Tired of Losing Control with Food? There’s a Way Out.
We offer real healing for women who binge eat or emotionally overeat.
At A Helping Hand of Wilmington, we treat the emotional pain beneath the eating patterns—so you can finally stop feeling ashamed, start feeling empowered, and take back your life.
You’re Not Alone in This. And You’re Not Broken.
“I eat until I feel sick, then hate myself for it.”
“Food is always on my mind—I can’t shut it off.”
“No one understands what this feels like.”
“I keep quitting diets and blaming myself.”
“I feel disgusting after I binge, but I keep doing it.”
“I am constantly breaking promises to myself.”
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These thoughts aren’t just painful—they’re isolating. They keep you stuck in a cycle of guilt, fear, and shame. But the problem isn’t you. The problem is deeper, and it's fixable—with the right kind of support.
You Deserve to Feel at Peace With Food
We know how exhausting it is to feel out of control around food—how the shame creeps in after a binge, how you promise to ‘start fresh’ tomorrow, and how heavy it feels to carry that cycle alone.
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At A Helping Hand of Wilmington, we’ve helped hundreds of women break free from binge eating and emotional overeating using trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy. Our team brings decades of experience in treating disordered eating, emotional regulation, and body image issues—with compassion and care that runs deep.
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We can help you feel safe in your body and free in your life.
Feel Better. Live Better. Thrive Again.
Therapy That Gets to the Root
We offer trauma-informed care so you can explore the emotions behind your eating, which means healing that lasts—without shame or restriction.
Real Tools for Real Life
We offer strategies to manage emotions without food so you can respond—not react—which means feeling more in control, even on hard days.
How It Works
Step 1: Start with a Simple Call
We’ll walk you through payment options and verify your coverage so you can get started without stress.
Step 2: Get a Personalized Assessment
We’ll schedule an in-depth assessment to understand your needs so you can receive therapy that’s tailored just for you.
Step 3: Begin Therapy with the Right Match
We’ll match you with the right therapist for your situation so you can begin healing with someone who truly understands you.
In-Office or Online Appointments Available
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Insurance: BCBS, United Health Care, Humana, Aetna
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Self-Pay: $95.00 per session. We take Major Credit Cards. Care Credit, and Cash
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Uninsured Low Income: FREE (we have a contract for state funding to pay for your counseling)
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Medicaid: Trillium, Amerihealth Caritas, BCBS Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete Health, UHC Community Plan, WellCare
Hope. Healing. Real Stories.
What You’ll Get With Us
Trauma-Informed Therapy
You will receive trauma-informed therapy so you can feel safe unpacking your story, which means you’ll be supported without fear or judgment.
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Personalized Treatment Plans
You will get a therapy plan built just for you so you can focus on what actually works, which means real progress without wasted time.
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Compassionate, Licensed Therapists
You will work with licensed professionals so you can trust the process, which means you’ll feel grounded and guided every step of the way.
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Emotional Regulation Tools
You will learn practical tools to manage emotions so you can stop using food to cope, which means more peace in your day-to-day life.
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Flexible Payment Options
You will have access to insurance, sliding scale, and free care if eligible so you can get the help you need, which means money doesn’t have to stand in the way.
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Consistent Therapist Match
You will see the same therapist every session so you can build trust, which means deeper connection and stronger results.
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Confidential and Safe Space
You will share in complete privacy so you can open up freely, which means no more hiding your pain.
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In-Person or Telehealth Sessions
You will choose between in-office or virtual appointments so you can access care your way, which means therapy fits into your life—not the other way around.
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Support for Co-Occurring Issues
You will get help with related issues like trauma or anxiety so you can heal fully, which means lasting change, not surface fixes.
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Proven Track Record
You will join hundreds of women we’ve helped overcome binge eating so you can finally feel hopeful, which means believing recovery is possible for you too.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is binge eating disorder and how is it different from emotional eating?
Binge eating disorder involves eating large amounts of food quickly and feeling a loss of control, while emotional eating is using food to cope with feelings. We treat both with compassion and evidence-based therapy.
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2. Can therapy really help me stop binge eating?
Yes. Therapy helps you uncover the root causes of binge eating and gives you tools to create lasting change—without diets, shame, or restriction.
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3. I’ve tried everything—how is this different?
What makes our approach different is that we don’t treat binge eating like a willpower issue. We help you heal emotionally, which leads to real, lasting freedom around food.
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4. Do you offer treatment for emotional eating without focusing on weight loss?
Absolutely. We provide weight-neutral care that focuses on your mental and emotional well-being, not the number on the scale.
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5. What kind of therapist will I be matched with?
You’ll work with a licensed, trauma-informed therapist who specializes in binge eating, emotional regulation, and body image concerns.
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6. How much does therapy for binge eating cost?
We accept most major insurance plans, offer free state-funded sessions for those who qualify, and have a $95 self-pay rate. Everyone deserves access to care.
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7. Do you offer online therapy for binge eating and emotional overeating?
Yes. We offer both in-office and virtual sessions to fit your lifestyle and comfort level.
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8. What if I’m not sure this is the right time?
The truth is, there’s rarely a “perfect” time. But the longer you wait, the longer the cycle continues. Starting now means relief can come sooner.
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9. Will I have to give up my favorite foods?
No. Our therapy is not about restriction. It’s about changing your relationship with food so you can enjoy it without guilt or loss of control.
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10. How do I get started with treatment?
Just call us. We’ll verify your insurance, walk you through the process, and schedule your first session—online or in person.