Eating Disorders therapists in Parkville, Maryland MD
Eating Disorders
Stacey Hellman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
I include eating disorder behavior in the category of "self-harm" or "addictions" and treat them the same way as I treat any addictive behavior. I believe that addictive behaviors have underlying meanings and I can help clients understand and decode what those meanings are for any particular behavior. For example, food-restricting behavior (commonly referred to as Anorexia) always has to do with trying to gain a sense of control when other areas of the clients life are totally out of control. I'm constantly saying "it's not really about the food" because there are always deeper issues that need to be addressed and the behavior is just a symptom, it's not the real problem. I don't believe in any kind of calorie counting, food measuring, or focusing on weight for clients with eating disorder behavior. Instead I focus on what the behavior is TELLING us, and what needs are trying to be met by engaging in the behavior.
22 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Alan Ickowitz
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have helped clients address the underlying issues resulting in eating disorders as well as assisting them to create and sustain the behavioral changes needed for more than 30 years.
33 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Yanet Vanegas
Psychologist, PsyD
In treating eating disorders, I adopt an integrative approach that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with psychodynamic therapy to address the multifaceted nature of these conditions. CBT serves as a cornerstone, focusing on the identification and modification of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors related to food, body image, and weight. Through structured sessions and homework assignments, I work collaboratively with clients to challenge distorted beliefs and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Concurrently, I integrate psychodynamic therapy to explore the underlying emotional and relational factors contributing to the eating disorder.
8 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Alexavery Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD
I help people create flexibility and self-compassion as they heal from their negative relationship with their body and move away from diet culture. My goal is for clients to progress out of the strict, perfectionistic, and harsh rule-based mindset to a place where they can live a more full, empowered, and joyous life.
11 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I spent about 4 years working in in-patient, residential, and partial hospitalization settings that focused on treating adolescents and adults with a variety of eating disorder diagnoses. I continue to enjoy supporting individuals in an outpatient capacity who struggle with a variety of eating disorder behaviors.
10 Years Experience