Body Image therapists in Park Ridge, Illinois IL
Dr Mari Richko
Counselor/Therapist, ND LCPC CYI ABT PATP
BODY IMAGE IS THE MENTAL REPRESENTATION THAT ONE CREATES IN THEIR MIND, BUT IT MAY OR MAY NOT RELATE TO HOW OTHERS SEE AN INDIVIDUAL. THE SKEWED VIEW THAT SOMEONE HAS OF THEIR BODY IS A CULPRIT AFFECTING PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE, WHERE ETHNICITY, CULTURE, GENDER, AND AGE MAY ALL FALL PREY TO IT. ACCORDING TO ANAD (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS), ABOUT 30 MILLION AMERICANS SUFFER FROM SOME SORT OF EATING DISORDER. EATING DISORDERS HOLD A RECORD FOR HAVING THE HIGHEST MORTALITY RATE WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES; SOMEONE DIES OF AN EATING DISORDER EVERY 62 MINUTES.
Types of Eating Disorders
There are copious numbers of eating disorders and, unfortunately, the statistics mentioned above don’t begin to scratch the surface. Here are few examples of eating disorders:
Anorexia Nervosa: People reduce the amount of energy intake required for their weight, age, gender, development and physical health.
Bulimia Nervosa: Individuals consume large amounts of food, and then induce themselves to vomit to stop weight gain.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Eating large amounts of food in small periods of time.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) 14: Children are not just finicky when it comes to this disorder, but they become malnourished because they restrict themselves from eating certain foods.
Diabulimia: People with Type 1 diabetes purposely underuse insulin to control their weight.
Treatment Methods
Like other mental disorders and illnesses, care should involve a diverse team of experts. It’s recommended that professional caretakers include the following:
Psychotherapist
Psychiatrist
Group facilitator
Nutritionist
Primary care physician
Due to the severe toll that eating disorders may have on an individual’s physical health, psychological therapy is not enough. It’s also important, if possible, to incorporate family therapy and support groups. Family-Based Treatment, according to NEDA, is a method used for patients who are minors.
In severe cases, inpatient care may be necessary; the person suffering from the eating disorder will be hospitalized or placed in residential care.
If you or someone you care about is suffering from an eating disorder, call the helpline now at 1-800-931-2237. An eating disorder is a serious medical and health concern that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
25 Years Experience
Stacy Koch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As women and girls, we have a critical inner dialog in our heads pointing out what is wrong with our bodies. Having awareness of how we talk to ourselves and being willing to challenge our negative self-talk and perfectionism is the first step. I can work with you to create a safe space where we can work on those negative self-beliefs and create new more functional beliefs about your body. It starts with self-compassion.
27 Years Experience
Miranda Mulcrone
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a HAES aligned, fat identified therapist who wants to explore the role body image has played in your life as well as what else has influenced your body image in order to change the way you think about your body and the space you deserve to take up
5 Years Experience
Rick Tivers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CGP
I help gay men recover from distorted body image issues such as dysphoria in an intense group process for corrective emotional experiences.
43 Years Experience
Jenny Conviser
Psychologist, Psy.D, CEDS, CMPC
Dr. Conviser is the founder of Ascend Consultation in Health Care, Chicago's premiere center for eating and weight related challenges. Visit ascendchc.com or call (312) 283-2650 to schedule a confidential consultation.
31 Years Experience
Move Therapy and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW, LCPC, CYT
Our clinicians have extensive training in treating eating disorders and mood disorders as well as in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, depression, body image distress, relationship problems and unresolved trauma.
17 Years Experience
Dr. Robin J Shapiro
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Shapiro has extensive experience working with individuals with body image issues.
18 Years Experience
Dr. Adam Shafer
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
See ourselves through a critical lens undercuts our capacity for growth and living a happy, meaningful life.
Faye Williams
Therapist, Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Body image struggles can impact every aspect of our lives, affecting our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. The therapeutic relationship is a safe space where you can explore and redefine your relationship with your body with compassion and acceptance. Together, we'll celebrate the uniqueness and resilience of your body, empowering you to embrace self-love, confidence, and authenticity.
2 Years Experience
SpringSource Psychological Center, PLLC
Psychologist
An individual's relationship with their body can be improved through the right combination of understanding underlying experiences one has had in their body, and learning ways to appreciate and care for their bodies in the present.
29 Years Experience