Eating Disorders Therapists in Seattle, WA
This has allowed me to work effective with a variety of concerns, such as (but not limited to) complex trauma, mood disorders, self-harm, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Insight is the cornerstone of change. Oftentimes we know something is wrong, and
what we would like to see different but the process of doing so is muddled and
uncertain. You may be uncertain in how to identify and express your feelings, have
complicated relationships, a shaky self-concept, have experienced severe trauma, or a
variety of concerns. Therapy is a way to sift through complex emotions, memories and
motivations to determine your path forward; what you want to retain, discard, or change. Therapy is like a tough hike: sometimes I will lead, sometimes you will lead, but I’ll always make sure we’re safe as we do.
This has allowed me to work effective with a variety of concerns, such as (but not limited to) complex trauma, mood disorders, self-harm, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Insight is the cornerstone of change. Oftentimes we know something is wrong, and
what we would like to see different but the process of doing so is muddled and
uncertain. You may be uncertain in how to identify and express your feelings, have
complicated relationships, a shaky self-concept, have experienced severe trauma, or a
variety of concerns. Therapy is a way to sift through complex emotions, memories and
motivations to determine your path forward; what you want to retain, discard, or change. Therapy is like a tough hike: sometimes I will lead, sometimes you will lead, but I’ll always make sure we’re safe as we do.
Therapy and Guidance for Motherless Daughters...due to early death, mental illness, narcissistic, illness. You have good friends, career is going well. But, you see your friends and co -workers that have a good mom. You feel sad and alone...maybe you didn't get care packages in colleges, There is yet another Mothers' day coming.! You miss your mom or you don't know what to say in the card you have to give her. You're in a relationship and have friends, but worry a lot. Your mom left, one way or the other...You know how it feels, and are scared it could happen again. The worry gets bigger and you don't know how to fix it.
Therapy and Guidance for Motherless Daughters...due to early death, mental illness, narcissistic, illness. You have good friends, career is going well. But, you see your friends and co -workers that have a good mom. You feel sad and alone...maybe you didn't get care packages in colleges, There is yet another Mothers' day coming.! You miss your mom or you don't know what to say in the card you have to give her. You're in a relationship and have friends, but worry a lot. Your mom left, one way or the other...You know how it feels, and are scared it could happen again. The worry gets bigger and you don't know how to fix it.
I offer support with substance use and recovery, parenting challenges, eating disorder recovery, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I’m a therapist who integrates mindfulness and body-based awareness in order to help clients feel more grounded and connected in their daily lives. My approach is compassionate, relational, and trauma-informed.
I offer support with substance use and recovery, parenting challenges, eating disorder recovery, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I’m a therapist who integrates mindfulness and body-based awareness in order to help clients feel more grounded and connected in their daily lives. My approach is compassionate, relational, and trauma-informed.
I specialize in eating disorders, food and body related issues, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma and EMDR.
Are you looking for support, change, healing? Tired of traditional talk therapy?
Effective therapy is a healing art: Step 1: Pain, trauma and resistance need to be acknowledged, witnessed and validated. Step 2: Then you can begin the work of dismantling stuck emotions, reprogramming limiting beliefs and trauma release. People often need to teach their body HOW to feel safe. If you get STUCK in Step 1; you won’t feel any better. If you skip Step 1, you’ll end up gaslighting yourself. Navigating through Step 2 is my expertise & my commitment to you. It can feel like you are in the dark and it helps to have a guide. Healing is unique.
I specialize in eating disorders, food and body related issues, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma and EMDR.
Are you looking for support, change, healing? Tired of traditional talk therapy?
Effective therapy is a healing art: Step 1: Pain, trauma and resistance need to be acknowledged, witnessed and validated. Step 2: Then you can begin the work of dismantling stuck emotions, reprogramming limiting beliefs and trauma release. People often need to teach their body HOW to feel safe. If you get STUCK in Step 1; you won’t feel any better. If you skip Step 1, you’ll end up gaslighting yourself. Navigating through Step 2 is my expertise & my commitment to you. It can feel like you are in the dark and it helps to have a guide. Healing is unique.
