Therapy for Disordered Eating in Huntersville, NC
Online Therapy in NC
Helping young women heal their relationship with food and find balance.
You’re going out to dinner with friends tonight and you’re dreading it. You look up the menu beforehand, trying to figure out what’s the “healthiest” option.
You order the salad, even though what you really want is the burger with fries. What you don’t want is the guilt and food noise that follows.
Thoughts around food seem to keep getting louder.
The salad didn’t satisfy you, and on your way home all you can think about is food. You eat in secret when you get home, and you immediately feel ashamed. You avoid breakfast the next day to make up for it.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone and things don’t have to stay this way.
Food is dictating your life and it’s draining.
Lately, it’s going beyond just food. It’s the constant thoughts, planning, and guilt holding you back from having a healthy relationship with eating. Do you notice yourself…
Skipping meals to “save calories” for later.
Labeling certain foods as “good” or “bad.”
Not allowing yourself to eat after a certain time.
Being preoccupied with eating, weight gain, or body shape.
Experiencing shame and guilt after eating “unhealthy” food.
…but you find yourself constantly thinking about food and feeling upset that you don’t have the willpower to stop it.
You skip meals and tell yourself you need to “earn” it. It feels like food is a reward, and it’s something you don’t deserve.
Maybe exercise is something you no longer enjoy, and it’s starting to feel like a punishment. It’s something you "must do" to make up for what you ate yesterday.
You want to tune out the food noise…
You step on the scale and you see that number...
You feel instantly crushed. It's so frustrating constantly seeing that number fluctuate. You think, “If I can reach my goal weight, then I’ll finally be happy” only to find that it’s never enough.
You’re ready for something different. You want a healthier relationship with food, one that’s free from rules, secrecy, and shame.
Make peace with food so you can make peace with yourself.
Imagine walking into a coffee shop and ordering a drink with your favorite pastry, without having guilt about it.
Picture yourself saying “yes” to last-minute lunch plans with friends and not worry what’s on the menu at a restaurant you didn’t choose.
Learn to trust your body, and notice your hunger and fullness cues. Start to honor your needs without judgment or feeling like you have to make up for it the next day.
It’s exhausting always trying to follow food rules that constantly shift and being trapped in a yo-yo diet cycle.
As you heal your relationship with food, you can let go of guilt, shame, and learn to find joy in food again.
Therapy for disordered eating can help you…
Find food freedom
Eat the foods you love (and deserve!), without feeling like you have to earn it.
Separate morals from food
View food neutrally, without attaching it to your self-worth.
Tune into your intuition
Learn what works and feels good for your body, and honor those needs.
Release shame and guilt
You deserve to eat without criticism, to honor your hunger, and enjoy food again.
Hi! I’m Natalie, a therapist in Huntersville, NC for women wanting to heal their relationship with food and eat without guilt.
Therapy for disordered eating at Sage Mind Counseling and Wellness is a healing space to build insight on your relationship with food and build compassion for yourself.
Healing from food guilt and shame focuses on more than just food itself, it’s about learning to understand your body and nurturing it.
Welcome to Sage Mind Counseling and Wellness
In our work together, we will…
Break down food rules and rituals so you can eat without letting it control your life.
Explore the guilt and shame you experience, and start to move through them with compassion.
Practice tools to reduce anxiety and feel at ease in your body.
Ready to get started in therapy for disordered eating?
Starting therapy is a big step, but reaching out doesn’t have to be.
Take a moment to fill out this free 15-minute consultation form here.
Within 24 business hours, I’ll email you a link to schedule your consultation at a time that works for you.
During our call, we’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you’d like to get out of therapy, and see if we’re a good match. If it feels right, we’ll set up your first session.
FAQs about disordered eating therapy
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In our first session, we’ll assess the frequency, severity, and duration of your symptoms. If it is determined a higher level of care needed due to medical necessity, I will support you through the referral process. Learn more about the different levels of care here.
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Disordered eating is an umbrella term that can be applied to several types of unhealthy behaviors or thoughts surrounding food. The main difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder lies in the frequency, duration and severity of symptoms.
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My goal is to provide a space to process the underlying emotions surrounding disordered eating thoughts and behaviors. I encourage you to also work with a dietitian, who I will work collaboratively with on your care.
Take a look at the FAQ/Fees Page for additional questions. If you have other questions, you can reach out here!
Disordered eating therapy in Huntersville, NC and online disordered eating therapy in NC
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