Hope for Anorexia

Eating disorders, specifically anorexia and bulimia, affect as many as 25 million individuals in America. A life-threatening disease, individuals with eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders. Often difficult to identify early, they carry great risks if left untreated.

Anorexia (or anorexia nervosa) is an eating disorder in which an individual restricts the intake of food to such an extent that their weight is significantly affected. Many related issues typically occur with anorexia, with individuals often tending towards perfectionism, striving for control, having a distorted view of their bodies. While struggling with anorexia, individuals often become obsessed with exercise, counting calories, weighing themselves, and more. Without the proper nutrition, natural body processes are significantly affected.

Our Approach to Help and Healing

Covenant Counseling offers individuals and families help with anorexia and other eating disorders. Usually in consultation with a physician and a dietician, counseling for the affected individual, as well as for the family or spouse, is often needed. We can help with recovering a right relationship with food.

If you would like to make an appointment with one of our counselors, or have any questions, please call 205-879-7500. If you would like to email us, please complete the contact form below.