Disordered Eating Therapy

At Mind Balance Mental Health Care, we understand that disordered eating can deeply affect your relationship with food, your body, and your overall well-being. Our disordered eating therapy is designed to support individuals from all backgrounds, with a special focus on those from marginalized groups who are often underserved who may face additional challenges and pressures.

Understanding Disordered Eating

Disordered eating encompasses a wide range of unhealthy eating behaviors, including restrictive dieting, binge eating, and emotional eating. These behaviors are often influenced by various factors, including personal experiences, cultural messages, and systemic issues.

Struggling with unhealthy eating patterns?

Our therapy provides targeted support to address and reshape disordered eating behaviors, helping you build a healthier relationship with food.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by diet culture?

Learn how to challenge and overcome the negative influences of diet culture and fatphobia, and cultivate a balanced perspective on your body and well-being.

Want to cultivate a kinder relationship with your body image?

Engage in therapy designed to foster a positive and weight-neutral view of your body, supporting you in embracing yourself just as you are.

Looking for a compassionate approach to food and eating?

Our therapy offers a supportive space to explore your emotions around food and develop practical skills for managing stress and improving your eating habits.

Need support from a culturally responsive perspective?

Benefit from our inclusive approach that addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals from communities we support (BIPOC, QTBIPOC, college/grad students, adoptees, immigrants, LGBTQIA2S+), providing affirming care tailored to your experiences.

Do you want to explore a healthier and more balanced relationship with exercise and address concerns about overexercise?

Our disordered eating therapy includes helping you develop a healthier relationship with exercise. We emphasize mindful movement, listening to your body, and finding joy in physical activity.

Our Approach

We are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, with a special focus on individuals from marginalized groups who often face unique and underserved challenges. Our therapists are responsive to the intersectional factors affecting your experience with disordered eating, including race, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status, etc. We provide affirming and supportive care that respects your identity and lived experiences.

Cognitive Restructuring

Transform negative thought patterns and behaviors related to eating, fostering healthier and more constructive habits.

Mindfulness Techniques

Cultivate mindfulness to remain present and manage complex emotions surrounding food and body image.

Acceptance and Commitment Practices

Acknowledge your thoughts and feelings about eating while pursuing actions that align with your core values.

Identity Integration

Explore and understand your identity in relation to disordered eating, with special attention to the experiences of marginalized communities.

Attachment-Focused Therapy

Address issues related to attachment that may impact your eating behaviors and your relationships with food.

Social Justice-Informed Therapy

Addresses how societal norms and systemic inequalities affect your relationship with food and body image. We consider factors like race, gender, and socioeconomic status to provide compassionate, equitable care.

Weight Neutral Philosophy

Emphasize overall health and well-being rather than focusing on specific weight goals, encouraging a respectful and balanced view of your body.

Systemic Exploration

Investigate how various systems, including family, community, and societal factors, influence your experience with disordered eating and overall well-being.

Challenging Diet Culture and Fatphobia

Confront and dismantle harmful diet culture and fatphobia, fostering a compassionate and empowering relationship with food and your body.

Body Liberation Focus

Helping you accept and respect your body as it is. We focus on freeing you from societal pressures about size and appearance, supporting a healthier and kinder self-relationship.

Why Choose Us for Disordered Eating Therapy?

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Experienced Therapists

Our team has extensive experience in treating anxiety.

Tailored, Compassionate Care

Personalized therapy that addresses goals and unique needs with empathy and respect.

Supportive and Safe Environment

A nurturing, inclusive space where you can openly discuss your challenges and goals, feeling respected and valued.

Expertise in Diverse Needs

Experienced therapists providing culturally sensitive care that respects your background and experiences.

Evidence-Based Techniques

Utilizing proven methods like CBT, mindfulness, and ACT to help you manage anxiety issues and foster long-term well-being.

Focus on Empowerment

Empowering you to change relationship with anxiety to foster wholeness, building self-awareness and resilience for a balanced, fulfilling life.

Ready to Transform Your Relationship with Eating and Food?

If you’re seeking compassionate, inclusive, and effective support for disordered eating, contact us today to learn more about how our therapy services can help you.

We’re here to support you every step of the way on your path to healing and self-acceptance.

Our goal is to help you cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body, empowering you to live a fulfilling and authentic life.

Availability

We offer in-person appointments at our Minneapolis location.

Additionally telehealth services are available for clients in Minnesota and California with specific providers.

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Ready to make a meaningful change in your life?

Reach out to us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with our team.

Let's explore how we can work together to achieve your goals and improve your well-being.

Your path to a more fulfilling and balanced life starts here—contact us now!

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