DR MARIANNE MILLER

CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT IN SAN DIEGO AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Binge Eating Disorder: How Patterns Can Begin in Childhood & What To Do About It
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Binge Eating Disorder: How Patterns Can Begin in Childhood & What To Do About It

Binge eating disorder (BED) is often seen as an adult issue, and its origins frequently start in childhood. Early emotional connections to food, family dynamics, and exposure to societal pressures can all shape eating patterns that persist into adulthood. Whether you live in San Diego, California, in Dallas, Texas, or in Washington, D.C., binge eating disorder can emerge across the lifespan. In this post, we’ll explore how these behaviors begin in childhood, what caregivers can do to support their children, and how to address binge eating disorder as an adult if these patterns have continued.

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Let's Talk About Sex and Body Image! Meet Sex Therapist Dr. Nicole Van Ness, LMFT
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Let's Talk About Sex and Body Image! Meet Sex Therapist Dr. Nicole Van Ness, LMFT

Have you been struggling with your body image so much that it has been affecting your sex life? Is your partner complaining that you don’t want to have sex that frequently, and you feel hesitant to share that it’s because you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Whether you live in San Diego or elsewhere, you likely know that having a regular and fulfilling sex life is important for intimate relationships. The reality is that A LOT of people struggle with sexual intimacy, and when you have an eating disorder and feel negatively about your body, it becomes a drain on your life and relationships.

Needing answers? I have brought top expert, as well as friend and former top doctoral student of mine, Dr. Nicole Van Ness. Nicole went to school and learned her trade as a sex therapist in San Diego, and in recent years she has moved to Texas, where she has a private practice and is adjunct faculty at Southern Methodist University. Nicole has maintained her California license as a marriage and family therapist, and she provides videoconference services for individuals and couples in San Diego and other parts of California.

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