Eating Disorders therapists in Kinston, NC
Browse Eating Disorders therapists in Kinston, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Afi kpakossou
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
I offer sensitive, nonjudgmental support for individuals with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. My treatment integrates medical, psychological, and nutritional guidance to foster a healthier relationship with food and self-image.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Eating disorders are complex and often connected to deeper emotional pain, stress, or self-esteem struggles. We provide compassionate support to help clients build a healthier relationship with food, body image, and themselves.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Transitions Liaison Global - Laura K. Ellis
Hypnotherapist, D.A. Hyp
Eating disorders stem from past childhood conditioning and can relate to patterns several generations back.
16 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
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
Online in Kinston, NC
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as being about food—but they’re rarely just about food. For many people, they’re tied to control, coping, identity, and the pressure of living in a culture that constantly sends messages about what bodies should look like and how they should be managed. These patterns don’t develop in a vacuum. They’re shaped by family dynamics, cultural expectations, systemic bias, and experiences of being scrutinized, objectified, or disconnected from your body. What starts as a way to cope can become something that feels hard to interrupt, even when it’s no longer working.
At Nour Counseling, we approach eating disorders with depth, care, and without judgment. We work with you to understand the function these patterns have served, while also actively building more sustainable ways to cope and relate to your body. This might include normalizing eating patterns, reducing behaviors, addressing underlying thoughts and beliefs, and reconnecting with your body’s cues in a way that feels safe. We also name and unpack the cultural and systemic factors—like diet culture, weight stigma, and dominant body ideals—that reinforce these struggles, so you’re not internalizing something that was never yours to carry. This is collaborative work focused on helping you move toward a more stable, respectful, and supported relationship with food and your body.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Eating Disorders therapists in Kinston, NC Statistics
Eating Disorders therapists in Kinston, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Christian |