Eating Disorder Therapy

Evidence-based Eating Disorder Therapy for Lasting Recovery

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Eating Disorders Are Not a Choice

Eating disorders – such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder – are not just about body image or failed diets. Rather, they are complex physical, mental, and emotional conditions that deserve understanding and expert care.

 

Often, eating disorders stem from a combination of genetic factors, emotion regulation, and environmental stressors that interact differently for each person.

 

As a result, recovery involves gently unpacking these overlapping influences, rather than focusing solely on food or weight. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore the deeper challenges and begin a path toward lasting eating disorder recovery.

Eating Disorders Look Like:

→ Chronic dieting
→ Rigid food rules
→ Eating large amounts of food in secret
→ Excessive exercise
→ Purging
→ Self-worth dependent on body size and physical appearance
→ Severe fear of weight gain

 

You don’t need to experience all of these symptoms for your struggles to be worthy of support.

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Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Therapy

I provide expert eating disorder therapy to adults and adolescents aged 15 and older. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), you can be assured you will receive high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

 

Eating disorder therapy will focus on challenging the thoughts and values tied to your eating disorder, replacing harmful habits with healthier alternatives, exploring and embracing your emotions, and confronting the fears associated with recovery.

 

Finally, therapy is just one part of eating disorder recovery. Additionally, I work alongside dietitians, psychiatrists, physicians, school counselors, parents/caregivers, and anyone else involved with your care.

  • "Colleen is a phenomenal eating disorder therapist! She has a wide range of experience working at an eating disorder treatment center, supervising other therapists, giving presentations, and working with children, adults, and families in her practice. She is compassionate and direct, which makes her my go-to eating disorder therapist referral."

    Molly Bremer, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  • "Our daughter worked with Colleen McCarron from ages 15 to 18 for treatment of an eating disorder, and we cannot overstate the positive impact she had on our daughter’s recovery and overall well-being. Equally important, she was a resource for me as a mother, offering guidance, education, and support during a time that can feel overwhelming for parents. Her ability to work collaboratively with both my daughter and our family made all the difference."

    Parents of former teen client

  • "Colleen created a space where I felt seen, heard, and supported while starting and navigating my eating disorder recovery, and she gently challenged me in ways that led to real growth. I’m incredibly grateful for the clarity, trust in myself, and sense of stability I gained through our work together.”

    Former client, age 30

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