- Do you find yourself obsessing over food, weight, or body shape?
- Are you engaging in restrictive eating, binge eating, or purging behaviors?
- Do you experience feelings of guilt, shame, or low self-esteem related to eating and body image?
- Are societal beauty standards impacting your mental and emotional well-being?
- Are you seeking compassionate, professional, and experienced support to develop a healthier relationship with food and your body?
Disordered Eating Counseling
Are You Struggling with Disordered Eating or Body Image?
Understanding Disordered Eating Therapy
Disordered eating refers to a range of irregular eating behaviors, such as restrictive eating, binge eating, or purging. These behaviors can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and low self-esteem. Body image issues, on the other hand, involve a distorted perception of one’s own body, often leading to negative thoughts and emotions. Society’s unrealistic beauty standards can exacerbate these feelings, making it crucial to address them with compassion and understanding.
Disordered eating therapy is designed to help individuals understand and change unhealthy eating behaviors and thoughts about their bodies. This type of therapy involves working with a licensed therapist to explore the underlying causes of disordered eating, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and foster a positive self-image. The importance of disordered eating therapy lies in its ability to promote both physical and mental health, enabling individuals to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Our team of skilled, caring, and licensed therapists utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches to address the needs of our clients. We specialize in evidence-based treatments that are tailored to each individual’s unique situation. These approaches include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):Helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors related to eating and body image.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on teaching mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): Explores and heals the various parts within oneself that may contribute to disordered eating.
- Nutritional Counseling: Works alongside therapy to develop a balanced, healthy approach to eating.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Encourages self-compassion and reduces self-criticism related to body image.
By seeking professional help, individuals can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Our therapists are committed to providing compassionate, understanding, and effective care to help you develop a healthier relationship with food and your body.
Take the First Step Towards a Healthier Relationship with Food and Your Body
You don’t have to go through this alone. Our therapists are here to support you on your journey towards better mental health. Contact Ensō Mental Health today to schedule a consultation and explore how our services can help you thrive.
Call or text us at (605) 519-5850 to schedule your first appointment and begin your path to a more fulfilling life. We offer quick and convenient first appointments with no waitlists.