Eating Disorders
When food, control, and self-worth become painfully entangled.
Struggles with eating are rarely just about food.
They’re often about control, safety, identity, emotions, and the way someone has learned to cope with overwhelming feelings or expectations. Eating disorders can quietly take over daily life — shaping thoughts, routines, relationships, and self-perception — while still remaining largely invisible to others.
You may feel trapped in patterns you don’t fully understand, torn between wanting relief and fearing change. Or you may be watching someone you care about struggle and feel unsure how to help.
If this feels familiar, it’s important to know: recovery is possible, and support matters.
We understand the complexity of eating disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both physical and emotional well-being. They are not choices, phases, or failures of willpower.
Individuals often come to us experiencing:
Preoccupation with food, weight, or body image
Restrictive eating, bingeing, purging, or rigid rules around food
Intense guilt, shame, or anxiety related to eating
Loss of control around food or eating behaviors
Emotional distress, perfectionism, or a need for control
Physical symptoms tied to nutritional imbalance or stress
Many people delay seeking help out of fear, denial, or concern about being judged. Others worry they’re “not sick enough” to deserve support. We approach each person with respect, compassion, and an understanding of how layered and personal these struggles can be.
A comprehensive, collaborative approach to care
At Behavioral Health Counseling, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment for eating disorders that addresses the full picture — not just symptoms.
Our therapeutic work focuses on:
Understanding the emotional and psychological roots of disordered eating
Developing healthier coping strategies
Reducing shame and self-criticism
Rebuilding trust with your body and internal cues
Supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention
When appropriate, we collaborate with medical and nutritional providers to ensure care is coordinated, safe, and supportive. Recovery works best when mind and body are treated together.
Healing your relationship with food — and with yourself
Recovery does not mean perfection. It means learning new ways to relate to food, emotions, and self-worth with greater balance and compassion.
With support, many individuals begin to:
Experience less anxiety around food and eating
Feel more emotionally stable and grounded
Develop healthier self-esteem and body awareness
Reconnect with values, relationships, and life outside of the disorder
Build a sense of control that no longer comes at a cost
Healing takes time — and it doesn’t have to happen all at once.
You don’t have to face this alone
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder — or questioning your relationship with food — reaching out can feel overwhelming. But it can also be the beginning of meaningful change.
Support is available. Recovery is possible. And you deserve care that treats you with dignity and understanding.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment. We’re here to support you on the path toward recovery and a healthier relationship with food.