Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Chester, PA.

Eating Disorders are often very misunderstood. Like addiction, many think the behavior is a choice. Unfortunately, once a person has crossed the line into a true eating disorder they no longer are in control even though that is often just what they were searching for to begin with. I help clients find recovery through empathic counseling. It is possible to find peace with your body and within yourself. Hope is here.

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.

I have several years of clinical experience working in an eating disorder treatment center at a partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) level of care. I have continued to work with clients around body image issues, disordered eating, and eating disorders as a outpatient therapist. While the work is difficult, I believe there is hope for recovery! My approach is holistic and I will often recommend a nutritionists (experienced working with eating disorders) to work with you as we discover your path for recovery.

Eating disorders are a broad spectrum of “too much” behaviors. They can stem from always seeing that image of that potato chip and not being able to say “no”. Or they may be much more serious. Indeed in my 20 year experience, eating problems are not usually related to food, but are related to unresolved or suppressed emotions. Using advanced techniques, we aim for a personal and confidential release of those emotional weights, freeing you to make healthier and ultimately beneficial choices.

We understand the complexities of eating disorders and provide tailored support to help you on your recovery journey. Our approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge harmful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) to involve loved ones in the healing process. We focus on improving your relationship with food, enhancing body image, and fostering healthy habits. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where you can achieve lasting recovery and well-being.

Eating disorders are complex problems. They can be rooted in self-esteem based concerns. They may also be rooted in societal pressures or need for control in one's life. Some folks with eating disorders have a family history which informs the problem. Looking at family history and/or social messages can help inform the root cause of such struggles.

My approach to treating eating disorders is that they need to addressed with compassion and genuineness. Eating disorders are very misunderstood by most therapists. I have specific experience with eating disorders and how to help you successfully identify and examine the roots of your emotions that relate to your behaviors. You deserve to be heard, understood and helped.

In treating eating disorders, we partner with clients to uncover the emotional triggers fueling their behavior. Be it past trauma or societal norms about body image, we assist in identifying the unique role the disorder plays in their lives. This facilitates a more tailored recovery process. Simultaneously, we challenge harmful narratives around body image and food, cultivated by diet culture. Our ultimate goal is to help clients establish a healthier connection with food and their own bodies, opening the door to a more balanced and fulfilling life.