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Anne Rothenberg
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Low Sexual Desire? Sexual Incompatibility? Sexual Dysfunction? Porn Addiction? Cheating Partner? Cheating Spouse? Sexual Abuse Survivor? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist Dr. Anne Rothenberg specializes in counseling and therapy related to sexuality and sexual behavior. Areas covered include: female sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, Gay, Lesbian, LGBT, coming out, child sexuality, adolescent sexuality, gender identity, sex addiction, porn addiction, sexual abuse (male and female), desire, arousal, orgasm, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance anxiety, incompatibility, relationship issues, cheating, infidelity, anger, honesty, trust, loneliness, self esteem, body image, sadness, worry, anxiety, depression. Please visit: www.AnneRothenberg.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Low Sexual Desire? Sexual Incompatibility? Sexual Dysfunction? Porn Addiction? Cheating Partner? Cheating Spouse? Sexual Abuse Survivor? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist Dr. Anne Rothenberg specializes in counseling and therapy related to sexuality and sexual behavior. Areas covered include: female sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, Gay, Lesbian, LGBT, coming out, child sexuality, adolescent sexuality, gender identity, sex addiction, porn addiction, sexual abuse (male and female), desire, arousal, orgasm, erectile dysfunction, sexual performance anxiety, incompatibility, relationship issues, cheating, infidelity, anger, honesty, trust, loneliness, self esteem, body image, sadness, worry, anxiety, depression. Please visit: www.AnneRothenberg.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
(407) 456-8706 View (407) 456-8706
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Counseling Specialists of Central Florida
Trauma, Anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Grief, Autism
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
We specialize in helping children, teens, adults, couples, & families overcome trauma (including PTSD, grief/loss, victim/witness recovery); anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias); depression; self-harm; educational & homeschool challenges; neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/ASD); pre-marital & marital counseling; sexual & intimacy issues; pregnancy-related challenges; medical diagnoses (including debilitating, chronic, terminal illnesses); separation/single parenting/co-parenting challenges; divorce recovery; blended family challenges; legal stressors; eldercare stressors; & life adjustments.
We specialize in helping children, teens, adults, couples, & families overcome trauma (including PTSD, grief/loss, victim/witness recovery); anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias); depression; self-harm; educational & homeschool challenges; neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/ASD); pre-marital & marital counseling; sexual & intimacy issues; pregnancy-related challenges; medical diagnoses (including debilitating, chronic, terminal illnesses); separation/single parenting/co-parenting challenges; divorce recovery; blended family challenges; legal stressors; eldercare stressors; & life adjustments.
(321) 517-0894 View (321) 517-0894
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Jaki Hitzelberger
Counselor, LMHC, MGCP
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
I am trained in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder), self-esteem, abuse, body image, sports psychology, postpartum depression, parental stress, and performance anxiety in sports.
First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal from the past/present. I work to provide a positive, safe, and peaceful environment for my clients. I welcome humor, honesty, and authenticity as you move towards your unique goals.
I am trained in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder), self-esteem, abuse, body image, sports psychology, postpartum depression, parental stress, and performance anxiety in sports.
First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal from the past/present. I work to provide a positive, safe, and peaceful environment for my clients. I welcome humor, honesty, and authenticity as you move towards your unique goals.
(321) 392-6443 View (321) 392-6443
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Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior. Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression. To learn more please visit my websites: CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
Porn/Sex Addiction? Male Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual Performance Anxiety? Internationally recognized Clinical Sexologist, Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, specializes in counseling and therapy related to Human Sexuality and Sexual Behavior. Areas discussed include: Sex Addiction, Porn Addiction, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Compulsive Masturbation, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Impotence, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Performance, Orgasm, Incompatibility, Desire, Arousal, Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues, Honesty, Trust, Loneliness, Cheating, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety and Depression. To learn more please visit my websites: CounselingAndSexualHealth.com and OnlineSexualAddiction.com. I look forward to speaking with you!
(407) 674-0058 View (407) 674-0058
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Cj Varghese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
My approach to counseling is based on the integration of my professional psychological training and personal experience. I personally have overcome abuse and addictions in my own life. I believe we were created to live in healthy relationships and I love working with people to help them live closer to who they were designed to be. I believe that if we are able to experience healing within ourselves, we can live in relationship with others more freely and authentically.
My approach to counseling is based on the integration of my professional psychological training and personal experience. I personally have overcome abuse and addictions in my own life. I believe we were created to live in healthy relationships and I love working with people to help them live closer to who they were designed to be. I believe that if we are able to experience healing within ourselves, we can live in relationship with others more freely and authentically.
