Hope for People Who Struggle With Food Addiction or Emotional Overeating
Does this sound like you?
You find yourself eating when you're not really hungry.
You use food as a source of comfort when you're feeling sad, anxious, or bored.
You’re tired of constantly being on a diet, losing a little weight, and then gaining it right back (and sometimes more).
You feel hopeless that you’ll never lose the weight.
I believe that recovery from disordered eating and chronic diet cycling is possible!
Specialties
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Food Addiction
When eating is the first thing on your mind when you wake up an the last thing you think of lying down at night, it’s time to reach out for help.. Thankfully, you are not alone, and research has shown that there is a way to break the cycle of compulsive eating.
Specialized Emotional Eating Therapy
individual in-person therapy
I believe that recovery from disordered eating is possible. I want to help you on this journey. I treat the full spectrum of eating disorders: Anorexia, Binge Eating Disorder, Body Image Concerns, Bulimia, Chewing and Spitting Disorder, Emotional Eating, and Food Addiction
My one on one sessions are 50 minutes in length. Normally, when I start out working with a new person, we will meet weekly in the beginning. Then as time goes on and you improve, it will feel natural taper off to to every other week and then eventually coming on a monthly or as-needed basis will be what you need to maintain your recovery.
online therapy
For some people, they want try therapy but they simply don’t have the time. Thinking about scheduling an appointment, taking time off work and then driving there in traffic seems like too big of a hassle. Or maybe you live in an area (in Texas) where there just aren’t many therapists? Enter the option of online therapy!
The way I conduct online therapy is much like therapy that happens in my office. I see clients who are Texas residents and international clients on video everyday. We would schedule a 50 minute appointment and meet online through a secure service instead of meeting face to face. It’s surprising how easily therapy translates through a computer screen, and it’s so effective! If you’re ready to give it a try or simply have more questions, please feel free to contact me.
Specialties
Food Addiction Treatment
Breaking food addiction and emotional eating habits can be as challenging as recovering from most drug addictions. However, unlike illicit drugs and alcohol, we need food to survive. And, food is everywhere in our society. It’s in commercials between segments for cooking shows. It’s on the signage along the streets we drive to get to work every day. It’s even in the air emanating from the cafes and restaurants that line the sidewalks we have to travel. From the fatty fast foods cooked to order to the sugar glazed confections and candy bars in the checkout line—we are constantly immersed in and surrounded by food.
Emotional Eating Treatment
We are a society built around consumption, and food is no exception. It’s not surprising that everyone, to some extent, eats emotionally or for reasons other than hunger. We eat to celebrate, grieve, relieve stress, congratulate or console. We eat to socialize, conduct business, pass the time or simply because everyone else is—even if we haven’t the appetite.
The trouble is, even though food can provide relief and pleasure, your mind can have a hard time identifying food for what it really is—nourishment. That’s why, for some people, eating can become an addiction, just like an addiction to drugs, alcohol or other harmful behaviors. But, unlike drugs and alcohol, food is necessary for survival. And, even though our society can be judgmental of an individual’s eating habits, food does not carry the same social taboo—or legal consequences—as other substances or behaviors.
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 consultation call with me to discuss your needs.
FAQ
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People choose to enter therapy for a number of reasons. You can seek counseling for any reason you like. People use therapy for help with personal growth, dealing with stressful life situations, or for more chronic or serious problems. Some common problems that people often initially approach me with are related to relationships, depression, anxiety and stress. My specialties are working with those who struggle with emotional eating, a food addiction, binge eating disorder and post-bariatric surgery issues. Please see my pages on these topics for more information.
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Participation in therapy can result in a number of benefits to you. However, like many good things in life, working toward these benefits require effort on your part. Your honesty and openness is essential in order to change your thoughts, feelings and behavior. I will often ask my clients for their honest feedback and views on their therapy and the therapy process.
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Generally speaking, the process of therapy can range from one or two sessions to several months or longer depending on if your issue is more transitory or more chronic. As stated previously, with my clients the process of therapy is an open dialogue and you often know when your issues are resolved. I will provide you with the support to help facilitate the progress of therapy as quickly as possible.
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The fee for a 50 minute indvidual session is $225. Payment is due at the beginning of each session. Payments can be made in cash, check, credit card, HSA or FSA card. Please make checks payable to Natalia Buchanan. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please cancel within 24 hours or you will be charged in full for the for the missed session.
For those that want to submit the claims themselves, my clients also receive a monthly superbill that can be directly submitted to insurance. It is best to check with your insurance company about your out-of-network outpatient therapy benefits if you are interested in reimbursement.
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I do offer a free, 15-20 minute telephone consultation. This allows for the both of us to decide if we’re a good “fit,” and permits me to answer any additional questions you may have in a more personal way.