Eating Disorders Therapists in Pacific County, WA
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
At Cedar Coast Therapy, I offer an integrative, client-centered approach to care using evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, positive psychology, and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the care of children, teens, and young adults and believe that early assessment and intervention can help protect children and their families from a lifetime of struggling with mental illness.
I can also offer after care for substance abuse issues, and eating disorders.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
I can also offer after care for substance abuse issues, and eating disorders.
My passion is in connecting clients to their inner process - what is trying to happen - as demonstrated by their symptoms. Once we discover the issue and address it, the symptoms no longer need to be present. This approach is from a type of Jungian psychotherapy called Process Oriented Psychology, which holds as its premise that there is always something right about what is going on in our lives - our process. It also includes a mixture of some Taoism and Buddhism, and can include work with body symptoms, dreams, and relationships. I look forward to talking with you to see how I might help you resolve your personal issues.
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
I work with individuals navigating relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Some days we use structured approaches like IFS or cognitive-based strategies, and other days focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to process thoughts and emotions openly. Humans are complex and intricate, and I tailor each session to what is most needed in the moment—whether that’s insight, skill-building, or simply giving space for them to feel heard—so clients can move forward with greater clarity, stability, and self-understanding.
Online Therapists
Kelsey Johnson of Ash & Birch Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, RDN, CEDS, C-AAIS
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98372
I'm a therapist, non-diet registered dietitian, and certified eating disorder specialist.
I use different therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and laughter. I’m also a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist and thrilled to offer animal-assisted therapy with my dog, Shiloh, soon.
I'm a therapist, non-diet registered dietitian, and certified eating disorder specialist.
I use different therapeutic approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and laughter. I’m also a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist and thrilled to offer animal-assisted therapy with my dog, Shiloh, soon.
I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
I completed my Master of Education in Community Counseling (M.A.Ed.) at Seattle University. I strive to be conscious of cultural, spiritual, and intersectional values to ensure that therapy is adapted to best fit each unique individual.
I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
I completed my Master of Education in Community Counseling (M.A.Ed.) at Seattle University. I strive to be conscious of cultural, spiritual, and intersectional values to ensure that therapy is adapted to best fit each unique individual.
I have been helping people with anxiety, OCD, addictions, and ADHD since 2015, and can provide you with virtual counseling via video or phone if you are anywhere in Oregon or Washington! My approach is cognitive-behavioral, meaning that I am listening for negative thoughts (cognitive) that we can challenge and reframe more positively, as well as things that you can do (behavioral) to feel less anxious and more hopeful, and to take good care of yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am in-network with some Providence, PacificSource, Kaiser, and BCBS health plans, and also offer ADHD evaluations and clinical supervision.
I have been helping people with anxiety, OCD, addictions, and ADHD since 2015, and can provide you with virtual counseling via video or phone if you are anywhere in Oregon or Washington! My approach is cognitive-behavioral, meaning that I am listening for negative thoughts (cognitive) that we can challenge and reframe more positively, as well as things that you can do (behavioral) to feel less anxious and more hopeful, and to take good care of yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am in-network with some Providence, PacificSource, Kaiser, and BCBS health plans, and also offer ADHD evaluations and clinical supervision.
Talking about private issues with a new person can be challenging. Our therapeutic relationship starts with listening, accepting you as you are, and supporting your healing journey. You might be facing life challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, or simply seeking a more positive life. Achieving emotional balance helps align our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I’m passionate about guiding and helping others reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. I specialize in mental health therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, PTSD, and more.
Talking about private issues with a new person can be challenging. Our therapeutic relationship starts with listening, accepting you as you are, and supporting your healing journey. You might be facing life challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, or simply seeking a more positive life. Achieving emotional balance helps align our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I’m passionate about guiding and helping others reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. I specialize in mental health therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, PTSD, and more.
My goal is to provide a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share openly and explore your experiences at your own pace. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals navigating life challenges.
My goal is to provide a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share openly and explore your experiences at your own pace. I am dedicated to providing support to individuals navigating life challenges.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated? Like something's off that you can't quite put your finger on? Maybe a recent stressor has left you spiraling or something from your past won't stay buried and you are looking for relief from the weight of your emotions. Therapy can be a refuge where you can feel safe to be vulnerable, fully seen, and heard. Beginning counseling is a courageous step towards growth and healing. A journey that you don't have to go on alone. Together we will create a safe space to explore what is holding you back and what you need to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated? Like something's off that you can't quite put your finger on? Maybe a recent stressor has left you spiraling or something from your past won't stay buried and you are looking for relief from the weight of your emotions. Therapy can be a refuge where you can feel safe to be vulnerable, fully seen, and heard. Beginning counseling is a courageous step towards growth and healing. A journey that you don't have to go on alone. Together we will create a safe space to explore what is holding you back and what you need to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Outside her clinical work, Dr. Kim enjoys reading across many genres, spending time in nature, listening to music, practicing mind-body techniques, and being with her family—activities that help her stay grounded and connected.
Outside her clinical work, Dr. Kim enjoys reading across many genres, spending time in nature, listening to music, practicing mind-body techniques, and being with her family—activities that help her stay grounded and connected.
Bringing hope through creative endeavors is my passion. Empowering others to discover their own passion through creativity is my practice. My approach is person centered, humanistic, solution focused with inclusion of the mind, body and spirit. I believe expression through the arts lightens our soul, promotes wellness and strengthens our ability to manage emotional stressors while improving relationships. Explore how expressive art activities can provide insight into long held beliefs and allow personal growth in mindset and health. Express creatively, authenticity without judgement or expectations.
