Healing the Inner Self: Addressing Substance Use, Eating Disorders, and Body Image

The way we cope, eat, and view our bodies often reflects much deeper emotional struggles. Whether you’re battling substance use, disordered eating, or negative self-image, therapy can help you uncover the root causes and rediscover self-worth. At Carl Wells Therapist, we provide compassionate care through substance abuse therapy, eating disorder therapy, and body image counseling—designed to support total mind-body wellness.

Substance Abuse Therapy: Beyond the Surface of Addiction

Substance use often begins as a form of escape—from stress, trauma, depression, or emotional pain. Our substance abuse therapy is designed to help you recognize patterns, manage triggers, and build a healthy, sustainable recovery.

Our approach includes:

• Identifying emotional and psychological causes of substance use

• Developing coping strategies that support long-term sobriety

• Addressing co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression

• Involving loved ones through family therapy where appropriate

Recovery isn’t just about abstinence—it’s about finding freedom, meaning, and peace.

Eating Disorder Therapy: Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food

Whether you’re struggling with restrictive eating, binging, or purging, disordered eating is often a way to regain control or cope with emotional pain. Our licensed eating disorder therapist offers gentle, structured support to guide you toward body respect and food freedom.

Our eating disorder therapy focuses on:

• Challenging distorted beliefs about food and body image

• Helping clients restore balanced eating patterns

• Exploring identity, perfectionism, and emotional triggers

• Healing shame and promoting self-compassion

We integrate support for self-esteem, stress, and grief through services like personal coaching, grief counseling, and more.

Body Image Counseling: Reclaiming Confidence and Self-Respect

A negative body image can influence every aspect of life—relationships, confidence, daily routines, and mental health. Through body image counseling, we help clients challenge harmful beauty standards and reconnect with their bodies in a respectful, affirming way.

This counseling may include:

• Exploring the origins of body dissatisfaction

• Addressing media, trauma, or peer influences

• Cultivating mindfulness and body neutrality

• Combining with stress management to reduce harmful behaviors

No matter your size, shape, or history—you deserve to feel safe and at peace in your body.

A Compassionate, Holistic Approach

At Carl Wells Therapist, we believe in treating the whole person—not just the condition. Our integrative approach includes support for related concerns like phobia counseling, stop procrastinating, and social anxiety, ensuring each client gets well-rounded care.

If you’re ready to begin healing, contact us or explore our blog for more resources. A better relationship with yourself is possible—and we’re here to help you build it.