Food, body Image, and eating disorders

At B’well Counseling Services, we provide specialized therapy for eating disorders and other concerns related to body image and food within a compassionate, weight-inclusive, non-diet framework. We believe healing begins when you are seen as a whole person free from shame, rigid rules, and the constant pressures of diet culture.

B'well has been specializing in this work for the Towson and Greater Baltimore Community since its inception more than a decade ago. 

Relationships with food, body, and self are often influenced by factors like anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, family dynamics, cultural expectations, diet culture, and oppressive systems in our world. These struggles can result in challenging behaviors like restriction, binging, binge/purge cycles, chronic exercise, among others. Conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, and food anxiety and body dissatisfaction can be serious psychological conditions requiring care from a specialist. 

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We recognize that health and wellbeing are multifaceted and not defined by weight alone. Our therapy focuses on improving emotional and psychological wellbeing while helping you reconnect with internal cues, reduce food guilt, and build body respect in a sustainable way.

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Our team of food, body image, and eating disorder specialists approach this work from a collaborative and integrative perspective. That means that they will work together with your care team to ensure wrap around integrated care for your concerns when necessary. Our team have strong relationships with psychiatrists, mental health nurse practitioners, dieticians, nutritionists, and other care providers ensuring clear communication between the members of your team.

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What can you expect from eating disorder therapy with B'well?

• A safe, non-judgmental space to explore your relationship with food and body

• Support in reducing rigid food rules and chronic dieting patterns

• Guidance in reconnecting with hunger, fullness, and body cues

• Body image work focused on acceptance, neutrality, and respect

• Attention to the impact of diet culture, trauma, and systemic influences

• A focus on sustainable wellbeing rather than external metrics