Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Superior, MI.

It can be hard to love our bodies in today's world. We are bombarded by images of what we "should" look like; however, these images are often unrealistic, unattainable, and sometimes, even dangerous. Trying to live up to these expectations can lead to low self-esteem, negative body image, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphic disorder. Let me help you to learn healthy coping skills, develop a more positive self-image, and build self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

am here to help you for as long as you need. Life gets difficult sometimes and support from friends, family, and self-help doesn't always work--that is when therapy can help. I work with my clients to identify the core of their pain, its underlying causes, and the beliefs, thought patterns, and external influences that perpetuate it. The overarching goal is to break these patterns and learn skills to increase self-efficacy, self-compassion, and acceptance. ​

Eating disorders can be confusing, scary, and isolating, and unfortunately are difficult to treat and recover from on one’s own. Hope is not lost, however, as many eating disorder treatment centers offer countless benefits, from a strong community offering support during challenging times to a lasting recovery as a result of a specialized treatment plan. Some individuals may not fully understand how or why their eating disorder developed, and they may be unsure of how to overcome the symptoms. During eating disorder counseling, the counselor can help the client understand the unique factors that led to the development of his or her eating disorder, as well as the steps required to overcome it.

I began my career in nutritional counseling with a focus on eating disorders and compulsive eating. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, expressive arts therapy, and 12-step philosophy. Together we'll explore your relationship with food and your body. Food is a natural part of life and you deserve to be free from suffering or worrying about food and body image!

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.

Treatment of eating disorders, can be challenging for both the therapist and the client. Effective treatment addresses the underlying issues that often date back to childhood and a person’s self-perception and self-image. Treatment approach can focus on helping a person to understand how their own self-image impacts their eating behavior. We also help the client address underlying emotions and conflicts that may be influencing them.

Binge eating disorder, sometimes called compulsive eating, is the most common eating disorder. People who struggle with binge eating are typically caught in a cycle of overeating followed by guilt, depression and self loathing. My approach to binge eating therapy includes processing and resolving past traumas, family of origin issues and current struggles that may contribute to the cycle. It also includes helping the client to learn to tolerate and process uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy is incorporated to change behavior and stop negative self talk. By healing you will be able to take your focus of this cycle and truly live life.

While I am not an expert on eating disorders, I do have experience dealing with many different control issues. Eating disorders typically deal with using food to give yourself a sense of control. Body dysmorphia usually goes hand in hand as well, sometimes viewing yourself as weighing much more than you actually do or maybe gaining weight to insulate or protect yourself from pain you have been through. We can work together to find the root causes of your eating disorder and how to shift your thinking to help you get to a healthier place with food and yourself.