Regardless of gender, eating disorders can be difficult to recognize, and it is often not easy for a person to realize that they should seek support. Misconceptions and stigma associated with eating disorders are often barriers to recognition and treatment of...
Whether they are 12 or 22, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging and heartbreaking situations for a parent. There might be feelings of fear, confusion, shame, overwhelm, anger, or anxiety. And for many parents, there...
Have you ever had the experience of going to therapy only to leave feeling like you learned something else that’s “wrong” with you? If so, you aren’t alone. Unfortunately, many of my clients come to me saying that previous experiences in therapy have only left them...
Do you spend hours every day thinking about exercising? Do you plan your social life around your time at the gym? Does your anxiety skyrocket if you miss a workout? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you may be struggling with compulsive...
“What does recovery look like?” “How do I get rid of the eating disorder?” “If I mess up, does that mean I’m a failure or won’t get better?” Common themes in therapy include: what eating disorder recovery is like, what is possible, and how to ‘get there. Eating...
Nearly 50% of the population in the United States either knows someone who struggles with an eating disorder, or is a sufferer. Despite eating disorders being widespread, complex, and life-threatening, there is a ton of misinformation out there. These misconceptions...
