Eating Disorders Therapists in South Park, PA
I have been helping clients of all ages, races, and backgrounds live more fulfilling, rewarding, hopeful lives for as long as I can remember. It was natural for me to become a psychologist and make my mark on the world by doing exactly what I loved to do. Although my clients continually tell me how much they are helped by therapy, I can honestly say that I am the one who is truly changed by helping others. No matter what your difficulties are, I can assure you that you will be changed in some way by entering therapy. There is no difficulty too great or too small to work on in therapy. The only constant in life is change.
I have been helping clients of all ages, races, and backgrounds live more fulfilling, rewarding, hopeful lives for as long as I can remember. It was natural for me to become a psychologist and make my mark on the world by doing exactly what I loved to do. Although my clients continually tell me how much they are helped by therapy, I can honestly say that I am the one who is truly changed by helping others. No matter what your difficulties are, I can assure you that you will be changed in some way by entering therapy. There is no difficulty too great or too small to work on in therapy. The only constant in life is change.
More Than Just Talk....... If you haven't been in psychotherapy before, you may not realize that the traditional approach to treatment is to educate the client about their conditions and teach them how to change their own feelings and behaviors. Although this approach can be very helpful, it is usually a long process that depends a great deal on the individual's courageous persistence. Moreover, a change in behavior and belief does not necessarily resolve the history of negative experiences fueling such things as depression and anxiety. These are some of the reasons I offer "More Than Just Talk".
More Than Just Talk....... If you haven't been in psychotherapy before, you may not realize that the traditional approach to treatment is to educate the client about their conditions and teach them how to change their own feelings and behaviors. Although this approach can be very helpful, it is usually a long process that depends a great deal on the individual's courageous persistence. Moreover, a change in behavior and belief does not necessarily resolve the history of negative experiences fueling such things as depression and anxiety. These are some of the reasons I offer "More Than Just Talk".
Susan Stay is the owner of a group psychotherapy (Stay Counseling Center) practice located in the South Hills. If you are seeking services to manage day to day stress,relationship issues, trauma, depression, panic, anxiety or other issues that create distress and compromise our day to day living. We invite you to share with us the possibility of personal and relational growth.
Susan Stay is the owner of a group psychotherapy (Stay Counseling Center) practice located in the South Hills. If you are seeking services to manage day to day stress,relationship issues, trauma, depression, panic, anxiety or other issues that create distress and compromise our day to day living. We invite you to share with us the possibility of personal and relational growth.
Pain, uncertainty, feelings of being lost and a failure emerge as we seek to find our individual path in life. These feelings often indicate it is time to be found, not that you are "mentally ill." They can indicate the need to connect with your inner Self rather than to substitute unfulfilling forms of social adjustment. My approach focuses on you as a unique individual. It recognizes that you have a Self in the sense that there is a unique inner guidance available to you. I will work as a guide in your journey toward conflict resolution and wholeness.
Pain, uncertainty, feelings of being lost and a failure emerge as we seek to find our individual path in life. These feelings often indicate it is time to be found, not that you are "mentally ill." They can indicate the need to connect with your inner Self rather than to substitute unfulfilling forms of social adjustment. My approach focuses on you as a unique individual. It recognizes that you have a Self in the sense that there is a unique inner guidance available to you. I will work as a guide in your journey toward conflict resolution and wholeness.
Do you long for balance amid this chaotic world? Do you struggle in managing your relationships, work, and emotional and/or physical health? In truth, we simply cannot escape the circumstances that are part of the human condition. In fact, most of us have already tried —through drugs and alcohol, through gambling and technology, through food or the restriction of food, through sex and codependency, or through obsession; and the futile attempts to control our experiences and feelings.
Do you long for balance amid this chaotic world? Do you struggle in managing your relationships, work, and emotional and/or physical health? In truth, we simply cannot escape the circumstances that are part of the human condition. In fact, most of us have already tried —through drugs and alcohol, through gambling and technology, through food or the restriction of food, through sex and codependency, or through obsession; and the futile attempts to control our experiences and feelings.
Leann E. Romitti
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CMHNCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
“I don’t know who I am anymore”. “I used to be so happy”. “Why is being healthy so hard right now”. “When did it become so hard to get out of bed”. Some days you find yourself asking these questions. You don’t know when it happened, but you barely recognize the person in the mirror. You don’t feel like yourself. You feel lost, stuck and overwhelmed by the little things. You feel guilty because you struggle to be present at your job, with your partner, or your children and family. You want to stop "just getting through another day". You are ready to take your life back. You are ready to thrive.
“I don’t know who I am anymore”. “I used to be so happy”. “Why is being healthy so hard right now”. “When did it become so hard to get out of bed”. Some days you find yourself asking these questions. You don’t know when it happened, but you barely recognize the person in the mirror. You don’t feel like yourself. You feel lost, stuck and overwhelmed by the little things. You feel guilty because you struggle to be present at your job, with your partner, or your children and family. You want to stop "just getting through another day". You are ready to take your life back. You are ready to thrive.
