Eating Disorders therapists in Boston, Massachusetts MA
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Eating Disorders
Ricard Despradel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC,LPC
I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of eating disorders across a range of presentations, with particular expertise in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the more traditional eating disorder diagnoses. For clients with ARFID — whether driven by sensory sensitivities, fear of aversive consequences, or low interest in eating — I use CBT-AR, a structured cognitive-behavioral approach specifically designed to address food avoidance without the weight and shape concerns typical of other eating disorders. For clients struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating Disorder, I draw on CBT-Enhanced (CBT-E), one of the most rigorously studied treatments for eating pathology. I work with teens and adults across diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients, and offer all sessions via secure telehealth across New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
6 Years Experience
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Leslie Bowman, Holistic Psychotherapist
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, Over 20 years of successful experience
Eating disorders are very common and also debilitating. It controls and takes over your life. I have helped hundreds of clients with this issue and it starts with the root cause in understanding how and why this began in the first place. Reach out for a free consultation to learn more about how my Holistic Approach can help you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Boston, MA
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts
Eating Disorders
Elizabeth Hammond
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
If your life has become a series of mental calculations and constant anxiety around food, I want you to know that recovery is more than just "eating better" or "eating more." It’s about reclaiming the mental space that the disorder has stolen from you. In our work together, we move beyond the symptoms to understand the function your eating disorder serves. Whether you’re struggling with restriction, binge eating, or chronic dieting, I provide a weight-neutral, compassionate space to help you stop surviving and start truly nourishing yourself—mind and body.
8 Years Experience
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Eating Disorders
Mosaic Behavioral Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Several of our therapists have expertise in the eating disorder realm. We also have an eating disorder group starting in November.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Boston, MA
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts
Eating Disorders
Monique Bellefleur
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
I have worked in the eating disorder field for over 10 years. I believe full recovery from an eating disorder is possible and that your relationship with food can have less influence on how you judge yourself.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Boston, MA
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts
Eating Disorders
Ellen S Leventhal
Marriage and Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT
Eating disorders don’t discriminate; it doesn’t matter if you’re a girl or boy, young or old, black or white. Instead of hating our bodies we should learn to celebrate every body.
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by weight loss, an intense fear of weight gain, food restriction, inappropriate eating habits, and obsessing over a thin figure. People suffering have the inability to see what their body truly looks like because they have a distorted body image. As the person becomes more emaciated, their image of themselves becomes more distorted.
Bulimia nervosa is episodes of binging and purging. A person will binge by consuming a large amount of calories in a restricted period of time almost always carried out in secret. The person is also afraid of weight gain, so they undo the binge by purging. Most common is self-induced vomiting, meanwhile others are overdosing on laxatives and excessive exercise.
Binge eating is an eating disorder in which a person consumes an abnormally large amount of food in a short period of time. During the binge, the person also feels a loss of control and is not able to stop eating. In this instance, they don’t undo the binge by purging. Afterwards, they typically feel disgusted, depressed, and guilty.
Pica is persistently eating nonfood items, such as soap, cloth, talcum powder or dirt, over a period of at least a month. Eating these nonfood items can result in medical complications such as poisoning, intestinal problems or infections.
Rumination disorder is repeatedly and persistently regurgitating food after eating, but it’s not due to a medical condition or another eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. Food is brought back up into the mouth without nausea or gagging. Sometimes regurgitated food is rechewed and reswallowed or spit out.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near Boston, MA
Online in Boston, MA Massachusetts
Boston's extraordinary concentration of universities — including Harvard, MIT, Boston University, and Northeastern — generates strong demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult transitions, and anxiety. The city is home to world-class mental health institutions including McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, and many private therapists work in close collaboration with these systems. Boston's large student and young professional population drives high demand for therapists focusing on identity, relationships, and adjustment to major life changes. The city also has a significant immigrant population from Cape Verde, China, Vietnam, and Latin America, with bilingual and culturally informed therapists well represented.
Eating Disorders therapists in Boston, Massachusetts Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Boston, Massachusetts average 12 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (40%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 40% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 55% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 45% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | Jewish |