Support for Food, Body Image, and Daily Life.
Eating Disorder Treatment
in The Woodlands, TX
Get individualized support when food or body-image
concerns begin affecting your daily life.
When Eating Concerns
Are Easy to Hide
Meal Rituals — When Eating Has to Happen a Certain Way
You may need food prepared, measured, arranged, or eaten according to specific rules. An unexpected change can bring anxiety that feels out of proportion to the situation.
Eating in Secret — When Shame Shapes the Moment
You may hide what, when, or how much you eat, dispose of evidence, or wait until you are alone. Secrecy can make it harder to ask for support even when the pattern feels distressing.
Compulsive Movement — When Rest Feels Unacceptable
Exercise may begin to feel like a requirement rather than a choice. Missing a workout, taking a rest day, or changing the routine may bring guilt, fear, or pressure to compensate later.
When Eating Concerns Begin Disrupting Your Well-Being
Eating disorder patterns can affect emotional, physical, and everyday functioning. These experiences may indicate that additional support—including coordinated medical or nutritional care—could be helpful.
When Coping Brings Only Brief Relief
Eating behaviors may temporarily quiet stress, numb difficult emotions, or create a sense of control. When the relief fades, guilt, anxiety, or pressure to repeat the behavior may return.
When Your Body Shows Signs of Strain
Changes such as dizziness, digestive discomfort, disrupted sleep, feeling unusually cold, or low energy deserve attention. A healthcare professional can assess these symptoms and determine whether medical support is needed.
When Everyday Responsibilities Become Harder
School, work, caregiving, and household tasks may become more difficult when much of your energy is spent managing eating concerns or recovering from distressing episodes.
When You Are Unsure What Kind of Help You Need
You do not need to determine the right level of care alone. An eating disorder therapist in The Woodlands can help you understand your concerns and discuss whether additional medical, nutritional, or specialized support may be appropriate.
What Clients Say
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How We Approach
Eating Disorders
Treatment at our The Woodlands office is tailored to your health needs, experiences, and goals, with coordinated care recommended when appropriate.
Collaborative Treatment Planning
We begin by understanding how eating concerns affect your health, emotions, routines, and relationships. Together, we establish priorities and adjust the counseling process as your needs change.
INDIVIDUALIZED CAREEmotional Regulation Skills
Counseling can help you recognize what happens before and after difficult eating behaviors. You can develop safer ways to respond to distress, urges, shame, and unexpected changes.
PRACTICAL COPINGCoordinated Care
Eating disorder treatment may involve collaboration with a physician, registered dietitian, or higher level of care. With your consent, your counselor can support communication among providers so each part of your care works together.
COLLABORATIVE SUPPORTYour insurance is probably covered.
We’re in-network with most major plans. Most of our clients pay nothing more than their standard copay.
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.
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.
Kellie Lomas
LPC
Jon Shuffler
LCSW
Brenda Resendez
Clinical Director | LPC
Sheree Morgan
LPC-Associate
AJ Huynh
Director | LPC
Ricardo Alvarez
LPC
Questions About
Eating Disorder Treatment in The Woodlands
How do I know whether I should seek help for an eating disorder?
Consider reaching out when thoughts or behaviors involving food, exercise, weight, or body image begin affecting your health, emotions, routines, relationships, or daily decisions. You do not need a formal diagnosis or a particular body size to ask for support.
What happens during the first eating disorder therapy appointment?
Your counselor will ask about your current concerns, relevant history, health needs, daily functioning, and goals. You can also ask questions and discuss what would help counseling feel safe and collaborative. You will not be expected to disclose everything immediately.
Is outpatient eating disorder counseling the right level of care for me?
That depends on your symptoms, physical health, and support needs. Your counselor can help determine whether outpatient therapy is appropriate or whether you may benefit from medical monitoring, nutritional care, or a more intensive treatment program.
Do I need to feel ready for recovery before starting counseling?
No. It is common to feel uncertain or conflicted about changing familiar eating patterns. Counseling can help you explore that ambivalence without judgment, clarify what matters to you, and identify manageable next steps at your own pace.
How long does eating disorder treatment usually take?
There is no single timeline. Treatment length depends on your symptoms, health, goals, progress, and level of care. Your counselor will review the plan with you over time and recommend additional support when needed.
Do you accept insurance for eating disorder treatment?
Acceptance Path Counseling is in-network with several major insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan, provider, and service, so our team can complete a benefits check and explain your estimated costs before treatment begins.
Can I attend eating disorder therapy in person or online?
Depending on clinical appropriateness and therapist availability, clients may attend sessions at our The Woodlands office or through secure online counseling in Texas. Your therapist can discuss which format best supports your needs.
In the heart of The Woodlands.
Counseling in The-Woodlands, TX
Acceptance Path Counseling
- 2219 Sawdust Rd Suite 1204, The Woodlands, TX 77380
- (281) 377-0525
- info@acceptancepath.com
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Serving neighborhoods across North Houston. In-person at our Sawdust Rd office, or virtual from anywhere in Texas.