The Küsnacht Practice

Eating disorders can have many different origins. For some clients, there is a fear of growing up and assuming adult responsibilities. Others function well externally, but inside are deeply confused. Some are trapped in the role of perfectionism, being “the good child.” Some clients have experienced trauma. Others experience tremendous pain in social interactions. Some clients’ families suffer from generations of unresolved trauma. Some are enmeshed, without appropriate boundaries.

Once the eating disorder takes hold as a “survival strategy,” it can take on a life of its own, perpetuating a cycle of anxiety and isolation. As the cycle continues, it takes more of the same behavior to achieve the desired effect – more restriction, more food, more binging and purging, diet pills, laxatives, exercise, and on and on -----.

When a client is no longer engaged in the eating disorder, the whole world can feel upside-down, and in the beginning, impossible to manage. Working with one person at a time, the Küsnacht Practice teaches clients how to stabilize, rebuild and transform their lives.

Early intervention is essential to overcome eating disorders and to help reduce permanent physical and emotional consequences.

If you or someone you are close to possibly has an eating disorder take the Eating Disorder Self TEST on this web site to become better informed.