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Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Ms. Bitzer treats all form of eating disorders; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.

49 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD (410) 266-8555 (answering service)

Additional Communities Served: DC metro area, including Foggy Bottom, Dupont Circle, West End, Georgetown, Northern Virginia. Located near The George Washington University, Georgetown University, American University. Metro accessible and on-street parking.

Treatment Model: Integrative combination of CBT, psychodynamic, interpersonal, relational, emotion-focused treatment. I work in conjunction with nutritionists and/or psychiatrists.

Dr. Judge treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adult men and women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

The development of eating disordered behaviors typically occurs out of an attempt to cope with stress, a difficult relationship, or some negative experience or emotion. It's a process to develop an eating disorder, and it's a process to learn a different way of coping. This means it will take some time, so I work with clients not only to reduce their symptoms, but also to find healthier ways of coping with stress, anxiety, or other negative feeling states.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Baltimore, St. John's College, University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University

Treatment Model: I believe that each person suffering with an eating disorder or body image issues can get better and live a fulfilling life. Good psychotherapy depends on a good working relationship between therapist and patient. Because research has demonstrated that this relationship is the strongest predictor of therapeutic success, we will want to make sure that it feels like a "good fit." With this as a foundation, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan specifically tailored to your needs and experiences. To do this, I will draw on a strong research and clinical background. I am very comfortable working with a team, so if it seems like it would be helpful for you, I am happy to offer referrals to skilled psychiatrists, art therapists, nutritionists, and medical doctors who have experience working with eating disorders. You do not have to do this alone!

Dr. Rubenstein treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Bariatric Surgery Assistance, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

My education and training include doctoral and postdoctoral work. I earned my PhD at The American University where I received specialized training in individual and group interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy. At Georgetown University’s Medical Center, I learned to do individual and group therapy with children and adolescents suffering from anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and obesity. As a Fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health I worked with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists doing research on the treatment of eating disorders. I also did a two year post-doctoral program at the Washington School of Psychiatry in which a small group of psychotherapists read about and participated in seminars on psychodynamic, interpersonal, object-relations, family systems, and group theory and applied this to clinical work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Director: Harry Brandt, MD

Inpatient, Outpatient, Medical Evaluation, Day Treatment, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

6535 N. Charles Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD

Office: 410-938-5252

Website: www.eatingdisorder.org

Email: eatingdisorderinfo@sheppardpratt.org

Treatment Model: Cognitive Behavioral with a Multi-Disciplinary Approach

The Center for Eating Disorders treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. The Center for Eating Disorders also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Night Eating Syndrome, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1989

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare

The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt is under the clinical leadership of Harry A. Brandt, M.D., Director, and Associate Director Steven F, Crawford, M.D., who are nationally recognized authorities on the treatment of eating disorders. The Center offers a comprehensive continuum of care in the treatment of adults, adolescents and children with complex eating disorders. The Center is committed to the pursuit of emotional and physical wellness for individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder in conjunction with a respect for life and the support of individual dignity. To this end the Center combines a behavioral program that promotes blockade of symptoms of eating disorders impulses with a multimodal therapy program, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivation to change therapy, body image therapy (utilizing art and movement therapists), couples and family therapy, individual and group therapy, and nutritional counseling. The Center seeks to support the development of healthy coping mechanisms as a replacement for eating disorder behaviors. Recovery occurs with the achievement of medical, nutritional and psychological stabilization.

Hospital-based program components include: 22 inpatient beds in a tasteful and comfortable setting; 12-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week day hospital program; Four-hour, late-day intensive outpatient program

Outpatient components include: Individual psychotherapy; Group psychotherapy; Family therapy; Nutritional counseling; Psychoeducation; Medication management; Ongoing support groups (Weekly FREE open Support Group meets every Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm Central Building Sheppard Pratt Room C-305).

