Eating Disorder Therapy in Warren, NJ
Do you feel preoccupied with food and your body?
Do you want to heal your relationship with food? You have come to the right place.
If you're struggling with your body and your relationship with food, we can help you feel better about your body and rebuild your relationship with food, so you don't have to stress about eating anymore.
Do you want to feel better about your body?
We can help you connect to your body so you can focus less on the numbers and more on how you feel, so you can have a peace of mind.
Eating Disorders in Men
Although women and girls are primarily affected by eating disorders, men can be affected too. Are you a man struggling with an eating disorder seeking support? Maybe you feel shame, or maybe you haven't been taken seriously in the past. I have experience treating eating disorders in people of all genders, and there is a place for you here, Your needs are valid and you are not alone.
Are you the parent of someone with an eating disorder?
I have 4+ years of experience supporting parents of teens and young adults with eating disorders in a hospital setting. You are not alone, and I am here to support you. Know that you are not at fault for your child's eating disorder. As a mom, you are able to be your child's biggest advocate and support. I will validate you and give you concrete skills so you can support your child while taking care of yourself.
How to Know When You Need Eating Disorder Therapy
Anorexia Nervosa
- Restricting food intake
- Counting calories
- Food rituals
- Preoccupation with being thin/weight gain
- Body checking
- Significant weight loss in a short amount of time
- Amenorrhea (loss of menstrual cycle in females)
- Constipation
- Compulsive exercise
Subtupes
Restricting subtype: Does not include episodes of binging or purging
Binge/purge subtype: Includes binge episodes and compensatory behaviors; Purging, laxative abuse, or overexercise
Bulimia Nervosa
- Restricting food intake
- Binging; Feeling out of control around food and eating large quantities of food in a short amount of time
- Purging; Self induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or overexercise
- Significant weight changes
- Body image distortions
- Body checking
Binge Eating Disorder
- Feeling out of control around food
- Eating large quantities of food in a short amount of time
- No compensatory behaviors; No purging, laxative abuse, or overexercise
- History of chronic dieting
- Body dissatisfaction
- Body checking
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Restriction of food due to sensory aversions (texture, taste)
- Fear of choking
- Begins at birth
- Absence of body image distortions
Unspecified Eating Disorder
- Does not meet criteria for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating Disorder but eating patterns and body image distortions still cause significant distress
Mood/Behavioral Changes
- Social isolation
- Social anxiety
- Increased anxiety and depression
- Preoccupation with what others think
- Self criticism
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Decrease in communication
- Struggles to identify/express thoughts and emotions
Common Co-Occuring Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Body Dysmorphia
- Trauma/PTSD
Common Underlying Factors
- Trauma
- Family dynamics
- Bullying
- Peer issues
- Relationship issues
- Life transitions/Significant life events
Eating Disorder Therapy in Warren, NJ Can Help
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
Change is possible.
I'm here to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin by helping you challenge core beliefs that are holding you back.
I can support you by helping you develop a healthier relationship with food, your body, and your emotions. You’ll learn how to identify and challenge thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to eating disorders.
Don't be so hard on yourself
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
You can learn how to think about yourself in a different way.
I'm here to help you feel more confident in yourself by helping you hold onto your positives.
I can support you by helping you identify your strengths. You'll learn how to work toward your strengths so you can live a meaningful life.
Feel balanced and in control
You don't have to feel worthless anymore
Feel balanced and in control
Find peace.
I'm here to help you find a balance by helping you prioritize.
I can support you by helping you create a to do list and putting in order which tasks are most to least important to you. You'll learn how to identify which tasks come first and which tasks can wait until later so it doesn't feel like you have to do everything all at once.
Benefits of Eating Disorder Therapy
Improve self image
Build self compassion
Build self compassion
- Feel more confident
- Feel empowered
- Improve body image
Build self compassion
Build self compassion
Build self compassion
- Have a better relationship with food
- Set boundaries
- Feel healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally