Find An Eating Disorder Therapist in Charles Town, WV.

Ashburn Psychological Services offers treatment for eating disorders. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential for improvement since eating disorders are complex and often comorbid with other mental health concerns. Cognitive-behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive remediation therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, family therapy, behavior therapy, and music therapy are some of the approaches used to successfully treat eating disorders. At times, increased family involvement, medication and hospitalization is needed. We at Ashburn Psychological Services are here to help.

Managing an eating disorder can be long-term challenge. These disorders often coexist with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. In many cases, symptoms can become life threatening. Counseling is the most important aspect in the treatment of these disorders. I am a proponent of a comprehensive approach that also emphasizes medical monitoring and nutrition. My treatment plans help determine your needs, and establish goals and guidelines. I emphasize: normalizing eating patterns, learning skills to improve mood and eating habits, developing ways to transform negative thoughts and behaviors, adopting relationship and stress coping skills, and developing mindfulness and a healthy life-style. I recommend group support and family therapy as a part of a...(view profile to read more)

The clinicians at Insight are well connected with other professionals in the community and work collaboratively to meet the needs of our clients. We work with local specialists to support the complex needs of clients struggling with eating disorders, using behavioral therapy as part of an integrative approach. We specialize in treating addiction and dual diagnosis which is prevalent among clients struggling with disordered eating.

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.