Christian Counseling for Eating Disorders
Overcoming Eating Disorders with Christ as Your Guide
Faith Based Help for Eating Disorders
Our team combines faith and clinical approaches with Christian counseling for eating disorders.
Counseling for Eating Disorders at Grace Christian Counseling
Common Characteristics of Eating Disorders
- Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexic behaviors often include counting calories, restricting the foods you eat, and engaging in too much exercise. For your convenience we provide In-person and online Christian counseling to help you navigate those symptoms.
- Binge Eating: If you can consume much larger amounts in a single sitting than what might be healthy, then in due time the result will lead to binge eating. The solution is to get to the bottom of this issue together with eating disorder Christian counseling.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Bulimia combines binging with purging or eliminating your stomach’s contents. It is important that you learn how to make peace with your body and manage your impulses through faith-based counseling for eating disorders.
- Chew-and-Spit: Some people get caught in a vicious cycle of chewing their favorite foods before spitting them out in order to avoid consuming calories. Learn how to navigate this habit with Christian-based eating disorder counseling from supportive counselors.
Christian Counseling for Eating Disorders
Disordered eating habits and eating disorders can develop from myriad mental struggles. Therefore, If you suffer from one or a combination of these disorders, then you are all too familiar with the near-constant battle with your self-image, health, and mental stability. Consequently, be sure to choose our Christian therapy for eating disorders, together we can help you to navigate these painful struggles with Christ as your primary support.
Treatment for Teens and Adults
Our team at Grace Christian Counseling has designed programs that offer Christian counseling for eating disorders for adults and teens. In particular, each demographic wrestles with different tribulations and walks diverging paths toward recovery.
How We Treat Eating Disorders
It is important to realize that many eating disorders are rooted in a combination of underlying mental health concerns, like depression, low self-worth, and past traumas. Therefore, Grace Christian Counseling has designed eating disorder counseling with a Christian perspective and a foundation of evidence-based treatment practices. As a result, our counselors get to the heart of the issue, by developing faith-based treatment plans from there. Ultimately, this is the program for you!
Flexible Attendance Options
For your convenience you can attend your sessions not only online but also in person. Moreover, we offer state-wide online services. Additionally, our in-person sessions take place throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Finding Balance for Your Body and Temple
Discover God’s plan for you with a Christian approach to eating disorders.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… Psalms 139:14
Compassionate, Versatile Eating Disorder Counseling Based in Christ
Generally, eating disorders and trauma counseling often go hand in hand. Here at Grace Christian Counseling we help you become your best self through Christ. Call 724-863-7223 to fall back in love with God’s design for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding eating disorders often feels elusive. Here are a few answered common client questions below to help you better understand how biblically-based counseling applies.
What factors contribute to eating disorders?
Factors that contribute to eating disorders may include trauma, psychological imbalances, and low self-esteem.
What does the Bible say about eating disorders?
The Bible says a lot to say about eating disorders, even if indirectly. For example, 1 Peter 5:7 recommends “casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Are eating disorders common?
Eating disorders are common enough to develop in about five percent of the population. That’s one in every 200 people.
Grace’s Counseling Blueprint
Integrating Biblical & Clinical Care
Take off the Mask
Grace counselors act as a mirror reflecting back to you how God actually sees you. Imagine embracing how God sees you rather than hiding behind a mask.
Heal the Wounds
Our Christian counselors help you unpack your pain and trauma. Once you’ve located the root issues, we will work together to create healing for your wound.
Remove the Toxins
While it’s tempting to create another mask, our integrated Christian counseling helps you to remove the toxic beliefs that are harming you.
Replace with Truth
All truth resides from God’s perspective and is critical for your transformation. To be all that you can be, it is vital for you to understand who you were always created to be.
Your Healing Journey Begins Here!
Find the Freedom God Desires for You!
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
Other Services
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Christ Centered
We believe that Jesus is essential to understanding our identity and purpose.
Clinical Counseling
We provide counseling that blends faith-based principles with clinically informed care.
At Your Convenience
For your convenience we provide in-person or online counseling sessions.
Caring Counselors
We prioritize building authentic connections with all of our clients.