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Eating Disorder

INDIVIDUALIZED

TREATMENT

Just as every person is a unique individual, so too is every eating disorder. While I have considerable experience and expertise treating eating disorders, I bring curiosity and flexibility to my work to help me understand your unique experience and what will be most helpful for you. While individual therapy sessions will invariably be part of that work, we may identify other creative support services that you find helpful. These may include, for example, menu planning and live or virtual meal support, shopping or cooking support, and therapeutic text support between sessions.

In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.

- Abraham Maslow

In addition to the eating disorder symptoms, our work will address any other related challenges you may be experiencing such as:

Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
OCD
ADHD
Trauma & PTSD
Self Harm

Self Harm
Suicidal Ideation
Relationship Challenges
Parent/Child Challenges

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy for an eating disorder focuses on 1) establishing and maintaining consistent, sufficient, ordered eating, 2) understanding and honoring the role of the eating disorder in your life while simultaneously developing different, more supportive ways of coping, 3) addressing avoidance behaviors, which increase food and other anxieties over time, and 4) separating oneself from the eating disorder identity and increasing experiences of mastery, meaning, and purpose independent of the eating disorder

Family Therapy

Family therapy for an eating disorder focuses on 1) gaining clarity on family goals and creating the skills and structure needed to achieve them, 2) strengthening relationships and regaining connection, joy, and pleasure between you and your loved ones 3) developing open and honest communication that honors your unique challenges within the context the eating disorder, 4) developing emotional and relational wellness techniques and practicing those at home, 5) changing relationship patterns that may help maintain the eating disorders, 6) enlists family members for accountability,

Family Support and Education

When one member of a family has an eating disorder, it impacts everyone in the home. Parents and other family members often experience complicated feelings of guilt, shame, anger, and helplessnes. While no one can cause an eating disorder, problematic relationship patterns can serve to maintain those behaviors over time. On the other hand, with effective tools and guidance, caregivers are uniqually positioned to help support their loved one's recvoery. Parent support and education helps parents and other loved ones gain a better understanding of the eating disorder and how they can best support their loved one's recovery.

Nutritional Support

One of the most important first steps in the treatment of eating disorders is to establish consistent, sufficient, ordered eating. As recovery progresses, more nuanced aspects of your relationship with food become the focus. Among others, this may include exploring your relationship with diet culture and challenging your food rules and other avoidance behaviors, which only serve to reinforce and maintain the eating disorder. I will work with you to develop and maintain a plan for meals that will help your mind and body recover, making the deeper work of recovery possible.

Workshops and Training

I have been a clinical supervisor in the state of Oregon since 2012 and have provided supervision and training to psychologists, mental health therapists, registered dietitians, medical doctors, and other eating disorder professionals nationwide throughout my career. If you or your organization are interested in booking me for a speaking engagement or continuing education event, please reach out so we can discuss your needs. If you are working on licensure or want to further develop your skills as an eating disorder professional, you can schedule here.

Clinical Supervision

Zanita B. Zody PhD

EATING DISORDER TREATMENT

Eating Disorder

INDIVIDUALIZED

TREATMENT