COUNSELING FOR EATING DISORDERS AND BODY DYSMORPHIA
in Plantation, Florida
Personalized therapy for eating concerns, negative body image, and body dysmorphia | In-person in Plantation and virtually throughout Florida
IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD OR YOUR BODY
TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE?
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Do you spend more time than you'd like thinking about your weight, appearance, or what you've eaten?
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Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or anxious after eating certain foods?
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Have you tried countless diets, only to find yourself trapped in the same cycle of restriction, overeating, or self-criticism?
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Do you avoid mirrors, photographs, social events, or certain clothing because of how you feel about your body?
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Do you constantly compare your appearance to others, even when people reassure you that you look fine?
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Does your confidence depend on what the scale says or how you think you look that day?
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Are you exhausted from trying to control your eating habits or fix perceived imperfections in your appearance?
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Have you wondered what life would feel like if food and body image didn't occupy so much of your thoughts?
ARE YOU READY TO FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR OWN SKIN?
You may appear confident, successful, and put together on the outside, while privately struggling with thoughts about food, weight, or your appearance.
Perhaps you find yourself analyzing everything you eat, promising to start fresh tomorrow, or feeling disappointed when your body doesn't look the way you believe it should.
Maybe you've reached a point where getting dressed, going out to dinner, or looking at photographs of yourself creates anxiety instead of enjoyment.
You may even recognize that your thoughts about your body are affecting your happiness, relationships, and confidence, but knowing this hasn't made those thoughts disappear.
When your relationship with food or your appearance becomes a constant source of stress, it can feel as though you're never truly able to relax.
At Infinite Therapeutic Services, we understand that eating disorders and body image struggles are not simply about food, weight, or appearance. They can be connected to anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, emotional distress, past experiences, and the pressure to meet unrealistic expectations.
You don't have to wait until your symptoms become severe to seek support.
Our goal is to help you understand what's driving these patterns, develop healthier ways of coping, and begin building a relationship with yourself that is based on more than how you look.
SIGNS THAT EATING DISORDER & BODY DYSMORPHIA
COUNSELING MAY HELP.
Eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder can affect people of different ages, body types, and backgrounds. The signs aren't always obvious, and someone may be struggling even when others don't notice.
You may experience:
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Constant preoccupation with food, calories, weight, or body shape
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Restricting food intake or following rigid eating rules
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Episodes of binge eating or feeling out of control around food
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Feeling intense guilt, shame, or anxiety after eating
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Compensatory behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise
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Frequent body checking, weighing, or mirror avoidance
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Obsessive focus on perceived physical flaws
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Repeatedly seeking reassurance about your appearance
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Comparing your body or facial features to others
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Avoiding social situations because of body image concerns
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Low self-esteem, perfectionism, or persistent self-criticism
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Anxiety, depression, or emotional distress related to eating or appearance
Not everyone who struggles with body image has an eating disorder or body dysmorphic disorder. However, when these thoughts and behaviors begin interfering with your well-being, relationships, or daily life, professional support can make a meaningful difference.
You Are More Than Your Appearance.
Counseling Can Help You See That.
Imagine being able to enjoy a meal with friends without mentally calculating everything you've eaten.
Imagine getting dressed in the morning without spending an hour criticizing your reflection.
Imagine looking at a photograph and remembering the experience instead of focusing on everything you dislike about yourself.
For someone struggling with disordered eating or body dysmorphia, these moments may feel difficult to imagine.
But a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself is possible.
At Infinite Therapeutic Services, we provide a compassionate, confidential environment where you can explore the emotional and psychological factors contributing to your struggles.
We recognize that eating disorders and body dysmorphia are complex conditions. Therapy isn't about telling you to simply eat differently, stop worrying about your appearance, or think positively.
Instead, we work collaboratively to understand the beliefs, emotional triggers, and behavioral patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Through individualized counseling, you can begin learning how to challenge harmful thoughts, respond to difficult emotions, and develop a more balanced sense of self-worth.
