Eating disorder therapy and support in Vaughan
The relationship with food and your body can carry a lot of pain. Our Registered Psychotherapists support the emotional side of that struggle, working alongside your medical team, so you do not have to face it alone. In Vaughan and online across Ontario.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Psychotherapists
supervision
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20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
It is about so much more than food
Disordered eating is rarely about food alone. So often it is about control when life feels uncertain, anxiety that needs somewhere to go, perfectionism that never lets up, and a sense of self-worth that has taken a beating. Food and the body become the place where all of that pain plays out.
You do not have to be in crisis, and you do not have to be 'sick enough' to deserve support. If your relationship with food or your body is taking up space in your head and quietly wearing you down, that is reason enough to reach out. Struggling on your own counts.
Therapy gives that pain a gentler outlet. With a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist, you make sense of what sits underneath, build kinder ways to cope, and slowly loosen the grip these struggles have on your days. No judgment, at a pace that feels safe.
We support the emotional and psychological side of eating and body image: the anxiety, control, perfectionism, shame and self-worth underneath. It is gentle, evidence-based talk therapy that works alongside your medical care, not instead of it.
We support the emotional and psychological side of eating and body image. We are not a medical or dietetic service: our therapists do not diagnose, prescribe, give meal plans, or provide medical monitoring. We work alongside your doctor and dietitian, and if you need medical care or a specialized program we will help you find it.
Meet therapists who support this work
Every therapist below is a Registered Psychotherapist who supports the emotional side of eating and body image with warmth and care. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Valeria Matei
Holistic and emotion-focused, Valeria helps with emotion regulation and self-worth.
Keera Anton
Keera helps clients understand and navigate difficult emotions at their own pace.
Not sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. You can switch anytime, and your file moves with you.
That critical voice is the disorder talking, not you
Therapy helps you hear the difference between the harsh eating-disorder voice and your own, and answer it back with something kinder and truer. Pick a line that sounds familiar.
“It says: your worth depends on how you look.”
“Your voice: my worth was never about my appearance.”
In sessions you learn to notice that voice, gently question it, and grow your own. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
What we work with
We focus on the emotional and psychological side of the struggle, the part that food and the body have been carrying for you.
This affects far more people than the stereotype suggests
Struggles with food and body image touch a wide range of people, not just how it is often pictured, and support is available at any point along the way.
Working alongside your care team
Healing often takes more than one kind of support. We are glad to be one part of the picture, focused on the feelings, while your physician and dietitian look after your physical health.
With your consent, we coordinate care so everyone supporting you is working together. And if you need medical care or a specialized eating-disorder program, we will help you connect with it. Here is how a first session tends to go.
A gentle welcome
No weighing, no food rules, no judgment. Your therapist welcomes you, explains confidentiality, and makes clear you set the pace and share only what you want to.
How you have been feeling
A warm, unhurried conversation about what has been hard and what sits underneath. Saying it out loud, safely, often lifts a little of the weight on its own.
Joining up your care
If you have a doctor or dietitian, we talk about coordinating with them with your consent. If you need medical or specialized care, we help you find it.
A gentle plan
Together you decide what support could look like and where you would like to begin. No pressure, and you stay in charge of the pace throughout.
Evidence-based support for the emotional side
There is no single script. Your therapist draws on approaches with strong research behind them and tailors them to you and your pace. This is therapeutic support, not medical care. Sessions still give you something steady to expect each week, at a pace you help set.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. More about our approach.
What eating disorder support costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and provide receipts for other insurers.
A longer first session to understand how you are feeling and shape a plan that fits you.
There is no OHIP coverage for psychotherapy, but most private insurance covers part of it, and it may qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Need a lower fee? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Your questions, answered
Do you treat eating disorders?
We support the emotional and psychological side of eating and body image. Our Registered Psychotherapists do not diagnose, prescribe, give meal plans, or provide medical monitoring. We work alongside your doctor and dietitian, and we will help you connect with a specialized program when that level of care is needed.
Do I need a referral for eating disorder support in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most people have their first full session within a week.
Can therapy help if I am already seeing a doctor or dietitian?
Yes. We are glad to be part of your team, focused on the feelings, thoughts and pressures behind eating and body image. With your consent, we can coordinate care so everyone supporting you is working together.
What if I am not sure my eating is 'bad enough' for help?
You do not need to be in crisis or meet any threshold to deserve support. If your relationship with food or your body is causing you pain, that counts. Struggling quietly is reason enough to reach out.
Is support available online across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Vaughan, Woodbridge and Barrie. Evenings and weekends are available.
How much does it cost and is it covered?
The first 20-minute consultation is free, and an individual session is $180 for 55 minutes. There is no OHIP coverage, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and reduced-fee sessions are available.
What approaches do you use?
Evidence-based, emotion-focused work: CBT for anxiety and perfectionism, DBT skills for emotion regulation, self-compassion and body-image work, and trauma-informed therapy. We do not provide meal plans or medical care; we support the emotional side alongside your care team.
What happens in the first session?
A gentle conversation about how you are feeling. There is no weighing, no food rules and no pressure. Together you decide what support could look like and where you would like to begin.
How is this different from a nutrition or meal-plan program?
We focus on the thoughts, feelings and pressures underneath eating and body image, like anxiety, perfectionism and self-worth. We do not provide meal plans, weigh clients, or offer medical monitoring. When that kind of care is needed, we help you connect with a dietitian, physician or specialized program alongside our work together.
How do I know if this is disordered eating or just a normal focus on diet or fitness?
A general interest in food or fitness is not the same as a struggle that is taking up a lot of emotional space, causing distress, or affecting how you feel about yourself day to day. A Registered Psychotherapist does not diagnose, but if your relationship with food or your body feels heavier than that, it is worth talking to someone, and we are glad to help you figure out the right next step.
Where to find us: Vaughan, Woodbridge, Barrie and online
In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Three unhurried steps, whenever you are ready
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through and get matched with the right fit for you.
Begin, at your pace
Build kinder ways to cope, with support around you the whole way.