Eating Disorder & Body Image Therapy

Virtual therapy for women & teens with a
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Virtual care for clients throughout Florida and 41 other states.

The thought of letting your eating disorder go is terrifying
but it’s tearing you apart.
You’re losing yourself to it - your passions, goals, friendships -
they’re all slipping away
but it’s the only thing that makes you feel “okay.”

The truth is though, that you haven’t really felt “okay” in a while, now.
The loneliness is swallowing you whole,
you’re so anxious you could crawl out of your skin,
and your brain is screaming at you - 24 hours a day.


The mental math never ends.
The calories, the punishments.
The restricting, the bingeing, the purging, the exercise -
it’s killing you -
and you want to stop,
but you just - can’t.


Imagine - just for a second - you could heal.
Imagine waking up excited.
You meet friends for coffee,
order your favorite drink - obviously with whip,
and laugh so hard you can’t breathe.

You give a great presentation for class.
You’ve always been a good student -
but you can finally speak in front of people
and think clearly again.

And at the end of the day —
when you look in the mirror —
you are proud at the person staring back.
She’s worked hard — she is living the life she’s always wanted.

She’s following her passions — her dreams.

And guess what - for me?
This is it.
To walk alongside you on your recovery journey.
To help you find yourself again.

There's a version of you beneath the pain — still in there, waiting to be found.
I'm here for you.
Not to change who you are,
but to help you reconnect to everything you've always been.

So call me.
Today.
Because I’m ready.

Let's go find you.
Let's go find your glow.

Signs You May Have an Eating Disorder

  • You change your outfit 5 times and still feel gross.

  • You have a “good” or “bad” rating system for days based on what you ate or how much you exercised.

  • You spend more time thinking about, measuring, and planning food than you do eating it.

  • You go to the gym when your body is running on fumes. You're mentally and physically exhausted.

  • You know where every single-stall bathroom is within a 3 mile radius.

  • You always have to be doing something. Slowing down = anxiety.

  • It’s not enough to be good at something - you need to be great.

  • Your top two feelings: anxiety and guilt.

  • You know just what to say or do to hide your eating disorder.

  • You avoid mirrors — or check them constantly, hoping you’ll look different.

  • You look at old pictures and think, “I was so much better then” — even if you didn’t feel that way at the time.

  • You feel anxious when you’re full.

  • You hate the idea of giving up control, but wish someone would take it away.

  • You are simultaneously obsessed with and afraid of the scale.

  • You use eating — or not eating — to soothe, distract, or punish yourself

  • You compare what you’re eating (or how you look) to others at the table

  • You spend a lot of time thinking about what you're going to eat next — or how you’ll try to “be good” tomorrow.

Your recovery could look like this:

  • You wake up feeling rested. It’s weird - you sleep = you have energy - instead of being exhausted after 10 hours?

  • You gave an amazing presentation in class. You’re focused and can think clearly - rather than struggle to form a coherent sentence.

  • You’ve gotten compliments on how vibrant and animated you are. I mean, you do literally glow now - instead of looking lifeless?

  • There are little girls in your neighborhood that look up to you — and you’re proud to be their role model - instead of being afraid to leave your house.

  • Your last restaurant experience was scream-laughing with your closest co-workers eating chips and guac - you’re not obsessively checking the menu for calories anymore!

  • You hair is shiny and full now? And looks fabulous if you do it - but if not - guess the world gets the full fro today! It’s not falling out!

  • You got some tough feedback — and are completely fine? Rather than spiraling in shame?

  • You have an incredible partner and you love spending time alone just as much.

  • Beth-Ann from Publix gave her opinion on what’s in your shopping cart - and you don’t give AF. You actually lovingly explain to her how this is wildly inappropriate? Instead of putting back the snack you finally allowed yourself!

  • You love eating raw Snickerdoodle cookie dough because you made them with your Grammie when you were little. You can finally enjoy these memories agian.

  • You’re not afraid to be sad anymore - actually, crying feels pretty good - Rather than judging yourself for crying in the first place.

  • You embrace your entire rainbow of emotions — you know each one serves a purpose.

  • Becca is talking about something controversial — and you shared your real opinion because you are authentic - you have your own identity and stopped people pleasing!

Real Connection = Real Healing

Eating Disorder Therapy That Sees the Whole You

Not all eating disorders look the same. Not every body shows visible signs. And not every struggle is recognized right away — even by the people closest to you.

At Bloom Psychological, we work with women (non-binary and cis), and teens navigating all forms of disordered eating, food anxiety, and body image distress.

