6 Fort Worth Eating Disorder Therapists [Available Now]
If you live with an eating disorder, you might feel like you’re fighting a battle that no one else fully understands. Whether this is your first time seeking treatment, you’re dealing with recurrent disordered eating, or you’re seeking support for your loved one, know that you don’t have to go through this alone.
At Noyau Wellness Center, our Fort Worth eating disorder therapists are here to help. Together, we’ll get to the core of what’s driving these behaviors so you can build a more balanced relationship with yourself and your body.
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Katelynn Wright: Good fit for trauma survivors, first responders, and military members
Christina Iversen: Good fit for those managing an eating disorder alongside chronic illness or medical diagnoses
Tristin Richardson: Good fit for self-image concerns and disordered eating
Lauren Hernandez-Short: Good fit for children, adolescents, and the parents supporting them
Karina Rumans: Good fit for young adults navigating identity, self-esteem, and life transitions
Charity Hagains: Good fit for those seeking EMDR trauma therapy for eating disorders
If you’re unsure which therapist is right for you or your loved one, please contact us so we can help match you.
Meet our Fort Worth eating disorder therapists
Katelynn Wright
Good fit for trauma survivors, first responders, and military members
As a former 911 dispatcher, I have a firsthand understanding of how chronic stress, trauma, and high-stakes environments can reshape a person's relationship with their body and with food. I use trauma-focused methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) to help people go beyond surface-level coping strategies and address the deeper experiences that often drive disordered eating.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #99943
Specialty Areas: Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar
Christina Iversen
Good fit for those managing an eating disorder alongside chronic illness or medical diagnoses
Before I became a therapist, I conducted independent research at Boston Children's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, studying how chronic pain and medical illness affect individuals and families. That foundation gives me a uniquely informed perspective on the ways physical health, body image, and disordered eating intersect, and I bring that depth of understanding into every session. Using a person-centered approach alongside CBT, I work with clients of all ages to build the coping skills and self-understanding needed for lasting recovery.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Families, Chronic Pain and Disability
Tristin Richardson
Good fit for self-image concerns and disordered eating
I believe that every person who walks into the counseling room has the ability to heal, and my job is to act as your guide to tap into that inner strength. I use a person-centered, mindfulness-integrated approach alongside CBT and Solution-Focused therapy to help clients understand how self-image and disordered eating patterns are intertwined. Together, you’ll learn the skills you need to interrupt those cycles and start building confidence.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #94806
Specialty Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Self Image, Trauma, Grief
Lauren Hernandez-Short
Good fit for children, adolescents, and the parents supporting them
I specialize in child-centered play therapy, and I believe that sustainable eating disorder recovery for children and adolescents is always a family effort. That’s why I’m passionate about working closely alongside parents to create a nurturing, consistent environment at home and in the therapy room. In addition to my clinical training, I'm a 200-hour registered yoga instructor with experience in trauma-informed yoga therapy, giving me tools to support healing in the body as well as the mind.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor #88972
Specialty Areas: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Parenting, Adolescents, Trauma, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Depression, Anxiety
Karina Rumans
Good fit for young adults navigating identity, self-esteem, and life transitions
I use a solution-focused narrative approach, which means we look closely at the stories you've been told about your body, your worth, and your place in the world. Together, we can work to rewrite them in ways that actually reflect who you are and who you want to become. I'm especially passionate about supporting clients in early adulthood, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those working through identity questions that often sit just beneath the surface of disordered eating.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #95364
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Early Adulthood, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+/Sexuality, Trauma, Self-Esteem
Charity Hagains
Good fit for those seeking EMDR trauma therapy for eating disorders
As a co-founder of Noyau Wellness and an EMDR-trained therapist with more than 15 years of experience, I work at the level where eating disorders are most often born: unresolved trauma, family dynamics, and the deeply ingrained beliefs we carry about ourselves and our bodies. EMDR is a powerful, research-supported approach that helps the brain process and release the traumatic memories that can fuel disordered eating in ways that traditional talk therapy alone often can't reach.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Supervisor, EMDR Trained
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Family/Parenting, Self-Esteem, EMDR Therapy, Life Coaching
What sets our practice apart from other Fort Worth eating disorder treatment providers
Availability now, so you don’t have to wait to access the care you need.
Trauma-informed care, including EMDR and CPT-trained therapists.
Diverse specializations from children and adolescents to young adults, families, and those with chronic illness or LGBTQ+ specific needs.
A holistic, mind-body approach that treats the whole person, not just the disorder.
Evidence-based methods tailored to each individual
Established community partner with over 15 years of experience serving Dallas-Fort Worth.
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. Initial contact
Start by completing our brief online intake form. From here, our office manager will reach out to you to answer logistical questions about therapy and help you schedule your first appointment.
Step 2. Personalized assessment and treatment planning
In your first sessions, your therapist will take time to understand what’s bringing you into therapy and what recovery actually looks like for you. From there, you'll build an individualized treatment plan together.
Step 3. Ongoing, goal-oriented therapy
Sessions are collaborative and progress-focused. Your therapist will regularly check in on your goals, adjust approaches as needed, and work with you to develop practical skills alongside deeper healing, so progress doesn't stop when you leave the room.
FAQs about eating disorder counseling
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The right level of care depends on the medical and psychological severity of your eating disorder. Outpatient therapy, like what we offer at Noyau, is appropriate for many people, but if you're experiencing serious medical complications or need round-the-clock support, a higher level of care, such as an inpatient or residential program, may be recommended first. We can help you evaluate this during your consultation.
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There's not just one best therapy for eating disorders. The most effective approach depends on the individual, the specific eating disorder, and what's driving it. Our team uses a blend of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), so we can tailor treatment to what works best for you.
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Our therapists have experience working with a wide range of disordered eating patterns, including:
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Orthorexia
Disordered eating tied to body image, chronic illness, or food addiction
Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply know that your relationship with food isn't serving you, we're here to help.
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Therapy helps you understand the emotional, psychological, and relational patterns that underlie disordered eating. Through counseling, you can develop healthier coping skills, work through underlying trauma or shame, challenge distorted beliefs about your body, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself that supports long-term recovery.
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Yes, eating disorder treatment is often covered by insurance. Noyau Wellness Centers is an out-of-network provider, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, many clients are able to use their out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.