Overview
Eating disorders are serious behavioral health conditions that often have devastating physical health consequences. Individuals who severely restrict their caloric intake, or engage in compensatory behaviors like self-induced vomiting often experience increased mortality due to extreme stress caused to the various organs of the body.
How CBT Can Help
CBT therapists educate clients about their diagnosis and about CBT, help them set goals, and teach essential thinking and behavioral skills. CBT techniques for eating disorders focus on the thoughts and beliefs that lead to the disordered eating, as well as emphasize behavior changes that promote healthy eating and reduce compensatory behaviors. CBT therapists identify thoughts and beliefs that contribute to over-valuation of body shape and weight, and work with clients to evaluate and change their negative self-image.
Finding a Therapist
Our clinician directory can help you find a competent and compassionate certified CBT therapist near you.
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate assistance, please make use of the below resources or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: 741741