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Ms. Eisner treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Victoria Eisner specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, body image disturbance and anxiety at the Center for Body, Movement and Mindfulness-based Therapy. Dance/movement therapy has been a longstanding component in a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of eating disorders. This form of therapy is uniquely suited for those suffering from the symptoms of eating disorders since the goal is to engage the body as an ally in the therapy process. Ms. Eisner's treatment model is firmly grounded in psychodynamic theory integrated with an expressive arts, body/movement-centered and mindfulness-based approach. Using dance/movement, breath work and mindfulness mediation practices, clients focus on the sensations, messages, ideas, images and feelings associated with their bodies to awaken and deepen their body/self awareness. The fundamental goal of therapy is to affect change in body/self which leads to a genuine experience of control, clear body/self boundaries, deep self trust, positive body attitude and ownership of the body. Formerly with the Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Ms. Eisner is recognized in Baltimore for her successful, innovative and creative approach to treating body image disturbance. Ms. Eisner, along the members of the Eating Disorder Consortium of Baltimore, offer a weekly support group at the Owings Mills Jewish Community Center and work as a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, outpatient care.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

25 W Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 202, Baltimore, MD

Treatment Model: Cognitive/Behavioral, Insight Oriented, Problem Solving

Sharon Peterson, MSW, LCSW-C treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. Sharon Peterson, MSW, LCSW-C also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Compulsive Overeating, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1991

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Medicare, Sliding Scale

Sharon Peterson, MSW, LCSW-C is currently in private practice providing individual, family, and group therapy. She has been working with eating disorders for over thirteen years and sees clients ages twelve and up. When working with someone who has an eating disorder, Sharon believes in a team approach and works directly with nutritionists, psychiatrists, and other physicians . Involving the family, when appropriate, is an important component when working toward recover.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Additional Communities Served: Towson, Roland Park, Lutherville-Timonium, Owings Mills, White Marsh

Dr. Uebersax treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Dr. Uebersax (pronounced You-Ber-Sax) is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, self-injurious behaviors, trauma and attachment issues, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Prior to entering private practice in 2005, her clinical training and work experiences included such settings as inpatient hospital units, residential treatment centers, college counseling centers and community mental health centers. She works within the belief system that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Dr. Uebersax utilizes a treatment team approach, consulting with all members of the client's outpatient team, such as nutritionists, psychiatrists, internists and pediatricians, family therapists, as well as art and dance/movement therapists.

Additional Communities Served: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, including nearby Virginia and Maryland; GW University; American University; Georgetown University; Catholic University; University of Maryland; Montgomery County Community College

Treatment Model: Her basic orientation is analytic self psychology, but she draws from a variety of approaches, as needed, including cognitive behavioral therapy, feminist relational theory, psychodrama and other expressive therapies. Dr. Callahan often work on "teams" with other professionals.

Dr. Monica L. Callahan treats Anorexia and Bulimia in male and female adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.

Dr. Monica L. Callahan has over twenty years experience treating eating disorders and obesity, both individually and in group therapy. Also a certified psychodramatist, she combines interpersonal process work with psychodrama techniques in long-term group therapy. Currently she has a group for women in midlife who are grappling with remaining behavioral and psychological symptoms. Dr. Callahan is currently a candidate in psychoanalysis at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Additional Communities Served: American University, George Washington University, Howard University, Georgetown University

Treatment Model: Eating disorders are caused by many different factors, and the origins of an individual's eating disorder are unique and personal. Eating disorder symptoms, like any other psychiatric symptoms, are a person's ways of coping with extremely difficult life circumstances. My therapeutic goal is to help patients uncover and understand the roots of their eating disorders and develop strategies to overcome them. By understanding the meaning or purpose that the eating disorder serves in patients' lives, whether it is to provide self-comfort or control or to communicate anger or neediness, I help them to find other, healthier, life-affirming ways of meeting those needs.

Dr. Gilbert treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Dr. Gilbert graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where her original research on anorexia nervosa was awarded the Department of Psychology Faculty Prize. She earned a Master's Degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on women's issues, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of South Florida, where she was awarded the top scholar prize in her class. Dr. Gilbert was a professor in the Psychology Department and Women's Studies Program at Howard University for eight years and was awarded tenure and promoted to Associate Professor there in 2007. She was president of the Washington Society for the Study of Eating Disorders and Obesity for six years. She is the author of numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on eating disorders and body image.

Individual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Medical Management

Additional Communities Served: Washington D.C., Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Silver Spring

Treatment Model: The Center provides medical management, nutritional counseling, family, individual and group therapy. They use cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approaches.

