What to Expect in Binge Eating Therapy
If you are struggling with binge eating disorder (BED), you might wonder what treatment involves and what you can expect to gain from therapy. At Body Liberation Collective we approach BED treatment with compassion and evidence-based strategies, tailoring the process to meet your unique needs and goals.
Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Process
In your therapy sessions, our experienced therapists will work collaboratively with you to:
Develop sustainable, nourishing eating patterns: Through personalized strategies, we’ll help you build a relationship with food that is flexible, intuitive, and satisfying—without strict rules or restrictions
Challenge unhelpful beliefs about food, weight, and body image: Diet culture often perpetuates harmful myths that exacerbate binge eating behaviors. Together, we’ll identify and reshape these beliefs, while also challenging rules that may have been born out of them
Understand the factors contributing to binge eating: We’ll explore how biological, psychological, and environmental influences contribute to your relationship with food. This includes uncovering triggers, habits, and emotional patterns
Cultivate self-compassion and reduce feelings of shame: Many individuals with BED experience deep shame around their eating habits. Therapy provides a safe space to practice self-kindness and dismantle the harsh critic that can keep you stuck
Goals of Treatment
Therapy for binge eating disorder is designed to support you in creating lasting, positive changes. Some of the key goals include:
Building a peaceful relationship with food and your body: Free yourself from cycles of restriction and bingeing, and move toward a more intuitive approach to eating that is not dictated by arbitrary rules or external factors
Tuning into your body’s internal cues: Learn to recognize signals such as hunger, fullness, and food preferences to guide your eating in a way that feels natural and nourishing
Addressing emotional triggers: Uncover and process the emotions and stressors that may be driving binge eating, developing healthier ways to cope
Building resilience against diet culture: Learn to challenge societal pressures and reclaim your autonomy over your body and eating choices
Improving body image: Develop a more neutral relationship with your body, allowing you to appreciate it and care for it
Outcomes of Therapy
While everyone’s journey is different, many clients report significant improvements in their relationship with food and their overall well-being. Therapy can help you:
Feel less preoccupied with food and body image
Experience greater emotional balance and self-confidence
Navigate social situations involving food with ease and comfort
Cultivate a deeper sense of connection to yourself and your values
Why Choose Body Liberation Collective?
Our therapists are trained in a variety of approaches, including Body Trust, cognitive-behavioral therapy-enhanced (CBT-E), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness and intuitive eating. This range of expertise allows us to individualize your treatment plan to align with your specific needs and preferences.
We are committed to providing trauma-informed care and operate from a weight-inclusive perspective. We believe that health and healing come in all shapes and sizes, and we are here to support you wherever you are in your journey.