Eating Disorder Therapy in Central Illinois
Thoughtful, specialized care for individuals and families navigating disordered eating.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can take many different forms, and not all of them look the same from the outside.
You may be struggling with:
• constant thoughts about food or your body
• cycles of restriction, bingeing, or purging
• rigid food rules or anxiety around eating
• feeling out of control around food
• ongoing dissatisfaction with your body
For many people, these patterns develop over time and can become difficult to change without support.
I provide treatment for eating disorders and disordered eating across a wide range of presentations, including:
• anorexia nervosa
• bulimia nervosa
• binge eating disorder
• OSFED and atypical eating disorders
• orthorexia
• chronic dieting and disordered eating
• body image concerns
I also work with individuals who may not meet full diagnostic criteria but still feel that their relationship with food or their body is affecting their quality of life.
The Types of Concerns I Work With
A Range of Support
Eating disorders exist along a spectrum, and the level of care needed can vary over time.
I provide:
• outpatient therapy
• comprehensive eating disorder assessment
• support in determining appropriate level of care
• referrals to higher levels of care when needed (IOP, PHP, residential, inpatient)
• continued support during or after higher levels of care
When a higher level of care is needed, I help guide that process and provide a “soft hand-off” so it feels supported rather than abrupt.
Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment
Because eating disorders impact both mental and physical health, treatment often works best when providers work together.
Over the years, I’ve built strong, trusted relationships with physicians, dietitians, and treatment providers throughout Central Illinois. My roots in the area and ongoing involvement in the eating disorder community allow me to offer care that is not only specialized, but well-connected and coordinated when additional support is needed.
What Recovery Can Look Like
Change happens gradually—but it’s possible.
Recovery is not about perfection.
Over time, many people begin to experience:
• less rigidity and anxiety around food
• fewer intrusive thoughts about eating or weight
• more trust in their body
• greater emotional flexibility
• a more peaceful relationship with food and themselves
Eating Disorder Therapy FAQs
Get answers to all your questions.
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No. Many people reach out before receiving a formal diagnosis. If your relationship with food, eating, or your body feels distressing or difficult, that is enough to begin.
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You don’t need to wait until things feel severe.
If food, eating, or your body is taking up a lot of mental space, causing distress, or interfering with your daily life, therapy can be helpful. Early support can often prevent patterns from becoming more entrenched.
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I work with a wide range of eating disorders and disordered eating patterns, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED, orthorexia, and chronic dieting.
I also work with individuals who may not meet full diagnostic criteria but still feel stuck in an unhealthy or stressful relationship with food.
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This depends on your needs.
Many clients meet weekly, while others may benefit from more frequent sessions, especially when symptoms are more severe or additional support is needed.
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Yes.
Many of the people I work with have been dealing with eating disorder patterns for a long time. Change is still possible, even when the patterns feel deeply ingrained.
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That’s completely okay.
It’s common to feel unsure or conflicted about recovery. Therapy can be a place to explore that ambivalence without pressure, rather than needing to feel fully ready before you begin.
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Yes.
When it’s helpful, I collaborate with physicians, dietitians, psychiatrists, and treatment programs to ensure that care is coordinated and responsive.
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If a higher level of care is needed, I help guide the referral process and support you in finding an appropriate program.
My goal is to make that transition feel clear and supported, and when appropriate, I remain involved to help with continuity of care.
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Yes.
Eating disorders often impact the whole family. I provide guidance and support for parents, partners, and loved ones who want to better understand how to support recovery.
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No.
While we do address eating patterns and behaviors, therapy also focuses on the emotional, relational, and psychological factors that contribute to the eating disorder.
This often leads to more lasting and meaningful change.
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Yes. I offer virtual sessions for clients located in Illinois.
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You can visit the New Clients page to learn more about the process or reach out through the Contact page.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Ready to begin?
If your relationship with food or your body has been taking up more space than you want it to, I am here to support you.