Eating Disorder Therapy in Calgary | NU Psychology
Finding Healing Beyond Food and Body Struggles
Living with an eating disorder often means fighting battles that others can’t see. Food, body image, and control can take up so much space in your day that little energy is left for anything else. It can feel isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming.
At NU Psychology in Calgary, we see you as more than your eating disorder. With compassionate support, evidence-based strategies, and a strength-based approach, healing is possible.
What Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders involve ongoing difficulties with eating habits, body image, and self-worth. They are mental health conditions that affect physical health, emotional well-being, and relationships.
The most common eating disorders include:
Anorexia Nervosa — severe restriction of food, intense fear of weight gain
Bulimia Nervosa — cycles of binge eating followed by purging or overexercising
Binge Eating Disorder — recurrent overeating episodes without purging
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) — avoidance or restriction not tied to weight concerns
Rumination Disorder — repeated regurgitation of food
Pica — eating non-food substances
OSFED — other specified feeding or eating disorders that don’t fit one category
Eating disorders often occur alongside anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma. Every journey is unique—and recovery is possible.
Why Therapy Helps
Eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. Therapy creates space to:
Understand the underlying emotions and beliefs driving eating struggles
Break free from cycles of restriction, bingeing, or purging
Reconnect with your body’s cues and needs
Strengthen self-worth beyond weight or appearance
Involve family and loved ones in healing, when helpful
Build long-term recovery skills and resilience
Our Calgary-Based Approach to Eating Disorder Therapy
At NU Psychology, we provide specialized therapy for teens and adults facing eating disorders in Calgary and across Alberta (via online therapy).
We use evidence-based approaches, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)—reshaping thoughts and behaviours around food and body
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)—building distress tolerance and emotional regulation
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)—living with values instead of fighting thoughts
Narrative & Positive Psychology—separating the eating disorder from identity and building strengths
Our Core Principles
Strength-Based & Developmental—Treatment tailored to age, life stage, and strengths
Health at Every Size (HAES)—Moving away from weight as the sole measure of health
Mind-Body Connection—Relearning how to listen to hunger, fullness, and emotional cues
Family Involvement—Therapy that includes loved ones when appropriate
Holistic Care—Healing the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and environment
Why Choose NU Psychology for Eating Disorder Therapy
Specialized Psychologists trained in eating disorder treatment and evidence-based care
Calgary-Based with in-person and online therapy options across Alberta
Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Space where your story is heard and respected
Individualized Plans — no “one-size-fits-all” approach; your recovery journey is unique
Change takes a team. We’ll walk alongside you with tools, insight, and hope—so recovery feels possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eating disorders are complex. They can involve genetics, brain chemistry, personality traits, trauma, or cultural pressures. They are not a choice or lifestyle.
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Yes. Eating disorders affect people of all sizes, shapes, and backgrounds. Weight is not the only indicator of illness.
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No. People of all genders experience eating disorders, though stigma can make it harder for men and non-binary people to seek help.
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Yes. Many people benefit from outpatient therapy. For severe cases, we coordinate care with medical professionals and dietitians.
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If food, eating, or body image feels overwhelming, stressful, or isolating, it’s time to reach out. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.
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Contact NU Psychology, and we’ll connect you with a psychologist specializing in eating disorder treatment.
Eating Disorder Therapy in Calgary – Compassionate, Weight-Inclusive Care
Your relationship with food and your body deserves understanding, not judgment. Disordered eating can start quietly — through restriction, guilt, or constant self-criticism — until it begins to shape how you see yourself and engage with the world.
At NU Psychology, our Calgary therapists provide evidence-based, weight-inclusive therapy that helps adults and teens heal from patterns of restriction, bingeing, and negative body image. We focus on rebuilding trust with your body, restoring balance, and supporting recovery at your own pace.
Serving clients from West Springs, Mount Royal, Killarney, Altadore, Bankview, Aspen Woods, and Signal Hill, with online therapy available anywhere in Alberta.
📍 2005 – 37 St SW, Unit #4, Calgary
📞 403-217-4686