Eating Disorders Therapists in Nashville, TN
My professional areas of interest include: trauma, eating disorders/ disordered eating, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, family of origin issues, relational trauma/attachment wounds, and navigating identity/life transition issues.
Operating from a holistic lens, I find it crucial to integrate the mind-body connection to facilitate personal growth and healing. I am trained in Brainspotting, trauma-informed yoga, and integrate other experiential techniques to work on mind and body connection to heal core wounds.
My professional areas of interest include: trauma, eating disorders/ disordered eating, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, family of origin issues, relational trauma/attachment wounds, and navigating identity/life transition issues.
Operating from a holistic lens, I find it crucial to integrate the mind-body connection to facilitate personal growth and healing. I am trained in Brainspotting, trauma-informed yoga, and integrate other experiential techniques to work on mind and body connection to heal core wounds.
My specialties include: PTSD and Trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and adjustment disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
My specialties include: PTSD and Trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and adjustment disorders and co-occurring disorders.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and eating disorders.
As a member of the LGBT community, I have a special passion for serving LGBTQ clients as well as poly and kink communities. Whether you are navigating a complicated political climate, reducing shame and growing in self-acceptance, or exploring new pronouns or identity labels, I will be with you all the way!
I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and eating disorders.
As a member of the LGBT community, I have a special passion for serving LGBTQ clients as well as poly and kink communities. Whether you are navigating a complicated political climate, reducing shame and growing in self-acceptance, or exploring new pronouns or identity labels, I will be with you all the way!
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, a Certified Grief Informed Professional, a Certified Trauma Specialist and Eating Disorder Specialist.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused by your emotions, or wondering why you can’t just “move on,” you’re not alone. Many people who reach out to me feel exhausted from holding it together while quietly questioning why things still feel so hard.
What I want you to know first is this: nothing is wrong with you!
I view much of emotional pain through the lens of grief and loss. Grief isn’t only about death. It can come from divorce, health challenges, caregiving, adoption, trauma, or the loss of a life you thought you would have. When these experiences aren’t recognized for what they are, we often feel misunderstood or ashamed.
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, a Certified Grief Informed Professional, a Certified Trauma Specialist and Eating Disorder Specialist.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused by your emotions, or wondering why you can’t just “move on,” you’re not alone. Many people who reach out to me feel exhausted from holding it together while quietly questioning why things still feel so hard.
What I want you to know first is this: nothing is wrong with you!
I view much of emotional pain through the lens of grief and loss. Grief isn’t only about death. It can come from divorce, health challenges, caregiving, adoption, trauma, or the loss of a life you thought you would have. When these experiences aren’t recognized for what they are, we often feel misunderstood or ashamed.
Whether you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, battling anxiety, struggling with disordered eating, or just feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m here to support you, but I won’t just nod along. I’ll be honest and direct when needed and give you practical skills you can actually use. Together, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be shaping your current relationships, self-view, and thought patterns to work toward lasting change.
Whether you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, battling anxiety, struggling with disordered eating, or just feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m here to support you, but I won’t just nod along. I’ll be honest and direct when needed and give you practical skills you can actually use. Together, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be shaping your current relationships, self-view, and thought patterns to work toward lasting change.
The clients who begin work with me aren't free--they are constrained in a number of ways: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, fear of intimacy, or impulsive behaviors.
I am a clinical psychologist with almost 20 years' experience working with a wide variety of clients, and I treat those clients as I would like to be treated--with respect for their intelligence, autonomy, and resistances. I am straightforward in my nature, and tell you what I'm thinking.
The clients who begin work with me aren't free--they are constrained in a number of ways: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, low self-esteem, fear of intimacy, or impulsive behaviors.
I am a clinical psychologist with almost 20 years' experience working with a wide variety of clients, and I treat those clients as I would like to be treated--with respect for their intelligence, autonomy, and resistances. I am straightforward in my nature, and tell you what I'm thinking.
I specialize in working with young adults who are in transition and who struggle with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I offer therapy specifically for college students, young adults, and early career professionals. I’ll help you break free from living in chronic stress mode by understanding the mind/body connection and collecting body based regulation tools to create a sense of safety. We will work through your concerns together and quiet that loud, harsh inner voice.
I specialize in working with young adults who are in transition and who struggle with disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I offer therapy specifically for college students, young adults, and early career professionals. I’ll help you break free from living in chronic stress mode by understanding the mind/body connection and collecting body based regulation tools to create a sense of safety. We will work through your concerns together and quiet that loud, harsh inner voice.