Welcome – I've created my therapeutic practice to help guide my clients towards awareness, curiosity, emotional attunement and expression, and self-compassion, whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety or depression, unresolved trauma, disconnection, or perfectionism and overcontrol.
My practice is informed by Gestalt and humanistic principles, integrated with existential and somatic therapies; I will approach our sessions with warmth, acceptance, and the idea that you are the expert on your own life. Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy forms the basis of my couples work. LGBTQ+ friendly, ENM-supportive, HAES-aligned.
Welcome – I've created my therapeutic practice to help guide my clients towards awareness, curiosity, emotional attunement and expression, and self-compassion, whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety or depression, unresolved trauma, disconnection, or perfectionism and overcontrol.
My practice is informed by Gestalt and humanistic principles, integrated with existential and somatic therapies; I will approach our sessions with warmth, acceptance, and the idea that you are the expert on your own life. Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy forms the basis of my couples work. LGBTQ+ friendly, ENM-supportive, HAES-aligned.
I have an extensive background in the field of addiction, particularly eating disorders and drug and alcohol.
My approach to therapy is supportive and empathetic.I believe the most important element of therapy is the genuine connection between the client and therapist. Each client has unique needs and my goal is to meet each client where they are in their process of self awareness and healing. Therefore I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness. I see psychotherapy as a joint collaboration between therapist and client and strive to empower each client in their journey of inner exploration, mental, spiritual and physical healing.
I have an extensive background in the field of addiction, particularly eating disorders and drug and alcohol.
My approach to therapy is supportive and empathetic.I believe the most important element of therapy is the genuine connection between the client and therapist. Each client has unique needs and my goal is to meet each client where they are in their process of self awareness and healing. Therefore I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT, ACT and Mindfulness. I see psychotherapy as a joint collaboration between therapist and client and strive to empower each client in their journey of inner exploration, mental, spiritual and physical healing.
Does your anxiety and panic show up in a sense of disorganization, disordered eating, or social anxiety?
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in treating anxiety, distress, trauma, eating disorders, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I believe in empowering my clients to face their fears, supporting and empowering them along the way, while challenging them to thrive.
Does your anxiety and panic show up in a sense of disorganization, disordered eating, or social anxiety?
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience in treating anxiety, distress, trauma, eating disorders, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I believe in empowering my clients to face their fears, supporting and empowering them along the way, while challenging them to thrive.
I specialize in working with individuals recovering from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, substance use, and eating disorders.
Welcome! Reaching out for help can feel difficult. The stress of everyday life- work, school, family, finances, relationships, the economy, etc. can feel difficult to manage. I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion. I am here to offer an inclusive, non-judgmental, safe space where you feel comfortable to explore areas of your life that feel complex or troubling.
I specialize in working with individuals recovering from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, substance use, and eating disorders.
Welcome! Reaching out for help can feel difficult. The stress of everyday life- work, school, family, finances, relationships, the economy, etc. can feel difficult to manage. I find it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship built upon trust, empathy, and compassion. I am here to offer an inclusive, non-judgmental, safe space where you feel comfortable to explore areas of your life that feel complex or troubling.
I specialize in supporting clients through grief, healing unresolved trauma , cultivating comfort within the body, and breaking disordered eating patterns.
Are you yearning for a stronger sense of connection but unsure where to begin? I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and gently work through them. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, processing grief and loss, or looking for tools to manage anxiety and depression, my goal is to support you with compassion and clarity.
I’m licensed in both Washington and Oregon and provide Telehealth counseling sessions through a secure online portal.
Reach out today to take the first step toward greater connection, healing, and well-being.
I specialize in supporting clients through grief, healing unresolved trauma , cultivating comfort within the body, and breaking disordered eating patterns.
Are you yearning for a stronger sense of connection but unsure where to begin? I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and gently work through them. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, processing grief and loss, or looking for tools to manage anxiety and depression, my goal is to support you with compassion and clarity.
I’m licensed in both Washington and Oregon and provide Telehealth counseling sessions through a secure online portal.
Reach out today to take the first step toward greater connection, healing, and well-being.
My areas of expertise include working individuals who: struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating, body image, trauma, anxiety, self -esteem, and life transitions (going to college, graduating, breakups, getting married, pregnancy, parenthood, moving, and adjusting to life in Seattle).
