I think I need to get some counseling along with my surgery to deal with my emotional eating issues but I'm not sure how to locate someone who specializes in this. I can easily find people who specialize in anorexia/bulimia, but not overeating or emotional eating. Advice?

Try a Google search. Also, check for overeaters anonymous meetings in your area. They're free and quite helpful.

I think you'll find if they're specialist in Anorexia and Bullimia, they're going to be well academically versed on subnormal relationships with food...In whatever form it comes....

Odds are any psychologist will be able to help. I've had one for 8 years now and she deals with everything out there. Finding the right one was more important to me than what her specialty was. I just chose one near my house.

Good luck.

Maybe ask your surgeon or Nutritionist. They may know someone they can recommend.

I just starting seeing a psychologist to prepare me for post op. And find out why food is my best friend,, I am taking anti depressant meds (I see a psychiatrist for my meds)

She gave me a reference.. My psychologist. Is is specialist in eating disorders. That is when have an unhealthy relationship with food, whether it is bulimia, anexoria, binge eater, compulsive eater, etc. I went to a psychologist for 6 months who did not specialize with food disorders. It seems she did not get my problem with food, so I recently changed to someone who deals with food issues. And it is much better..she understands.

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I 100% agree. I am in recovery from binge eating disorder and any therapist who deals with disordered eating will be able to help you. Good luck!!

And great job being so proactive and honest about your situation!

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