Eating Disorders therapists in Annapolis, 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
Shelby Willoughby
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
It has been my privilege to work with adults and teens suffering from binge eating, purging, anorexia, orthorexia, excessive exercise, OSFED, ARFID, and body image issues in settings such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient over the last 5 years.
10 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
I have attended many seminars on Eating Disorders, and I have treated children, adolescents and adults for weight loss and eating disorders For many years I have directed a program called Lose Weight Now. I have also presented an hour-long radio program on Mindful Eating and presented a workshop on Mindful Eating.
I offer regular free zoom seminars, which assist with weight loss. Please feel free to call for a consultation: 301-229-8000
54 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
SpringSource Psychological Center, PLLC
Psychologist
The founders of SpringSource, Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 20 years and have worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient, to provide knowledgeable and high-quality care for clients. Both are Certified Eating Disorder Specialists.
29 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Perfectionism and a lack of self-acceptance lie at the core of many eating disorders. I teach people how to unconditionally accept themselves instead of trying to obtain the perfect body. I also teach people how to alleviate stress and emotional problems which may very well give rise to eating problems and disorders.
34 Years Experience