Eating Disorders Therapists in Seattle, WA
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Grace K. Lautman
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and feel it is an honor to be alongside my clients through their various processes. I have been described as warm, collaborative, and empathetic, and my priority is creating a space where my clients can truly be themselves. I specialize in
eating disorders
& body image concerns, anxiety disorders, trauma, as well as intuitive eating. I also lead a virtual counseling group that offers support to young people struggling with food and body. I am comfortable working with all identities and backgrounds and feel that social justice is a big part of my work.
Seattle, WA 98107
& Online

Tess Flaherty
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, MHP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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, 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.
Not accepting new clients

MacKenzie Kerosky
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I work with clients facing Trauma, Substance Use,
Eating Disorders
, Postpartum Depression, Grief, Anxiety, and Depression.
As a clinical therapist I am honored to hear people’s stories and witness incredible resilience in the face of trauma, intersections of injustice, and the stigma surrounding seeking help. My passion is in empowering clients in recognizing their own strengths and building upon them in a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere. I am committed to being culturally respectful and an ally to diverse communities. I have worked in community mental health with children, teens, and their families, as well as providing holistic care alongside medical providers.

Ashlee Knight
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
Verified
While I work with late adolescents and adults facing a broad spectrum of issues in their life, I specialize in attachment & relationships, grief & loss, anxiety & depression, and have extensive training in substance use issues and
eating disorders
— all with a trauma-focused lens.
Telling the truth of your life is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself. For many of us, telling the truth of our lives means addressing stories of pain, trauma, confusion, disillusionment, fear, etc. We long for joy and peace but we lack the understanding and tools to know how to find it. I see therapy as a place to begin telling your truth on behalf of the life you long for. The therapeutic relationship serves as a container & safe mirror to explore your internal realities so you can build tools to help you move more freely toward the healing you deserve and desire. Our pain does not have to be the end of the story.
Not accepting new clients

Lora Ivanova Kim
Counselor, LMHC, MHP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with
eating disorders
, body image issues, anxiety, depression, and substance use.
My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and incorporates individual needs and interests. I work with clients who struggle with self-acceptance, body image, anxiety, and utilizing workable coping skills. Sessions entail clarifying values and what brings meaning to one's life, and how to utilize that to give one direction and develop effective tools and intentions. Therapy can be a challenging space. I find great importance in the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide a safe and comfortable space for individuals to be authentic in sharing their story, and working through a variety of issues.
Waitlist for new clients

Nicole Podell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to building therapeutic relationships where people feel seen, challenged and supported. I believe therapy is an invaluable space where you can begin to investigate all the parts of yourself and begin to heal and thrive. I specialize in treating teens and adults with anxiety, depression,
eating disorders
, and symptoms of PTSD, particularly resulting from interpersonal trauma. My training is rooted in attachment theory and we may use our therapeutic relationship as a foundation to understand how to get the most from relationships in your life.

Shannon Goodwin
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CMHS
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
My areas of focus includes working individuals who struggle with
eating disorders
& disordered eating (such as
bulimia
,
anorexia
, and binge eating), as well as trauma (past or recent), anxiety disorders, and general life transitions.
I am excited to work with you to find more effective ways of coping with personal struggles and give you the tools to thrive. You can expect me to be actively engaged and taking a collaborative approach when working together. I typically see clients who are motivated and eager to make changes in their lives.

Katie Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Danielle O'Keefe
Counselor, LMHCA, CN, LMT
Verified
Verified
Healing my own relationship with food and working at a Health At Every Size eating disorder treatment center enabled me to offer weight-inclusive care for body image concerns and a range of
eating disorders
.
Whether you’re recognizing that your relationship with food or your body aren’t working for you or you’re totally ready to divest from diet culture, I’m here to support you. I understand how food and movement choices meant to put you on the path you’re wanting for yourself can get out of hand and seem to knock you off your path completely. If your relationship with food, movement or your body are causing anxiety, depression, or overtaking things that matter to you, know that you don’t have to walk that path alone. I support clients to feel empowered to fully step into who they are - wherever they currently are on that journey.

Francis Iacobucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
If you are someone who desires change and a deeper understanding of the aspects of your life to help ease emotional patterns and relieve symptoms, psychotherapy can help facilitate these goals. Developing understanding during treatment can lead to changes in behaviors, relationships, and sense of self. Through a compassionate and gentle approach, and with a HAES and body neutral lens, I aim to create an environment where individuals of all identities, abilities, and body size feel heard, safe, and connected. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress,
eating disorders
, and body image concerns.

