Eating Disorders Therapists in Chicago, IL
I specialize in helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food and their body, from eating disorders and everything in between, as well as low self worth/confidence, body image, anxiety, depression, low motivation, feeling hopeless, phase of life transitions, perfectionism, grief and loss, managing everyday stressors and relationship issues.
Navigating through the world can be overwhelming, confusing and challenging. Whether wanting to have a better relationship with yourself, others, getting unstuck or just figuring out your next steps in life, therapy can help you to address underlying issues preventing you from living the life you want. Most people come to therapy knowing what they need to change but rather struggle with knowing where and how to begin. Therapy can help you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, identify where you are getting stuck, improve coping with thoughts and feelings, and take the necessary steps to build the life you want.
I specialize in helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food and their body, from eating disorders and everything in between, as well as low self worth/confidence, body image, anxiety, depression, low motivation, feeling hopeless, phase of life transitions, perfectionism, grief and loss, managing everyday stressors and relationship issues.
Navigating through the world can be overwhelming, confusing and challenging. Whether wanting to have a better relationship with yourself, others, getting unstuck or just figuring out your next steps in life, therapy can help you to address underlying issues preventing you from living the life you want. Most people come to therapy knowing what they need to change but rather struggle with knowing where and how to begin. Therapy can help you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, identify where you are getting stuck, improve coping with thoughts and feelings, and take the necessary steps to build the life you want.
Courtney Berry
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60606 (Online Only)
I’m Courtney (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Illinois. I am passionate about working with adolescents, teens and adults addressing trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and life changes. My experience also includes helping parent/child relationships, eating disorders, and those who have been impacted by domestic violence or sexual abuse.
I’m Courtney (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Illinois. I am passionate about working with adolescents, teens and adults addressing trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and life changes. My experience also includes helping parent/child relationships, eating disorders, and those who have been impacted by domestic violence or sexual abuse.
Ali utilizes evidence-based theories, including ACT, CBT, DBT, R0-DBT, ERP, EFFT and FBT, in her work with clients with mood, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Alison M. Mayer (Ali), NCC, LCPC, is on the staff at SpringSource Psychological Center. She specializes in working with clients from the age 10 years old through late adulthood who are struggling with an eating disorder (including ARFID and binge eating disorder.) Ali also works with individuals struggling with mood and anxiety and/or relationship issues. Ali often incorporates family therapy into treatment as indicated, having the experience that more support can augment a client's progress. She received a master’s degree at National Louis University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Ali utilizes evidence-based theories, including ACT, CBT, DBT, R0-DBT, ERP, EFFT and FBT, in her work with clients with mood, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Alison M. Mayer (Ali), NCC, LCPC, is on the staff at SpringSource Psychological Center. She specializes in working with clients from the age 10 years old through late adulthood who are struggling with an eating disorder (including ARFID and binge eating disorder.) Ali also works with individuals struggling with mood and anxiety and/or relationship issues. Ali often incorporates family therapy into treatment as indicated, having the experience that more support can augment a client's progress. She received a master’s degree at National Louis University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Recent national conference presentations addressed topics such as Binge Eating and Weight, Preventing Eating Disorders, Parent-Child Feeding Practices, and Weight Bias and Discrimination in America.
It often takes courage to come in for the first session, and I am glad that you are making the first step in reaching out for support. My goal is to create a safe place where we can work together towards your individual goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine, and on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. I am Certified in both Sport Psychology and Child and Family Therapy. I specialize in eating and weight-related disorders, couples therapy, sports psychology and women's health.
Recent national conference presentations addressed topics such as Binge Eating and Weight, Preventing Eating Disorders, Parent-Child Feeding Practices, and Weight Bias and Discrimination in America.
It often takes courage to come in for the first session, and I am glad that you are making the first step in reaching out for support. My goal is to create a safe place where we can work together towards your individual goals. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine, and on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. I am Certified in both Sport Psychology and Child and Family Therapy. I specialize in eating and weight-related disorders, couples therapy, sports psychology and women's health.
, anxiety, depression), eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
“The single most remarkable fact of human existence is how hard it is for human beings to be happy” is a quote that has resonated with me for years. Sometimes things happen to us. Sometimes we learn to cope with life in ways that aren’t helpful in the long-term. It is HARD to be happy and fulfilled in today's world, but I can help you get there. My goal is to help clients embrace the full spectrum of who they are and engage in meaningful behavior change that creates a life worth living.
, anxiety, depression), eating disorders, and/or body image concerns.
“The single most remarkable fact of human existence is how hard it is for human beings to be happy” is a quote that has resonated with me for years. Sometimes things happen to us. Sometimes we learn to cope with life in ways that aren’t helpful in the long-term. It is HARD to be happy and fulfilled in today's world, but I can help you get there. My goal is to help clients embrace the full spectrum of who they are and engage in meaningful behavior change that creates a life worth living.
Nicole Bentley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life transitions.
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues and life transitions.
