Eating Disorders therapists in Taneytown, 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
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
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
Eating Disorders
Dr. Rebecca Leslie
Psychologist, PsyD
Do you want to spend less time thinking and worrying about food? Do you want support in making long term eating changes? Or, do you hope to feel less out of control with eating? I know it can feel exhausting spending so much time thinking about food. I specialize in helping women who want to feel better physically and mentally develop a new relationship with food.
10 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Dr. Bridget Kromrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I spent about 4 years working in in-patient, residential, and partial hospitalization settings that focused on treating adolescents and adults with a variety of eating disorder diagnoses. I continue to enjoy supporting individuals in an outpatient capacity who struggle with a variety of eating disorder behaviors.
10 Years Experience