Eating Disorder Therapy
in Naples, Florida
In-person in Naples & Online throughout FL
Specialized support for children, teens, adults, and families navigating eating disorders and body image concerns.
Eating disorders can take over more and more of your life, affecting your relationship with food, your body, your family, and yourself. I offer individualized support for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, disordered eating, and body image concerns. When needed, I also collaborate closely with other members of your treatment team.
GET TO KNOW ME
Emily McDonagh, LCSW, CEDS-C
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naples, FL and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist–Consultant with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, youth, and families. My work has included experience across outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, acute residential, medical, school, and community-based settings.
I am an eclectic therapist and do not believe that one approach fits every person. I tailor treatment to each client’s individual needs, goals, and willingness. My training includes Family-Based Treatment (FBT), also known as the Maudsley Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family systems work, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Integration (EMI). I am also currently completing training in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My foundation of practice follows an anti-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES), intuitive-eating, body-neutral/body-positive approach. I believe the work is most helpful when people feel safe, understood, and supported in exploring what is underneath the patterns that have brought them to therapy.
I strive to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients and families can feel supported, empowered, and understood. As a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS), I may also incorporate the calming presence of Mabel Rae, my therapy dog, into the office environment. Her gentle companionship and wagging tail can bring an added sense of comfort and calm to in-person sessions.
Hi, my name is Mabel Rae! My human family calls me Mabel, Raeble, and even sometimes Mabs for short. They tell me I’m scrumptious and delicious. I like that, but I don't actually want to get eaten. I would rather shower them with kisses. I am a young and fun Australian Labradoodle. They call me a caramel color, but I think I’m a ginger, sorta like my human mom. Speaking of moms… my human mom dreamed of having a dog like me, and poof here I am and boy or boy am I happy to be. I love humans, dogs, playing catch, belly rubs, kisses and especially old chewed gum. If you forget to throw yours away and leave it around… I WILL find it. It’s so yummy to chew on and gets all stuck in my hair and paws- what fun!
I am still learning the ropes as a therapy dog, but my job is to bring calm and comfort to the office so that you can feel safe in sharing your feelings. Whether it’s sitting nearby you or offering a wagging tail, I’m here to support you in all the ways you need the most- one paw at a time! I am working hard to figure out all these important things.
Because I am just a young pup, right now I just get so excited at times. My human family tell me that is just part of being a young pup. I know overtime I will get the hang of it and better understand what my job is with you. This new office thingie smells so good… new friends, new space… I am in for it all. But my mom keeps saying we gotta take it one step at a time. I will be patient… ummm I think! Can’t wait to meet you one day.
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“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they are never weakness.”
~Brené Brown
Specialized Eating Disorder Therapy for Kids, Teens, Adults, & Families
I provide compassionate and inclusive trauma-informed eating disorder therapy for adolescents, teens, and families in Florida. My work includes support for ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorder, while also addressing co-occurring anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life stressors.
Finding footing can be life’s best gift.
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ARFID
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is more than just “picky eating.” When food becomes a source of fear, stress, or conflict because of sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or low interest in eating, there is help available. ARFID therapy is individualized and may include parent support, anxiety management, and gradual exposure work.
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Eating Disorder Treatment
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other disordered eating concerns are complex. They are not simply about the food. In a safe, supportive space, we can begin to understand what is driving the behaviors, work through the “ick” underneath, and build a more flexible relationship with food and your body.
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Teen Eating Disorders
When concerns about food, body image, or exercise begin to take up too much space in a teen’s life, you do not have to wait until things become severe. In therapy for teens with eating disorders, I offer compassionate, family-focused support to reduce anxiety around meals and build skills for healing.