Many of whom are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and disordered eating.
Healing is multidimensional, so I use many experiential/somatic interventions including EMDR, play/expressive arts therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness. I use a variety of approaches to help you gain skills to manage your symptoms while simultaneously being curious about the wounds that live under the surface.
Many of whom are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and disordered eating.
Healing is multidimensional, so I use many experiential/somatic interventions including EMDR, play/expressive arts therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness. I use a variety of approaches to help you gain skills to manage your symptoms while simultaneously being curious about the wounds that live under the surface.
You’re the one who keeps everything moving—showing up for work, family, and relationships—while quietly feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from yourself. You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside you’re craving relief, clarity, and space to breathe. You want support that feels grounding and real, and a way forward that helps you feel like yourself again—not just survive, but actually feel well.
You’re the one who keeps everything moving—showing up for work, family, and relationships—while quietly feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or disconnected from yourself. You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside you’re craving relief, clarity, and space to breathe. You want support that feels grounding and real, and a way forward that helps you feel like yourself again—not just survive, but actually feel well.
I primarily work with women and girls as young as 8, suffering from eating disorders or disordered eating, experiencing body image concerns, exploring their spirituality, seeking to process trauma at any level and anyone feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety and depression.
With focus on empathy, trust, and practical solutions, I offer a safe space where clients can explore their challenges and work toward lasting emotional growth and well-being. My therapeutic style is informed by my experiences working with women in a residential treatment center and is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). All of this is a fancy way of saying you will likely find me to be collaborative, resourceful, warm and direct in my therapeutic approach.
I primarily work with women and girls as young as 8, suffering from eating disorders or disordered eating, experiencing body image concerns, exploring their spirituality, seeking to process trauma at any level and anyone feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety and depression.
With focus on empathy, trust, and practical solutions, I offer a safe space where clients can explore their challenges and work toward lasting emotional growth and well-being. My therapeutic style is informed by my experiences working with women in a residential treatment center and is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). All of this is a fancy way of saying you will likely find me to be collaborative, resourceful, warm and direct in my therapeutic approach.
I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity, disordered eating, trauma, identity exploration, and sex/intimacy concerns.
I approach all of my work from a trauma sensitive, kink positive, and HAES centered stance. In addition, I incorporate elements of narrative, solutions focused, and attachment based therapies into my practice. My purpose as a therapist is to hold space where clients can embrace and embody their authentic voice while growing and strengthening our communities.
I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity, disordered eating, trauma, identity exploration, and sex/intimacy concerns.
I approach all of my work from a trauma sensitive, kink positive, and HAES centered stance. In addition, I incorporate elements of narrative, solutions focused, and attachment based therapies into my practice. My purpose as a therapist is to hold space where clients can embrace and embody their authentic voice while growing and strengthening our communities.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating grief, healing from traumatic experiences, managing anxiety, OCD, body image concerns, and eating disorders.
In my work, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals who are navigating grief, healing from traumatic experiences, managing anxiety, OCD, body image concerns, and eating disorders.
In my work, I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
My approach is strengths oriented and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic principals.
An area of emphasis with respect to my practice is working with people who are interested in changing habits. Most "bad" habits start out as understandable responses to stress in our environment. With time, the consequences of our habits may cause us more stress than they alleviate.
My approach is strengths oriented and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic principals.
An area of emphasis with respect to my practice is working with people who are interested in changing habits. Most "bad" habits start out as understandable responses to stress in our environment. With time, the consequences of our habits may cause us more stress than they alleviate.
I have a special interest in working with eating disorders, addictions, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and women's issues.
Hi there. I’m Kate Martin, a licensed professional counselor, an artist, and a mom. In my more than fifteen years of experience in this field, I have been blown away by the beautiful variety of ways that human beings can heal. A vital part of my practice is seeing my clients as the infinitely complex and unique individuals that they are. My goal is to help you meet your true self, and to develop a deep sense of self-worth that will carry you through the rest of your life.
I have a special interest in working with eating disorders, addictions, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and women's issues.
