Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Parkland, FL.

I am expert in working with eating disorders with over 30 years experience, treating Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating Disorder, Emotional Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia, and Weight loss Difficulties. Besides being the Director at Arvon & Associates, I am currently the Director of Behaviorial Medicine and Wellness at the world-renowned Pritikin Longevity Center. People come to us to change their life style, loose weight and be healthy in mind and body. I do not believe in counting calories or diets but rather a holistic approach. Changing perceptions, becoming mindful, eating healthy food, exercising daily, & plenty of sleep will take away stress and bring about amazing life changes.

I have an extensive background working with people who struggle with eating disorders and I understand that, in the end, an eating disorder has very little to do with food. I have found in my work that it's usually a coping mechanism that helps a person to feel a better sense of control in his or her life, when things feel out of control. Once we get to the core of the issue together and understand the reasons why it began, we build insight and perspective. Then we make a place to replace the unhealthy coping patterns with DBT skills that empower a person to reclaim their life and their happiness.

Do you spend your days thinking about when and what you are going to eat or not eat? Do you fantasize about how much better life would be if you were a different size or weight? Do you have persistent feelings of emptiness that you try to fill with food? Do you feel guilty after overeating or eating the “wrong” foods? Do you turn to food when you are not hungry but instead, sad, lonely, or upset? In therapy we will look at the thoughts you have that are not helpful to you and trigger feelings of distress and of things being out of your control. We will then develop your own personal toolkit of coping strategies and rid you of guilt and shame. I am here to support you; please reach out.

Very often, eating disorders result from a person's dissatisfaction with the appearance of his or her body. Based on my experience and on overwhelming research results, this dissatisfaction comes from society's messages, which we get from ads and celebrities, that certain body types (usually very thin) are beautiful and sexy. Unfortunately, most of us don't even realize that our perceptions have been so effectively manipulated in these ways. The idea that extremely thin bodies are desirable is handed down to us whether we want it or not. I have learned that people make much more sensible choices once they learn how they are being manipulated, and once they can make their own choices freely.

Adolescent Eating Disorders Program - Our Adolescent Eating Disorders Program takes a family-based approach that integrates loved ones into the healing process. Our unique approach addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the individual while aligning the family as powerful agents of support and healing. A typical treatment schedule includes individual therapy, group therapy and nutritional counseling for the individual, as well as nutritional education for the family and family therapy. Skills are more than words; they are practices that become a way of life. At ART clients feel confident that they would apply the necessary coping skills when face with possible temptations be....

I understand how difficult one's relationship with food can be. Sometimes we need education as well as an outlet for our emotions in order to avoid emotional eating or dangerous habits related to food. I can assist with body-image, irrational fears, improper eating or exercise habits and the emotional issues that relate to dysfunctional compulsions.

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.

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.

Eating disorders pose significant health risks and require careful treatment to promote recovery while addressing the individual's overall well-being and the dynamics within the family system. Due to their serious nature, eating disorders necessitate an intensive, multidisciplinary approach. At Renew, we specialize in guiding individuals through the recovery process, focusing on restoring and maintaining balance with a tailored therapy approach that often integrates seamlessly into their everyday lives and environments.