Our therapists offer eating disorder therapy in Cumming, GA

Bulimia and Anorexia Therapy in Cumming, GA—Counseling and Treatment for Eating Disorders

Effective treatments are available for anorexia and bulimia at Thriveworks Cumming, tailored to each person’s needs. The therapists at Thriveworks Cumming know the physical and mental health challenges that anorexia and bulimia bring, and we are aim to provide holistic care to each client.

If you’re ready to work with a therapist to address your eating disorder symptoms, simply call or book online to get started.

Diagnosing Anorexia and Bulimia

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) gives the following diagnostics for anorexia:

• Acute and ungrounded fear of gaining weight that manifests as interference with healthy weight maintenance and gain.
• Severely limiting food consumption in order to achieve substantially lower body weight in relationship to averages for one’s age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physical health.
• Contempt for one’s body weight or shape; inability to see the low body weight.

The DSM-5 gives the following diagnostics for bulimia:

• Recurrent times of binge eating, including,
  • Losing control during an eating binge.
  • Eating, during a period of time, more food than most people would eat during the same period of time and under similar circumstances.
• Attempting to thwart weight gain through repeated behaviors such as the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; self-induced vomiting; or excessive exercise.
• A self-concept that is dominated by body weight and shape.

How Can Thriveworks Cumming Help?

Thriveworks Cumming may help you to address eating disorder concerns with the following therapies, among others:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Targets dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors related to food, body image, and weight, helping individuals develop healthier eating habits and coping strategies.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, addressing emotional dysregulation and promoting distress tolerance.
• Family-Based Therapy (FBT): Involves the individual’s family in the treatment process, focusing on restoring normal eating patterns, addressing family dynamics, and providing support for recovery.
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Addresses interpersonal difficulties and relationship issues that may contribute to or result from the eating disorder, promoting healthier communication and social functioning.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Focuses on increasing psychological flexibility and values-based living, helping individuals develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves and their bodies.

Treatment for Anorexia and Bulimia

Thriveworks Cumming aim to support our clients from the moment they first call our office. Bulimia and anorexia have effective treatment options, and our therapists can help.

Call Thriveworks Cumming for help finding the treatment that works for you.