Eating Disorders therapists in Parkville, Maryland MD

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Ellicott City, Maryland therapist: Stacey Hellman, licensed clinical social worker
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
In-Person Near Parkville, MD
Online in Parkville, Maryland
Dallas, Texas therapist: Dr. Alexavery Hawkins, psychologist
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
Online in Parkville, Maryland
Dunedin, Florida therapist: Dr. Alan Ickowitz, psychologist
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
Online in Parkville, Maryland
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania therapist: Amy Mezulis | Joon Care, psychologist
Eating Disorders

Amy Mezulis | Joon Care

Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Eating disorder rates have increase among teens and young adults in the last decade. There are many factors here including the growth and prevalence of social media. Eating disorders are often connected with anxiety and our team is experienced working with teens and young adults facing these challenges.  
24 Years Experience
Online in Parkville, Maryland
Washington, District of Columbia therapist: Elaine Klionsky, psychologist
Eating Disorders

Elaine Klionsky

Psychologist, J.D., Ph.D., Inc.
I work with a variety of eating disorders such as anorexia, a preoccupation healthy food, bulimia, and binge eating. I see eating disorders as a type of addiction designed to soothe and fill clients with a sense of control and competency. While those suffering from eating disorders are often high achieving individuals, generalizations are difficult to make in a culture that encourages thinness at any cost and "looks the other way" at self-destructive behaviors when they propel us to meet cultural norms. I do not focus on calories, food charts, weight, or homework. I work with clients who are medically stable to enable them to find more adapting ways of achieving self-acceptance, autonomy, control, and a sense of well-being. Of course, wellness regimens including medical check-ups, relaxation, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, etc.. are useful and sometimes critical in helping those with self-destructive behavior.  
28 Years Experience
Online in Parkville, Maryland