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Mrs. Sharon Cheek, LPC, LCPC is a counselor in Dumfries, VA specializing in counseling. Mrs. Sharon Cheek, LPC, LCPC is affiliated with BetterHelp.
“I am Black, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist who practices Cognitive Mental Health Therapy and holistic approaches to treatment. I have been in the counseling profession for 30 years. I have worked with a range of challenges from domestic violence, conflict management, youth behavior challenges, chemical addictions, anxiety, depression, phobia, PTSD, residential and in-home treatment, family and relationship issues. I also have a background and certification as a Natural Health Professional.nnMy clinical style is to work with the whole person, mind, body, and spirit with the understanding that every human being deserves love, joy, value, respect and purpose in their lives. I believe that what we think about, we bring about in our mind and body connection, therefore my primary approach to therapy is cognitive-behavioral while merging natural protocols, and meditation to treatment for my clients who desire these alternatives.nnFor me, every client that I have the opportunity to support I consider it sacred space as you invite me into your life to partner together to support you on your journey toward wholeness. I am looking forward to being in your presence~PeacennSPECIALTIES OFFEREDnnAnxiety, Stress, DepressionnTrauma and AbusenBehavioral ChallengesnGrief and LossnAddictionsnSelf- Esteemnn”
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Online messaging - send messages throughout the day as you have time; relax and give yourself opportunity to fully ponder each step of the conversation
Video Visits - connect over video conferencing software for a virtual session -- almost as if you're there in person
Phone Visits - good old-fashioned technology for those who don't want to worry about appearance or who have might have internet bandwidth limitations; a little bit like connecting with an old friend, but with a counselor instead
Instant Message (IM) Visits - real-time chat -- like a phone call, but over text
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that impact behavior, emotions, and thoughts about eating, food, body appearance, and weight. These disorders are characterized by preoccupations with food and physical size, resulting in dramatic lifestyle changes and adverse health effects. In the past, eating disorders were often diagnosed using BMI (body mass index), or by assessing someone's weight. Eating disorders specialists now recognize that eating disorders may occur in people of all sizes. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED).
Anorexia nervosa, frequently referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. Those with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight and may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a healthy amount of it. This results in symptoms such as abnormally low BMI, vitamin deficiency, fatigue, fainting, and amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women). Anorexia may cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). Left untreated, anorexia can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.
Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Symptoms of bulimia include acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration from purging, amenorrhea, and dental erosion from vomiting. Some people with bulimia have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) and red scars and marks on the backs of their knuckles. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia can be particularly severe and may lead to heart attack or stroke.
Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder. People with BED feel that they are unable to control the amount of food they eat and may continue to binge after reaching a point of fullness. BED binges (consuming large amounts of food) are often accompanied by feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame. Symptoms of BED include obesity, acid reflux, weight gain, and dissatisfaction with one's body. People with BED tend to experience cycles of negative emotions and binges. Binges or BED episodes can be provoked by stress, boredom, restrictive dieting, depression, and other triggers.
Other common eating disorders include:
Many people with eating disorders do not consciously develop them, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, it's important to detect and treat eating disorders as early as possible. Treatment for eating disorders can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the disorder and its severity. Treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.
She has a state license in Virginia.
Licensed In: Virginia
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Ms. Sharon Cheek practices counseling in Dumfries, VA. Ms. Cheek has obtained a license to practice in Virginia.