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It can be tough to cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship with food. That’s why millions of people deal with eating disorders. If an eating disorder is negatively affecting your life, it’s time to get professional counseling from an eating disorder therapist.

Whether you are located in downtown Suffolk, the suburbs of Suffolk, other nearby places such as Newport News, Chesapeake, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs of an Eating Disorder

There are many types of eating disorders that present in various ways. Here are the signs associated with some of the most common eating disorders:

  • Anorexia: being underweight, having your self-esteem tied to your weight, restrictive eating, fear of gaining weight.
  • Binge eating disorder: recurring binging episodes, lack of control over how much you eat during a binge.
  • Bulimia: Binge eating, purging, fear of gaining weight.
  • Orthorexia: An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): weight loss, avoidance of food, food restriction, abnormal eating habits.

Read this article by licensed therapist Allison Summer to learn about the role a distorted body image plays in eating disorders and how to overcome it.

Get Eating Disorder Counseling Today!

Left untreated, eating disorders can get worse and worse. So, it’s best to address unhealthy eating habits at their onset. Mental Health Match can help you find an eating disorder therapist to help you discover the reason(s) behind your eating habits, understand your relationship with food, learn new thought patterns and behaviors, and reach your personal goals. Start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

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Explore the different stages you might be in and work to understand the past and present patterns that have led to you feeling "stuck." We will work together to identify any repetitive thought patterns & learn how to utilize your therapy tools.

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I utilize Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in my counseling work, tempered with an appreciation for the healing power of the counseling relationship and the importance of a good client-counselor connection.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Adjustment
  • Mood Disorders
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As a PMHNP, I aim to help clients find their true purpose by providing personalized care based on their unique needs. We'll work together to develop coping mechanisms for distress, using medication only as support excluding controlled substances.


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As a PMHNP, I aim to help clients find their true purpose by providing personalized care based on their unique needs. We'll work together to develop coping mechanisms for distress, using medication only as support excluding controlled substances.

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Medication-Management and Talk Therapy. Active listening. I will utilize screening tools such as the standard PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ and ASRS screeners to help determine diagnosis.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Navigate the stormy waters and you will be on your journey to better wellness and optimal mental health. From "surviving" to "thriving," you will not be alone as you heal from what has hindered you in the past, as it will not be your future.


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I will help you dismantle the deeply held beliefs (schemas) that promote the cognitions and behaviors that contribute to your daily struggles, whether it is related to fear of abandonment, feelings of emotional deprivation, or social isolation.

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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
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help you reclaim a more peaceful relationship with food & your body, heal some hurts, & let go of relationships that no longer serve you! No one has all their shit together, including me, so bring your chaos & let’s dig in!


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help you reclaim a more peaceful relationship with food & your body, heal some hurts, & let go of relationships that no longer serve you! No one has all their shit together, including me, so bring your chaos & let’s dig in!

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I'm BIG on helping you accept yourself! I believe you are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, affirm, and support you while providing an objective perspective. Self-compassion with a scoop of acceptance is the secret sauce.

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  • Binge Eating
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Breakups
  • Career Counseling
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Conflict
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Jessy Nwuba
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As a PMHNP I aim to provide affordable therapy to help manage mental health issues. We'll identify problems, restore balance, use mindfulness, yoga and art to strengthen self-relationship. We'll tackle anxiety, depression and relationship issues


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As a PMHNP I aim to provide affordable therapy to help manage mental health issues. We'll identify problems, restore balance, use mindfulness, yoga and art to strengthen self-relationship. We'll tackle anxiety, depression and relationship issues

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of approaches including Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I offer these therapies to individuals, families, and groups, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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