Eating Disorders

Understanding Our Relationship With Food

Eating is part of every stage of our lives. From birth, food connects us to comfort, care, and shared moments. How we eat often follows the rhythm of our days — a favorite treat after a long week, a holiday meal with loved ones, or a busy afternoon when lunch slips by. Some of us prefer set mealtimes, others snack throughout the day, and some eat by listening closely to hunger cues. However it may look, eating is deeply personal and shaped by our routines and experiences.

When Eating Stops Feeling Simple

Because food is such a central part of being human, it makes sense that our relationship with it can also become complicated. Sometimes eating stops feeling simple or intuitive. Instead of eating for nourishment or connection, we may find ourselves eating — or avoiding food — because of stress, self-criticism, emotional pain, or a sense of losing control. Thoughts about food, weight, or body shape may begin taking up more space than we ever intended.

When these patterns start to interfere with our physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, work, or sense of self, they can develop into an eating disorder.

It’s Not Your Fault — And It’s Treatable

An eating disorder is not a personal failure. It’s not a choice, a lack of willpower, or something to hide. It’s a complex and treatable condition — one that responds to compassionate, specialized support. And recovery is possible.

What Recovery Can Mean for You

Recovery means reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have felt distant or overshadowed. It means learning to relate to food, your body, and your emotions in ways that feel safe, sustainable, and aligned with who you want to be. It means regaining a life that feels like your own.

Beginning the process of healing from an eating disorder can feel daunting. You might be facing fears about change, uncertainty about what recovery requires, or worry about letting someone into the most private corners of your experience. Those feelings are completely understandable. You’re exploring what you think, how you feel, how you see yourself, and how you want to live — all of which are deeply personal.

Our Eating Disorder Therapist

This is where ATC’s therapist can help. Kelly brings training, experience, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to begin this work. She has walked alongside countless clients on similar paths and understands both the challenges and the possibilities that come with recovery.

In therapy, you’ll find a space where your voice matters. We’ll listen closely to your concerns, help you untangle the emotions and patterns that feel overwhelming, and support you as you build skills for healthier communication, emotional regulation, and daily balance. Our approach is collaborative — we walk with you, not ahead of you — and we hold the belief that your resilience has already carried you farther than you may realize.

Begin Your Healing Journey

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Contact us when you’re ready, and we can begin the process of reclaiming your relationship with food, your body, and your sense of self — together.​