm and authentic style, we'll find a unique and individualized approach at a pace that feels right and matches your needs. Together our sessions will move you closer to your goals, work through emotions, prioritize what you value, and seek overall understanding and balance. I work mostly with adults and couples in counseling.
Elizabeth Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transition challenges. I have certifications in both child & adolescent psychotherapy and the treatment of eating disorders, and training in CBT through the Beck Institute. My perspective is psychodynamic and integrates attachment and trauma theories.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. I have over 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life transition challenges. I have certifications in both child & adolescent psychotherapy and the treatment of eating disorders, and training in CBT through the Beck Institute. My perspective is psychodynamic and integrates attachment and trauma theories.
Jessica Cydnee Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
I also have a specialty in working with women with Eating Disorders.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
I also have a specialty in working with women with Eating Disorders.
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
I understand that facing the complexities of life & challenges like eating disorders, anxiety, or depression, can feel like an uphill battle.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
I understand that facing the complexities of life & challenges like eating disorders, anxiety, or depression, can feel like an uphill battle.
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression? Are you facing life transitions & want to regain control over your life, develop a positive relationship with yourself, and find inner peace and fulfillment? I will teach you coping skills, relaxation techniques, & mindfulness exercises to manage your symptoms and break free from the cycle of distress. Our goals would be achieving greater self-awareness, building resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment, and interrupting symptoms. We'll work together to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful connections with others.
Here’s the low-down on my training: I completed my predoctoral internship at the UMCPP Center for Eating Disorders.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Colleen Reichmann. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, PA. I specialize in eating disorders and body image issues. I have also done a lot of work with folks struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-injury. I often work with high school and college-aged students (but love working with people across the age spectrum). I want you to know that my job is my passion. I LOVE this work-and you will be able to tell that in sessions with me. I am not a "smile and nod therapist"- Clients have described me as interactive, genuine, and energetic. It would be my honor to work with you!
Here’s the low-down on my training: I completed my predoctoral internship at the UMCPP Center for Eating Disorders.
Hello there! My name is Dr. Colleen Reichmann. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, PA. I specialize in eating disorders and body image issues. I have also done a lot of work with folks struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-injury. I often work with high school and college-aged students (but love working with people across the age spectrum). I want you to know that my job is my passion. I LOVE this work-and you will be able to tell that in sessions with me. I am not a "smile and nod therapist"- Clients have described me as interactive, genuine, and energetic. It would be my honor to work with you!
We provide discrete and compassionate mental health counseling to individuals struggling with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, sexuality and depression.
If you're struggling to cope in day to day life, we are here to help. We are highly qualified and experienced therapists with training in several treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), that can help you overcome what has been holding you back. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
We provide discrete and compassionate mental health counseling to individuals struggling with trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, sexuality and depression.
If you're struggling to cope in day to day life, we are here to help. We are highly qualified and experienced therapists with training in several treatment modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), that can help you overcome what has been holding you back. We know how debilitating and confusing it can be to navigate dealing with your own thoughts and emotions on a consistent basis. We are here to help you learn how to meet your needs and have improvement in your overall well being and mental health.
Meghan DeFino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, LPC, HC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I see adults and teens seeking to better manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and eating disorders/addictions. My style can be described as warm and collaborative. My clients prefer a therapist who is approachable and "real." They value some direction or new ideas balanced with just having a space to be seen and cared for as they are. I see therapy as a vehicle for people to find their own answers but I also value empirically supported techniques for helping clients feel better. I utilize humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes.
I see adults and teens seeking to better manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and eating disorders/addictions. My style can be described as warm and collaborative. My clients prefer a therapist who is approachable and "real." They value some direction or new ideas balanced with just having a space to be seen and cared for as they are. I see therapy as a vehicle for people to find their own answers but I also value empirically supported techniques for helping clients feel better. I utilize humor and helps clients set actionable goals so they can make measurable changes.
The WELL Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, MPS
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Welcome to The WELL Clinic. We provide high quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with eating and weight disorders in the Philadelphia area. My name is Marirose Benedict and I am the Acting Director of the clinic and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA. Our team has extensive experience in providing scientifically informed treatments to teens and adults having bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and restrictive eating disorders. Our team believes in treating the whole person, including the related difficulties that often result from having a difficult relationship with food and eating.
Welcome to The WELL Clinic. We provide high quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with eating and weight disorders in the Philadelphia area. My name is Marirose Benedict and I am the Acting Director of the clinic and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of PA. Our team has extensive experience in providing scientifically informed treatments to teens and adults having bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and restrictive eating disorders. Our team believes in treating the whole person, including the related difficulties that often result from having a difficult relationship with food and eating.
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I hope together we can create a safe space to explore life’s challenges, successes and everything in between. I recognize coming to therapy can be difficult, so I strive to provide a comfortable environment filled with empathy and support. I specialize in working collaboratively with young adults and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, body image, eating disorders, unhealthy relationships and mood disorders.
I hope together we can create a safe space to explore life’s challenges, successes and everything in between. I recognize coming to therapy can be difficult, so I strive to provide a comfortable environment filled with empathy and support. I specialize in working collaboratively with young adults and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, body image, eating disorders, unhealthy relationships and mood disorders.
I have extensive experience treating individuals dealing with Eating Disorders, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and OCD.
Do you feel stuck in a constant cycle of rumination about food, weight and body image? It is important to know that you are not alone. Have you felt on edge, nervous and depressed? If you are struggling with disordered eating and mental health concerns, there is HOPE! In identifying core values and learning new coping skills, I am here to be your biggest cheerleader throughout this journey. Together, we will try a multitude of therapeutic techniques until we find the one that works for the challenges you are facing.