(321) 351-4734 View (321) 351-4734
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Tara Romanowski
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
With the start of a brand new year, many people begin to process and reflect on the past year(s) and prepare for a new one, thinking about the goals they want to set and how they want to be better. It is possible to not even know where to begin and to feel lost or hopeless in the process. We are all struggling, but we don't have to continue tolerating the struggle, and we certainly don't have to do it alone. Therapy can provide a wonderful and safe outlet to explore and process new thoughts and emotions and start making positive changes toward a better future.
With the start of a brand new year, many people begin to process and reflect on the past year(s) and prepare for a new one, thinking about the goals they want to set and how they want to be better. It is possible to not even know where to begin and to feel lost or hopeless in the process. We are all struggling, but we don't have to continue tolerating the struggle, and we certainly don't have to do it alone. Therapy can provide a wonderful and safe outlet to explore and process new thoughts and emotions and start making positive changes toward a better future.
(407) 863-8217 View (407) 863-8217
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Jeremiah Simmons
Counselor, LMHC, PhD, MA, MDiv, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
Finding the right counselor is indeed an important step to helping you move in the right direction towards health. As a counselor, I see myself not as someone who has all of life's answers but rather as someone who can walk with you on the journey towards achieving your own goals of health. This collaborative process involves working together to help you grow and overcome the issues that are blocking the roads of life. I enjoy working with a broad range of patients and my areas of focus include, Depression, Anxiety, Couples and Marital Counseling, Familial Relationships, Addictions, Sexuality, Identity Issues and Adjustment Disorders.
Finding the right counselor is indeed an important step to helping you move in the right direction towards health. As a counselor, I see myself not as someone who has all of life's answers but rather as someone who can walk with you on the journey towards achieving your own goals of health. This collaborative process involves working together to help you grow and overcome the issues that are blocking the roads of life. I enjoy working with a broad range of patients and my areas of focus include, Depression, Anxiety, Couples and Marital Counseling, Familial Relationships, Addictions, Sexuality, Identity Issues and Adjustment Disorders.
(321) 806-2372 View (321) 806-2372
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Kristina Dawson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
You may be facing challenges such as trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, grief, OCD, or other concerns.
Living with an eating disorder can be lonely but you don't have to face it alone. I'm a licensed therapist in Florida and South Carolina, specializing in helping those with eating disorders, trauma, and emotional disorders, all from the safety and comfort of your own home. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for interns and RMHCI. Together, in our virtual therapy sessions, we'll create a nurturing space where you can heal and find peace. Whether you're an adolescent or an adult, I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to overcome challenges you're facing and empower you to live a fulfilling life.
You may be facing challenges such as trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, grief, OCD, or other concerns.
Living with an eating disorder can be lonely but you don't have to face it alone. I'm a licensed therapist in Florida and South Carolina, specializing in helping those with eating disorders, trauma, and emotional disorders, all from the safety and comfort of your own home. I am also a Qualified Supervisor for interns and RMHCI. Together, in our virtual therapy sessions, we'll create a nurturing space where you can heal and find peace. Whether you're an adolescent or an adult, I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to overcome challenges you're facing and empower you to live a fulfilling life.
(904) 560-5920 View (904) 560-5920
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Michelle Lake
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
Dr. Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. She is also an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. She received her Master's Degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership with a Specialization in Human Resources. Dr. Lake has devoted her life to helping others make positive changes in their lives. We all face obstacles and sometimes feel like we do not have the strength to overcome these obstacles. However, within each human spirit, is the power to thrive and overcome life's challenges.
Dr. Michelle Lake is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. She is also an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. She received her Master's Degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership with a Specialization in Human Resources. Dr. Lake has devoted her life to helping others make positive changes in their lives. We all face obstacles and sometimes feel like we do not have the strength to overcome these obstacles. However, within each human spirit, is the power to thrive and overcome life's challenges.
(786) 420-4724 View (786) 420-4724
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Tania Feres
LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Invest in yourself or in your relationship in 2024! Do you feel alone in your relationship? Do you feel that you are simply going day by day without a life’s purpose? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? You are not alone! If you want to learn coping strategies to live a healthy life and learn communication skills to engage with your family, partner, and friends, you are in the right place. My goal is to assist you to reconnect with your partner and feel connected again. I offer couple's therapy, family, and individual therapy. I'm trained in EMDR and it helps you to process traumatic events. We are open on the weekends!
Invest in yourself or in your relationship in 2024! Do you feel alone in your relationship? Do you feel that you are simply going day by day without a life’s purpose? Are you tired of fighting with your partner? You are not alone! If you want to learn coping strategies to live a healthy life and learn communication skills to engage with your family, partner, and friends, you are in the right place. My goal is to assist you to reconnect with your partner and feel connected again. I offer couple's therapy, family, and individual therapy. I'm trained in EMDR and it helps you to process traumatic events. We are open on the weekends!
