This page is for anyone who has ever felt like their relationship with food, their body, or themselves has become something they can't quite control or talk about. Maybe you've been carrying this for a long time, hiding it from people who love you, or telling yourself it's not bad enough to get help.
It is enough. You are enough. And you don't have to keep managing this alone.
Eating disorders are not about food. They're about pain, control, shame, perfectionism, and the desperate need to feel okay in a world that often doesn't make that easy. Our therapists understand that, and they meet every client with compassion, patience, and zero judgment. Whatever your relationship with food and your body looks like right now, there is a path forward and we would be honored to walk it with you.
Reaching out is the hardest step. Our care team will listen, meet you where you are, and match you with the right therapist within one business day.

Sarah specializes in eating disorders and trauma with experience in both residential and outpatient settings. She understands that the struggle with food is rarely just about food, and she uses CBT, DBT, CPT, and body image work to help clients uncover the root wounds beneath the surface and build real self-compassion.

Hailie works with teens and adults navigating the intersection of eating concerns, trauma, anxiety, and recovery. Her collaborative, trauma-informed approach using CBT, DBT, and ACT creates a space where clients can explore what's underneath the behaviors without fear of shame or judgment.

When self-doubt and perfectionism drive the way someone relates to their body and food, the path forward often starts with rebuilding confidence and self-trust. Milan's warm, solution-focused approach using CBT and mindfulness helps clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves from the inside out.

Hiedi brings deep compassion to clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the weight of patterns that feel impossible to break. Her integrative approach using CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy helps clients shift what isn't working and find their way to something that finally does.

Shame and identity wounds are often at the heart of disordered eating. Kenny's trauma-informed approach using EMDR, ACT, and IFS-informed work helps clients explore the deeper patterns beneath the surface, process what they've been carrying, and begin building self-trust and boundaries rooted in who they truly are.

Morgan brings specialized experience to clients navigating body image concerns, identity, and the complex emotional patterns that often sit beneath disordered eating. Her person-centered approach using CBT, DBT, and family-systems therapy creates a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported.
The Healing Effect is a verified practice on Psychology Today, giving you confidence that our therapists meet trusted professional standards. We’re committed to compassionate, personalized care, so you can feel at ease knowing you’ve found a trusted partner in your journey.
We know that reaching out about an eating disorder or body image struggle takes enormous courage. Many people wait a long time before they do. So here is exactly what happens when you contact us, so there are no unknowns standing between you and getting support.
You send us a message or give us a call. Someone from our care coordination team, a real person and not an automated system, will follow up within one business day. They'll have a gentle conversation with you about what you're experiencing and what you're hoping for. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready to share. From there, they'll match you with the therapist who feels like the right fit for your needs, your schedule, and your insurance.
In-person eating disorder therapy is available at our offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa, by appointment only to protect your privacy. Telehealth is available to clients anywhere in Arizona including Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, and Yuma.
We accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and BCBS. Not sure if your plan covers therapy? Reach out and we'll verify your benefits before your first appointment. And if you'd like to meet your therapist before committing to a full session, just ask. A free 15-minute consultation is available upon request.
Looking for help, even just reading this page, takes more courage than it might seem. You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to know exactly what you need or how to describe what you're going through. You just have to reach out, and we'll take it from there.
Our team responds within one business day. In-person and telehealth options are both available. And every therapist on this page is here because they genuinely believe that healing is possible for you, no matter where you are right now.
Healing is Human. Therapy Helps.
The Healing Effect offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and more, serving individuals, couples, teens, and families across Arizona. Our licensed therapists provide in-person counseling at five convenient Phoenix metro locations and statewide telehealth sessions.
All offices are by appointment only.
Office Locations:
• Phoenix (31st Ave) – 10000 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
• Phoenix (32nd St) – 10211 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
• Phoenix (28th Dr) – 11225 N 28th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029
• Mesa – 1136 E Harmony Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
• Scottsdale – 3010 N 67th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
📞 Phone: 602-698-5777
✉️ Email: information@thehealingeffect.co
🌐 Website: www.thehealingeffect.co
Serving clients throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Tempe, and all of Arizona with in-person and online therapy.
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