Haven of Hope Eating Disorder Care Center

Individual Therapy for Adult Eating Disorders

Individual Therapy for Adult Eating Disorders In Tennessee

We specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, a unique, transformative approach for healing and personal growth.

Individual therapy provides a safe, trusting, and confidential connection to help women open-up about their disordered eating and other stressors impacting their daily lives. The initial sessions are designed to gather information, ask questions, and begin a collaborative treatment plan for your adult eating disorder recovery. Our clients meet individually each week with their primary therapist for dedicated one-on-one sessions.

In most cases, a combination of social, biological and environmental causes trigger the development of an eating disorder at a young age. Skilled therapists utilize the most effective and evidence-based methods to help their clients identify the underlying causes of their eating disorder. Therapists can assist clients in reflecting on their family background, personalities and other factors that may have influenced the shift to disordered eating patterns. At Haven Of Hope Eating Disorder Care Center, exploring and understanding these underlying factors is a key element of recovery.

One-on-One Therapy is a Safe Space

Once rapport and trust are established, clients become more open to share their fears, pain, trauma, and other underlying problems. The safe space promotes honesty while removing obstacles that are detrimental to the healing process. The open channel between therapist and client helps to generate an authentic, trusting relationship that advances the eating disorder recovery process.

Benefits of Individual Therapy for Eating Disorders

Individual therapy at Haven of Hope is an integral part of the eating disorder recovery process, providing a range of benefits to help adults control and overcome their dysfunctional nutrition. Our individual eating disorder therapy program brings real hope for clients by teaching and improving critical skills such as:

Self-awareness and understanding
Improved communication
Relationship building
Relapse prevention
Self-care
Coping skills

What Causes Eating Disorders in Women?

The development of eating disorders is rarely linked to an isolated event or situation but instead thought to develop due to a number of different factors.

Eating Disorder Risk Factors:

Genetics
Environment
Peer pressure
Co-occurring mental health disorders
Substance use
Gender
Family history
Social media use that promotes unrealistic body standards or preoccupation with diet

Benefits of Individual Therapy for Eating Disorders

Individual therapy at Haven of Hope is an integral part of the eating disorder recovery process, offering numerous benefits to help clients manage and overcome disordered eating patterns. Each client receives personalized care, ensuring they have the tools to achieve lasting recovery. Our individualized therapy program instills real hope by teaching and strengthening essential skills, such as:

Developing healthier coping mechanisms Building self-esteem and body acceptance Challenging and reframing negative thought patterns Addressing underlying trauma and emotional triggers Creating sustainable, balanced nutrition habits

What Causes Eating Disorders in Women?

Eating disorders are complex and typically result from a combination of various factors. Here are some common causes:

Genetics & Family History

A predisposition to eating disorders can be inherited and run in families.

Psychological Factors

Low self-esteem, perfectionism, and impulsive behaviors may contribute to disordered eating.

Environmental Factors

Social and cultural pressures, including media portrayals of unrealistic body standards, can trigger eating disorders.

Trauma

Past emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as attachment trauma, often play a role.

Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental health issues frequently co-occur with eating disorders.

Peer Pressure

Social influences, such as pressure to fit in or meet certain body ideals, can intensify disordered eating.

Substance Use

Drugs and alcohol can exacerbate or lead to unhealthy eating behaviors.

Dieting & Body Image Issues

Persistent dieting or body dissatisfaction can lead to restrictive or disordered eating patterns.

Individual Therapy for Adult Eating Disorders