Sally TerBeck Nutrition & Counseling
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
My clinical interests include trauma, highly sensitive people,
eating disorders
& disordered eating, anxiety, food's effect on mood, LGBTQ health and empowerment, and women's health and empowerment.
My path to the study of nutrition and counseling began in 2008 when my doctor helped me realize the connection between my mood and my choices in food. She suggested a dietary shift that changed my life. After many years of study and clinical work I've learned many other ways to help the brain and body through nutrition and counseling. From 2012-2014 I worked as an intern therapist at Seattle Counseling Service where I taught an ongoing Food & Mood group. Since then I have worked in private practice helping people with food and mental health issues.
Not accepting new clients

Kelsey I Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
5 Endorsed
5 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which we can work together to gain a greater understanding of your challenges and move toward healing and growth. I provide individual and family therapy to adolescents and adults, and specialize in working with those that are impacted by anxiety, chronic illness,
eating disorders
, and depression. I also commonly provide counseling services for grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, and family of origin issues.

John A. DeNinno
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
In psychotherapy much depends upon the rapport. You must feel comfortable with the therapist and hopeful about the therapy. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be helpful to you. I have been practicing clinical psychology since 1977. I focus on the interplay between our internal world and our relations with others. Not restricted to one approach, I integrate a range of useful change strategies including interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral. Psychotherapy is both an educational process and an interpersonal process. Each person’s experience is unique. I have special interest in
eating disorders
, relationship disturbances, depression, and stress.
Not accepting new clients

Carter Umhau
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I offer individual therapy to adults of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and identities, With a background in the arts and expertise in working with those in recovery from
eating disorders
, I bring creativity, levity, and metaphor into my work.
I love working with clients that are seeking more of themselves. Whether you're in recovery from an eating disorder, you're an artist, or simply feeling the weight and impact of unprocessed grief and trauma, I believe in work that investigates the specificity of your mental, emotional, and visceral experience of your life in order to bring you back to yourself.

Rebecca Suess
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Areas of expertise include treating
eating disorders
, disordered eating, poor body image, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation and conflict.
The complex experience of being human can leave us feeling exhausted, numb, discouraged, fearful and hopeless at times. I work with my clients to find clarity and hope by helping them connect to their values to take steps towards meaningful change. Therapy can be a space to explore different parts of yourself and cultivate a tool box of skills to help you effectively cope with the challenges life can bring. I approach therapy with openness, compassion, and utilize evidence based practices to guide my work. I provide individual and family therapy to adolescents and adults.

Katherine Perrow
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Therapy is a unique and personal journey that can lead to tremendous healing. Using your personal goals and values as a guiding force in our work together, we will create a safe space for you to feel known and empowered. My therapeutic approach focuses on amplifying your strengths and helping you live your purpose each and every day. My background includes work with adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, grief and loss,
eating disorders
, trauma, and the perinatal time period. I love working with individuals who find themselves navigating changing seasons of life, as well.

B Stepp
Counselor, MS, CN, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My love for working with people who experience trauma,
eating disorders
, and issues around gender stems from the tremendous resilience and power I've see in you.
I work with women, queer, and trans people of all genders to support you to love yourself and your body. It's my hope that our work leaves you feeling more free, alive, whole, and capable of having authentic connections with yourself, your body and others. Through our body-based or somatic work together, you will identify what truly matters to you and gain practicable skills that will help to align your actions with your vision for your life. To trust your body and yourself is your birthright.
Not accepting new clients

Hannah Julian
MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working in
eating disorders
, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Have you noticed a tendency to hold yourself to unrealistic expectations? Does life feel overwhelmingly heavy at times? Have your old ways of coping become less than helpful? Then you're in the right place. Therapy is an opportunity for you to explore the inner workings of your mind in a safe place, with a safe person. I hope to help you view uncomfortable emotions with curiosity and collaborate with you on how to best process your experience. By cultivating an open and honest therapeutic relationship, we can work together to help you overcome the barriers holding you back from living in line with your authentic values.
Not accepting new clients

Chaparrelle Mogavero-Cline
MA, MEd, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
eating disorders
, self-esteem, depression and trauma.
The biggest takeaway from working together will be that you feel supported, seen and excited to grow. Your sessions will be a joyful experience and a safe space where we collaborate to determine and achieve your goals. I want to help you find your unique path to happiness and a life full of color. Sessions are supportive while also challenging you to truly create change and at times be open to getting uncomfortable so you can grow and live the life you want.
Not accepting new clients

Rebecca Bates
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello! My name is Rebecca Bates and I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State. I provide outpatient counseling, primarily working with people around issues such as anxiety, depression,
eating disorders
, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I frequently work with young adults and students in college settings.
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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.