DOES IT FEEL LIKE YOU ARE ALWAYS BEING “GOOD” OR “BAD” WITH FOOD? WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD, IS THERE NO MIDDLE GROUND?
DO YOU FEEL GUILTY, EMBARRASSED, OR SHAMEFUL ABOUT YOUR EATING?
ARE YOU AFRAID TO KEEP CERTAIN FOODS IN THE HOUSE OR FEEL LIKE IF YOU START EATING THEM YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO STOP?
DO YOU HIDE YOUR EATING OR PREFER TO EAT ALONE OR IN SECRET?
DO YOU TRY TO EAT “HEALTHY” FOR PERIODS OF TIME, ONLY TO FIND YOURSELF EATING ALL THE OFF-LIMITS FOODS LATER ON?
DO YOU HAVE A LOT OF RULES ABOUT FOOD AND EATING ONLY TO FIND YOURSELF BREAKING THEM AT TIMES?
Do you find yourself thinking about what to eat and what not to eat all the time?
Do you feel like you are addicted to food?
If so, you may be struggling with binge eating disorder. .
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, affecting over 2.8 million people in the United States. It is also one of the most underdiagnosed eating disorders. One study found that only 3% of people with symptoms of BED had received a diagnosis from a professional or were receiving treatment. Binge eating disorder is also one of the most misunderstood eating disorders. Many people (incorrectly) believe that binge eating disorder can be solved by following a diet plan, weight loss program, or just trying to eat less. Paradoxically, these behaviors only make binge eating worse.
Many therapists say they treat binge eating but lack the expertise and training needed to treat binge eating disorder. The therapists at Conason Psychological Services specialize in the treatment of binge eating disorder and have undergone specialized training and supervision under the guidance of Dr. Alexis Conason, a psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating binge eating disorder who developed a mindful eating treatment for BED and is a well-recognized expert in this area.
If you’ve been struggling with binge eating and are ready to get treatment, Conason Psychological Services can help you recover from binge eating disorder.
At Conason Psychological Services, we specialize in treating binge eating disorder from a weight-inclusive lens.
Are you wondering if you have binge eating disorder?
Here are some signs and symptoms:
• Eating a large amount of food in a 2-hour period of time
• Feeling a lack of control over eating
• Eating faster than usual
• Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
• Eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry
• Shame, embarrassment, and/or guilt about your eating
• Distress about binge eating episodes
• Binge eating that occurs on average, at least once per week for 3 months
• Absence of compensatory behaviors
Are you worried about your binge eating but you don’t have all the signs and symptoms above? You don’t have to check all the criteria for binge eating disorder to benefit from therapy. In fact, most people struggling with binge eating don’t meet all the criteria for binge eating disorder. If you feel distressed about your eating or are questioning whether or not you may have an eating disorder or disordered eating, that is reason enough to seek support. Reach out to Conason Psychological Services to see if therapy for binge eating in New York City and beyond can help you.
How can therapy for binge eating disorder help you?
At Conason Psychological Services, our therapists are trained in a variety of treatments for binge eating disorder so we can individualize treatment to the interventions that will most help you. That includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness and mindful eating, psychodynamic therapy, and more.
All of our therapists are trauma-informed and work from a weight inclusive perspective. Each of our therapists has a slightly different specialization area so read our bios to see who may be the best fit for you.
Therapy for binge eating disorder can help you:
• Develop a more peaceful relationship with food and your body
• Feel more in control of your eating
• Listen to your body’s internal cues to guide your eating including hunger, fullness, taste, food preferences, and how different foods affect your body
• Better understand emotional reasons for eating
• Develop resilience to cope with “diet-culture”
• Improve body image and cope better even when you don’t like your body
Help for Binge Eating in New York City
Conason Psychological Services is a therapy practice based in Manhattan. We offer in-person sessions at our office in Midtown East/Upper East Side and offer virtual sessions across New York State. Some of our therapists also offer services in other states as well.
We specialize in the treatment of binge eating disorder, disordered eating, psychological issues related to bariatric surgery, and body image. We offer individual, couples, and group therapy.
The therapists at Conason Psychological Services are all trauma-informed and weight-inclusive.
We take a holistic view of health focusing on mental wellbeing which is inextricably linked to our physical health. Our therapists value body diversity and are committed to helping you work towards your goals at any size.
We recognize that many people seeking our services want to lose weight and/or feel unhappy with their body—that is totally okay!
In fact, it is pretty expected in a culture that teaches us that weight loss is the singular path to health, happiness, and all the good things in life.
We will meet you where you are at and find a path forward together.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to see if therapy at Conason Psychological Services could be a good fit for you.