Dr. Heller treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Dr. Heller works together with a team of healthcare providers including therapists, a registered dietitian, a psychiatrist and exercise physiologists. She is the author of both "Eating Disorders. A Handbook for Teens, Families and Teachers" and "Overweight. A handbook for Teens and parents" published by McFarland Publishers.

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Coaching, Couples Therapy, Hypnosis, Group Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Rockville, Kensington, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, Georgetown University (including Georgetown Law School), George Washington University, and American University, Silver Spring, Rockville, University of Maryland

Treatment Model: My background is in Psychodynamic psychotherapy especially object relations and self-psychology. When individuals come to me for treatment, I believe it is necessary to use all of my experience and training to tailor my approach to what will be most helpful for them. This mean listening to the client's needs and incorporating methods that may work for them. While I work with a variety of individuals suffering from mild to relatively severe symptoms, those individuals requiring repeated hospitalization would be better served by a clinician affiliated with a clinic and/or hospital providing continuous coverage.

Dr. Klionsky treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

I seek to establish a collaborative, working relationship with clients. I believe it's important to listen to the needs of the individual and to recognize that each individual's treatment may be different. Most individuals come to me because their are scared, self-conscious, and feeling out of control. It is important to address painful symptoms but I believe that treatment should include psychotherapy (not just behavioral techniques) geared toward gaining insight into the development of eating disorder. By understanding their family background, developmental history, and environments in which they have lived, studied and worked, clients are able to understand how the eating disorder helped them cope with stressors including painful feelings. Through psychotherapy, clients examine the the fears associated with a healthier lifestyle and begin to see that lifestyle as more attractive and positive. Eating disorders (like all compulsive and self-destructive behavior) may, at times, mask underlying trauma. As a psychologist with many years of training and experience, trauma is part of my area of expertise.

Additional Communities Served: Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase, Rockville, Potomac, American University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, and University of Maryland.

Treatment Model: Establishing a warm, collaborative, and interactive therapeutic relationship is my first goal with every patient. I take a non-judgmental and empathic stance, helping patients explore the role that problematic eating behavior and symptoms plays in their lives, and exploring these behaviors as they relate to coping with feelings and life circumstances. Often a goal of treatment is to work through emotional issues driving the behavior, and to develop alternative ways to cope. Using an interpersonal and psychodynamic/object relations approach, combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques when indicated, I encourage patients to define individual treatment goals and needs. I work with medication consultants, nutritionists, and physicians in a team approach as needed.

Dr. Miller treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

I am a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in women's issues, including eating disorders, body image issues, sexual abuse/assault histories, depression, and relationship issues. Services offered include: individual psychotherapy, consultation, and psychoeducational presentations.

Treatment Model: Multidisciplinary team approach. Focus on attaining healthy eating and normal weight.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Montgomery County, MD; Greater Washington area, including D.C., Virginia, and adjacent counties in MD.

Treatment Model: Eclectic using cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational-emotive and self-psychology. Also trained in psychodrama and art therapy.

Ms. Morenoff treats Anorexia and Bulimia, males and females, adolescents and adults. Also works with Athletes with Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercisers and Compulsive Overeaters.

The Renfrew Center of Maryland

Day Treatment Program; Intensive Outpatient Program; Outpatient Groups; Individual, Family & Couples Therapy; Nutrition Consultation, and Psychiatric Consultation (*Residential, Extended Care, Transitional Living, and Emotional Eating programs available at other locations).

4719 Hampden Lane, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD

Office: 1-800-RENFREW

Website: www.renfrewcenter.com

Email: pmorris@renfrewcenter.com

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1985

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

The Renfrew Center is the country’s first residential eating disorder and women’s mental healthcare treatment facility with locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. Renfrew specializes in the treatment of Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.

The Renfrew Center has a comprehensive approach to mental health issues and experienced staff members who specialize in the psychology of women and men. The Center's treatment programs respect each client's individuality and encourage active participation in their own growth and recovery. Treatment is designed to be collaborative rather than imposed, interactive rather than passive and personal rather than distant or neutral. The Renfrew Center's innovative programs emphasize the value and healing potential of healthy interpersonal relationships.

After an assessment, treatment goals and plans are developed in collaboration with the client and her referring therapist if applicable. Their goal is to provide the appropriate level of treatment based on each client's situation and to facilitate timely transitions to less intensive levels of care. Most insurance policies accepted. Accredited by JCAHO, all inquiries confidential.