I am excited to work with you in finding ways to cope with personal struggles and tools to thrive. I provide a safe and respectful space where you can explore unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck from living your most empowered life. By identifying your personal values and reframing unhelpful thoughts, we will explore ways to create direction, purpose, and change in your life. I use playfulness, curiosity, and laughter to support the therapeutic process. I also lean towards a more goal-oriented approach so expect to have “therapy homework” outside of our sessions!
My areas of expertise include working individuals who: struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating, body image, trauma, anxiety, self -esteem, and life transitions (going to college, graduating, breakups, getting married, pregnancy, parenthood, moving, and adjusting to life in Seattle).
I am excited to work with you in finding ways to cope with personal struggles and tools to thrive. I provide a safe and respectful space where you can explore unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck from living your most empowered life. By identifying your personal values and reframing unhelpful thoughts, we will explore ways to create direction, purpose, and change in your life. I use playfulness, curiosity, and laughter to support the therapeutic process. I also lean towards a more goal-oriented approach so expect to have “therapy homework” outside of our sessions!
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, and/or eating disorders/food and body issues.
I come from a Health at Every Size/non-diet/Intuitive Eating approach and provide support to individuals or loved ones affected by disordered eating, body image difficulties, and diet culture. Additionally, I use somatic/body-based approaches and "parts work" to address trauma and attachment issues.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families affected by trauma, relationship challenges, and/or eating disorders/food and body issues.
I come from a Health at Every Size/non-diet/Intuitive Eating approach and provide support to individuals or loved ones affected by disordered eating, body image difficulties, and diet culture. Additionally, I use somatic/body-based approaches and "parts work" to address trauma and attachment issues.
I have over 15 years experience working in residential, intensive outpatient & outpatient settings, with people living successfully with mood disorders, substance abuse & dependence, disordered eating, and creating meaningful sense of interpersonal & relational patterns.
n session, I use Gestalt-Experiential, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-based modalities, all of which I trained in extensively. I specialize in treating persons w/ Eating Disorders, Substance Use & Problem Sex Behavior. from achieving abstinence to expanding recovered lives. I also work with partners of those with addictions & the queer community..
I have over 15 years experience working in residential, intensive outpatient & outpatient settings, with people living successfully with mood disorders, substance abuse & dependence, disordered eating, and creating meaningful sense of interpersonal & relational patterns.
n session, I use Gestalt-Experiential, Internal Family Systems and Attachment-based modalities, all of which I trained in extensively. I specialize in treating persons w/ Eating Disorders, Substance Use & Problem Sex Behavior. from achieving abstinence to expanding recovered lives. I also work with partners of those with addictions & the queer community..
I have specialized experience helping with eating disorders & body image, and am happy to help you find increased body respect and neutrality.
My therapeutic approach draws upon Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), IFS (Parts Work), and person-centered care. For work around food, body, or weight, I include ideas of Fat Liberation, Health At Every Size, body respect, and the All Foods Fit model. Otherwise, I like to show up to therapy with humor, curiosity, warmth, and non-judgement.
I have specialized experience helping with eating disorders & body image, and am happy to help you find increased body respect and neutrality.
My therapeutic approach draws upon Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), IFS (Parts Work), and person-centered care. For work around food, body, or weight, I include ideas of Fat Liberation, Health At Every Size, body respect, and the All Foods Fit model. Otherwise, I like to show up to therapy with humor, curiosity, warmth, and non-judgement.
If you feel blocked by an eating disorder, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety or shame know that it's never too late to come back home to yourself.
How often do you feel disconnected from yourself—your body, your wisdom, your light? We can feel distant when there is overwhelm, a loss of safety, or when our needs are not being met. In these states, life can feel like it’s passing us by. Presence, clarity & joy may seem out of reach but tuning back in is always possible. Rebuilding a tender relationship to self is vital for nurturing meaningful connections, turning toward community, aligning with our values, & trusting ourselves so we can navigate life's challenges with more spaciousness.
If you feel blocked by an eating disorder, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety or shame know that it's never too late to come back home to yourself.
