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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.

Whether you are located in downtown Columbia, the suburbs of Columbia, other nearby places such as Spartanburg, Florence, or anywhere else in South Carolina, 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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People can discuss a wide range of themes with me, including relationships, self-exploration, personal growth, body image, eating disorders, coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and developing resilience.


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People can discuss a wide range of themes with me, including relationships, self-exploration, personal growth, body image, eating disorders, coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and developing resilience.

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Empathic, actively listens, tailors treatment to meet each clients needs and offers personalized support to help each client achieve their desired outcome.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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I use a Health at Every Size and trauma informed lens with each client and primarily work from a Narrative Therapy and Structural Feminist approach. In session, I like to hold space for you to explore your stories and grow from what you learn.

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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Friendships
  • Life Transitions
  • Orthorexia
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teenagers
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My therapy is holistic and inclusive, valuing each individual's uniqueness. I prioritize open communication and collaboration, ensuring clients actively shape their treatment journey.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
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  • Childhood Trauma
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  • Children
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Geriatric
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Senior Citizens
  • Substance Abuse
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Depression
  • Young Adults
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Start with an intake process followed by value and goal setting, psychoeducation, and skill development. As you develop skills, I will guide you in developing insight to facilitate self-exploration, understanding, and behavioral change.

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If talk therapy isn't working for you, we will be a great fit. I implement evidence-based treatments and provide my clients with skills to navigate their concerns outside of the therapy room. My approach will always be tailed to fit your exact needs!

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Binge Eating
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Disordered Eating
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Family Trauma
  • Food Allergy Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Medical Trauma
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • War Trauma
  • Work Stress
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Explore a broad range of concerns, both past and present, including life and work stress, relationship issues, and personal struggles with the goal to improve your overall quality of life.

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Dr. Petrongolo believes in a collaborative style to treatment including cognitive behavioral approaches, supportive therapy, mindfulness, and principles of positive psychology.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Change
  • Binge Eating
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