(321) 473-4196 View (321) 473-4196
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Brianna Leigh Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789
My eclectic approach to counseling includes person-centered psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapeutic theories. I provide my clients with unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding, creating a warm, positive, and welcoming atmosphere to encourage all clients to feel safe while sharing their personal story. I utilize evidenced-based therapy techniques and mindfulness to help clients cope with distress, regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, identify and reduce self-destructive behavior patterns, and find balance on a day-to-day basis. I meet the individual needs of each client to foster personal empowerment and growth.
My eclectic approach to counseling includes person-centered psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapeutic theories. I provide my clients with unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding, creating a warm, positive, and welcoming atmosphere to encourage all clients to feel safe while sharing their personal story. I utilize evidenced-based therapy techniques and mindfulness to help clients cope with distress, regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, identify and reduce self-destructive behavior patterns, and find balance on a day-to-day basis. I meet the individual needs of each client to foster personal empowerment and growth.
(407) 275-0745 View (407) 275-0745
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Iliana Bianca Torres
Counselor, MS, LMCH, CEO
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
As both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and someone who has personally journeyed through post-bariatric challenges, my passion lies in guiding individuals toward a life free from the weight of their past. I bring a unique understanding to our sessions and will foster a supportive environment tailored to your specific needs. Whether you've grappled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or faced the challenges of pre or post-bariatric experiences, my commitment is to help you deal with the pain of your past in order to live your best life possible.
As both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and someone who has personally journeyed through post-bariatric challenges, my passion lies in guiding individuals toward a life free from the weight of their past. I bring a unique understanding to our sessions and will foster a supportive environment tailored to your specific needs. Whether you've grappled with anxiety, depression, trauma, or faced the challenges of pre or post-bariatric experiences, my commitment is to help you deal with the pain of your past in order to live your best life possible.
(407) 594-7191 View (407) 594-7191
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Rising Strengths Counseling Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, ACSW, CTMH
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
I work with individuals- adults, adolescents and children, couples and families with a variety of issues. I strive to provide hope and healing through working with you to develop a plan to help you with your mental and emotional health.
I work with individuals- adults, adolescents and children, couples and families with a variety of issues. I strive to provide hope and healing through working with you to develop a plan to help you with your mental and emotional health.
(813) 212-8937 View (813) 212-8937
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Charis Counseling Center
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Charis Counseling Center has been providing expert counseling in the central Florida area since its inception in 2000. Charis offers the services of trained professionals who provide comfort and hope as they guide you toward overcoming obstacles and experiencing the authentic, abundant life. We also provide psychiatric medical management quickly and efficiently.
Charis Counseling Center has been providing expert counseling in the central Florida area since its inception in 2000. Charis offers the services of trained professionals who provide comfort and hope as they guide you toward overcoming obstacles and experiencing the authentic, abundant life. We also provide psychiatric medical management quickly and efficiently.
(407) 258-1147 View (407) 258-1147
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GroundWork - CBT
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, D-CBT
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
GroundWork is a boutique practice that is committed to providing compassionate, empirically supported care, that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -helping you get better faster. We provide personalized and specialized treatment to adults, teens, children, families and couples. GroundWork offers practical, goal-oriented therapy to help you and your loved ones make positive changes in your lives.
GroundWork is a boutique practice that is committed to providing compassionate, empirically supported care, that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) -helping you get better faster. We provide personalized and specialized treatment to adults, teens, children, families and couples. GroundWork offers practical, goal-oriented therapy to help you and your loved ones make positive changes in your lives.
(407) 378-3000 View (407) 378-3000
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Dan Marcone
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
I work with teens, adults, couples and families facing a variety of issues, and my specializations include: Anxiety, Depression, High Risk Adolescents, Marital and Relationships, Spirituality, Grief and Loss, Communication, Addiction, Abuse, PTSD, Career Consulting using The Career Direct Assessment, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sexuality, & Stress Management, Trauma and Neuropsychotherapy.
I work with clients seeking Couples Therapy, as well as, individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and anger. I specialize in working with those clients in crisis who need immediate intervention. Seasons Counseling also specializes in Life Transitions. I believe that every person has a story worth telling, and I seek to honor yours as we begin the journey together towards healing. You can expect to be treated with dignity and understanding. My own story of self-exploration, awareness, and emotional healing allows me to offer hope for change with empathy, compassion, and respect.