Bringing hope through creative endeavors is my passion. Empowering others to discover their own passion through creativity is my practice. My approach is person centered, humanistic, solution focused with inclusion of the mind, body and spirit. I believe expression through the arts lightens our soul, promotes wellness and strengthens our ability to manage emotional stressors while improving relationships. Explore how expressive art activities can provide insight into long held beliefs and allow personal growth in mindset and health. Express creatively, authenticity without judgement or expectations.
My name is Manny Occhiogrosso and for over 20 years, I have been devoted to helping individuals realize their full potential, couples create stronger bonds, and families create secure connections and meaningful relationships. I want to help you do that too. Mindscape Counseling is a group practice that provides quality mental health services. We provide adults, teens, children, couples, and families with effective, evidence-based treatment. We can help you connect with our clinicians who can meet your all your mental health needs, including counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, evaluation and testing.
My name is Manny Occhiogrosso and for over 20 years, I have been devoted to helping individuals realize their full potential, couples create stronger bonds, and families create secure connections and meaningful relationships. I want to help you do that too. Mindscape Counseling is a group practice that provides quality mental health services. We provide adults, teens, children, couples, and families with effective, evidence-based treatment. We can help you connect with our clinicians who can meet your all your mental health needs, including counseling, psychiatry, medication management, psychotherapy, evaluation and testing.
My approach is a down-to-earth combination of the practical and the spiritual. If you think you might have undiagnosed ADHD, I can help you clarify and decide on next steps. Sensitive, creative, misunderstood folx welcome here. Also, people who struggle with food and body image issues, those at a crossroads in their life, people feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by life. Often there are underlying and subconscious factors at play that parts work and inner child re-parenting can help address.
My approach is a down-to-earth combination of the practical and the spiritual. If you think you might have undiagnosed ADHD, I can help you clarify and decide on next steps. Sensitive, creative, misunderstood folx welcome here. Also, people who struggle with food and body image issues, those at a crossroads in their life, people feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by life. Often there are underlying and subconscious factors at play that parts work and inner child re-parenting can help address.
My name is Debbie Shelton and I am a therapist and Addictions Counselor in Washington state.I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
My name is Debbie Shelton and I am a therapist and Addictions Counselor in Washington state.I have many years experience and my counseling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered holistic approach within an Interpersonal Psychotherapy that focuses on challenges within relationships. Whether we realize it or not relationships are at the center of who we are as human beings; they encompass our hopes, dreams and future, as well as our biggest challenges, fears and disappointments. My philosophy for therapy is focused on building a compassionate, welcoming, and engaging person-centered therapeutic relationship for each of my clients.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 14 years of experience providing therapy to individuals facing chronic illness, medical diagnosis crisis, grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression and multiple other mental health diagnosis. I have experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. I work with a wide range of clients and tailor care to each person’s unique goals and needs.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 14 years of experience providing therapy to individuals facing chronic illness, medical diagnosis crisis, grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression and multiple other mental health diagnosis. I have experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. I work with a wide range of clients and tailor care to each person’s unique goals and needs.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I am passionate about helping individuals nourish their mind, body and spirit to overcome complex attachment trauma, eating disorders, addictive behaviors.
My passion is working with the trauma based root causes of mental health struggles, dating back to pre-verbal trauma. I blend EMDR and parts work to help clients build secure attachment through self compassion while reprocessing traumatic events. Utilizing advanced EMDR protocols, I tailor the processing journey to the needs of the individual client.
I am passionate about helping individuals nourish their mind, body and spirit to overcome complex attachment trauma, eating disorders, addictive behaviors.
My passion is working with the trauma based root causes of mental health struggles, dating back to pre-verbal trauma. I blend EMDR and parts work to help clients build secure attachment through self compassion while reprocessing traumatic events. Utilizing advanced EMDR protocols, I tailor the processing journey to the needs of the individual client.
Whitney Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in: eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, religious trauma, couples therapy, family therapy, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I am openly queer, ex-Mormon, and fat. It's imperative that my clients feel affirmed and validated in their experiences and their entire being is considered in the work. I bring safety, warmth, compassion, and accountability to the therapeutic space. You will feel like you're talking to a real person and I will facilitate and guide you toward your goals.
I specialize in: eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, autism, sensory processing disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, addiction, codependency, religious trauma, couples therapy, family therapy, self-harm, suicidal ideation.
I am openly queer, ex-Mormon, and fat. It's imperative that my clients feel affirmed and validated in their experiences and their entire being is considered in the work. I bring safety, warmth, compassion, and accountability to the therapeutic space. You will feel like you're talking to a real person and I will facilitate and guide you toward your goals.
Some of our specialties include, OCD, autism spectrum, children/teens, eating disorders, EMDR, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues, relationships, and trauma.
Call or email our Care Coordinator to learn how we can help you more effectively cope with stress, and life changes, and to experience more emotional balance in your life. Since we have multiple therapists, we have a large range of specialties and experience for you to rely on.
Some of our specialties include, OCD, autism spectrum, children/teens, eating disorders, EMDR, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues, relationships, and trauma.
Call or email our Care Coordinator to learn how we can help you more effectively cope with stress, and life changes, and to experience more emotional balance in your life. Since we have multiple therapists, we have a large range of specialties and experience for you to rely on.
Body issues, eating disorders, LGBTQ, teens, and adults
Immediate openings in person and virtually call or email us to schedule with most major insurances as well as accepts private pay. Chelsea supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and
life transitions. She believes in the power of human connection, and draws from
modalities like mindfulness,
Body issues, eating disorders, LGBTQ, teens, and adults
Immediate openings in person and virtually call or email us to schedule with most major insurances as well as accepts private pay. Chelsea supports individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and
life transitions. She believes in the power of human connection, and draws from
modalities like mindfulness,
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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.