How often do you feel disconnected from yourself—your body, your wisdom, your light? We can feel distant when there is overwhelm, a loss of safety, or when our needs are not being met. In these states, life can feel like it’s passing us by. Presence, clarity & joy may seem out of reach but tuning back in is always possible. Rebuilding a tender relationship to self is vital for nurturing meaningful connections, turning toward community, aligning with our values, & trusting ourselves so we can navigate life's challenges with more spaciousness.
Seeking a therapist makes you an ideal client. It shows an interest and commitment to better yourself overall. The relationship between client and therapist is the most crucial to making the theraputic process helpful. With my experience, I have seen the most change with clients that are wanting to make a change, learn about themselves, and are committed to the journey
Seeking a therapist makes you an ideal client. It shows an interest and commitment to better yourself overall. The relationship between client and therapist is the most crucial to making the theraputic process helpful. With my experience, I have seen the most change with clients that are wanting to make a change, learn about themselves, and are committed to the journey
My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
I provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in which I have extensive training by DBT Linehan Board-Certified clinicians, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. In addition, I provide Prolonged Exposure for the treatment of PTSD. I also have specialized training in neurodivergence affirming therapy strategies.
My specialty is working with adults and older teens with difficulty regulating emotion, as well as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
I provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, in which I have extensive training by DBT Linehan Board-Certified clinicians, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. In addition, I provide Prolonged Exposure for the treatment of PTSD. I also have specialized training in neurodivergence affirming therapy strategies.
The way we experience life in and outside of our bodies is profoundly informative. I operate from the view that individuals have an innate wisdom and collection of strengths that guide their ability to heal and grow. Trauma and dislocation from the genuine self, whether experienced individually or systemically, influences how we live, how we love, and how we interpret the world. Painful experience can also connect us with our humanity and be deeply transformative: it can be the source of our healing, growth and resilience.
The way we experience life in and outside of our bodies is profoundly informative. I operate from the view that individuals have an innate wisdom and collection of strengths that guide their ability to heal and grow. Trauma and dislocation from the genuine self, whether experienced individually or systemically, influences how we live, how we love, and how we interpret the world. Painful experience can also connect us with our humanity and be deeply transformative: it can be the source of our healing, growth and resilience.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and Eating Disorders.
My approach is rooted in politicized and intersectional feminism. I utilize a combination of somatic, narrative, psychodynamic, and evidence-based methods. My approach to Eating Disorder treatment is based in a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective. I am also certified in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and I trained in Immigration Evaluations.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and Eating Disorders.
My approach is rooted in politicized and intersectional feminism. I utilize a combination of somatic, narrative, psychodynamic, and evidence-based methods. My approach to Eating Disorder treatment is based in a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective. I am also certified in Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR and I trained in Immigration Evaluations.
If you are: wanting recovery from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, etc
I have significant experience working in the fields of eating disorders and trauma, and am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS); as well as certified in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Perinatal Mental Health.
If you are: wanting recovery from trauma, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, etc
I have significant experience working in the fields of eating disorders and trauma, and am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS); as well as certified in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Perinatal Mental Health.
I was trained in eating disorder treatment by one of the foremost experts in eating disorders in the Tampa Bay area!
Are you looking for a therapist who is the same funny, sassy, sharp-witted person in the therapy room as they are in the rest of their life? You've found her! My clients say they love working with me because I'm real. None of this blank-slate therapist stuff... when you tell me about the messed up thing someone did, I'll react accordingly! Together, we will build a relationship based on trust where you will feel safe to look at the most difficult parts of you (with compassion!), and also to be called in (I like this better than called out) on your own stuff! Let me help you be the best version of you. I know they're in there!
I was trained in eating disorder treatment by one of the foremost experts in eating disorders in the Tampa Bay area!
Are you looking for a therapist who is the same funny, sassy, sharp-witted person in the therapy room as they are in the rest of their life? You've found her! My clients say they love working with me because I'm real. None of this blank-slate therapist stuff... when you tell me about the messed up thing someone did, I'll react accordingly! Together, we will build a relationship based on trust where you will feel safe to look at the most difficult parts of you (with compassion!), and also to be called in (I like this better than called out) on your own stuff! Let me help you be the best version of you. I know they're in there!
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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.