Eating Disorders therapists in Sarnia, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Eating Disorders
Ilana Blumenkranz
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Science, Specializing in Mental Health (M.Sc.)
Provide skills, insight and understanding of disordered eating patterns.
10 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Heal The Centre for Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Disordered eating can manifest in many different ways. We will work with you to identify the root cause and problematic behaviours associated with ED. Our approach is gentle and client-led yet effective.
5 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Lauren Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P. (Qualifying)
I know how difficult battling yourself and your relationship with food can be. I hope you recognize how much courage and strength it takes to reach out for support. You're not alone and I promise to be with you every step of the way. Together, we can figure out therapeutic goals, hopes, and strategies that align with you.
1 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Chad Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, MEd, MA, Rev.
Eating disorders make sense to Chad. They're not healthy, but he gets why people end up with them and can offer support in overcoming this.
18 Years Experience
Eating Disorders
Kathy Roberts, London, Ontario
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Anorexia nervosa. Binge eating. Bulimia. ARFID. Pica. Orthorexia. These aren't just diets or lifestyle choices; they are complex mental health conditions characterized by dysfunctional eating behaviors and thoughts about food and weight. They can be dangerous to our mental and physical health. They are notoriously difficult to treat, and the road to recovery can be long. The earlier an eating disorder is detected and treated, the greater the chance of recovery.
To treat an eating disorder, it is best to have a team that includes the person with the the eating disorder (and their parents and/or partner), a doctor (who may prescribe medicine), a dietician with expertise in eating disorders, and of course, a therapist. Usually, the immediate priority is behavioural change (e.g. eating less restrictively, reducing the frequency of purging or binging). During this stage, the role of the therapist is to support the journey toward tangible change, to help you manage your mental health and validate your feelings.
As behaviours improve, a therapist can help you understand the contributing factors that led to the eating issues and body image problems; examine the thoughts, feelings and actions that maintain negative behaviour cycles; identify and gain insight into your triggers and how to manage them; improve your eating habits, self image, confidence, and resilience; and develop personalized coping strategies to replace negative behaviours like bingeing, vomiting, use of laxatives and diet pills, and over-exercise.
The therapy part is what I do. I'm a compassionate, experienced and highly qualified counsellor. And eating disorder therapy is not just a sideline for me. For 9 years, my private practice has significantly focused on helping teens and young adults who are struggling with body image or eating challenges. I'm also connected; I know London's eating disorder resources, including local dieticians who specialize in eating disorders. If you or someone you love is struggling with these challenges, I can definitely help!
My website [ krcounselling.ca/eating-disorders ] has lots of great information about the types of eating disorders, possible signs, common food rituals, and how eating disorders are treated. It also explains the role of talk therapy when dealing with an eating disorder ... and what to look for in an ED therapist.
36 Years Experience