Dr. Conviser is the founder of Ascend Consultation in Health Care, Chicago's premiere center for eating and weight related challenges. Visit ascendchc.com or call (312) 283-2650 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Eating Disorders are a means to give the individual a sense of control so it much be honored to be released. I assist individuals to understand how complex trauma increases the urge with in the emotional brain to foster the illusion of control. Working with the client to uncover their strengths to heal complex trauma through narrative therapy techniques, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapeutic interventions to increase acceptance of self and enhance emotional regulation.
Our clinicians have extensive training in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, chronic stress and chronic pain, depression, body image distress, relationship problems and unresolved trauma.
I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
Therapist, Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
If you're seeking support with disordered eating patterns, you'll be met with respect and support on your journey towards genuine, sustainable health. True wellness comes from nurturing your relationship with your body and food. Together, we'll explore intuitive eating, body positivity, and self-compassion, empowering you to break free from harmful cycles and embrace a life of balance and fulfillment.
Eating disorders often stem from various triggers and can have severe consequences on the body. It's a deeply concerning issue that demands support from a therapist who understands its dangers and can gently guide individuals to explore the underlying causes behind their behavior. I can help by providing them a safe space to discuss these issues however they like with no judgment at all.
The founders of SpringSource, Dr. Susan McClanahan and Dr. Angela Derrick, have specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 20 years and have worked in a variety of treatment settings including residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient, to provide knowledgeable and high-quality care for clients. Both are Certified Eating Disorder Specialists.