3600 S Yosemite St Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80237
You don’t have to fight your battles with anorexia alone any longer — no more counting calories, excessive exercising, or obsessing about your weight. Learn how Jenny’s approach to therapy for anorexia nervosa can help you overcome destructive habits and replace them with healthy ones.
Treating anorexia is complicated and often involves combining several disciplines of psychotherapy and even nutritional coaching. The most common type of therapy for anorexia is psychotherapy, which helps you access thought patterns and behaviors related to body image and self-esteem.
If you need a medical professional to address malnutrition, we recommend calling a doctor as soon as possible. A comprehensive assessment of your physical health comes first before addressing psychological reasons that underpin anorexia nervosa.
Have people been commenting on your appearance how you’re so skinny? You may want to step on the scale more often to see whether you’re losing weight at an unhealthy rate. While our culture celebrates skinniness, being taken too far can be cause for concern.
Randomly feeling dizzy or even fainting while doing normal day-to-day tasks is a sign you should reach out to a doctor immediately. In addition, feeling cold, losing hair, experiencing dry skin, and irregular menstrual cycles for women are also reasons to question whether you have anorexia.
Do you constantly count calories, obsessively weigh yourself, and aim to reach a weight to an unhealthy extent? In addition, exercising even when you are injured or unwell just to burn more calories than you obsessively count is a definite sign that getting treatment for anorexia could be beneficial.
Seeing yourself as “fat” even when you are underweight and being overly critical of your body shape and size are clear signs of anorexia nervosa. This is usually caused by an intense fear of gaining weight and low self-esteem, both of which a certified eating disorder therapist can help address.
If you feel you have anorexia, please know that a full recovery is 100% possible. I have helped dozens of people address psychological reasons for choosing to count calories, obsessively exercise, or live with a distorted body image.
Here are some benefits of working with me at my private practice located in Denver:
My doors are always open to you! My office is located at 3600 S Yosemite St, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80237. I believe in-person sessions are great for creating a person-to-person connection, but I also understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so I can also do online sessions.
I’ve been helping individuals overcome their eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly cares about helping people who are afflicted with eating disorders, then I’m your therapist!
My private practice was formed ten years ago. At that time, I discovered that I had a wealth of knowledge that was helpful not only for treating issues related to self-esteem, mood swings, and intense fear but also for eating disorders. I have many resources available to those who want homework.
Living with an eating disorder is tough, but what’s more difficult is doing it without help or guidance. I started my private practice because I’m passionate about helping individuals overcome eating disorders, including binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia.
Benefits of working with me include:
There are many different approaches to addressing anorexia. Here are some of the most effective types of therapy I’ve seen in my private practice for treating anorexia nervosa.
Talk therapy is not just about venting your problems to a therapist; it aids you in uncovering true reasons for your destructive or unhealthy behaviors. One of the first steps to treating anorexia is understanding the psychological and emotional aspects of the eating disorder, which often means establishing a client-patient relationship built on trust.
CBT therapy for anorexia nervosa, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, is a widely used form of therapy for anorexia nervosa. Addressing challenging issues like body image issues, self-esteem, and negative thought patterns can help break the cycle and free you from behaviors that perpetuate anorexia.
IPT focuses on addressing issues that may be exacerbated by anorexia — including conflicts with family or friends, social isolation, or challenges forming relationships. IPT helps an individual improve their communication skills, build healthier relationships, and develop coping strategies.
A mental health professional can diagnose anorexia nervosa based on specific criteria, including:
To confirm the diagnosis, the professional may conduct a physical exam, blood tests, and psychological evaluation.
Yes, anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness with potentially life-threatening consequences. It can lead to severe physical complications, including heart problems, organ failure, and death. Anorexia nervosa also has a significant impact on mental health, causing depression, anxiety, and increased risk of suicide. Early intervention and treatment are crucial for recovery.
Jenny has worked on treating anorexia nervosa through her private practice the past 15 years. 7 of those years, she worked within an inpatient Eating Disorder setting. This includes working at Rosewood Ranch, the Eating Recovery Center, and Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Jenny’s rates depend on how long and what time of day you request an appointment.
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Noticing the signs of anorexia is the first step to growing awareness of your eating disorder. If you suffer from the symptoms mentioned above, I encourage you to reach out for a free 30 minute consultation. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength, inner resolve, and belief in your future self to overcome what you’re going through right now.
Jenny Wegner Therapy is dedicated to helping you or a loved one overcome the battle of having an eating disorders.
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