Eating Disorder Therapy

in Northfield, IL

EGS Therapy offers evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, body image concerns, and cycles of restriction, bingeing and purging.

Symptoms of Eating Disorders

    • Anxiety around food or eating

    • Shame or guilt after eating

    • Fear of weight gain

    • Feeling out of control around food

    • Low self-worth tied to appearance

    • Perfectionism and self-criticism

    • Obsessive thoughts about food, calories, or body image

    • Constant body checking

    • Difficulty concentrating due to food-related thoughts

    • Black-and-white thinking around eating

    • Comparing your body to others

    • Rigid food rules

    • Fatigue

    • Dizziness

    • Sleep problems

    • Digestive issues

    • Changes in weight

    • Low energy

    • Restricting food intake

    • Binge eating

    • Purging behaviors

    • Compulsive exercise

    • Avoiding social situations involving food

    • Frequent dieting

    • Hiding eating behaviors

Therapy Can Help:

    • Less self-doubt

    • Reduced perfectionism or people-pleasing

    • Greater decisiveness

    • Feeling more comfortable being authentic

    • A clearer sense of values

    • More intentional decision-making

    • Greater fulfillment

    • A life that feels aligned rather than just functional

    • Reduced anxiety or panic

    • Improved mood

    • Better sleep

    • Fewer intrusive or racing thoughts

    • Feeling less overwhelmed

    • Managing strong emotions more effectively

    • Responding instead of reacting

    • Tolerating distress without shutting down or escalating

    • Feeling more emotionally steady

    • Feel calmer without losing your edge

    • Succeed without feeling constant pressure

    • Stop feeling "behind"

    • Communicating more effectively

    • Setting and maintaining boundaries

    • Reducing conflict

    • Feeling more connected and less lonely

Related Areas: OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Perfectionism

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