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I have worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout my career and I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. I have several years of experience working with individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, including those who use medication-assisted therapies. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe there is hope for any mental health challenge.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings throughout my career and I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders. I have several years of experience working with individuals with drug and alcohol addictions, including those who use medication-assisted therapies. I enjoy working with clients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe there is hope for any mental health challenge.
Whether we're journeying through anxiety, trauma, or eating disorders, together we learn to put names to feelings, discover what those feelings need, and process through them to find healing on the other side- with a whole lot of compassion and a little bit of humor along the way.
In my practice, therapy is all about curiosity and kindness. Whether we’re walking through life-interrupting levels of stress, struggling to overcome a challenging relationship with food, mind-spinning negative self-talk, or overwhelming experiences you no longer want to keep shoving down deep inside, I’m here for that journey with you. Curiosity and kindness help us to hold both the beauty and pain of life together until you are ready to hold it all on your own, and along the way help encourage you while you move towards your feelings, work through your pain, and emerge into life that is full, embodied, and present.
Whether we're journeying through anxiety, trauma, or eating disorders, together we learn to put names to feelings, discover what those feelings need, and process through them to find healing on the other side- with a whole lot of compassion and a little bit of humor along the way.
In my practice, therapy is all about curiosity and kindness. Whether we’re walking through life-interrupting levels of stress, struggling to overcome a challenging relationship with food, mind-spinning negative self-talk, or overwhelming experiences you no longer want to keep shoving down deep inside, I’m here for that journey with you. Curiosity and kindness help us to hold both the beauty and pain of life together until you are ready to hold it all on your own, and along the way help encourage you while you move towards your feelings, work through your pain, and emerge into life that is full, embodied, and present.
My clinical focus and expertise is in the treatment of eating disorders, perinatal mood disorders, and trauma.
I am so glad you are here, welcome. Life asks us to transition and change all the time. That could be going to college, graduating, a new job, loss and grief, new relationships or a new phase of life, such as motherhood. Change brings up worries, sadness and overwhelm and can leave us feeling alone. My goal is to offer you some hope, support and transformation in whatever life transition you are in.
My clinical focus and expertise is in the treatment of eating disorders, perinatal mood disorders, and trauma.
I am so glad you are here, welcome. Life asks us to transition and change all the time. That could be going to college, graduating, a new job, loss and grief, new relationships or a new phase of life, such as motherhood. Change brings up worries, sadness and overwhelm and can leave us feeling alone. My goal is to offer you some hope, support and transformation in whatever life transition you are in.
Recovering from an eating disorder and/or severe trauma can frequently be difficult.
I have written an eating disorder workbook, The Slender Trap, available on amazon.com that helps individuals identify whether they have an eating disorder and what to do about it. This is representative of some of the ways that I use art therapy and journaling in my work to help individuals heal.
Recovering from an eating disorder and/or severe trauma can frequently be difficult.
I have written an eating disorder workbook, The Slender Trap, available on amazon.com that helps individuals identify whether they have an eating disorder and what to do about it. This is representative of some of the ways that I use art therapy and journaling in my work to help individuals heal.
I support individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges (pregnancy and postpartum), eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image, trauma, athletes, anxiety, depression, , a life transition or some overlap of these struggles.
Maybe you've been feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, 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 supporting high-achieving individuals who are used to "doing it all" and struggle to slow down and prioritize themselves.
I support individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges (pregnancy and postpartum), eating disorders/ disordered eating, body image, trauma, athletes, anxiety, depression, , a life transition or some overlap of these struggles.
Maybe you've been feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, 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 supporting high-achieving individuals who are used to "doing it all" and struggle to slow down and prioritize themselves.
I specialize in humanistic and evidence-based approaches to therapy that focus on treating trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and family issues (past and current).
I believe that healing and growth occur within safe, secure relationships where the individual is seen and soothed. I utilize a variety modalities (rooted in person-centered therapy methods) to assist individuals heal past traumas and equip them with skills to develop into their true self. I view mental health treatment as a pilgrimage of self-discovery which enables the client to break the patterns of dysfunction & dysregulation that are the product of trying to cope with stressors. Our sessions will be a place for you to breathe, to be seen, & experience respect while we venture together towards wholeness and mental wellness.
I specialize in humanistic and evidence-based approaches to therapy that focus on treating trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, and family issues (past and current).
