Eating Disorders therapists in Abilene, Texas TX
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
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
Sage Blackbird Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CEDS
Our society does a very thorough job of telling us what we should look like, and how our looks mean something in particular about us as people--when that's not how personalities work. This becomes even more difficult when we bring in what we're told and not told about food! Unfortunately, there's quite a bit of misinformation out there that impacts us so painfully.
Let's work together to untangle your sense of self and sense of worth from how you look, and make peace with your body and reflection, while also healing your relationship with food.
9 Years Experience
Dr. Taylor Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, CTP
We specialize in CBT, CPT, EMDR, Trauma, ACT, and DBT to assist individuals with managing and recovering from their eating disorders.
8 Years Experience
Lisa Saponaro, PhD Inc
Psychologist, Ph.D
Each of us faces obstacles and difficulties in life differently, and at times we can all use help. Individuals frequently seek my services during times of transition, when decision making appears to have a greater impact on our future directions.
26 Years Experience