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It can be tough to cultivate and maintain a healthy relationship with food. That’s why millions of people deal with eating disorders. If an eating disorder is negatively affecting your life, it’s time to get professional counseling from an eating disorder therapist.

Wherever you are located in Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs of an Eating Disorder

There are many types of eating disorders that present in various ways. Here are the signs associated with some of the most common eating disorders:

  • Anorexia: being underweight, having your self-esteem tied to your weight, restrictive eating, fear of gaining weight.
  • Binge eating disorder: recurring binging episodes, lack of control over how much you eat during a binge.
  • Bulimia: Binge eating, purging, fear of gaining weight.
  • Orthorexia: An unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): weight loss, avoidance of food, food restriction, abnormal eating habits.

Read this article by licensed therapist Allison Summer to learn about the role a distorted body image plays in eating disorders and how to overcome it.

Get Eating Disorder Counseling Today!

Left untreated, eating disorders can get worse and worse. So, it’s best to address unhealthy eating habits at their onset. Mental Health Match can help you find an eating disorder therapist to help you discover the reason(s) behind your eating habits, understand your relationship with food, learn new thought patterns and behaviors, and reach your personal goals. Start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

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I specialize in wellness approaches using vitamins and minerals and traditional Western medicine options. I'm goal-oriented and want clients who like to develop a relationship with their provider. I like to make appointments about your goals!

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I find that clients who desire monthly psychotherapy, in combination with Western and Eastern medicine, make the most significant progress in developing life balance and wellness.

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Working in a partnership helps you know that you are in charge of your life, your healing, and your growth. Knowing you can depend on yourself with some guidance helps you blossom into the person you were meant to be.

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​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.

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Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

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Clients who work with me typically will experience improvements in their body image and a greater mind-body connection. I truly believe in bodily and treatment autonomy and I will help guide you along the way to the goals you hope to achieve.


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Clients who work with me typically will experience improvements in their body image and a greater mind-body connection. I truly believe in bodily and treatment autonomy and I will help guide you along the way to the goals you hope to achieve.

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My approach is based on a foundation of creating safety and a Health at Every Size© philosophy. From there, I will work with you to identify the evidenced-based approaches that make sense for the symptoms you are currently experiencing.

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Tori Cherry
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Uncover and strengthen your path to self-acceptance and peace with food and your body. We'll tackle the complexities of eating disorders and the cultural pressures around body image, aiming for a more sustainable and joyful way of living.


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Uncover and strengthen your path to self-acceptance and peace with food and your body. We'll tackle the complexities of eating disorders and the cultural pressures around body image, aiming for a more sustainable and joyful way of living.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in treating eating disorders and body image concerns with a focus on body liberation and the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework. My approach is relational and nurturing, creating a safe space where we can explore and heal together.

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