Therapy for Eating Disorders
Healing Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self
Eating disorders can feel all-consuming. Whether you’re constantly thinking about food, your body, or how others see you, it can be exhausting. The cycle of control, guilt, and shame is overwhelming, leaving you feeling trapped. At Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, we specialize in helping teens and adults with eating disorders break free from this painful cycle and begin to heal.
If you’re struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or disordered eating patterns, we’re here to offer real, compassionate support that helps you rebuild a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Do you constantly obsess over what you’re eating or how your body looks? You might:
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Feel consumed by thoughts about food, your weight, or your body image all day, every day.
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Restrict your eating or binge in secret, only to be overwhelmed by guilt or shame afterward.
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Use exercise, purging, or other unhealthy methods to control your body or cope with stress.
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Feel isolated from friends and family who don’t understand what you’re going through.
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Experience anxiety or depression as you try to manage the emotions tied to your eating habits.
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Constantly compare yourself to others, feeling like you’re never “enough.”
These feelings are painful, and it can feel like they’ll never go away. Eating disorders often take control of your life, affecting your physical and emotional well-being, your relationships, and your sense of self-worth.
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But there’s hope. You don’t have to stay trapped in this cycle forever. With the right support, you can heal and rebuild a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
A Path Toward Healing
At Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, we understand how deeply eating disorders affect not only your relationship with food but your sense of identity and control. Our therapy for eating disorders focuses on helping you regain that control in healthy, life-affirming ways. We work with both teens and adults, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the roots of your eating disorder and develop healthier patterns.
How We Help
We take a personalized, holistic approach to treating eating disorders. Whether you’re dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or another form of disordered eating, we offer evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique needs.
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Person-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where you feel understood and respected as you work through your struggles at your own pace.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you address the underlying emotions tied to your eating behaviors and build healthier ways of processing your feelings.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you accept difficult emotions and develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts, body, and self.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach you practical skills for managing emotional distress without turning to disordered behaviors.
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Somatic and Trauma-Informed Care to help you reconnect with your body and address any past traumas that may be contributing to your eating disorder.
What to Expect from Therapy
Therapy for eating disorders at Heart of Oak Psychotherapy is a collaborative, compassionate process. Here’s what you can expect:
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A Safe, Confidential Space: You’ll have a private, non-judgmental environment where you can talk openly about your struggles with food and body image. We know how hard it is to admit these feelings, and we’re here to listen with empathy and understanding.
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Personalized Treatment: Your experience with disordered eating is unique to you. That’s why we tailor our therapy to fit your specific needs, offering a combination of therapeutic approaches that help you address the root causes of your eating disorder.
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Building a New Relationship with Food: Our therapy is designed to help you rebuild a healthier, more balanced relationship with food and your body. You’ll learn practical strategies for managing urges to restrict, binge, or purge, and start developing a more compassionate view of yourself.
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Strengthening Self-Worth: Eating disorders often leave you feeling "not enough." We’ll work together to help you reclaim your self-worth, separate from your body or appearance.
We Understand—There’s Hope for Recovery
The shame and secrecy that often surround eating disorders can make you feel like you’re battling this alone. But at Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, we’re here to let you know you don’t have to go through this in isolation. We understand the intense emotions and behaviors that come with eating disorders—because we’ve helped countless clients in Ontario just like you who felt stuck in the same painful cycles.
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Recovery is possible. While the road may not be easy, with the right support, you can move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life—one where food and body image no longer control you. You can reclaim your sense of joy, rebuild relationships, and find peace in your own skin.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery Today
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder—or if your teen is—Heart of Oak Psychotherapy is here to help. We offer a compassionate, individualized approach to recovery that empowers you to break free from the cycle of disordered eating and reclaim your life. Whether you’re dealing with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or another form of disordered eating, there is hope for recovery.
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Take the first step—book a free 15-minute consultation today and let’s start working toward a healthier, happier future together.
Speaking to Parents: Support for Your Teen
As a parent, watching your teen struggle with disordered eating can be terrifying. You want to help, but it can feel impossible to know how. You’ve probably tried everything—talking, setting rules, maybe even therapy in the past—but nothing seems to break through. At Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, we offer a fresh, compassionate approach that not only addresses the eating disorder but also helps your teen rebuild their self-esteem and emotional well-being.​
Our therapy for teens with eating disorders focuses on:
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Rebuilding a positive relationship with food through practical strategies and emotional support.
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Helping them navigate the social pressures and anxieties that often trigger disordered eating.
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Strengthening their self-worth beyond appearance, helping them feel confident and empowered.
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Providing support for families, so you can learn how to best support your teen through their recovery.
We’re here to help your teen heal, and to help you as a family through this journey. If you’re ready to see your teen thrive again, book a free 15-minute consultation to learn how we can help.
