Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as a battle with food—but they’re rarely just about food. They’re about the complicated relationship we have with our bodies, our emotions, and our sense of self-worth. Whether it shows up as restriction, binging, purging, or compulsive thoughts about food and body image, an eating disorder can quietly take over every part of life.
At Life Redefined, we provide compassionate, judgment-free care for individuals struggling with eating disorders. We work with teens, young adults, and adults to uncover the deeper emotional roots behind disordered eating and to support healing that lasts.
What do you think?
Read the question below and see if you know the answer.
True or False? If someone doesn’t “look” like they have an eating disorder, it’s probably not serious.
It might seem that way—but the correct answer is actually false.
Eating disorders can affect people of any size, gender, age, or background. Many individuals with disordered eating appear outwardly “healthy,” even while struggling deeply. Healing isn’t about appearance—it’s about restoring balance, freedom, and self-worth.
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Understanding Eating Disorders: A Hidden Struggle
Eating disorders come in many forms and often overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, or perfectionism. They can include:
Anorexia Nervosa: Restriction of food intake, often paired with intense fear of weight gain.
Bulimia Nervosa: Cycles of binging and purging through vomiting, exercise, or restriction.
Binge Eating Disorder: Recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food, often in secret and followed by guilt or shame.
Orthorexia: Obsession with “clean” or “healthy” eating that leads to rigid, unhealthy behavior.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Extreme picky eating that leads to nutritional deficiency, often not driven by body image.
Behind every eating disorder is a story—of pain, fear, pressure, or trauma. Our job is to listen, understand, and help you reclaim your voice.
Our Approach to Eating Disorder Counseling
Healing from an eating disorder is possible—and it looks different for everyone. At Life Redefined, we approach recovery with flexibility, compassion, and clinical expertise.
Our therapists may integrate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E): An enhanced, evidence-based model for eating disorders that addresses unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
Somatic and trauma-informed care: Because many eating disorders are rooted in trauma or emotional overwhelm, we help you reconnect with your body safely and gently.
Family-Based Therapy (FBT): Especially effective for adolescents, this model involves the family system in the recovery process.
Narrative and identity-based work: We explore the role your eating disorder has played in your life, and what you want your story to become.
For those who wish, we also offer faith-integrated counseling, helping clients explore how spiritual beliefs can support the healing journey.
Goals + Objectives:
Rebuild a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food and your body
Uncover and heal the emotional roots of disordered eating
Develop self-regulation tools to manage anxiety, shame, or trauma triggers
Cultivate self-compassion and reduce body-based self-judgment
Reclaim your identity outside of the eating disorder
Next Steps:
Recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about reclaiming your life, your joy, and your freedom. Whether you’re in the early stages of awareness or further along in your recovery, we’re here to walk with you.
Reach out today to connect with a therapist who understands eating disorders and believes in your capacity to heal.