Eating Disorders Foundation and Treatment Center

Private Practice/individual counseling, couples therapy, group therapy, outpatient. Special services: Life Coaching, Teleconferences, Trainings

Ms. Asner treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents and adults. She also treats Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Compulsive Exercisers. She works with both men and women; adolescents and adults.

Judith Asner is a clinical social worker and has been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. She started one of the first outpatient eating disorders programs on the East coast and is particularly interested in bulimia and compulsive eating. She is also an Imago Relationship Therapist for couples, which is based on the book, Keeping The Love You Find by Harville Hendrix. She has adapted this program for couples in which eating disorders is an exit to intimacy. She is also a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist. As the "expert" on http://www.healthyplace.com you can find her newsletters under "bulimia." She is also available as an educator and speaker.

Judith Asner is a professional executive, leadership and life coach (certified Hudson Institute Coach). She is particularly interested in helping executive women with life balance, satisfaction, career stress, eating and health issues . Business stress during travel is one of her particular interests, as is mindfulness and meditation. Coaching, unlike psychotherapy, can take place by phone or email. It is self-pay, unlike psychotherapy, and the fee is based on the amount of time contracted by client and coach.

Support Group for adults with bulimia and compulsive overeating. The group will focus on a value-based life, and the vision each the person has for his or herself, resilience skills, and goals in the service of living the vision. For more information call Judith Asner at 301-654-3211 to begin the assessment process. Judith Asner, MSW, LCSW-C, eating disorders specialist and professional coach runs a group on Wednesday nights for people in their 20's and 30's with bulimia. All participants must have had previous and concurrent individual psychotherapy. Fee: $70. per session. Call 301-654-3211 to inquire about a space in the group. Six month commitment required.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, College/University Counseling Program, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Washington, DC; Maryland; Northern Virginia; American University; Georgetown University

Dr. Lhulier treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Pica, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

I am here to help. Struggling with food issues or eating disorders is a very difficult, painful process. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with different kinds and degrees of eating disorders. I now that therapy works and it can help you. Please give it a shot.

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Outpatient

Treatment Model: Strategic, Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral, Eclectic, EMDR

Ms. Ratner treats Anorexia and Bulimia, males and females, children, adolescents and adults. Also works with Athletes with Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercisers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Laura Ratner utilizes an individually-tailored and focused approach in the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is unique in its utilization of techniques aimed at time-sensitive symptom resolution. She works with individuals, couples and families, often encouraging the involvement of family members in the solution of eating problems.

Ms. Ratner's practice is close to American University, Georgetown University and George Washington University (all accessible by metro trains) and a short car ride from University of MD and George Mason University in Virginia.

Additional Communities Served: Washington, DC Metro Area; American University; George Washington University; Bethesda

Treatment Model: I work with individuals and families to overcome difficulties with eating and weight related problems. I will often use techniques based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge thinking patterns that lead to self-defeating behaviors, but I find there is no such thing as "one type of therapy fits all". I will try to incorporate family support and participation when appropriate. Mostly, I am interested in making sure therapy is a good fit for you, so that we can make progress quickly to achieve your goals. Prior to moving to the DC metro area I worked for Duke University Diet and Fitness Center, Duke University Center for Living and the University of North Carolina Center for Living and Learning. Since moving to DC, I have worked at GWU's Women's Exercise Research Center, GWU's Weight Management Program, Washington Center for Eating Disorders and Adolescent Obesity. I have taught classes at George Washington University and currently teach graduate level courses on the treatment of eating disorders at Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Smith treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome and Compulsive Overeating.

When working with adolescents who suffer from Anorexia, I will often utilize a family-based approach similar to the Maudsley approach. In more severe cases, I will serve as the case manager to a team that may include a nutritionist, psychiatrist, and pediatrician/internist. If you don't know where to start with outpatient therapy, I can help you build team of exceptional professionals in the field who will help you or your loved one take those critical first steps toward recovery.

