Eating Disorders therapists in Gilbert, AZ
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Eating Disorders
Michael Klinkner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The reasons for and effects of eating disorders are unique and complex. They require lots of special training and holistic approach. I have years of training and experience in working with eating disorders. I work to help clients address their issues from a variety of different angles and determine the underlying causes behind the problems.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Eating Disorders
Cecelia Kowalski
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW - 22624
Disordered eating is rarely about food alone — it's often connected to control, safety, or self-worth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore what's underneath, working alongside any medical or nutritional care you may need.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Eating Disorders
Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Finding peace with your body and food is a true struggle in the times and culture we inhabit. Whether you are struggling with full-on eating disorders such as anorexia, binge eating disorder (BED), or bulimia, or have a hard time finding a connection to your body and eating, there are tools and support for you. We have multiple resources including cognitive, trauma-based, somatic, and experiential therapies to begin the path of creating and walking in a loving healthy relationship with food and with your body. There are no one-size-fits-all approaches as eating disorders are most often the symptom rather than the root. Changing behaviors allow us to begin to see the power of 'embodiment' and how truly free and powerful you are to become......yourself.
27 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Desert to Peaks Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Our team understands that disordered eating behaviors often serve a purpose, whether related to control, coping, identity, or self-worth, and we'll work with you to gently uncover and address the underlying needs beneath these behaviors. Our therapists prioritize creating a space that is nonjudgmental and steady, where you can speak openly about thoughts, urges, and patterns that may feel confusing or hard to share. Our team is trained in CBT, DBT, and Family Systems approaches to treating eating disorders. During sessions we may gently challenge rigid food rules, identify triggers for disordered thoughts and behaviors, reduce shame, build more flexible thinking patterns about bodies and food, and strengthen emotion regulation and self-compassion. Our team is well versed in collaborating with other providers to support medical and nutritional stability.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Eating Disorders
Claire Karakey
Therapist, LPC, MC
Individuals experiencing Eating Disorders have an obsessive focus on food and are critical of their bodies to an extent that affects their daily lives. Age, gender, genetics, stress, and even certain vocations can lend to an eating disorder. For example, a runner or gymnast may be more disposed to an eating disorder – teenagers and young adults struggling with social pressures or individuals experiencing divorce or career changes are also prone to developing problematic eating habits. These individuals are generally attempting to cope with their overwhelming feelings and painful emotions by controlling what they ingest.
There are several types of eating disorders with varied actions and effects. Anorexia Nervosa is a severe restriction of food and overexercising causing the individual to become very thin and malnourished. Bulimia Nervosa is a cycle of binging on large amounts of food then purging the calories by vomiting, laxatives, and excessive exercise. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) involves binge eating without purging and they can’t seem to stop eating even when overly full, then they feel guilty and embarrassed by the situation. Other eating disorders include Pica, Rumination Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), Night Eating Syndrome (NES), and Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED).
An individual with an eating disorder can recover and learn to have a healthy relationship with food again. It is helpful to recognize the signs and get treatment as early as possible. Medical doctors should also be consulted in addition to a therapist to ensure nutritional needs are being met for optimal health and general wellbeing. Family support is also helpful, especially when an adolescent or young adult is being treated.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Eating Disorders
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Eating disorders can involve complex relationships with food, body image, and emotional wellbeing. I work with individuals experiencing concerns such as restrictive eating, binge eating, or unhealthy patterns around food. Treatment focuses on addressing underlying emotional factors, improving coping strategies, and supporting recovery through a collaborative and compassionate approach.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
I address the emotional, biological, and trauma-related roots of disordered eating with gentleness and a functional medicine approach. Healing includes rebuilding trust with your body, challenging harmful beliefs, and giving your body the things it needs to thrive. Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
10 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
The Mandel Center of Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Alyssa Mandel, LCSW, founder and Director of The Mandel Center of Arizona, has created an environment to promote psychotherapeutic healing to people in need. Ms. Mandel's philosophy centers on empowering clients through the therapeutic relationship.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Eating Disorders
Meliora Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS LPC
Disordered eating is NOT attention seeking behavior. It is a real illness. Together we can overcome it, set some goals and make our bodies healthy. Food is fuel, not entertainment.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gilbert, AZ
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and one of the most family-oriented suburbs in the Phoenix metro, with a significant LDS (Latter-day Saint) community that shapes the social fabric and therapy culture — many residents seek therapists who can integrate faith values with evidence-based approaches to marriage, parenting, and anxiety. The city's rapid growth and suburban character mean social isolation and the challenge of building community in a sprawling new development are recurring therapy themes. Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, and many Gilbert residents access care through the broader Phoenix metro therapy ecosystem. The city's younger family demographic drives consistent demand for child and adolescent therapists and couples counselors.
Eating Disorders therapists in Gilbert, AZ Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Gilbert, AZ average 14 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 53% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Jewish |