Hi there. I’m Kate Martin, a licensed professional counselor, an artist, and a mom. In my more than fifteen years of experience in this field, I have been blown away by the beautiful variety of ways that human beings can heal. A vital part of my practice is seeing my clients as the infinitely complex and unique individuals that they are. My goal is to help you meet your true self, and to develop a deep sense of self-worth that will carry you through the rest of your life.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, developmental trauma, family-of-origin issues, anxiety, and depression.
Many clients come to therapy with the hope that they will stop feeling a certain way. However, similar to a Chinese finger trap, the more we try to fight our emotions, the more we struggle. I support clients in understanding the role of emotions, finding healthy ways to express them, and building the capacity to sit with difficult feelings so they can move through life with greater confidence. I also help clients gain insight into how their past experiences shape the present and support them in moving toward alignment with their goals and values.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, developmental trauma, family-of-origin issues, anxiety, and depression.
Many clients come to therapy with the hope that they will stop feeling a certain way. However, similar to a Chinese finger trap, the more we try to fight our emotions, the more we struggle. I support clients in understanding the role of emotions, finding healthy ways to express them, and building the capacity to sit with difficult feelings so they can move through life with greater confidence. I also help clients gain insight into how their past experiences shape the present and support them in moving toward alignment with their goals and values.
My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties.
The Somatic Experiencing (SE) approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. It offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states.
My passion is working with clients who are struggling with the effects of trauma including anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties.
The Somatic Experiencing (SE) approach releases traumatic shock, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. It offers a framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight or freeze responses and provides clinical tools to resolve these fixated physiological states.
If you're a woman in her 20s or 30s struggling with disordered eating, body image concerns, or simply trying to figure it all out in this new stage of life, you're in the right place.
I help women come out of diet culture, figure out who they are, and live a more rewarding life by helping them find what matters most to them. I use an evidence-based approach combining ACT, DBT, and CBT to help you challenge old, unhelpful thought patterns, move through stuck points, and live a life according to your values - even when it's hard.
If you're a woman in her 20s or 30s struggling with disordered eating, body image concerns, or simply trying to figure it all out in this new stage of life, you're in the right place.
I help women come out of diet culture, figure out who they are, and live a more rewarding life by helping them find what matters most to them. I use an evidence-based approach combining ACT, DBT, and CBT to help you challenge old, unhelpful thought patterns, move through stuck points, and live a life according to your values - even when it's hard.
Xiola Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221
Waitlist for new clients
You’re standing at a crossroads — maybe life is pushing you into a new season, like starting school, switching careers, or simply realizing the way things have been… isn’t working anymore. Change is exciting, but let’s be real — it’s also overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
You’re standing at a crossroads — maybe life is pushing you into a new season, like starting school, switching careers, or simply realizing the way things have been… isn’t working anymore. Change is exciting, but let’s be real — it’s also overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in treating eating disorders/ disordered eating, anxiety, body image concerns, self-worth/self-criticism, relationship issues, and life transitions.
People choose to come to therapy for so many reasons. They feel overwhelmed, tired, stuck, or numb. As a therapist, I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space for people to feel and be understood. Oftentimes, the things keeping us stuck are the strategies we've developed over time to cope with hardship. Therapy is about addressing what is no longer working for you and connecting with your inner wisdom to develop new ways of relating to yourself & the world. I work with my clients to cultivate emotional awareness, learn skills to respond adaptively to difficult emotions, and increase connection within themselves and their relationships.
I specialize in treating eating disorders/ disordered eating, anxiety, body image concerns, self-worth/self-criticism, relationship issues, and life transitions.
People choose to come to therapy for so many reasons. They feel overwhelmed, tired, stuck, or numb. As a therapist, I aim to provide a nonjudgmental space for people to feel and be understood. Oftentimes, the things keeping us stuck are the strategies we've developed over time to cope with hardship. Therapy is about addressing what is no longer working for you and connecting with your inner wisdom to develop new ways of relating to yourself & the world. I work with my clients to cultivate emotional awareness, learn skills to respond adaptively to difficult emotions, and increase connection within themselves and their relationships.
I serve clients struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Clients often share that through our work, they have found a greater sense of self-acceptance, learned how to regulate emotions, and developed practice tools to navigate daily challenges. They describe feeling more hopeful, more connected, and better equipped to live in alignment with their values.
I serve clients struggling with mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Clients often share that through our work, they have found a greater sense of self-acceptance, learned how to regulate emotions, and developed practice tools to navigate daily challenges. They describe feeling more hopeful, more connected, and better equipped to live in alignment with their values.
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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.