Understanding Eating Disorders: Support & Treatment Options

Eating Disorder Therapy in Orlando

Healing Is Possible. You Deserve Freedom.

Eating disorders don’t always look the way people expect—and they don’t just affect teens. Many adults silently battle disordered eating patterns, shame around food and body image, or the relentless pressure to appear “in control.”

Eating disorders silently affect millions, casting shadows over lives once vibrant with potential. At The Counseling Corner, our licensed, full-time therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating the pain and complexity of eating disorders. Whether it’s bingeing, restricting, purging, obsessive control over “healthy eating,” or emotional distress related to food—we’re here to help.

Understanding Adult Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are more than food issues—they are deeply rooted emotional and mental health challenges. They can stem from trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, insecurity, control struggles, or body image distress.

Common adult eating disorders we treat include:

Anorexia Nervosa
Restricting food intake, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body perception—often masked by control, rigidity, or overachievement.

Bulimia Nervosa
Recurring episodes of bingeing followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise), often accompanied by shame and secrecy.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Compulsive overeating without purging—leading to distress, guilt, and a sense of loss of control.

Orthorexia
An obsession with "clean" or "healthy" eating that becomes extreme and emotionally restrictive.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Limited eating due to texture sensitivity, fear of choking, or digestive distress—often overlooked in adults.

“This page is for you if food, body image, or rules about eating are starting to control your life—and you’re ready for that to change.” —Dr. Reilly

How We Treat Eating Disorders at The Counseling Corner

Every treatment plan is personalized, trauma-informed, and rooted in compassion—not blame. You are not your diagnosis—and you are not alone.

Our evidence-based therapies include:

✔️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Challenge distorted thoughts, change destructive habits, and rebuild a balanced relationship with food and body.

✔️ Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Reduce self-criticism and build inner kindness—especially helpful for those who struggle with shame.

✔️ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Learn skills for emotion regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance.

✔️ Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Heal relational patterns that contribute to emotional eating or body dissatisfaction.

✔️ Nutritional Collaboration
We work with your registered dietitian or help you build a team for holistic care.

✔️ EMDR or ART (when trauma plays a role)
Address the root causes that may have triggered your eating disorder.

Because eating disorders often overlap with anxiety and depression, you may also find our Adult Anxiety Counseling and Depression Counseling for Adults pages helpful. We also treat teenagers with eating disorders.

Everyday Recovery Tools

• Ditch the food labels: There are no “good” or “bad” foods—just nourishment and choice.

• Use a journal: Reflect, don’t punish. Writing builds self-awareness.

• Practice mindful eating: Slow down. Breathe. Notice how you feel.

• Choose recovery—even on the hard days: It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up.

“Realizing food was nourishment—not punishment—changed everything.”
— Adult client in recovery

What You Need to Know

1. You’re not too old to struggle—or to heal.
   Eating disorders can persist or develop well into adulthood. It’s never too late to seek support.

2. You don’t have to “look” sick to need help.
   Eating disorders affect people of all sizes, ages, and genders. The pain is valid—regardless of appearance.

3. You don’t have to explain it all.
   Many clients feel shame or fear that they “don’t make sense.” We’re here to listen—not judge.

4. Your life is bigger than the disorder.
   With the right therapy, you can rediscover joy, peace, and freedom from the exhausting rules.

Why Adults Choose The Counseling Corner for Eating Disorder Treatment in Orlando

• Experienced therapists trained in eating disorder treatment for adults

• Collaborative care with dietitians and other professionals as needed

• Welcoming offices in Orlando, Clermont & Orange City/Deland

• Secure telehealth sessions across Florida for convenience and privacy

• Nonjudgmental, affirming, evidence-based care tailored to your goals

📞 Start Your Recovery Journey Today

1. Reach out – call 407-843-4968 or contact us online and share that you’re seeking help for an eating disorder or disordered eating.

2. Meet with an eating disorder therapist – in your first sessions, you’ll talk about your history, current struggles, and goals at a pace that feels safe.

3. Create a personalized plan – together, we’ll use evidence-based therapies and nutritional collaboration (when appropriate) to help you build a calmer, healthier relationship with food, body, and self.

Your relationship with food, your body, and yourself can change. Let’s build a plan—together.

📞 Call 407-843-4968
📧 info@counselingcorner.net
📍 Serving Central Florida adults in Orlando, Clermont, and Orange City/Deland, and online services are available.