Emotional Eating & Binge Eating Therapy
I work with emotional eating and binge eating by addressing the underlying trauma that often drives these behaviors. My approach is trauma-informed and focuses on helping you develop a healthier relationship with food. Together, we will explore emotional triggers, past experiences, and coping patterns.
I incorporate several therapeutic methods, including:
Body Literacy & Interoception: This involves helping you reconnect with your body's cues, such as hunger, fullness, and emotional states, to build awareness and trust in your body's signals.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): This is a proven trauma therapy that assists in processing past experiences that contribute to emotional eating. It aims to reduce distress and foster healthier coping strategies.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a mindfulness-based approach that helps people develop psychological flexibility, break free from unhelpful patterns, and align their actions with their values.
IFS (Internal Family Systems): This approach helps you explore and understand the different "parts" of yourself—such as the part that wants to binge and the part that feels ashamed afterward. By building compassion and connection between these parts, IFS supports deeper healing and a more integrated sense of self.
Please note that I do not treat anorexia or bulimia. However, if you are seeking treatment for these conditions, I can help connect you with appropriate specialists. Feel free to reach out if you are ready to explore a compassionate, mind-body approach to healing from emotional eating.
The Overlooked Link Between PCOS and Binge Eating
PCOS and Binge Eating: What to Know
If you're struggling with binge eating, it might be helpful to know that a condition called PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) shows up in some people with Binge Eating Disorder—possibly as many as 1 in 10, depending on the research. It’s not always diagnosed right away, but it can significantly affect how your body feels hunger and fullness.
PCOS is a hormone-related condition that can affect things like your period, skin, hair, and how your body uses insulin (a hormone that helps manage blood sugar). When insulin isn’t working well, it can make you feel hungrier more often and make it harder to feel satisfied after eating. That’s why it can sometimes be harder to manage binge eating when PCOS is also in the mix.
If you have signs of PCOS—like irregular periods, acne, or feeling like it's extra hard to manage your weight—it’s worth talking to your doctor. Getting support for both PCOS and binge eating at the same time can help you feel more in tune with your body and make treatment more effective overall.