Eating Disorder Therapy in Nashville, TN

Eating concerns can affect much more than food. They can influence how you see yourself, how you relate to your body, your relationships, and your overall emotional well-being. If you're struggling with restrictive eating, binge eating, purging, food anxiety, body image concerns, or an unhealthy relationship with food, reaching out for support can be an important step.

At Rachel Epifanio Counseling, we provide compassionate, individualized eating disorder therapy in Nashville, TN for clients who are struggling with eating and body image concerns. Our goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore the emotional and psychological factors connected to your relationship with food and your body.

How Therapy Can Help

Eating disorders and disordered eating can look different for everyone. Therapy may help you:

• Develop a healthier relationship with food

• Explore body image and self-esteem concerns

• Identify thoughts and emotions connected to eating behaviors

• Develop healthier coping strategies

• Work through perfectionism and self-criticism

• Improve emotional regulation

• Address anxiety, depression, or trauma that may be connected to eating concerns

• Build greater self-compassion and confidence

A Personalized Approach to Treatment

We recognize that eating concerns are deeply personal and that recovery looks different for everyone. Our therapists work collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences and develop individualized treatment goals.

Depending on your needs, therapy may incorporate approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, expressive arts therapy, or other therapeutic techniques.

When appropriate, therapy may also be coordinated with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, dietitians, or other specialists, as eating disorders can involve both mental and physical health.

Support for Adolescents & Adults

Eating disorders and disordered eating can affect people at any age. Adolescents may experience concerns related to body image, food, social pressures, or changes in eating behaviors, while adults may struggle with long-standing patterns, emotional eating, restrictive behaviors, or negative beliefs about their bodies.

Our therapists provide individualized support based on each client's age, experiences, and treatment needs.

In-Person & Online Therapy

We offer in-person therapy at our Nashville, TN office in Green Hills and virtual therapy to residents throughout Tennessee.

If you're looking for an eating disorder therapist in Nashville or prefer the convenience of online counseling, we're here to help you explore your options.

Insurance & New Clients

We accept several major insurance plans and are currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual therapy.

If you're not sure which therapist is right for you, our team can help you find a provider whose experience and approach fit your needs.

Take the First Step

Reaching out for help can feel difficult, especially when you've been struggling with food, body image, or self-worth. You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy.

If you're looking for eating disorder therapy in Nashville, TN, contact Rachel Epifanio Counseling to learn more about our therapists, insurance options, and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of eating concerns can therapy help with?
Therapy may help with a range of concerns involving eating behaviors, body image, food anxiety, emotional eating, restrictive eating, binge eating, and other patterns that are affecting your emotional well-being.

Do I need to have an eating disorder diagnosis to seek therapy?
No. You can reach out for support even if you don't have a formal diagnosis. A therapist can help you explore your concerns and determine what type of support may be appropriate.

Do you offer online eating disorder therapy?
We offer virtual therapy to residents throughout Tennessee. Contact us to discuss whether telehealth is appropriate for your specific needs.

How do I get started?
Contact Rachel Epifanio Counseling to learn more about our therapists and schedule an appointment.