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I have been treating eating disorders for over 25 years and I have a doctorate in clinical psychology. I am an expert in anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders and in co-occurring disorders as well -- depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, etc. I was the official eating disorder therapist for the University of Arizona athletic department and love working with girls and women of all ages! 12 years ago I started my own treatment centers in Arizona where we treat adolescents and adults. I love working with people and have been helping people online since 1994. My hearts go out to the people out there who are unable to find help, who aren't sure whether they need help, and who don't have much of an understanding of the terrible consequences, emotionally and physically, that go hand in hand with the eating disorder. I view eating disorders as coping mechanisms that people use when they are under stress. I believe that eating disorders most times have many similarities whether it is anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating. The good news is that people can heal from an eating disorder and learn to create the lives they would like to live.
I have 25 years of experience in treating eating disorders of all kinds. I also do consultations for people who are starting treatment centers.
Northwestern University -- BA Masters in Counseling Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -- Saybrook institute
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Dear Rach, I'm really glad that you wrote me! You are very very thin. I'm curious -- are you still having your periods? The way you're eating will guarantee that you lose muscle mass, have your metabolism
Dear Lilian, I am so glad that you're in the hospital!! You have been near death with your current weight! The bloating is very normal -- you'll probably have some bloating for the next 3-6 months
Dear Laurie, The first action to take is to check out her diet -- is she eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains? An apple a day is still one of the best things. It's wonderful
Dear Alex, I'm so glad I could help you. Please keep in touch and let me know how you do when you start seeing your therapist again. An eating disorder is a way of coping with stress in your life
Dear Alex, You have been through a severe trauma with the murder of a person in your life. It's really a big deal -- as you know. The depression oftentimes can still be active even though you're taking
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