For eating disorders, psychotherapy may also be one component of coordinated treatment involving medical and nutritional professionals. We can help determine whether additional specialized support is appropriate.
You deserve to enjoy your life without constantly feeling at war with your body.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH AN
EATING DISORDER OR BODY DYSMORPHIA?
OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU BREAK FREE FROM UNHEALTHY PATTERNS, REBUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP A MORE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD, YOUR BODY, AND YOURSELF.
WHY CHOOSE INFINITE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES?
Seeking counseling is a personal decision, especially when you're discussing concerns that may have been hidden from others for years.
You deserve to feel comfortable, understood, and respected throughout the process.
At Infinite Therapeutic Services, we believe therapy should be more than a place to talk about what's going wrong. It should help you understand yourself, identify meaningful goals, and develop practical strategies for moving forward.
Our approach emphasizes personalized care, collaboration, and progress that matters to you.
We understand that two people may experience similar symptoms for entirely different reasons. One person may struggle with perfectionism and the need for control, while another may be coping with emotional distress, past criticism, or deeply rooted beliefs about their worth.
That's why counseling should never be one-size-fits-all.
We offer in-person counseling in Plantation, Florida, and virtual sessions for clients throughout Florida, with a focus on privacy, convenience, and individualized attention.
When specialized eating disorder treatment or multidisciplinary care is needed, we believe connecting clients with appropriately trained professionals is essential.
You deserve care that takes your concerns seriously and sees you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis.
HOW EATING DISORDER & BODY DYSMORPHIA COUNSELING
CAN HELP YOU RECLAIM YOUR LIFE
Understanding the emotional patterns behind your struggles
Eating disorders and body image concerns are often connected to more than what happens at mealtimes or in front of a mirror.
You may notice that stressful situations increase your desire to control what you eat, that criticism triggers intense self-doubt, or that difficult emotions lead to unhealthy coping behaviors.
Therapy can help you recognize these connections and develop more effective ways to manage them.
Challenging negative body image and self-critical thoughts
When you've spent years criticizing your appearance, those thoughts can begin to feel like facts.
Counseling can help you recognize distorted thinking, reduce unhelpful comparison habits, and gradually develop a more balanced perspective on yourself.
For individuals with body dysmorphic disorder, specialized cognitive behavioral therapy, including exposure and response prevention when appropriate, can help address appearance-related obsessions, checking, reassurance seeking, and avoidance.
Developing healthier coping strategies
Food restriction, binge eating, compulsive exercise, and appearance-related rituals may temporarily provide a sense of relief or control, but they can reinforce distress over time.
Through appropriate therapeutic interventions, you can learn ways to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, tolerate discomfort, and respond to difficult situations without relying on harmful patterns.
Building confidence beyond your appearance
Your value is not determined by your weight, body shape, or physical features.
Therapy can help you reconnect with your strengths, relationships, interests, and personal goals so that your sense of identity becomes less dependent on how you look.
Improving relationships and everyday experiences
Eating and body image struggles can affect intimacy, friendships, family interactions, and social activities.
As you develop greater self-understanding and healthier coping skills, you may find it easier to participate in experiences you've been avoiding and connect more comfortably with the people who matter to you.
WHY CHOOSE US
Our goal isn't simply to help you feel better during your counseling sessions. It's to help you develop skills and insights that support lasting changes in your daily life.
Depending on your needs and treatment goals, counseling may help you:
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Better understand the emotional triggers behind disordered eating or body image concerns.
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Reduce harmful patterns of self-criticism and appearance-related behaviors.
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Develop healthier ways to manage stress, anxiety, and uncomfortable emotions.
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Build a stronger sense of self-worth that isn't dependent on appearance.
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Improve communication, boundaries, and relationships.
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Feel more confident navigating everyday situations involving food, social events, and body image.
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Create a personalized plan for continued emotional well-being and recovery.