If you're feeling consumed by anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image issues or OCD behaviors, I am an empathic, personable and non-judgmental therapist who would feel honored to walk along side you towards your goals. Therapy can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your thought and behavioral patterns in greater depth, and provide you with coping tools to help you be less impacted by your distress, and more present in your life.
Bari Rothfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
If life is feeling chaotic, overwhelming, or unmanageable, I’m here to help. I’m here to assist you in moving away from maladaptive patterns of behavior that seem to interfere with your quality of life and develop new patterns of behavior that feel more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we can increase awareness, uncover strengths, and empower resilience. I specialize in the treatment of adults who struggle with eating disorders & disordered eating (binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, orthorexia), addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
I work with teens and young adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, career stress, eating disorders, and professional or interpersonal relationship issues.
Are you feeling alone, misunderstood, or overwhelmed with your current life circumstances? Stressors from work, finances, family, friendships, and romantic partnerships impede on your quality of life and interfere with the happiness you want and deserve. Whether you are going through a career transition, navigating healthy boundaries, or in need of processing the negative thoughts or emotions you feel daily, I am here to help. I will address, validate, and acknowledge these aspects of your life, while also providing empowerment and evidence-based practices needed to help you take control of who you want to become.
I work with teens and young adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, career stress, eating disorders, and professional or interpersonal relationship issues.
Are you feeling alone, misunderstood, or overwhelmed with your current life circumstances? Stressors from work, finances, family, friendships, and romantic partnerships impede on your quality of life and interfere with the happiness you want and deserve. Whether you are going through a career transition, navigating healthy boundaries, or in need of processing the negative thoughts or emotions you feel daily, I am here to help. I will address, validate, and acknowledge these aspects of your life, while also providing empowerment and evidence-based practices needed to help you take control of who you want to become.
My areas of interests are multicultural issues, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and crisis intervention.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I provide individual and couples therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy allowing for the balancing of mind and body. I place an emphasis on mindfulness and acceptance in my therapeutic approach allowing you to evolve in a meaningful way. Navigating that evolution can be difficult and uncomfortable, my job is to help you through that process. To facilitate your transformation I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
My areas of interests are multicultural issues, mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and crisis intervention.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I provide individual and couples therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy allowing for the balancing of mind and body. I place an emphasis on mindfulness and acceptance in my therapeutic approach allowing you to evolve in a meaningful way. Navigating that evolution can be difficult and uncomfortable, my job is to help you through that process. To facilitate your transformation I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Alexi Peters
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ASDCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
Alexi Peters MA, LCPC is a sex-positive, fat positive, queer therapist. They take a warm yet honest approach to therapy strategically supporting clients in achieving their personal and interpersonal goals through actionable work. Alexi primarily utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, and RODBT to work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and gender affirming needs.
Alexi Peters MA, LCPC is a sex-positive, fat positive, queer therapist. They take a warm yet honest approach to therapy strategically supporting clients in achieving their personal and interpersonal goals through actionable work. Alexi primarily utilizes narrative therapy, DBT, and RODBT to work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQIA+ and sexual health, including gender identity and gender affirming needs.
Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and painful. Our lived experiences can influence the paths we take, but they don't have to define us. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their personal needs, and heal from past wounds to create their meaningful life. My clients may struggle with issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, stress management, or relationship issues.
Life can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and painful. Our lived experiences can influence the paths we take, but they don't have to define us. I work with clients who are looking to take a deeper look at emotional and behavioral patterns, better understand their personal needs, and heal from past wounds to create their meaningful life. My clients may struggle with issues including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, negative body image, trauma/PTSD, stress management, or relationship issues.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Areas of specialty include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Women's Issues, New Mothers, Stress Management, and Times of Transition.
I provide individual psychotherapy to Adults, Emerging Adults, and College Students. As we partner together I will offer a combination of reflection and tools to help you feel better and experience meaningful long term change. My warm, collaborative approach is one that values diversity and honors the individual experiences of those with whom I work. I believe in utilizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth.
Areas of specialty include the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Women's Issues, New Mothers, Stress Management, and Times of Transition.
I provide individual psychotherapy to Adults, Emerging Adults, and College Students. As we partner together I will offer a combination of reflection and tools to help you feel better and experience meaningful long term change. My warm, collaborative approach is one that values diversity and honors the individual experiences of those with whom I work. I believe in utilizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth.
I am a Psypact provider. I have a warm and interactive style and work to form a safe, trusting relationship with you. I adapt my approach to address your specific needs and can help you break behavior patterns quickly and improve relationships, self awareness, and self-esteem. I have advanced training in psychoanalytic, couple, group, and dialectical behavior therapy. I have expertise in treating eating disorders, personality disorders, addictive and compulsive behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, high conflict couples, and grief and traumatic loss. I see adults, adolescents, couples, families and groups.
I am a Psypact provider. I have a warm and interactive style and work to form a safe, trusting relationship with you. I adapt my approach to address your specific needs and can help you break behavior patterns quickly and improve relationships, self awareness, and self-esteem. I have advanced training in psychoanalytic, couple, group, and dialectical behavior therapy. I have expertise in treating eating disorders, personality disorders, addictive and compulsive behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, high conflict couples, and grief and traumatic loss. I see adults, adolescents, couples, families and groups.