Nutrition Counseling/Private Practice, Support Group

10621 York Road, Cockeysville, MD

Additional Communities served: Baltimore, Towson, Owings Mills, Columbia, White Marsh, Bel Air, South Central Pennsylvania

Office: 410-982-9667

Website: www.edcbaltimore.org

Email: healthateverysize@comcast.net

Treatment Model: Individualized, Multidisciplinary treatment approach

Ms. Kauffmann treats Anorexia, Bulimia, compulsive eating, weight management (non-diet approach), childhood obesity (non-diet approach); works with adults and adolescents, as well as children and their families; males and females.
Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1990

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Sliding Scale

Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN has been providing nutrition counseling for disordered eating to adults and adolescents, as well as children and their families, since 1990. Currently in private practice, she is the former Director of Nutrition Services at the Center for Eating Disorders at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. Professional affiliations include the American and Maryland Dietetic Associations, the Association for Size Diversity and Health, and The Eating Disorder Consortium of Baltimore. Deborah is also one of the pioneers of the non-diet approach to weight management in the Baltimore area. This approach focuses on empowering the individual to make decisions about eating based on physical cues of hunger and fullness, allowing the body to move toward its natural weight. Deborah provides such tools as nutrition education, meal planning strategies and mindful eating techniques to assist her clients in choosing meals that are pleasing, as well as nourishing.

In addition to nutrition counseling, Deborah offers Largely Positive, a free support group for adults of size. Founded in Wisconsin by Carol Johnson, author of Self-Esteem Comes in All Sizes: How To Be Happy and Healthy At Your Natural Weight, the mission of Largely Positive is to promote health and self-esteem among larger people. The support group is not opposed to weight loss but discourages dieting and other unhealthy weight loss practices. Meetings are held at 10621 York Road, Cockeysville, MD and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7pm to 8:30pm. Contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN at 410-982-9667 or healthateverysize@comcast.net for more information.

Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Ms. Bitzer treats all form of eating disorders; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.

Glassman Psychological Services

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, EMDR, Hypnosis, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

9881 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 105, Columbia, MD

Additional Communities Served: Baltimore, Columbia, Bowie, Annapolis, Laurel

Office: 443-286-0417

Treatment Model: Integrative

Dr. Glassman treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2004

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Glassman is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience conducting therapy with individuals, couples and families, as well as agency consultation and psychological testing across the lifespan. She earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University, an M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland, and a Psy.D degree from Argosy University/Washington, D.C. She has experience in varied settings including a youth service bureau, a community hospital, veterans’ hospitals, a clinic for children and families of domestic violence, a college counseling center, and a juvenile court. She worked contractually for almost 5 years providing therapy to juvenile sex offenders and their families. In addition, she has 10 years experience in health psychology, using biofeedback and a variety of other interventions for stress related disorders. She has special training in the treatment of trauma and eating disorders, completing separate postdoctoral fellowships in these areas at Sheppard Pratt Hospital. She has additional training in Eriksonian Hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and has been a member of leadership and scholarship societies including Psi Chi, Mu Phi Epsilon, and Omicron Delta Kappa. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Maryland Psychological Association, the National Eating Disorders Association, the Academy for Eating Disorders, the International Society for the Study of Dissociation, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She currently works with adolescents and adults. She is in the process of becoming credentialed with insurance companies and will complete any paperwork necessary for patients to receive out-of-network benefits upon their request.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Support Groups, Phone Counseling

8940 Route 108, Suite E, Columbia, MD

Additional Communities Served: Severna Park, Annapolis, Baltimore, Owings Mills, Ellicott City, Eldersberg

Office: 443-602-6515

Website: www.thebodyimagecenter.com

Email: andrew@thebodyimagecenter.com

Treatment Model: Discover new ways to deal with food, body image and weight starting right now. Get healthy and strong physically and emotionally, and learn to love your body from the inside out. We recognize that no one treatment meets everyone’s needs, so we will be creative in providing you the most effective and efficient program to get you the results you’re looking for.

Along with therapy for all eating disorders, we also provide psychiatry, nutrition counseling, occupational therapy, and massage therapy. Our team approach ensures a high level of communication between practitioners and builds a solid foundation for recovery. Call or email us now to talk about how we can help.

Mr. Walen treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. He also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Bariatric Surgery Assistance, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2005

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale, Insurance--out of network Insurance provider.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Annapolis, Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College (Arnold), Severna Park, Crofton, Gambrills, St. Johns College (Annapolis)

Treatment Model: My treatment model combines Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Non-Diet (body-awareness) techniques to help patients change their maladaptive behaviors while also understanding (and resolving) the issues behinds those behaviors.

