Question 1

What eating disorders do you treat?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in treating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). Each requires a tailored, evidence-based approach to treatment.

Question 2

What therapeutic approaches do you use for eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

I use evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Health at Every Size (HAES), and Intuitive Eating. My approach is weight-inclusive and centered on healing your relationship with food, your body, and your sense of self.

Question 3

Can eating disorder therapy be done via telehealth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Therapy sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, allowing you to receive treatment from the comfort and privacy of your own space — anywhere in Florida. Telehealth has been shown to be equally effective as in-person therapy for eating disorder treatment.

Question 4

Is eating disorder therapy available in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thaimi Fina, LMHC, is a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed mental health counselor who provides eating disorder therapy via telehealth throughout Florida. Sessions can be conducted entirely in Spanish or bilingually, depending on your preference.

Question 5

How do I know if I need eating disorder therapy?

Accepted Answer

You may benefit from eating disorder therapy if you have a preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape that interferes with daily life, engage in restrictive eating, bingeing, or purging behaviors, experience guilt or shame around eating, use food to cope with difficult emotions, or have been told by a medical professional that your eating patterns are concerning.