Throughout my 15 years of being a psychologist, I have gained a lot of experience working with people who have anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Taking steps toward change and getting help can be incredibly difficult. I strive to support people who want to suffer less and create more meaning in their lives. I believe that we need to have compassion toward ourselves in order to heal, though this can be difficult when we are struggling emotionally. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories, helping to cultivate compassion and build insight in order to encourage change. While I enjoy working with people of all ages, I primarily work with older adolescents and adults.
Throughout my 15 years of being a psychologist, I have gained a lot of experience working with people who have anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
Taking steps toward change and getting help can be incredibly difficult. I strive to support people who want to suffer less and create more meaning in their lives. I believe that we need to have compassion toward ourselves in order to heal, though this can be difficult when we are struggling emotionally. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories, helping to cultivate compassion and build insight in order to encourage change. While I enjoy working with people of all ages, I primarily work with older adolescents and adults.
Current openings Wednesday and Sundays... I support clients who are looking to understand themselves better, clarify their values and make strides towards their desired life. I have extensive experience helping clients through eating disorder recovery (including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID), body image concerns, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe change is possible for every individual and that it’s easier to attain with support, skills and encouragement. I value change, curiosity and compassion and strive to provide a non-judgmental space.
Current openings Wednesday and Sundays... I support clients who are looking to understand themselves better, clarify their values and make strides towards their desired life. I have extensive experience helping clients through eating disorder recovery (including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID), body image concerns, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I believe change is possible for every individual and that it’s easier to attain with support, skills and encouragement. I value change, curiosity and compassion and strive to provide a non-judgmental space.
My main passion is to help those who struggle with eating disorders and body image.
Life often brings many challenges, struggles, and roadblocks into our path. Sometimes we fear that our pain and suffering will never end. All of us have experienced times in our lives where we have felt stuck, without hope, and in need of someone to walk beside us and listen to our story. My passion is to walk alongside you, helping you find hope and a way forward as you pursue healing and repair your relationship to yourself.
My main passion is to help those who struggle with eating disorders and body image.
Life often brings many challenges, struggles, and roadblocks into our path. Sometimes we fear that our pain and suffering will never end. All of us have experienced times in our lives where we have felt stuck, without hope, and in need of someone to walk beside us and listen to our story. My passion is to walk alongside you, helping you find hope and a way forward as you pursue healing and repair your relationship to yourself.
Amy Shane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD Candidate in Illinois and Montana, and specialize in attachment & relational trauma, eating disorders and anxiety. I am currently a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Clinical Social Work with my dissertation research and study focusing on attachment trauma and eating disorders. For individuals working on improving their relationship with food and body image, I practice solely through a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PhD Candidate in Illinois and Montana, and specialize in attachment & relational trauma, eating disorders and anxiety. I am currently a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Clinical Social Work with my dissertation research and study focusing on attachment trauma and eating disorders. For individuals working on improving their relationship with food and body image, I practice solely through a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach.
I specialize in treating eating disorders and weight related issues.
Taking the first step towards change can feel overwhelming and I recognize the courage it takes to start the journey towards healing. I believe the therapeutic relationship with my clients has an impact on facilitating growth so I strive to create a supportive environment that assists them in navigating decisions that can keep them feeling stuck. I listen intently and seek to understand my clients so they feel cared for. My strength based approach allows me to highlight the sense of resilience that each client brings and I collaborate with clients to set goals and solve problems that lead to a healthier life.
I specialize in treating eating disorders and weight related issues.
Taking the first step towards change can feel overwhelming and I recognize the courage it takes to start the journey towards healing. I believe the therapeutic relationship with my clients has an impact on facilitating growth so I strive to create a supportive environment that assists them in navigating decisions that can keep them feeling stuck. I listen intently and seek to understand my clients so they feel cared for. My strength based approach allows me to highlight the sense of resilience that each client brings and I collaborate with clients to set goals and solve problems that lead to a healthier life.
I treat people of diverse backgrounds and identities who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, eating disorders, and body image.
I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.
I treat people of diverse backgrounds and identities who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, eating disorders, and body image.
I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.
Dr. Jennifer Stelter is a licensed clinical psychologist seasoned in treating depression and anxiety and specialized in treating eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and dementia. She has 20 years experience in the healthcare field and over a decade in the long-term care industry. Dr. Stelter approaches care holistically and is experienced in providing emotion process work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and rational emotive therapy (RET). She also has significant training in the use of non-pharmacy tools in the treatment of various mental health issues.
Dr. Jennifer Stelter is a licensed clinical psychologist seasoned in treating depression and anxiety and specialized in treating eating disorders, trauma, substance abuse, and dementia. She has 20 years experience in the healthcare field and over a decade in the long-term care industry. Dr. Stelter approaches care holistically and is experienced in providing emotion process work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and rational emotive therapy (RET). She also has significant training in the use of non-pharmacy tools in the treatment of various mental health issues.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.