Dr. Donze treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Insurance, Sliding Scale

Laurie Friedman Donze, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with almost 20 years experience treating patients with eating and weight disorders. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley, with an undergraduate degree in psychology. She received her master’s and doctorate in psychology from Michigan State University and completed a clinical internship at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Palo Alto, California. More recently, she has completed three years of post-graduate training at the Baltimore-Washington Center for Psychoanalysis. Dr. Donze worked for six years as the Deputy Director and supervising psychologist of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center in Baltimore, where she treated or supervised the treatment of hundreds of overweight patients of all ages with a variety of eating disorders and concurrent psychological and medical conditions. At Johns Hopkins, she also held a faculty appointment in the School of Medicine and was a co-investigator on several clinical trials of obesity treatments. She currently maintains a private clinical practice in Crownsville, Maryland, in which she specializes in intensive, insight-oriented psychotherapy for eating disorders and obesity, as well as anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Donze is experienced in individual, couples, and family therapy, including family-based treatment for overweight children and adolescents. She currently participates with several insurance plans and is able to bill additional plans to help patients receive out-of-network benefits for psychotherapy. She is currently accepting new patients.

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy

Additional Communities Served: Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Jessup, University of Maryland (College Park), Fulton, Savage-Guilford

Treatment Model: Every individual is unique, and thus, my treatment of each individual, couple and family is going to be a little bit different. I draw from a number of complimentary techniques to determine the very best approach for you and your specific need. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, we will work together to set the goals for your treatment and then walk the path it takes to reach those goals.

Ms. Blake treats Anorexia and Bulimia in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Binge Eating Disorder.

I founded Sarah Blake Psychotherapy after 14 years as a therapist in a variety of eating disorder and other mental health treatment facilities and organizations. Throughout my years of practice, I have specialized in treating eating disorders, domestic violence, mood disorders, body image disturbance, relationship issues, social issues, career issues, trauma and a plethora of additional issues. Recovery can be a long road, but it does not have to be a road travelled alone. It is my hope that I can provide hope and healing to individuals who are suffering. If that is you, know that the sooner you receive help, the easier the path to recovery will be.

Daisy Miller Ph.D., CNS, LDN, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Nutritional Counseling, Couples Therapy, Phone Counseling

8929 Shady Grove Court, Gaithersburg, MD

Additional Communities Served: Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring, Frederick

Email: daisy@drdaisymiller.com

Treatment Model: Dr. Miller has an eclectic treatment approach consisting of cognitive behavioral therapy and integrative eating skills. Her treatment philosophy is to help clients work through their symptoms of the eating disorder with behavioral skills to expedite recovery. The Center offers cutting edge treatment for dysfunctional eating with the support of individual counseling sessions and a team of professional affiliates. Dr. Miller's counseling approach addresses poor body image and fear of weight gain. She has a very relaxed, non-threatening, and minimally-clinical approach. Dr. Miller sees teens and adults who are struggling with bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and EDNOS (eating disorders non otherwise specified) with no medical urgency. Dr. Miller works closely with the entire health care team for the best treatment care.

Dr. Daisy Miller treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 2000

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale

Behavioral nutrition bridges the gap between nutrition and psychology. Dr. Miller helps her clients explore their eating behaviors from multiple angles, to understand the whole problem that is interfering with normal, functional eating. She teaches her clients internal regulation skills to help her clients listen and respond to their hunger and fullness cues. The core of this approach is promoting self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care. Dr. Miller is a licensed dietitian nutritionist (N00270), a certified nutrition specialist, and is on the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.

Dr. Daisy Miller earned a Ph.D. in behavioral nutrition with a concentration in family therapy at Penn State University. Her work experience includes teaching at the university level, consulting, public speaking, and writing. Dr. Miller is a licensed dietitian nutritionist, a certified nutrition specialist, and is on the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice. She has authored research papers in peer-reviewed journals on the subject of weight management and family relationships.

Dr. Miller is a contributing author for Parents and Child magazines and other national publications. Dr. Miller is one of only a small number of professionals across the country with similar expertise.

