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Eating disorders and disordered eating can impact every area of life, from physical health and emotional well-being to relationships, work, school, and self-esteem. Many people struggle silently, believing they should be able to "just stop" their behaviors or that their concerns aren't serious enough to seek help.
The reality is that eating disorders are complex mental health conditions, not a choice or a lack of willpower. Whether you're restricting food, binge eating, feeling consumed by thoughts about food and weight, struggling with body image, or finding that eating-related concerns are affecting your daily life, support is available.
At Liberty Mental Health, we provide compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder therapy for adolescents and adults throughout Michigan. You do not need a diagnosis to seek support.

Eating disorders and disordered eating affect people of all ages, genders, body sizes, and backgrounds. We work with individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns related to food, eating, body image, and self-worth.
Individuals with anorexia often experience an intense fear of weight gain, restrictive eating patterns, and a distorted perception of their body. Restriction may involve limiting calories, avoiding entire food groups, excessive exercise, or rigid food rules.
Bulimia involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or misuse of laxatives. Many individuals struggle privately with significant shame, guilt, and emotional distress.
Binge Eating Disorder is characterized by recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control. Unlike bulimia, binge episodes are not followed by regular compensatory behaviors. BED is the most common eating disorder and can affect people of all body sizes.
ARFID involves significant food restriction that is not driven by body image concerns. Individuals may avoid foods due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking, fear of vomiting, or limited interest in eating.
OSFED includes eating disorder symptoms that cause significant distress but may not fit neatly into one specific diagnostic category. These struggles are real, valid, and deserving of treatment.
Orthorexia involves an unhealthy obsession with eating "clean," "healthy," or "perfect" foods. While often praised socially, rigid food rules and fear around certain foods can negatively impact mental health, flexibility, relationships, and quality of life.

You may benefit from therapy if:

No. Many people seek therapy for disordered eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, emotional eating, or unhealthy relationships with food before receiving a formal diagnosis.
Yes. We provide secure telehealth appointments for clients throughout Michigan.
Yes. We work with both adolescents and adults experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, and disordered eating.
Not necessarily. Depending on your needs, we may recommend collaborating with a registered dietitian as part of your treatment team.
Many individuals are uncertain. An initial consultation can help determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder.
Yes. Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes. A person's weight alone does not determine whether they are struggling with an eating disorder. Many individuals with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, or other forms of disordered eating may appear healthy to others while experiencing significant emotional and physical challenges.
Disordered eating refers to unhealthy patterns of eating, dieting, food restriction, binge eating, or negative thoughts about food and body image that may not meet the criteria for a formal diagnosis. Eating disorders are diagnosable mental health conditions. Both can significantly impact well-being, and both can benefit from professional support.
Absolutely. Many people seek therapy specifically for body image concerns, low self-esteem, chronic dieting, or anxiety related to weight and appearance. Therapy can help challenge unhelpful beliefs, reduce body dissatisfaction, and develop a healthier relationship with yourself.
It's important to work with a therapist who has training and experience in treating eating disorders and disordered eating. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT-E, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Family-Based Therapy are commonly used. Depending on your needs, treatment may also involve collaboration with a registered dietitian, physician, or psychiatrist.
