Support for a Healthier Relationship With Food.

Eating Disorder Treatment
in Houston Willowbrook, TX

Compassionate, personalized counseling to help you step away from food-related fear, rebuild trust in yourself, and feel more at ease in everyday life.

UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDER

How of Eating Concerns
Can Affect Daily Life

01

Food Avoidance — When Meals Start Feeling Complicated

Restaurants, family gatherings, or spontaneous plans can become stressful when food brings up fear, guilt, or the feeling that you need to stay in control.

Food avoidance Eating anxiety
02

Body Disconnect — When Hunger Cues Feel Hard to Trust

You may have trouble recognizing hunger or fullness, second-guess what your body needs, or feel disconnected from the signals that once came naturally.

Hunger cues Body awareness
03

Self-Worth — When Food and Body Image Affect How You Feel About Yourself

Your confidence may depend heavily on what you ate, how your body looks, or whether you feel you've followed certain food or exercise rules closely enough.

Body image Self-esteem

When Eating Concerns Start Shaping Your World

Eating disorder patterns can affect much more than meals. Over time, they may influence your routines, relationships, attention, and ability to feel comfortable in everyday life.

Constant Food Thoughts

You may spend much of your day thinking about food, portions, calories, weight, or exercise. Even when you're focused on something else, those thoughts can keep pulling your attention back.

Living Around Food Rules

Meals, celebrations, travel, and everyday plans can become difficult when you feel you have to follow specific rules around what, when, or how much you eat.

Losing Your Focus

Work, school, conversations, and relationships can become harder to fully engage in when concerns about food or your body keep competing for your attention.

When You Want More Freedom

Rules, guilt, or fear around eating can make everyday decisions feel exhausting. You may want to feel more flexible and at ease, but find yourself pulled back into the same patterns.

An eating disorder can make food, body image, and self-trust feel difficult to navigate, but you don’t have to work through it alone. Our Houston Willowbrook team serves Norchester and nearby communities, offering compassionate support as you work toward a healthier, more peaceful relationship with yourself.

What Clients Say

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Really appreciated my session with AJ. He listens without judgment and offers a fresh, modern perspective that actually makes sense. I walked away with a better understanding of my situation and a starting point to work from. Looking forward to the next session.
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For my first time ever going to therapy my experience with this place ,I actually cannot put into words how wonderful it was. AJ your attention to detail and ability to connect ideas and solutions together is quite very remarkable, with all the challenges I have had in my life I have never had someone be able to piece something so complex together so fast. The changes mentally that have been made so far is translating to mind and body wellness as well for me, thank you . During my session with Brenda last year she was very genuine and kind along with providing empathy and insight while blending attentive listening and the space was very organized, calm and structured well. The office is very welcoming and clean and the therapists are so understanding and very professional , I would highly recommend.
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I am beyond grateful for my experience with my therapist AJ. From the very first session, I felt heard, supported, and truly understood. he creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth and healing feel possible. The tools and insight I’ve gained have helped me tremendously in both my personal life and mental health journey. I highly recommend her/him to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring therapist.
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Would recommend to anyone! AJ is the best!
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Aj is the best!
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Organized and professional scheduling and billing. Skilled counselors.
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It's amazing how my life did a 360 with the help of AJ. I just had to willing to listen and apply the things I learned to my life on a daily basis. I no longer live in the past or the future, I live in the present.

Eating Disorder Strategies
for Lasting Recovery

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you understand eating patterns, rebuild trust with your body, and develop practical skills

01

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Explore the thoughts and beliefs that can fuel food anxiety, body dissatisfaction, or eating-disorder behaviors, and practice healthier ways to respond.

Evidence-Based Care
02

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learn to make space for difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them control your choices, while reconnecting with the values that matter to you.

Values-Focused
03

Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

Move away from constant criticism and control by developing greater body awareness, self-compassion, and confidence in your ability to care for yourself.

Sustainable Recovery

Your insurance is probably covered.

We’re in-network with most major plans. Most of our clients pay nothing more than their standard copay.

Aetna
Cigna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Medicare
Optum
Oscar
UMR

Don't see your plan?

We work with more carriers than we can list. We'll run a free benefits check before your first session so you know exactly what's covered.

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Not using insurance? Self-pay is a flat $150 for your first session — on us if the fit isn’t right.

Meet the counselors who can help you find the right fit

You do not need to guess who to start with. Our team helps match you with a licensed counselor based on what you’re going through, your preferences, and the kind of support that feels right for you.

AJ Huynh, Director and LPC

AJ Huynh

Director | LPC

Brenda Resendez, Clinical Director and LPC

Brenda Resendez

Clinical Director | LPC

Sheree Morgan, LPC-Associate

Sheree Morgan

LPC-Associate

Ricardo Alvarez, LPC

Ricardo Alvarez

LPC

Questions About
Eating Disorder Treatment In Houston Willowbrook

We aim to make getting started as straightforward as possible. After you reach out, our team can discuss availability, answer your questions, and help schedule an initial session based on your needs.

We accept many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Our team can verify your benefits and explain your expected coverage before you begin.

Treatment begins with understanding what you’re experiencing, how eating concerns are affecting your daily life, and what you want to change. Your therapist can then develop an approach around your needs, which may include work on eating patterns, body image, emotional regulation, self-worth, and coping skills.

You don’t have to wait until your eating concerns feel severe before reaching out. If food, exercise, weight, or body image is taking up significant mental space or affecting your relationships, routines, or well-being, talking with a qualified therapist can be a helpful place to start.

Yes. You can meet with a therapist at our Houston-Willowbrook office, attend sessions virtually from anywhere in Texas where our services are available, or discuss a combination of in-person and virtual care.

When appropriate, eating disorder treatment may involve support from other professionals, such as dietitians or medical providers. With your permission, your therapist can coordinate care with members of your treatment team when collaboration would support your overall well-being.

Yes. What you discuss in therapy is generally kept confidential within the limits of applicable law and professional requirements. Your therapist can also explain the specific confidentiality policies that apply to your care before treatment begins.

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Therapy for Houston Willowbrook and surrounding communities.

Serving neighborhoods across NW Houston. In-person at our Haynes Rd office, or virtual from anywhere in Texas.