Therapy for Eating Disorders and Body Image in Athletes
Located in Cherry Hill, NJ and virtually throughout NJ, PA, MD, FL, VT, and AZ
"Let there be room left in your heart for the unimaginable. Serendipity has a way of showing itself just when you feel like giving up."
Nikki Rowe
Do you feel consumed by what to eat and when?
Are you stuck in the endless loop of guilt around food?
This is the place for you.
When thoughts of food, body size and performance start controlling your confidence..
70% of athletes have disordered eating. Eating disorders can wreck havoc on your life, leaving you feeling out of control. My goal is to help support athletes with eating disorders to regain control of their lives and performance. Whether you are:
feeling stuck in the cycle of binging and purging
worry that eating “too much” will slow you down
fear body changes will impact success
Eating disorders all look different from the outside. However, they all consist of vicious voices about food or your body that just won’t go away.
Therapy Services
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If you are struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or your sport, this is the support you need. Whether you are an elite athlete or are scared to start moving again because of your strained relationship with movement in the past, this is the place for you
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If your child is struggling with a disordered relationship with food, this is the place for you. I will help guide you to help support your child through recovery.
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Athletes face unique pressure like, performance anxiety, burnout, body image concerns, perfectionism, injury recovery, and the constant feeling of needing to “push through.”
Therapy for Relative Energy Deficiency in sport (REDs) includes those ages 16+ who are struggling with the ability to fuel their body enough for sport. My approach is warm, genuine, and straightforward, helping athletes build a healthier relationship with themselves while improving their intake and confidence.
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Body image issues can affect every part of life, from the way you see yourself to how you show up in relationships, work, and everyday moments. I help teens and adults build a more compassionate and accepting relationship with their bodies, reduce negative self-talk, and feel less controlled by appearance-based thoughts. Together, we work toward greater confidence, freedom, and self-worth beyond how you look.
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Sports performance counseling helps athletes strengthen the mental side of their game. Whether you are struggling with confidence, performance anxiety, perfectionism, fear of failure, or difficulty bouncing back after injury or setbacks, therapy can help you perform with more consistency and trust in yourself. Together, we work on building resilience, managing pressure, and helping you feel more confident both in competition and outside of sport.
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can make eating feel overwhelming, stressful, or even frightening. Whether you struggle with fear of choking or vomiting, sensory sensitivities, low appetite, or a very limited range of safe foods, you are not alone. I help teens and adults gradually build comfort with food, expand variety, and reduce anxiety around eating in a supportive and compassionate way.
Each Session is 50 minutes and frequency can fluctuate according to needs. Sessions are conducted on HIPPA-compliant telehealth platform. Each session costs $225 and I am an out-of-network provider and also accept Aetna insurance. Payment is due at time of service and a superbill can be provided for insurance reimbursement.
You don’t have to keep pretending everything is fine.
Working with me, you will feel compassion, empathy, and support. I will challenge you to accomplish your goals according to the values that are most important to you.
I believe that healing happens when people feel truly understood, not judged. You will be met you with..
curiosity instead of criticism
honesty instead of surface-level reassurance
empathy that still encourages meaningful change
Therapy helps you feel more like yourself again.
less consumed by food and body thoughts
more present in relationships, sports and everyday life
able to trust yourself around food
more flexible, confident and grounded
more emotionally aware and connected to your needs
less controlled by anxiety, perfectionism or fear of failure
able to enjoy life without constantly earning it first
Kate Ringwood, LPC
Eating Disorder Specialist
With experience in everything from nutrition to mental health, I bring a rounded and eclectic approach to the therapy room.
My goal is to help guide the part of you that feels lost and alone, by bringing out your true colors.
I am licensed to see folks in the following states:
New Jersey
Florida
Maryland
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Arizona
I graduated with my bachelor’s degree from Johnson and Wales University in Culinary Nutrition, as well as my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from John Hopkins University.
In-person eating disorder therapy in Cherry Hill and surrounding areas
Learn to trust your body instead of fighting it.
Serendipity offers in-person therapy in Cherry Hill, NJ as well as virtual therapy in PA, MD, FL, VT, AZ and throughout New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Eating disorder therapy is most effective when it addresses both behaviors around food and the deeper thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that maintain the disorder. Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RODBT), and Exposure Response Therapy (ERP) can help individuals improve their relationship with food, body image, perfectionism, anxiety, and self-worth. However, best therapy depends on the person’s specific symptoms, age, personality, and goals, which is why treatment should always be individualized.
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Eating disorder recovery looks different for everyone and depends on factors like how long the eating disorder has been present, the severity of symptoms, motivation for change, and the level of support someone has. Some people begin to feel better within a few months, while full recovery can take longer. Recovery is rarely a straight line, but with consistent support and treatment, long-term healing is possible.
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Eating disorders are usually caused by a combination of factors rather than one single trigger. Common triggers can include dieting, body image concerns, sports performance pressure, perfectionism, anxiety, major life changes, bullying, trauma, social media, or stressful events. For many people, an eating disorder develops when several of these factors build over time. I call it “the perfect storm”.
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Some common signs of an eating disorder include becoming very focused on food, calories, or weight; skipping meals or avoiding certain foods; feeling anxious or guilty after eating; withdrawing from social situations involving food. Mood changes, body image concerns, and increased perfectionism can also be warning signs.
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We offer in-person therapy in Audubon, NJ as well as virtual therapy across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, Vermont, Arizona and New Jersey.
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Currently we accept Aetna insurance and are out of network for all other insurances.
