Eating Disorder Treatment for Children, Teens & Young Adults in Minnesota

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Compassionate, Specialized Support for Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body

When a child or young person is struggling with an eating disorder, it affects everything—health, emotions, relationships, and the entire family. What may start as “picky eating,” dieting, or body image concerns can quickly become overwhelming, confusing, and frightening.

  • You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells.

  • Meals may turn into battles.

  • Your child may seem distant, anxious, or not like themselves anymore.

You are not alone—and effective help is available.

At Ezer Psychotherapy, we provide specialized, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders and disordered eating for children, adolescents, and young adults. Recovery is possible. With the right support, you or your loved one can build a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself/themself.

Signs of an Eating Disorder:

Eating disorders are complex medical and psychological conditions—not choices. They can affect individuals of any age, gender, body size, or background. Early recognition is one of the strongest predictors of successful recovery. If you notice these signs in yourself or someone you love, seeking support sooner rather than later can make all the difference.

    • Noticeable changes in weight (loss, gain, or rapid fluctuations)

    • Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or fainting

    • Fatigue or low energy

    • Gastrointestinal issues (bloating, constipation, stomach pain)

    • Feeling cold frequently or having poor circulation

    • Sleep disturbances

    • Hair thinning or loss; dry skin or brittle nails

    • Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation

    • Slowed heart rate, palpitations, or other medical concerns

    • Skipping meals or eating very small portions

    • Avoiding eating around others

    • Cutting out entire food groups without medical need

    • Excessive focus on “healthy,” “clean,” or “safe” foods

    • Eating in secret or hiding food

    • Rigid food rituals (cutting food into tiny pieces, extreme slowness, etc.)

    • Excessive or compulsive exercise, even when sick, injured, or exhausted

    • Repeated dieting or “detoxes”

    • Using the bathroom immediately after meals

    • Checking the body repeatedly in mirrors or avoiding mirrors completely

    • Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming “unhealthy”

    • Feeling guilt, shame, or anxiety around food

    • Believing you are “not sick enough” to seek help

    • Persistent negative thoughts about body shape or appearance

    • Irritability, mood swings, or withdrawal from relationships

    • Difficulty concentrating or feeling “foggy”

    • Strong need for control or perfectionism

    • Comparing your body or eating to others frequently

    • Feeling disconnected from hunger and fullness cues

  • Eating disorders in young people often look different. Parents and caregivers may notice:

    • Slowed growth or delayed puberty

    • Becoming unusually picky with foods previously enjoyed

    • Sudden fear of certain foods or textures

    • Increased irritability around mealtimes

    • Avoiding family meals

    • Declining performance in school or activities

    • Social withdrawal or increased secrecy

    • New interest in dieting, fitness, or calorie tracking

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Specialized Eating Disorder Therapy for Every Stage of Development

At Ezer Psychotherapy, we provide expert treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with eating disorders, including:

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body shape or size. Individuals may see themselves as “overweight” even when medically underweight.

Common signs include:

  • Severe restriction of calories or food groups

  • Skipping meals or making excuses not to eat

  • Intense anxiety around weight gain

  • Obsessive calorie counting or rigid food rules

  • Excessive or compulsive exercise

  • Physical symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, hair thinning, or loss of menstrual cycle

Anorexia is not about vanity or control — it is a serious mental health condition often rooted in perfectionism, anxiety, trauma, or a deep need for safety. Early intervention significantly improves outcomes.

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

ARFID involves significant restriction of food intake, but unlike anorexia, it is not driven by body image concerns.

ARFID may stem from:

  • Sensory sensitivities (texture, smell, color)

  • Fear of choking or vomiting

  • Low appetite or lack of interest in food

  • Past traumatic experiences with eating

ARFID can lead to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, or dependence on supplements. It is common in children but can persist into adolescence and adulthood. Treatment is supportive, gradual, and tailored to the individual's unique needs.

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Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.

These behaviors may include:

  • Self-induced vomiting

  • Misuse of laxatives or diuretics

  • Fasting

  • Excessive exercise

Individuals often feel out of control during binge episodes and experience intense shame afterward.

Bulimia can lead to serious medical complications, including electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, dental damage, and heart problems. With proper treatment, recovery is absolutely possible.

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Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)

OSFED includes eating disorders that cause significant distress and impairment but do not meet full diagnostic criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder.

Examples may include:

  • Atypical Anorexia (significant restriction without being underweight)

  • Purging disorder

  • Night eating syndrome

  • Sub-threshold bulimia or binge eating patterns

OSFED is just as serious as other eating disorders and deserves comprehensive treatment.

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Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food accompanied by a feeling of loss of control — but without regular purging behaviors.

Common experiences include:

  • Eating rapidly or until uncomfortably full

  • Eating when not physically hungry

  • Eating alone due to embarrassment

  • Intense guilt, shame, or self-criticism afterward

Binge eating is often a coping strategy for managing stress, loneliness, trauma, or difficult emotions. Treatment focuses on building emotional regulation skills, stabilizing eating patterns, and reducing shame.

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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) occurs when athletes do not consume enough energy (calories) to support both their training demands and basic body functions.

RED-S can affect:

  • Hormonal health

  • Bone density

  • Menstrual cycles

  • Mood and concentration

  • Performance and recovery

It can occur unintentionally due to lack of nutrition knowledge — or alongside disordered eating patterns. Treatment focuses on restoring adequate nutrition, addressing performance pressures, and supporting both mental and physical recovery.

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We understand that eating disorders look different at every age. Our approach is tailored to meet your child or loved one exactly where they are—developmentally, emotionally, and medically.

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What Eating Disorders Really Feel Like

Eating disorders are not about food—they can often be related to pain, control, fear, or identity.

You, your child, or loved one may be:

  • Constantly thinking about food, weight, or body image

  • Avoiding meals or eating in secret

  • Feeling intense guilt, shame, or anxiety around eating

  • Struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, or low self-worth

  • Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once loved

For families, this often brings:

  • Fear for your child’s health and safety

  • Confusion about how to help

  • Conflict around meals

  • Exhaustion and helplessness

Healing is possible—and it doesn’t have to look like this forever.

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We use proven, research-supported therapies to help clients recover while supporting families every step of the way:

Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment That Works:

  • Family Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders

    Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as the Maudsley Approach

    How it is used:
    Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach in which parents or caregivers take an active role in helping their child recover from an eating disorder. Early in treatment, the primary focus is on restoring nutrition and interrupting eating-disorder behaviors. Parents are coached on how to provide firm, compassionate support around meals while the therapist guides the family through challenges and problem-solving. As health improves, responsibility for eating is gradually returned to the child in a developmentally appropriate way.

    Who it is for:
    FBT is most often used for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID, or other restrictive eating disorders who live at home and have caregivers willing to participate.

    What families can expect:
    Families can expect to be actively involved in sessions, especially early on. Parents are not blamed for the eating disorder—instead, they are empowered as essential partners in recovery. Treatment is practical, goal-oriented, and focused on helping the child return to healthy growth, development, and age-appropriate independence.

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  • Adolescent-Focused Therapy (AFT)

    How it is used:
    AFT is an individual therapy that helps adolescents explore the emotional, relational, and developmental factors connected to their eating disorder. Treatment focuses on building emotional awareness, coping skills, and a stronger sense of identity separate from the eating disorder. Weight restoration and medical stability are supported alongside psychological growth.

    Who it is for:
    AFT is used for adolescents and young adults particularly when individual emotional processing and identity development are key treatment needs.

    What families can expect:
    While therapy is primarily individual, families are often included for support and coordination of care. Families can expect a focus on emotional development, autonomy, and helping the adolescent move toward healthier coping strategies.

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  • Christian-Centered Counseling

    (For clients who desire) At Ezer Psychotherapy, we offer the option to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith into treatment alongside evidence-based approaches. For clients who desire it, this may include incorporating prayer, Scripture, and faith-based perspectives into sessions, while still using proven therapies like CBT-E and FBT. Our approach is always client-led—honoring your beliefs, values, and goals—while providing high-quality, clinically effective care that supports whole-person healing: mind, body, and spirit.

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  • Family-Based Treatment for Transitional Age Youth (FBT-TAY)

    How it is used:
    FBT-TAY adapts the principles of FBT for older adolescents and young adults, emphasizing collaboration and shared decision-making. While nutrition restoration and behavior change remain central, the young adult is treated as an active participant in treatment. Parents or chosen supports provide accountability and structure, while the therapist helps the family navigate independence, boundaries, and real-world challenges such as college, work, or living arrangements.

    Who it is for:
    FBT-TAY is designed for ages 16–25, especially those who want support but are not developmentally suited for a fully parent-directed model.

    What families can expect:
    Families can expect a balance of support and autonomy. Young adults are encouraged to build independence with eating while still relying on their support system. Treatment respects the young adult’s voice while recognizing that recovery is strengthened through connection rather than isolation.

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR)

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR) is an evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with ARFID—an eating disorder marked by restrictive or avoidant eating that is not driven by weight or body-image concerns.

    CBT-AR uses a structured, gradual approach to help individuals expand food variety, improve nutrition, and reduce anxiety or distress around eating. Treatment includes education about ARFID, skill-building, and gentle, supported food exposures tailored to sensory sensitivities, fear of adverse consequences, or low interest in eating.

    Parents and caregivers are actively involved for younger clients, while adolescents and adults are supported in building confidence and independence with eating.

    CBT-AR helps clients move toward more flexible, nourishing, and confident eating—at a pace that feels manageable and sustainable.

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  • Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT- E)

    How it is used:
    CBT-E is a structured, skills-based therapy that focuses on identifying and changing the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that maintain an eating disorder. Treatment targets regular eating, reduction of eating-disorder behaviors, and addressing beliefs related to control, perfectionism, food, and body image. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with tools that clients practice between sessions.

    Who it is for:
    CBT-E is commonly used for adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other specified eating disorders, particularly those who are medically stable and able to engage in individual therapy.

    What families can expect:
    Families may be involved for adolescents, though CBT-E is more individually focused than FBT. Clients can expect a clear treatment structure, active skill practice, and a focus on long-term relapse prevention.

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Treatment focuses on:

  • Restoring regular, adequate nutrition

  • Reducing eating disorder behaviors

  • Addressing any underlying anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional struggles

  • Rebuilding identity, confidence, and trust in the body

Family-Centered Care: You Are Part of the Healing

Parents and caregivers are not the problem—they are a critical part of the solution.

At Ezer Psychotherapy, we actively involve families in treatment, helping you:

  • Feel confident supporting your child through meals

  • Understand the eating disorder and how it operates

  • Reduce conflict and increase connection

  • Navigate recovery with clarity and support

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Step 1: Reach Out and Get Started

The first step is contacting Hallie to discuss your concerns and determine whether Ezer Psychotherapy is a good fit for your needs.

You may choose to:

  • Schedule an initial appointment directly, or

  • Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to ask questions and learn more about treatment

Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive intake paperwork to complete prior to your first session. These forms provide important background information and help ensure that your first appointment can focus on understanding your concerns and developing a treatment plan.

If you plan to use health insurance, Hallie can verify your insurance benefits before treatment begins. This process helps you understand your coverage, expected costs, and any requirements associated with your plan so there are no surprises when services begin.

What to Expect When Starting Eating Disorder Treatment at Ezer Psychotherapy

Beginning treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you or your child are struggling with an eating disorder. At Ezer Psychotherapy, our goal is to make the process clear, collaborative, and supportive from the very first contact.

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Step 2: The Diagnostic Assessment

Your first clinical appointment will be a comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment (DA). This is an in-depth evaluation designed to help us understand your unique concerns, symptoms, strengths, and treatment needs.

During this appointment, Hallie will gather information about:

  • Current eating disorder symptoms and behaviors

  • Eating patterns, food-related fears, and nutritional concerns

  • Weight and growth history (when applicable)

  • Medical history and current health concerns

  • Mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, OCD, or perfectionism

  • Family dynamics and support systems

  • School, work, social, and daily functioning

  • Previous treatment experiences

For children and adolescents, parents or caregivers are typically involved in portions of the assessment to provide additional information and discuss concerns. Young adults may choose how much family involvement feels appropriate for their treatment.

The purpose of the Diagnostic Assessment is not simply to assign a diagnosis—it is to develop a comprehensive understanding of what is happening, identify factors contributing to the eating disorder, and determine the most effective path forward.

Step 4: Personalized Treatment Recommendations

Based on the information gathered during the Diagnostic Assessment, Hallie will provide individualized recommendations regarding the most appropriate treatment approach.

Recommendations may include:

  • Family-Based Treatment (FBT)

  • Family-Based Treatment for Transition-Age Youth (FBT-TAY)

  • Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for co-occurring OCD symptoms

  • Parent support and coaching

  • Coordination with medical providers, dietitians, psychiatrists, or other members of your treatment team

  • Recommendations for a higher level of care when clinically indicated

Every recommendation is made with the goal of providing the safest, most effective, and most evidence-based treatment for long-term recovery.

Step 3: Developing Treatment Goals

Following the assessment, Hallie will work collaboratively with you and your family to identify meaningful treatment goals and priorities for treatment.

Goals may include:

  • Restoring adequate nutrition and eating regularly

  • Reducing eating disorder thoughts and behaviors

  • Improving body image and self-esteem

  • Decreasing anxiety around food, weight, or eating

  • Increasing flexibility with food choices

  • Strengthening coping skills

  • Supporting healthy adolescent or young adult development

  • Improving family communication and support

Treatment goals are individualized and tailored to each client's specific needs, circumstances, and stage of recovery.

Step 5: Begin Your Recovery Journey

Once recommendations have been reviewed, we will schedule ongoing appointments and begin treatment.

Sessions are tailored to the unique needs of each child, adolescent, young adult, and family. Throughout treatment, Hallie will provide education, support, accountability, and evidence-based interventions to help clients make meaningful progress toward recovery.

Recovery from an eating disorder is possible. Whether you are seeking support for a child, adolescent, or young adult, Ezer Psychotherapy is committed to providing compassionate, specialized care every step of the way.

Why Choose Ezer Psychotherapy for Eating Disorder Treatment:

    • Treatment tailored for children, adolescents, and young adults with eating disorders

    • Experience treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and disordered eating patterns

    • Focus on both behavioral recovery and underlying emotional healing

    • Uses proven approaches like CBT, FBT (Family-Based Therapy), and DBT-informed care

    • Therapy that addresses food behaviors, body image, anxiety, and perfectionism

    • Balanced approach: structured + individualized + compassionate

    • Parents are guided on how to support recovery at home

    • Clear strategies to reduce mealtime stress and power struggles

    • Ongoing collaboration so families feel confident and supported—not alone

    • No one-size-fits-all approach

    • Treatment is tailored to your:

      • Age and developmental stage

      • Type and severity of eating disorder

      • Emotional and family needs

    • Flexible pacing to support sustainable, long-term recovery

    • Accessible eating disorder therapy in:

      • Minnesota (MN)

      • Wisconsin (WI)

      • North Dakota (ND)

      • Florida (FL)

    • Secure, convenient telehealth sessions from home

    • Goes beyond food to address:

      • Anxiety

      • Identity and self-worth

      • Emotional regulation

      • Life transitions

    • Helps clients build a healthy relationship with food, body, and self

    • At Ezer Psychotherapy, we work alongside:

      • Dietitians

      • Medical providers

      • Higher levels of care when needed

    • This ensures consistent, aligned treatment

    • Early intervention for those “just starting to worry” about eating

    • Ongoing support for those already in recovery

    • Relapse prevention and long-term maintenance planning

    • Clients feel heard, understood, and respected

    • Therapy that reduces shame and builds trust

    • Focus on progress—not perfection

    • Ezer Psychotherapy offers the option to thoughtfully integrate Christian faith into the therapy process for clients who desire it. This may include incorporating prayer, Scripture, and faith-based perspectives alongside evidence-based clinical approaches. Care is always individualized, respecting each client’s beliefs, values, and preferences, with no expectation or requirement to include faith in treatment.

    • Learn more about optional faith-based (Christian) therapy integration

Start Eating Disorder Recovery Today

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel empowered throughout your therapeutic journey. If you’re noticing signs of an eating disorder, early support can make a life-changing difference. You don’t have to wait until things get worse. You don’t have to manage this alone.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward healing.

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    Survive FBT: Skills Manual for Parents Undertaking Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Child and Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

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  • Book cover titled 'Anorexia and other eating disorders' by Eva Musby, featuring two giraffes, with subtitle 'Practical skills for family-based treatment, compassionate communication and emotional support for parents of children and teenagers' and a note 'how to help your child eat well and be well'.

    Anorexia and other Eating Disorders: How to Help Your Child Eat Well and Be Well: Practical Solutions, Compassionate Communication Tools and Emotional Support for Parents of Children and Teenagers

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  • Book cover with large white text saying "Feed Your Self" and a colorful heart in the background. Smaller text at the top reads "Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist Leslie Schilling, RDN". Bottom text says "Step away from the lies of diet culture and into your divine design."

    Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design

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  • Book cover titled 'Body & Soul' by Lisa Whittle, with a subtitle 'A biblical look at the whole person God created you to be', and a note that video access is included.

    Body and Soul - Bible Study for Women with Video Access: A Biblical Look at the Whole Person God Created You to Be

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  • Logo with a heart outline, a circle with a fork and knife inside, and the word F.E.A.S.T.

    F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders) – A Global Organization Which is Dedicated to Providing Support to Parents/Carers of Individuals with Eating Disorders

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  • Logo of the National Eating Disorders Association, featuring a stylized green leaf with a blue flame, and the text "NEDA" and "National Eating Disorders Association".

    National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - Provides Information and Support to Patients and Carers

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  • Book cover titled "Anti-Diet" by Christy Harrison. The subtitle reads "Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating." The background is yellow, with large black and red text, and small icons representing health, money, time, and happiness.

    Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating

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  • Book cover titled "The Wellness Trap" by Christy Harrison with a blue background, green juice with a cracked glass, and a straw.

    The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses, and Find Your True Well-Being

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  • Book cover titled "Feed My Soul" with an illustration of olive branches with black and purple olives and green leaves. Subtitle reads "Finding True Peace with Food, Movement, Rest, and Body Image" by Kristen Bunger.

    Feed My Soul: Finding True Peace with Food, Movement, Rest, and Body Image

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  • Book cover titled "NOURISHED BY FAITH: Biblical Perspective on Food, Eating Disorders, and Body Image" featuring a wooden cutting board with various foods like salmon, grapes, cheese, and sliced vegetables.

    Nourished by Faith: Biblical Perspective on Food, Eating Disorders, and Body Image

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  • Graphic promoting the 'Recover with God' podcast hosted by Jayme Muller, featuring a bold red cross, handwritten style text, and a woman holding a Bible.

    Podcast: Recover with God

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  • The image features a smiling woman with long brown hair sitting at a kitchen counter. There are colorful vegetables, including bell peppers and tomatoes, on the counter in front of her. The background shows a white kitchen with some decorative items. The text on the image reads "Faith-Filled Food Freedom" and provides the name "Brittany Braswell, RD." It also includes a subtitle that says "Overcome food & body obsession with faith-fueled strategies."

    Podcast: Faith Filled Food Freedom with Brittany Braswell, RD

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  • Smiling woman in pink shirt with yellow scarf, sitting at table with food, next to text 'Food Psychology Podcast with Christy Harrison MPH, RD, CEDS' on white background.

    Podcast: Food Psych with Christy Harrison

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  • Illustration of an apple and a pear with the words 'Maintenance Phase' above them.

    Podcast: Maintenance Phase - Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon debunk the junk science behind health and wellness fads

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What People Are Saying

  • “We got our daughter back.”

    "Before starting therapy at Ezer Psychotherapy, our daughter’s eating disorder had taken over our entire family. Meals were a battle, and we felt completely helpless. Through Family-Based Treatment, we were given the tools and support we needed to help her heal. Today, she’s eating again, laughing again, and we finally feel like we have our daughter back."
    — Parent of a 14-year-old

  • “Faith was an important part of my healing.”

    “Being able to integrate my faith into therapy made such a difference. It brought a deeper level of meaning and hope to my recovery. I never felt like it was forced—just supported in a way that felt authentic to me."
    — Young adult client

  • “I finally found a therapist who gets it.”

    "As a college student, my eating disorder felt invisible to everyone around me. Ezer Psychotherapy understood the pressure, stress, and independence that come with this stage of life. Using CBT-E, we worked on both the behaviors and the deeper patterns. It’s been life-changing."
    — College student (age 20)

  • “Hallie helped me take my life back.”

    "My eating disorder controlled everything—what I ate, how I felt, how I saw myself. Therapy helped me understand what was really going on underneath it all. Now I feel stronger, more confident, and like I actually have a future again."
    — 17-year-old client

  • "Finally, someone who understands teens.”

    "Our teen had seen other providers before, but nothing seemed to stick. At Ezer Psychotherapy, Hallie truly understood how to connect with her while still holding firm boundaries around recovery. It was the perfect balance of compassion and structure."
    — Parent of a 16-year-old

  • “They didn’t just treat our child—they supported our whole family.”

    "What stood out immediately was how involved and supported we felt as parents. We weren’t blamed—we were empowered. The therapist walked with us step-by-step, helping us navigate meals, anxiety, and the emotional toll of everything. We couldn’t have done this alone."
    — Parent of a 12-year-old