Private Practice/Individual Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Group Therapy, Support Groups

Ms. Bitzer treats all form of eating disorders; males and females, children, adolescents and adults.

Treatment Model: Integrated approach tailored to patient's developmental, familial, and social-emotional profile. Use of cognitive-behavioral tools, experiential, interpersonal and humanistic approaches. Goal-oriented with emphasis on realistic expectations to maintain health and sustain growth. We treat all forms of disordered eating patterns for children, teens or adults, male or female, on a spectrum from restrictive to "yo-yo dieters" to compulsive overeating to binge/bulimic patterns. We treat severe bulimic or anorexia nervosa upon return from inpatient milieu. We also serve as treatment advisors, helping patients and families to obtain more intensive services, as needed.

Abrams & Associates treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, children, adolescents, and adults. They also work with Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Compulsive Overeating, Night Eating Syndrome, Pica, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Abrams & Associates, LLC - Center for Family Psychotherapy is a small, family-friendly group practice for child, adolescent and adult therapy, group, marital, family as well as psychological assessment and parent consultations. The ED staff are Kay Kosak Abrams, PhD, Tamara Michaelidis, PsyD, and Sandra Lashley, PsyD.

Staff: Raine Weiner-Hollies, PhD; Joan Hart, LCSW-C; Miles Goldstein, LCSW-C, Diane Scheininger, LCSW-C, Johanna Roth, RD, LD

Private Practice/Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Support Groups, Outpatient, Community Education

Treatment Model: Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Eclectic, Multi-disciplinary treatment team approach

Treats all form of eating disorders; males and females, children adolescents, and adults

Additional Communities Served: BEDA is a national organization serving all 50 states.

BEDA helps find resources for Binge Eating Disorder. They also help with Obesity, Food Addiction, Compulsive Overeating and Night Eating Syndrome.

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA), founded in 2008, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, outreach and support, and resources. BEDA's membership includes individuals affected by binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional eating, night eating syndrome, and food addiction, their families and friends, and the treatment provider community. BEDA currently provides a yearly national conference, educational programs, support group and treatment provider listings, and information about binge eating disorder. BEDA continues to build its programming and support in order to serve its membership and the general community with cutting edge information, resources, and education.

Kimberly M. Smith, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

Individual Therapy/Private Practice, Outpatient, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

8830 Cameron Street, Suite 403, Silver Spring, MD

Additional Communities Served: Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg

Office: 301-538-3762

Email: kimmsmithphd@yahoo.com

Treatment Model: Treating poor body image and eating disordered behavior using primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal approaches. Work with a team of dietician, physician and psychiatrist as needed.

Dr. Smith treats all major forms of eating disorders in adolescent and adult women. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Treating Eating Disorders Since the Year: 1998

Payment Options: Cash/Check, Credit Cards, Sliding Scale

Dr. Smith has worked extensively with adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and body image concerns. She was a member of the AZ board for International Eating Disorder Professionals for three years and has presented to young adults in the community to increase eating disorder awareness and prevention.

Additional Communities Served: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Goucher College, Loyola College of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, Stevenson University

Treatment Model: Jaime Fenton, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with extensive training and experience working with a wide range of presenting problems and psychological issues. She has expertise in particular with depression, self esteem and self confidence issues, relationship concerns such as family issues, and body image and eating disorders. As a therapist, Dr. Fenton strives to be empathic, encouraging and challenging, assisting clients in making significant life changes. She is a strong listener who will work to understand you and respond without judgment. She uses a variety of approaches, and her best knowledge and skills to help clients work through their problems. Dr. Fenton coordinates Eating Disorder Services at Towson University. She uses a wide variety of approaches to assist individuals experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns. Dr. Fenton tailors her approach to the needs of each client, while always striving to develop a positive therapeutic relationship. Treatment often incorporates psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches but may include other strategies including cognitive behavioral techniques and the use of psychoeducation on mindful eating, and intuitive eating.

Dr. Fenton treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents, and adults. She also works with Athletes and Compulsive Exercisers, Food Addiction, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity and Compulsive Overeating.

Dr. Fenton is has expertise helping a wide variety of individuals with eating and body image concerns including adolescents, women of color and the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. She also has helped the family members of those struggling with these concerns, providing loved ones with a space to receive support and education.