Anorexia Nervosa: Characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, individuals with anorexia often severely restrict calories and may engage in purging behaviors such as excessive exercise or laxative use.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, but they are treatable. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to help individuals develop healthier relationships with food and their bodies. We provide services in Fairfax, Vienna, and Sterling, Virginia, as well as virtual telehealth appointments for patients across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. For support with eating disorders, call us today or schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment online.
Eating disorders go beyond food—they involve intense preoccupations with weight, body image, and eating habits. Individuals struggling with these disorders often develop rigid routines or rules around food, which can lead to serious physical and emotional consequences. Eating disorders are not simply about appearance or vanity—they are complex conditions with deep emotional roots. Recovery is possible with the right treatment and support.
Anorexia Nervosa: Characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, individuals with anorexia often severely restrict calories and may engage in purging behaviors such as excessive exercise or laxative use.
Bulimia Nervosa: Involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors to eliminate calories, often accompanied by preoccupation with body shape and weight.
Binge-Eating Disorder: Defined by episodes of uncontrollable overeating without purging, which can lead to weight gain and related health issues.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Individuals with ARFID avoid or restrict certain foods due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking, or lack of interest in eating, which can cause nutritional deficiencies.
Behavioral therapy is a cornerstone of eating disorder treatment, helping individuals identify and address the thought patterns, emotions, and situations that trigger unhealthy eating behaviors such as restriction, bingeing, or purging. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is frequently used to challenge negative beliefs about food, weight, and body image while building healthy eating habits and coping skills.
For a comprehensive approach, therapy is often combined with nutritional counseling and medication management to support both physical and emotional recovery. Eating disorders are complex conditions that can have serious consequences, so early intervention and professional support are essential.
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