I work with teens, adults, couples and families facing a variety of issues, and my specializations include: Anxiety, Depression, High Risk Adolescents, Marital and Relationships, Spirituality, Grief and Loss, Communication, Addiction, Abuse, PTSD, Career Consulting using The Career Direct Assessment, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sexuality, & Stress Management, Trauma and Neuropsychotherapy.
I work with clients seeking Couples Therapy, as well as, individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and anger. I specialize in working with those clients in crisis who need immediate intervention. Seasons Counseling also specializes in Life Transitions. I believe that every person has a story worth telling, and I seek to honor yours as we begin the journey together towards healing. You can expect to be treated with dignity and understanding. My own story of self-exploration, awareness, and emotional healing allows me to offer hope for change with empathy, compassion, and respect.
(407) 901-3092 View (407) 901-3092
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Robin J. Carrillo
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
My specialties include: anxiety, eating disorders, parenting strategies, helping blended families, the transgender process, working with teens, relationship counseling that maximizes on the couple's strengths.
I have a passion for helping. Whether you need help in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strategies, divorce, recovery from eating disorders, or grief, I'm here to assist you. If you’re a part of the medical field, or a first responder, know there is help. Maximize time in therapy with Client-Centered counseling focused on your well being. If you're struggling in any area of your life, there is hope. Life does not have to be full of anxiety, depression, and discord. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we'll work together to uncover what's at the root. There is a new way manage your life.
My specialties include: anxiety, eating disorders, parenting strategies, helping blended families, the transgender process, working with teens, relationship counseling that maximizes on the couple's strengths.
I have a passion for helping. Whether you need help in dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strategies, divorce, recovery from eating disorders, or grief, I'm here to assist you. If you’re a part of the medical field, or a first responder, know there is help. Maximize time in therapy with Client-Centered counseling focused on your well being. If you're struggling in any area of your life, there is hope. Life does not have to be full of anxiety, depression, and discord. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we'll work together to uncover what's at the root. There is a new way manage your life.
(407) 347-6765 View (407) 347-6765
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Renee Cherowitz
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, ART, CCHt
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, feelings of irritability, tearfulness or having consistent negative or irrational thoughts? Panic attacks? These may be symptoms of underlying core issues that have not been addressed. Many adults and children experience events that may have life-long consequences. Past events could include childhood experiences, addiction within the family, or acts of violence. Consequences may also include nightmares, insomnia, relational issues, addiction/substance abuse and physical symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families in the area of trauma, addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and individuals involved with the dependency court system.
(407) 543-1763 View (407) 543-1763
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Sarah Whipple
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Winter Park, FL 32789
Sarah is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who has worked with a wide range of age groups, ethnicities, and genders to treat a vast amount of mental health concerns. She has worked as a therapist in a behavioral hospital working closely with those with depression, anxiety, school issues, major life changes, relationship issues, and more. She is passionate about providing compassionate, quality, and holistic mental health services to adolescents and adults.
Sarah is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern who has worked with a wide range of age groups, ethnicities, and genders to treat a vast amount of mental health concerns. She has worked as a therapist in a behavioral hospital working closely with those with depression, anxiety, school issues, major life changes, relationship issues, and more. She is passionate about providing compassionate, quality, and holistic mental health services to adolescents and adults.
(407) 584-4381 View (407) 584-4381
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Stacey Herdegen
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, IMT3648, NCC, CFRA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Park, FL 32789  (Online Only)
My areas of treatment expertise include: eating disorders, anxiety & depressive disorders, trauma, and family/relational/interpersonal conflicts.
We all need & seek connection; connection with others, connection to certain feelings or things, connection to ideas & goals, connection with ourselves. Whether you're struggling with feelings of disconnection, or are looking to better manage/improve upon current connections, I believe that there is strength, growth, & hope in numbers - we weren't meant to go it alone. As a graduate from UCF with a Masters degree in Marriage, Couples, & Family therapy, I operate from a systemic perspective - utilizing an integrative, holistic approach.
My areas of treatment expertise include: eating disorders, anxiety & depressive disorders, trauma, and family/relational/interpersonal conflicts.
We all need & seek connection; connection with others, connection to certain feelings or things, connection to ideas & goals, connection with ourselves. Whether you're struggling with feelings of disconnection, or are looking to better manage/improve upon current connections, I believe that there is strength, growth, & hope in numbers - we weren't meant to go it alone. As a graduate from UCF with a Masters degree in Marriage, Couples, & Family therapy, I operate from a systemic perspective - utilizing an integrative, holistic approach.
(407) 743-6396 View (407) 743-6396
Eating Disorders Therapists

What happens in therapy for eating disorders?

In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?

Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?

The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?

Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?

Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.