I believe that healing and growth occur within safe, secure relationships where the individual is seen and soothed. I utilize a variety modalities (rooted in person-centered therapy methods) to assist individuals heal past traumas and equip them with skills to develop into their true self. I view mental health treatment as a pilgrimage of self-discovery which enables the client to break the patterns of dysfunction & dysregulation that are the product of trying to cope with stressors. Our sessions will be a place for you to breathe, to be seen, & experience respect while we venture together towards wholeness and mental wellness.
I have helped clients address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-injury, low self-esteem, lesbian/gay/bisexual & transgender identity issues, family relationship difficulties, religious traumas, & eating disorders / negative body image.
Accepting new clients! Insurance-covered TeleHealth-Psychotherapy in PA and WV. Self-pay TeleHealth-Psychotherapy nationwide! Contact me to have your health insurance benefits verified.
It takes strength & courage to acknowledge personal shortcomings, painful experiences, & life stressors. I commend you for seeking professional help & I would be honored to be part of your journey of healing & self-improvement. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, lesbian, & woman of color.
I have helped clients address struggles with anxiety, depression, self-injury, low self-esteem, lesbian/gay/bisexual & transgender identity issues, family relationship difficulties, religious traumas, & eating disorders / negative body image.
Accepting new clients! Insurance-covered TeleHealth-Psychotherapy in PA and WV. Self-pay TeleHealth-Psychotherapy nationwide! Contact me to have your health insurance benefits verified.
It takes strength & courage to acknowledge personal shortcomings, painful experiences, & life stressors. I commend you for seeking professional help & I would be honored to be part of your journey of healing & self-improvement. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, lesbian, & woman of color.
Rebecca Ryberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Becca is a licensed professional counselor who has been working in the mental health care field since 2015. In addition to being a LPC, Becca is EMDR and TF-CBT Trained. Her heart is in adolescent mental health, trauma informed care, and eating disorder treatment. In person sessions located in Alexandria ONLY. Virtual sessions available anywhere in Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Becca is a licensed professional counselor who has been working in the mental health care field since 2015. In addition to being a LPC, Becca is EMDR and TF-CBT Trained. Her heart is in adolescent mental health, trauma informed care, and eating disorder treatment. In person sessions located in Alexandria ONLY. Virtual sessions available anywhere in Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Fourth River Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCDPD
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Waitlist for new clients
Bridget is also an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS).
Fourth River Therapy is a group private practice founded and operated by experienced Licensed Clinical Social Workers and psychotherapists. Our mission is to provide quality, accessible, and personalized mental healthcare. We are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and see people in person as well as across the state virtually. Additionally, we can accept virtual clients based in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Please see our website for more information!
Bridget is also an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS).
Fourth River Therapy is a group private practice founded and operated by experienced Licensed Clinical Social Workers and psychotherapists. Our mission is to provide quality, accessible, and personalized mental healthcare. We are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and see people in person as well as across the state virtually. Additionally, we can accept virtual clients based in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Please see our website for more information!
"No two eating disorders are the same.
I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Co-Occurring Disorders. My practice is a mix of both DBT and CBT skills. At it’s core it is grounded in empathy and understanding.
"No two eating disorders are the same.
I specialize in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Co-Occurring Disorders. My practice is a mix of both DBT and CBT skills. At it’s core it is grounded in empathy and understanding.
Let’s get you to where you want to be. I feel strongly that my clients are the experts in their own lives and I bring to the work: lived experience, training, and a sincere commitment to you living your best life. I follow your lead while also speaking up when something sounds like it might be harmful internalized messaging. I am invested in working with people of a wide range of relationship models and social identities including polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans and nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fat, disabled, neurodivergent, and sex workers. Being a therapist is a second career from art and education work.
Let’s get you to where you want to be. I feel strongly that my clients are the experts in their own lives and I bring to the work: lived experience, training, and a sincere commitment to you living your best life. I follow your lead while also speaking up when something sounds like it might be harmful internalized messaging. I am invested in working with people of a wide range of relationship models and social identities including polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans and nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fat, disabled, neurodivergent, and sex workers. Being a therapist is a second career from art and education work.
My clinical focus is on working with individuals struggling with eating disorders—a population that often faces limited access to specialized care.
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
My clinical focus is on working with individuals struggling with eating disorders—a population that often faces limited access to specialized care.
Hello! I work with ages 5 and up in our Irwin, PA office. I also have weekend hours. I have a background in working with complex psychiatric conditions, OCD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, body image concerns, trauma, self worth, distorted relationships with food identity, along with school based social work experience. This has only deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. You deserve support that sees you as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. Together, we’ll explore patterns with gentleness and honesty, reconnect to your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
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!
I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
My therapeutic approach is wellness based & utilizes a blend of mindfulness, counseling, CBT, & expressive art therapy. Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
I have specialized training in anxiety, maternal mental health (pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood), child development, and eating disorders.
My therapeutic approach is wellness based & utilizes a blend of mindfulness, counseling, CBT, & expressive art therapy. Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
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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.