Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Paradise Valley, AZ.

At the Mandel Center of AZ, Alyssa Mandel, LCSW we use the most up-to-date therapuetic techniques and over 16 years of experience to assist clients and their families who suffer with Eating Disorders of all kinds. Alyssa Mandel, LCSW uses her non-judgmental approach to help clients feel supported in battling this complex disease. You will never feel pressured or misunderstood when working with Alyssa, as she has "heard it all" which makes facing this unique problem that much easier. She understands how difficult taking the first steps in recovering from an eating disorder is and will guide you through the process with patience and care.

While I don’t specialize in eating disorders, I understand the ways that past trauma, perfectionism, control, and issues around worth and identity can impact our behaviors. Eating disorders, substance use, pornography addiction... the list could go on. We all go through pain, and we gravitate towards behaviors that promise control and relief from that pain. But, deep down, you probably know that long-term this story doesn’t end well. You probably need not only deep healing, but new strategies for coping with your present and building a hopeful future. At Lion Counseling, our mission is to help you escape the cages that hold you back and become the lion God created you to be.

Dr. Keller views Eating Disorders as a serious and highly complex conditon. For this reason, Dr. Keller insists on a specialized multidisciplinary team approach. The patient with an eating disorder must have close medical follow up by a physician trained in eating disorders. In addition, Dr. Keller requires the involvement and input of a nutrionist and a psychiatrist with eating disorder expertise. Patients with eating disorders who see Dr. Keller for psychotherapy are often concurrently invoved in eating disorder out patient support groups. If medically indicated Dr.Keller refers patients to specialzied inpatient eating disorder medical centers.

In my approach to eating disorder counseling, I prioritize creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore the underlying issues contributing to their eating behaviors. I integrate evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address the complex interplay of emotional, psychological, and social factors involved. By working collaboratively with clients, I can help them develop healthier relationships with food and their bodies, identify and challenge harmful thought patterns, and build coping skills for managing stress and emotions.

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinfleminphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative.

While most eating disorder issues are treated by cognitive behavioral methodologies or specialized outpatient/inpatient programs, Grey Matters International and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, PhD provide relief first and foremost for the brain of one suffering from an eating disorder----without giving them medication. We believe that the neural circuitries responsible for the compulsive behaviors with eating are not necessarily only a neurotransmitter issue but of overused neural networks that affect the harmonization, balance, and decisions of the whole brain. Contact kevin@kevinfleminphd.com or 877-606-6161 to learn more about this safe and effective alternative