Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders impact a person’s biological and psychological functioning in ways unlike other mental disorders. While once thought to be the disorder of the affluent, eating disorders have proliferated among various cultures, geographical locations, socioeconomic statuses, ages, and genders. Young adolescent girls continue to make up the largest group of sufferers, and tend to be the most vulnerable.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

People with Anorexia Nervosa are typified by restricting their food and diet to the point that they lose excessive amounts of weight/body fat. In addition to food restriction, exercise abuse is common.

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Sufferers of Bulimia Nervosa engage in “binge eating” where extremely high numbers of calories are consumed followed by some effort to “rid” oneself of the calories. The most common method of “purging” such calories is self inducing vomiting.

Another form of ridding calories is alternating periods of starvation or exercise abuse for extended periods of time. Abuse of laxatives is also common. The hallmark of Bulimia Nervosa is the gorging of self with food to the point of physical exhaustion or food refusal.

Other Eating Disorders

Other forms of disordered eating, although less prevalent include compulsive overeating, orthorexia (exercise abuse), and hybrids of eating disordered symptoms (e.g. purging anorexia). All eating disorders are characterized by a lifestyle that is essentially organized around the drive to self-soothe. The problem tends to be progressive. Not only is the individual impacted by the disorder, but so to are friends, family and loved ones.

The rate of comorbidity with the diagnosis of eating disorders is high. A person with an eating disorder will often suffer from other problems such as depression, anxiety and chemical dependency.

Steps To Treat An Eating Disorder

A thorough assessment is the key to beginning the process of recovery. While there is no “cure” for an eating disorder, a multidisciplinary approach including psychological, psychiatric, medical, nutritional, and family involvement prove to be an invaluable combination. Arguably the most challenging obstacle to the process is the level of motivation the sufferer has to recover.

Eating disorder treatment in Delray Beach, FL and also across the United States via teletherapy.

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Families naturally go through stages and transitions across the lifespan. Family dynamics impact each individuals’ response to daily life and major events. Therapy can help families understand their complex and ever-changing dynamics. As the family becomes an expert in their processes, they will be able to use new skills to navigate each situation with love and respect for one another.

 
 
 

Types of Therapy

The Center offers cutting edge therapy designed to get you on the road to a speedy recovery. We will help you to learn how to live your daily life free from the fears or compulsions that inhibit you or your child’s ability to complete each day’s tasks.

More Ways to Get Help Now

The Center offers cutting edge therapy designed to get you on the road to a speedy recovery. We know that you can’t always make it into our office for your session. Which is why we now provide teletherapy. You can get support from the comfort of your own home. We offer cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, group therapy, and medication. Depending on your needs, here’s how you can get help now:

Online or Phone Therapy

For individuals around the country or those wanting help from the comfort of your own home, we offer therapy via Facetime, Skype or phone.

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In Person Treatment

We have professionals available 7 days a week. Our offices are conveniently located in the Boca/Delray area.

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Intensive Outpatient Programs

For those who prefer a more short-term approach we offer intensive sessions for individuals or groups. Perfect for those with a less flexible work schedule.

When it comes to anxiety or mood disorders we specialize in treating the whole person, not just your symptoms. In all of our programs your comfort, privacy and long-term success are paramount.

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