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I specialize in diagnosing and treating Eating Disorders. Anorexia, bullimia, binge eating, and any variation of these - are some of the most insidious and overwhelming emotional disorders to overcome. The inner voice of an Eating Disorder is always critical, judgmental, and negative, forcing you to bargain with it, i.e. "If I eat this now, I won't eat for the rest of the day or I'll run 5 miles later" or "If I don't eat all day, I can binge (and maybe purge) tonight". Your life can turn into a complicated set of rules which reinforce feelings of unworthiness, and guilt. When the bargains are not kept , a sense of failue, blame and unworthiness occurs and then some type of "punishment" must occur. After a binge, there are feelings of self-loating, embarrassment, and shame which accompany the physical discomfort . Purging may bring an immediate but temporary sense of relief but is painful, exhausting, and depletes your system of vital electrolytes and can eventually cause painful acid reflux. Laxative abuse creates its own set of problems which range from cramping and discomfort to losing control of your bowels at inappropriate times. Of course, these are just some of the complications involved in this disorder. Others are far more dangerous and even life thereatening.
I offer a free initial consultation because I take your disorder and its treatment seriously. I only work with people who have a sincere desire to get well and who I believe I can successfully help. I have a network of other providers and treatment facilities that I may refer to as being a better fit or a more appropriate level of care. If you do not already have a Registered Dietician and/or Psychiatrist who specializes in Eating Disorders, I can provide referrals to professionals I collaborate with. There is hope and you can have your life back.
When supported by individual therapy, group therapy is one of the most successful forms of treatment available on an outpatient basis and can be an effective step down from inpatient programs. The groups I lead are a mixture of support, process, educational, and experiential groups. The next group will begin January 2011 and a wait list has been started. Please call for more information, to set up your intial consultation, and/or to put your name on the waiting list. Let's get started! |
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