But I am here to assure you that you can put food in its proper place and live a life free from:
- Food obsessions
- Bingeing
- Constant dieting
- Purging and/or laxative abuse
- Constant negative self-comparisons
Together, with persistence, patience and some hard hitting emotional work, we can get your life back on track!
Food is not the problem!
That might surprise you. Food may be the symptom of the real problem, but it is not the problem. Let’s look at how our bodies use food.
- Energy
- Nutrition for health
- Muscle building
- Boost immune system
However, food serves many needs other than physical. Food:
- Relieves boredom
- Relieves tension
- Relieves anxiety
- Relieves sadness
- Relieves anger
In the short term, food is a very effective coping skill! And from time to time, we all use food as a way to escape uncomfortable feelings.
The problem starts when food becomes our consistent way of coping.
When you start to obsess about the food you are eating, or will be eating ...when you start planning private time in order to eat your “forbidden foods”…. when you obsess about your body image and body size…when you believe you only deserve to be happy once you are at your desired weight… when these are just some of your daily regular thoughts, then food has taken on an unnatural role in your life.
What are the signs you may have a problem?
- You compulsively overeat
- You try to eat normally but cannot
- You secretly eat and hide food
- You excessively think about eating
- You feel guilty when you eat
- You purge to relieve feeling guilty
- You avoid food
- You fear food
- You hate the way you look
- You always weigh yourself
- You avoid looking at yourself in a mirror
- You feel hopeless that things will never change
If you can relate to any of the above statements, please feel free to call me and make an appointment to talk. I can help you live a more rewarding life!
Evaluation Process and Fees
New patients go through a comprehensive initial evaluation that includes:
- Completing detailed intake forms and clinical rating scales to begin to provide the fullest picture possible about personal concerns and issues. These are to be completed prior to the first appointment.
- A detailed history taking session and review of all forms are conducted with you at your initial appointment.
- FEES: The initial 90 minute diagnostic evaluation, is $125. After that, individual sessions are $95. Payment in full is required at the time of service. I will be happy to assist you to determine whether your insurance plan will provide any reimbursement to you. Certain Medicaid plans accepted. Reduced rates may apply for college students.
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