Body Image Therapy and Eating Disorder Treatment in Charlottesville, VA
More people than ever before are experiencing negative body image and engaging in disordered eating behaviors. Sometimes, they do this without even knowing it. With the rise of social media and “wellness culture”, individuals are under constant bombardment with being told what to eat, when and how to eat it, the “good” foods, and the so-called “bad” foods.
Diet trends are often marketed as disordered behaviors that promise health and happiness. Yet, these behaviors often create more dissatisfaction with the self. Disordered eating and eating disorders have become so normalized in our society. As a result, it can be hard to determine when to seek eating disorder treatment in Charlottesville, VA.
Below are some common indicators that you may need eating disorder treatment.
Experiencing guilt after eating.
Preoccupation with numbers, including weight, calories, and other nutritional information.
Spending the majority of your day thinking about food.
Feeling the need to engage in compensatory behaviors before or after eating (restriction, purging, binging, over-exercise).
Avoiding eating in front of others or going to restaurants.
Eating in secret.
Engaging in food rituals.
Frequent “checking” in the mirror for perceived flaws or imperfections.
Dieting or trying out new fad diets.
Regardless of where you are with your relationship with food and your body, our team believes everyone deserves help and support. We would be honored to provide body image therapy and eating disorder treatment.
At Full Life, we know that eating disorders don’t discriminate against age, gender identity, race, socioeconomic status, or size.
Our clinicians tailor eating disorder treatment to your individual needs and bring healing to you as a whole person, not only addressing behaviors.
Individual care may vary. But, our clinicians ground their practice in standard treatment models for eating disorders. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family therapy, and trauma work as necessary. We will explore how disordered eating behaviors are meeting some important needs for you. An eating disorder therapist will guide you to more adaptive strategies for meeting those needs. At the same time, they will also help to increase self-awareness, insight, and self-compassion.
Eating disorders are complex. As a result, they may need more support outside of eating disorder treatment or body image therapy. So, we will collaborate with your treatment team, including psychiatrists, primary care providers, and dieticians. We will work to ensure you have the best and most cohesive care possible. An eating disorder therapist from our team is here to help you reconnect with your body and its needs. Together, you can rediscover the joy of food, nourishment, and movement.
Begin Body Image Therapy and Eating Disorder Treatment in Charlottesville, VA
You deserve to enjoy what you eat and love the skin you're in. Our team is dedicated to offering the right mental health support so you can reconnect and love your body. You can meet with a caring therapist from our team to see if we are the right fit for you. To start your therapy journey with Full Life Counseling, please follow these simple steps:
Meet with a caring therapist
Begin improving your relationship with food, and your body.
Other Services Offered With Full Life Counseling
Eating disorder treatment isn't the only service we offer at our Charlottesville, VA-based practice. Our team of skilled therapists understands that you may experience other mental health concerns unrelated to body image therapy. This is why we are happy to offer support in other areas including counseling for college students, trauma and PTSD, depression, and stress. We also offer couples counseling, affirming therapy, nature-based therapy, and supervision services. If not, we are well-rooted in the local therapy community and will help you find the right fit. Contact us today to get started.