Progress looks different for everyone. Our role is to support you in developing the understanding, skills, and confidence needed to move toward your goals.
HOW IT WORKS
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Contact our office at 954-903-1676 or request an appointment online. Our team will help you identify an appropriate therapist based on your concerns, treatment needs, and availability. If your symptoms require multidisciplinary care, we'll discuss appropriate options .
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You will receive and email with a link to a portal to complete the intake paperwork. Once we receive them, 24-48 hours before your scheduled appointment, it will confirm your attendance.
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Meet with your therapist in person or virtually, discuss what has been happening, and collaborate on a personalized treatment plan that reflects your needs and goals.
How do I know if I need counseling for an eating disorder?
You don't need to have a formal diagnosis to seek help. If your thoughts about food, eating, weight, or appearance are causing distress or interfering with your relationships and daily activities, counseling may be beneficial. An assessment can help clarify what you're experiencing and what level of care would be most appropriate.
INTERESTED IN EATING DISORDERS OR BODY DYSMORPHIA COUNSELING BUT STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
What is the difference between an eating disorder and body dysmorphic disorder?
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, involve disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts or emotions.
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) involves persistent preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that others may not notice or may consider minor.
Although eating disorders and BDD can share features such as body dissatisfaction and repetitive behaviors, they are distinct conditions that require careful assessment and appropriately tailored treatment.
Can therapy help me stop obsessing over my appearance?
Yes. Evidence-based approaches, such as specialized cognitive behavioral therapy for body dysmorphic disorder, EMDT and DBT therapy can help individuals address obsessive appearance-related thoughts and behaviors.
Treatment often focuses on reducing compulsive checking, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and other patterns that maintain distress.
The goal isn't to convince you that you look perfect. It's to help you become less controlled by appearance-related thoughts and develop a healthier relationship with yourself.
Do I have to be underweight to have an eating disorder?
No. Eating disorders can affect individuals at any body weight, and physical appearance alone cannot determine whether someone has a serious eating disorder.
People may experience significant psychological distress and medical complications even when their weight appears to be within a typical range.
If you're concerned about your eating behaviors, seeking an appropriate assessment is important.
How long does eating disorder or body dysmorphia counseling take?
Treatment duration depends on your symptoms, their severity, your personal history, and your goals.Some individuals benefit from focused work on body image and self-esteem, while others require longer-term treatment and additional medical or nutritional support.
Your therapist will collaborate with you to develop a plan and regularly evaluate your progress. Recovery is not always linear, and treatment should be adapted to your needs.
Can I attend eating disorder counseling online in Florida?
Virtual counseling can be a convenient option for some individuals experiencing body image concerns or eating-related difficulties.
However, online therapy may not be appropriate for every eating disorder presentation, particularly when medical monitoring or a higher level of care is needed.
We can help determine whether virtual counseling is an appropriate option based on your circumstances.
Will my therapist judge me for my eating habits or thoughts about my body?
Therapy should provide a compassionate, respectful environment where you can discuss concerns that may feel embarrassing, confusing, or difficult to share.
You don't have to have the right words or know exactly why you're struggling.
The purpose of counseling is to understand what you're experiencing and help you move forward, not to criticize your behaviors or appearance.
You Deserve to Feel at Peace With Yourself
You have spent enough time feeling that your body needs to change before you can be happy, confident, or worthy of enjoying your life.
You deserve to go out with friends, build meaningful relationships, pursue your goals, and experience everyday moments without constantly being distracted by thoughts about food or your appearance.
Seeking support doesn't mean you have failed to manage things on your own. It means you're choosing to give your emotional and physical well-being the attention they deserve.
At Infinite Therapeutic Services, we would be honored to help you explore a healthier relationship with yourself.
Your next chapter doesn't have to revolve around changing how you look. It can begin with changing how you relate to yourself.
READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP?
Call 954-903-1676 to learn more about counseling
in Plantation, Florida, or online throughout Florida.
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