Disordered Eating

Disordered Eating

Disordered eating refers to patterns of eating and thoughts about food that fall outside of healthy habits, but may not meet the criteria for a diagnosed eating disorder. You might notice behaviors such as skipping meals, restricting certain foods, overeating, or feeling overly focused on calories, weight, or body image. Even when these patterns seem manageable, they can still impact your physical and emotional well-being.

Your relationship with food may start to feel complicated or stressful. You might use food to cope with emotions, feel guilt after eating, or follow rigid rules around what you “should” or “shouldn’t” eat. These patterns can become normalized over time, especially in environments where dieting or body image pressures are common, making it harder to recognize when they are affecting your health.

Over time, these habits can begin to shape your daily life. You may feel distracted by thoughts about food, avoid social situations involving meals, or struggle with energy and focus. When eating patterns begin to interfere with your routine, confidence, or overall well-being, it can be a sign that support could help you create a more balanced approach.

Therapy can help you rebuild a healthier relationship with food and your body. It focuses on understanding the emotional and psychological factors behind these patterns while developing more flexible and supportive ways of eating. Approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy can help you shift unhelpful thoughts, reduce food-related anxiety, and create more sustainable habits.

At Being Well Therapy Group, we provide therapy for disordered eating in California through secure telehealth sessions. Our licensed therapists offer a supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment.