Eating Disorders Therapy

Eating Disorders Are Common!

Eating disorders are more common than people realize, with a significant number of cases reported in Ontario.* As many as 1 in 4 girls in Ontario experience at least one symptom of an eating disorder, and 23%-25% of boys were reported to experience food problems including binge eating or food restriction.* Approximately 1 million Canadians have been diagnosed with eating disorders. Contributing factors leading to eating disorders include genetic predisposition, chaotic childhood environments, societal pressures, and emotional trauma.

Learn To Understand Your Eating Disorder!

Many individuals who have an eating disorder don’t really understand it, which can leave you confused about how it started and struggling to manage your symptoms in a healthy manner. Eating disorder therapy offers the opportunity for you to gain insights into the roots of your eating disorder, empowering you to identify and address the eating disorder symptoms that once controlled your behaviour by teaching you healthier coping mechanisms. Unhealthy food behaviours can result from stress in life, or a sense of loss of control. The first step is recognizing your eating disorder symptoms and actively choosing new ways of coping with your emotions. Seeking eating disorders therapy can help you create a mental health toolkit of effective coping strategies to help you manage your eating disorders triggers and bring greater ease to your life.

Understanding that an eating disorder is more than just food habits is very important. Eating disorders are diagnosable mental health conditions that can have a profound effect on you. Gaining more tools in the mental health toolkit you’ll create with your therapist reduces your risk of relapse, and supports reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. By reaching out to Healing Voices Psychotherapy you will receive support in creating effective strategies specifically for how your food behaviour shows up and any other mental health symptoms you experience that interfere with your peace and freedom.

Eating disorders often involve secrecy, and feelings of despair and isolation. Binge eating, purging, over exercising, vomiting and food restriction can be involved. Seeking eating disorder therapy allows you to feel you are not alone, and validates how hard it is to manage eating disorders.

Addressing Questions and Concerns…

Our Eating Disorder Therapist:

Hello, I'm Julie Lewis, a compassionate psychotherapist specializing in eating disorder therapy. If you're battling with disordered eating patterns, whether it's anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or any related issues, I'm here to provide you with the support and tools you need to reclaim control over your life.

Drawing from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), my approach focuses on creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where healing can take place. I understand the complexities and challenges that come with eating disorders, and my goal is to empower you to break free from destructive habits and cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body.

With dedication and empathy, I am committed to guiding you towards recovery and helping you rediscover your strength and resilience. Together, we will explore the underlying factors contributing to your eating disorder and develop personalized strategies to promote lasting change and foster a positive relationship with food and self-image.

Take the courageous step towards healing by reaching out to schedule a consultation today. You don't have to face this journey alone. Let's work together towards a brighter, healthier future.