I have extensive experience treating individuals dealing with Eating Disorders, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and OCD.
Do you feel stuck in a constant cycle of rumination about food, weight and body image? It is important to know that you are not alone. Have you felt on edge, nervous and depressed? If you are struggling with disordered eating and mental health concerns, there is HOPE! In identifying core values and learning new coping skills, I am here to be your biggest cheerleader throughout this journey. Together, we will try a multitude of therapeutic techniques until we find the one that works for the challenges you are facing.
Do you ever feel stuck in some way, even shut down or have difficulty getting out of bed? Are there times when you turn to food or diet as a way to manage strong emotions? I specialize in working with women who experience anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I will help you engage in the creative process to explore underlying issues and reveal hidden strengths. Art therapy offers a profound way of transforming and healing images stuck just beneath the surface and this can lead to more satisfying connections, greater confidence, renewed energy, and an ability to thrive in both work and home environments.
Do you ever feel stuck in some way, even shut down or have difficulty getting out of bed? Are there times when you turn to food or diet as a way to manage strong emotions? I specialize in working with women who experience anxiety, depression and eating disorders. I will help you engage in the creative process to explore underlying issues and reveal hidden strengths. Art therapy offers a profound way of transforming and healing images stuck just beneath the surface and this can lead to more satisfying connections, greater confidence, renewed energy, and an ability to thrive in both work and home environments.
Amanda Pitchko
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102
I have worked in both individual and group settings, serving women with eating disorders and other co-morbid mental illnesses, such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is important for me to continue to serve the needs of individuals struggling with Eating Disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. In addition, I wanted to expand my range of therapy to include therapies for couples and families as well as for individuals. I value supporting clients in developing a greater understanding of themselves to improve their view of self, how they interact with others and the world around them.
I have worked in both individual and group settings, serving women with eating disorders and other co-morbid mental illnesses, such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is important for me to continue to serve the needs of individuals struggling with Eating Disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. In addition, I wanted to expand my range of therapy to include therapies for couples and families as well as for individuals. I value supporting clients in developing a greater understanding of themselves to improve their view of self, how they interact with others and the world around them.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 20 years of experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, eating disorders, men's issues, and high functioning multiracial couples and families.
Despite your best intentions and efforts, do you feel stuck in your personal life, intimate relationships, family relationships or workplace? You may be faced with challenges that are deeply rooted in your early life experiences, your primary attachments, in how you view the world, or due to misunderstanding between you and significant others. Challenges can arise during stressful life transitions, such as divorce or death of loved ones. But they can also arise from positive life experiences, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Left untreated, these challenges can grow into chronic problems that can corrode your sense of self and your relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with almost 20 years of experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, eating disorders, men's issues, and high functioning multiracial couples and families.
Despite your best intentions and efforts, do you feel stuck in your personal life, intimate relationships, family relationships or workplace? You may be faced with challenges that are deeply rooted in your early life experiences, your primary attachments, in how you view the world, or due to misunderstanding between you and significant others. Challenges can arise during stressful life transitions, such as divorce or death of loved ones. But they can also arise from positive life experiences, such as marriage or the birth of a child. Left untreated, these challenges can grow into chronic problems that can corrode your sense of self and your relationships.
Welcome to a space where warmth meets wisdom. I am a dedicated Acceptance & Commitment Therapist, committed to guiding individuals and couples to a full and meaningful life, while effectively handling the complexities of the real world. My expertise is in a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties—from anxiety and depression to trauma and eating disorders. I offer a compassionate yet challenging approach to therapy, inviting you to explore new perspectives and adopt new strategies that foster genuine life changes. This process is not about avoiding challenges but about facing them head-on with courage and grace.
Welcome to a space where warmth meets wisdom. I am a dedicated Acceptance & Commitment Therapist, committed to guiding individuals and couples to a full and meaningful life, while effectively handling the complexities of the real world. My expertise is in a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties—from anxiety and depression to trauma and eating disorders. I offer a compassionate yet challenging approach to therapy, inviting you to explore new perspectives and adopt new strategies that foster genuine life changes. This process is not about avoiding challenges but about facing them head-on with courage and grace.
I am highly trained and specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and related body image concerns, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, identity development, and life transitions.
I strongly believe that engaging in the the therapeutic process can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. My primary aim as a therapist is to help each individual I work with lead their best life in whatever form that takes. I use an integrative approach drawing from a relational framework, incorporating components of cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based and solution-focused techniques.
I am highly trained and specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and related body image concerns, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, identity development, and life transitions.
I strongly believe that engaging in the the therapeutic process can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. My primary aim as a therapist is to help each individual I work with lead their best life in whatever form that takes. I use an integrative approach drawing from a relational framework, incorporating components of cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based and solution-focused techniques.
Matthew James McCool
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
My specialty is in working with eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. I aim to empower my clients to examine themselves and their environments, develop healthier relationships and coping mechanisms, build resilience, and embrace their identities fully, while addressing the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to their struggles.
My specialty is in working with eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and borderline personality disorder. I aim to empower my clients to examine themselves and their environments, develop healthier relationships and coping mechanisms, build resilience, and embrace their identities fully, while addressing the emotional and psychological factors that contribute to their struggles.
I have been providing therapy for people with eating disorders for over 20 years.
I can help people suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. I am also capable of assisting patients dealing with anxiety and stress which often lead to these disorders.
I have been providing therapy for people with eating disorders for over 20 years.
I can help people suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. I am also capable of assisting patients dealing with anxiety and stress which often lead to these disorders.
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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.