Food is one of God’s good gifts to us and something that our bodies need in order to function properly and maximize our quality of life. Our relationship with food and our bodies can be complex, though.

Sometimes through strong social pressure, to mask pain, or because of a desire to have a sense of control, or because of having had your appearance made fun of in the past, people may develop unhealthy eating habits.

Compulsive and addictive behaviors regarding food affect men and women alike. Up to 30 million people of all genders and ages in the US suffer from an eating disorder. If you feel like your life is controlled by food, whether you use food to feel comforted or you have strong fears and negative thoughts about food because of weight gain, you might be struggling with an eating disorder.

Whatever your situation, here at Thousand Oaks Christian Counseling, we offer you a safe space to find rest in the Lord and to heal. As an association of Christian counselors, the counselors here use both spiritual resources such as Scripture and prayer, as well as well-attested therapeutic techniques to address the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.

The counselors at Thousand Oaks Christian Counseling can help you establish a healthy relationship with food, reclaiming your health, your life and your sense of self-worth as someone who bears God’s image.

Your counselor will work with you to set goals for your therapy such as:

If you are ready to begin your journey toward healing, peace and a healthier lifestyle, contact us today to find out more about counseling for eating disorders at Thousand Oaks Christian Counseling or to book your risk-free initial assessment.