Eating Disorders therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ
Browse Eating Disorders therapists in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
Online in Sierra Vista, 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
Online in Sierra Vista, 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
Online in Sierra Vista, AZ
Eating Disorders
Transitions Liaison Global - Laura K. Ellis
Hypnotherapist, D.A. Hyp
Eating disorders stem from past childhood conditioning and can relate to patterns several generations back.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sierra Vista, AZ
Eating Disorders
Reshma Rampersad
Psychologist, Psy.D.
With the help of intuitive eating, I seek to help you find the root cause of disordered eating. We work collaboratively to bring you back to listening to and being more validating to your body. I worked to help you regain a sense of peace when it comes to food.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sierra Vista, AZ (Online Only)
Eating Disorders therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Sierra Vista, AZ average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |