Therapy Thoughts For Real Life & Recovery

“I just want to eat like a normal person.” — said often, by more people (just like you) than you think. And every time it’s said, it’s not really about the food, it’s about wanting to stop thinking about food so much. Wanting to go to a birthday party and just eat the cake. Wanting […]

If you’ve spent any time in intuitive eating spaces, you’ve probably noticed the irony of Googling “intuitive eating meal plan.” Because on paper, the two things sound like they cancel each other out — isn’t the whole point that there’s no plan? Kind of, but not exactly. Intuitive eating isn’t about winging every meal and […]

So you’ve done the work. You’ve started to make peace with food, you’ve stopped labeling things “good” and “bad,” and for the first time in a while, eating feels… okay. And then you found out you’re pregnant, and suddenly your socials are full of “eating for two” hot takes and unsolicited bump commentary and you’re […]

This post was contributed by Victor Mendoza, LMSW. As a male therapist in Houston (and anywhere, honestly) I’m often asked things like: In this post, I’m covering the answers to my most frequently-asked questions. What are your thoughts on the mixed societal messages on body image/beauty standards? Diet culture and the thin ideal are common […]

As eating disorder specialists, our therapists and dietitians often get questions from clients about binge eating disorder medication. It’s totally understandable – when you’re struggling with BED, you want to know all your options. While working with a therapist, dietitian, and doctor is usually the core of a treatment plan, medications can sometimes play a […]

Hey there! If you’re googling “Family based treatment for eating disorders,” it’s likely your child or teenager has been diagnosed with an eating disorder (or you think they should be). We know that this is an overwhelming time, which is why we’d like to encourage you to take a deep breath, and pause or come […]