Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Riverhead, NY.

I am a therapist specially trained in eating disorders. I have 29 years in the field and use cognitive, behavior therapy to address bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder. I also use the Maudsley Method to help bulimics and anorexci's begin eating with the support of the family. I also treat patients who are obese or use food to deal with life problems. I befieve in the use of Over Eater Anonymous and the twelve steps which addresses eating disorders as an addiction that can be overcome with a support group and spiritual program.

I work well with eating disorders when a person has already learned the basic skills, and is now seeking deeper insight-oriented therapy from someone knowledgeable about the special complexities eating disorders bring into a person's life. I am very interested in continuing to help people in these situations, so please don't hesitate to contact me.

Eating disorders reflect a disordered approach to our own nourishment. In my practice I have found that this disorder develops as an early coping strategy to help deal with a disorder in the family system. In our work together we will untangle the contributing factors and develop a more supportive vision and approach to getting what you need in your life. Concurrently, we will work holistically to insure that you get the nutrition of body, mind and spirit that is your birthright.

Eating Disorders can be difficult to manage and finding the right fit for a therapist is critical so you can trust the therapist to talk about these issues. These issues often affect so many areas of your life so you want to be able to manage your eating habits so maintain a healthy lifestyle. We will work together on what the root cause is and how you can manage these day to day symptoms.

An eating disorder is not a lifestyle choice. An eating disorder is a serious and often fatal illnesses that causes serious disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors, physical health, and relationships. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. The sooner someone struggling with this illness, or displaying behaviors and attitudes consistent with these disorders, can get connected to help, the better. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. As with any illness or psychological disorder, these problems will not go away on their own; without clinical support they often only escalate dangerously.

I will work on healthy habits ( not serious eating disorders ) however, healthy habits , body dysmorphic disorder, and self esteem , self love and with the support and follow through on your end we can do this together! If client has serious disordered conditions ( bulimia , anorexia nervosa, or restrictive eating - client must be willing to work with physician as well. If you are experiencing a serious need speak with your physician do not be afraid ! Thank you! Don’t go through this alone! You never have to do this alone !

The book I wrote is called THE THIN BOOK and it is essentially the most a compilation of my most effective and successful hypnotherapy transcripts for weight management and weight loss. It has been translated into six languages and contains a CD in which I do several of the trances from the book. I also use guided energy and psychotherapy techniques such as ego-building with my eating disorder clients.

My approach to eating disorders is to help with the insight. In order to have long-term success over an eating disorder, a person may not only be in a behavioral group/program, but also receive insight-oriented psychotherapy. This will allow the person to have a deep understanding of the meanings of food, their body, and many more factors that contribute to what can often be a life-long struggle. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

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.

Many individuals have eating disorders and turn a counselor to help. Chris has treated many eating disorder clients including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder. Those who suffer from an eating disorder can place rules on their food intake such as limiting intake or purging after the meal. Many times the eating disorder has other reasons and behaviors behind it such as anxiety or control issues. Chris uses cognitive behavior therapy to help clients identify triggers and look at their relationship with food. Often I work with medical doctors who prescribe medication and in combination with good psychotherapy can help lowering the symptoms.