Whether you're battling loud, relentless thoughts or a quiet, chronic preoccupation with food and control — this is a space where your struggle is valid. You don’t need to prove your pain or shrink yourself to be taken seriously.

We understand that eating disorders are not just about food — they’re about safety, identity, shame, trauma, control, and sometimes, a desperate attempt to feel okay in a world that never felt safe.

You deserve care that doesn’t pathologize your body, moralize your eating, or force you into boxes that don’t fit.

A Weight-Inclusive, HAES-Aligned Approach
Bloom is firmly rooted in the principles of
Health at Every Size® (HAES).

That means:

  • We do not use weight as a proxy for health.

  • We affirm all bodies — all sizes, all shapes, all lived experiences.

  • We do not push weight loss as a treatment goal.

  • We challenge the internalized and systemic weight stigma that often fuels eating disorder behaviors.

Our goal is not to “fix” your body — it's to help you heal your relationship with it. We work with clients in thin bodies, fat bodies, disabled bodies, queer bodies, neurodivergent bodies, and bodies that have felt at war with themselves for years.

Eating disorders do not discriminate — and neither do we.

Let’s find your spark again.

We Treat the Full Spectrum of Eating Disorders

All of them deserve specialized support.
Below are the diagnoses and presentations we work with most often:

Anorexia (restrictive & binge-purge types)

What it can feel like:

  • Constant mental math about food, calories, steps, or movement

  • Panic if plans change or food isn’t in your control

  • Pride in being “disciplined,” even when you’re physically and emotionally exhausted

  • Panic or disgust at the thought of weight gain

  • A voice in your head that sounds rational but is actually relentless

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I don’t look sick.”

  • “I’m just health-conscious.”

  • “I could stop anytime if I wanted.”

  • “I’m not underweight, so I don’t need help.”

  • “It’s not that serious — I just feel better with structure.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • You may compare yourself to people who were hospitalized or whose eating disorders looked more extreme.

  • You might believe that because you’re functioning (going to school, working out, holding a job), your suffering doesn’t “count.”

Things to think about:

  • What would change if I didn’t have to work so hard to feel in control?

  • What has this cost me — mentally, emotionally, socially, physically?

  • Would I want someone I love to live like this?

Atypical Anorexia

What it can feel like:

  • All the symptoms of anorexia — food obsession, restriction, fear of gaining weight — but in a body that society doesn’t recognize as “sick”

  • Feeling invisible or even praised for your disorder

  • Being terrified of losing control while still feeling “not thin enough” to need help

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I’m too big to have an eating disorder.”

  • “People would laugh if I said I was struggling.”

  • “I don’t want to take resources from someone who’s really sick.”

  • “If I gain weight in recovery, I’ll lose all self-respect.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • You may ignore the toll this is taking on your body and mental health because the outside world isn’t concerned — or is even reinforcing it.

Things to think about:

  • Who taught me that I have to look a certain way to deserve care?

  • Would I dismiss someone else’s pain just because of their body size?

  • What am I afraid might happen if I let myself receive help?

Bulimia

What it can feel like:

  • Feeling out of control around food, followed by shame, panic, and the urge to "undo" it

  • A cycle that feels compulsive, exhausting, and private — maybe no one even knows

  • Guilt that spirals into promises you can’t keep: “This is the last time.”

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “It’s just a bad habit — I’ll stop next week.”

  • “It’s not that often.”

  • “No one would believe me — I don’t look like I have bulimia.”

  • “I just have to try harder.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • Because bulimia is often done in secret, it’s easy to convince yourself that if no one knows, it doesn’t count. You may think that because you’re functioning, it’s not “bad enough.”

Things to think about:

  • What would change if food didn’t control my emotions or self-worth?

  • What am I trying to erase, escape, or silence?

  • Am I living — or just managing chaos?

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

What it can feel like:

  • Episodes of eating large amounts of food in short periods, often in secret

  • Intense guilt and self-judgment afterward

  • Feeling powerless to stop, even though you want to

  • The cycle of restriction → binge → shame → restriction again

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I just have no willpower.”

  • “I just have a food addiction.”

  • “I should be able to fix this by dieting harder.”

  • “I’m disgusting. No one would understand.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • Because BED is so common — and often overlooked — you may assume it’s just a bad habit or a moral failing. You may believe help is only for people who restrict.

Things to think about:

  • What if this isn’t about food at all?

  • What does bingeing give me in the moment — and what does it take away?

  • What would healing my relationship with food look like?

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

What it can feel like:

  • Eating is stressful or scary — textures, smells, or past experiences make it feel overwhelming

  • You avoid certain foods not because of body image, but because they feel unsafe or disgusting

  • You may feel ashamed of being “picky” or “hard to feed”

  • People misunderstand your struggle constantly

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I just hate the texture of this.”

  • “I’ve always been like this — I just have to deal with it.”

  • “I don’t have an eating disorder. I’m just a picky eater.”

  • “I’ll grow out of it.”

  • “I’m just terrified I’ll choke.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • ARFID doesn’t get as much visibility, and since it’s not about body image, many people don’t recognize it as serious. But the anxiety and nutritional risks are real.

Things to think about:

  • What would eating with less fear or shame feel like?

  • What has this pattern cost me socially or emotionally?

  • What if this isn’t my fault — and it’s something I can actually work on?

Orthorexia

What it can feel like:

  • Obsessive focus on “healthy,” “clean,” or “pure” eating

  • Panic around food you didn’t prepare or can’t control

  • A shrinking list of safe foods that once felt empowering but now feel imprisoning

  • Feeling morally superior when “on track” — and full of guilt or fear when “off”

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I’m just really disciplined.”

  • “This is what health looks like.”

  • “If I don’t keep this up, I’ll get sick or gain weight.”

  • “Everyone should be more like me.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • Because orthorexia is socially praised — especially in wellness culture — it’s easy to believe your rigidity is virtuous instead of harmful.

Things to think about:

  • Am I making choices from a place of fear or freedom?

  • If I let go of these rules, who would I be?

  • What would it feel like to trust my body, not control it?

Exercise Obsession / Compulsive Movement

What it can feel like:

  • Anxiety if you miss a workout

  • Exercising even when you're tired, injured, or sick

  • Feeling like movement “earns” food or “cancels out” eating

  • Guilt or panic when forced to rest

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I just really love being active.”

  • “Rest days make me lazy.”

  • “If I stop now, I’ll lose all my progress.”

  • “It’s the only thing keeping me sane.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • Because fitness is praised, it’s easy to hide disordered movement behind the language of discipline, routine, and health..

Things to think about:

  • If I couldn’t exercise, who would I be?

  • What does movement cost me right now — physically, socially, emotionally?

  • What would it feel like if rest didn’t equal failure?

Body Dysmorphia/Body Image Issues

What it can feel like:

  • A persistent, obsessive focus on a specific part of your body (or several) that others either don’t notice — or say “looks fine”

  • Constant mirror-checking… or avoiding mirrors completely

  • Extreme distress when looking at photos, going to events, or shopping for clothes

  • Feeling convinced that you’re grotesque, deformed, or unacceptable — even if others reassure you

  • A disconnect between what you see and what others see

Things you might tell yourself:

  • “I’m just vain.”

  • “I know I look normal — but I still feel disgusting.”

  • “Other people have real problems. I’m just being shallow.”

  • “If I could just fix this one thing, I’d finally feel okay.”

Things you might believe that keep you stuck:

  • Body dysmorphia and body image issues often hide behind perfectionism, grooming rituals, and self-deprecating humor. You might dismiss it as insecurity or appearance anxiety — especially if you’ve never been formally diagnosed. Because it often exists in people who are socially successful or high-achieving, it can be hard to believe the internal suffering “counts.”

Things to think about:

  • What part of me believes I need to suffer in order to be acceptable?

  • How much time, energy, and emotional bandwidth am I spending on this?

  • Would I speak to someone I love the way I speak to myself?

  • What would freedom from body obsession feel like — even if it’s unfamiliar?

Reach out now for your complimentary 15-min consultation.

You Don’t Have to Be “Sick Enough” to Deserve Support

So many people wait until they’re falling apart before they reach out.

Maybe you’ve told yourself:

  • “It’s not that bad yet.”

  • “I’m probably just being dramatic.”

  • “Other people have it worse.”

  • “I should be able to handle this on my own.”

But here’s the truth: the eating disorder will always try to convince you that it’s not serious enough to deserve care — that you have to hit some invisible rock bottom to be worthy of support. It’s a trap. And it’s one of the main reasons people suffer far longer than they need to.

You don’t have to earn your way into help by collapsing first.

If your relationship with food feels obsessive, exhausting, or filled with guilt — that’s enough.
If your body image is stealing joy, time, or connection — that’s enough.
If you're simply tired of thinking about food and your body all day — that’s enough.

You don’t need to hit a crisis point to qualify for therapy. You don’t need to check a list of symptoms to deserve relief.

You can choose support because you want more from life than surviving the next meal.

If part of you is tired — even if another part is scared — that’s a doorway. Let’s start there.