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Are you struggling with your relationship with food, body image, and cultural expectations around eating? Do you find yourself caught between traditional South Asian attitudes towards food and Western beauty standards?

Virtual Therapy for Eating Disorders in Texas

Are you…..

  • Feeling pressure to conform to both South Asian and Western beauty ideals

  • Struggling with the cultural significance of food in South Asian traditions

  • Experiencing guilt or shame around food choices or body shape

  • Dealing with family pressure about weight, appearance, or eating habits

  • Battling perfectionism driven by the "model minority" myth

  • Feeling conflicted about traditional foods and "clean eating" trends

  • Struggling with body image issues exacerbated by colorism or cultural beauty standards

You're not alone, and there is support available.

Consider reaching out if you're experiencing:

  • Preoccupation with food, weight, or body shape that interferes with daily life

  • Restrictive eating patterns or avoiding traditional South Asian foods

  • Binge eating episodes, especially with culturally significant foods

  • Excessive exercise or other compensatory behaviors after eating

  • Feeling out of control around food, especially during cultural events or family gatherings

  • Body dysmorphia or persistent dissatisfaction with your appearance

  • Physical symptoms such as significant weight changes, gastrointestinal issues, or menstrual irregularities

Healing from an eating disorder isn't just about changing behaviors – it's about addressing the complex interplay of cultural expectations, family dynamics, and personal identity.

THERAPISTS WHO WORK WITH EATING DISORDERS

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Ayesha Youngblood

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Ursela Sultan

Under the supervision of Lacee Lovely Lawson, M.S., LPC-Supervisor (License #73044)

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Our Team

At Intentional Therapy PLLC, we specialize in providing culturally-attuned, non-traditional therapy for BIPOC individuals, particularly those from South and East Asian backgrounds. Founded in March 2021 by Parthi B. Patel, a first-generation South Asian American, our practice understands the unique challenges faced by first- and second-generation individuals, such as bi-cultural identity struggles and intergenerational trauma.

We’ve created a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—our therapists ‘just get it,’ because we’ve lived it.

We have since expanded our practice to include other mental health professionals. Each of our therapists has unique areas of specialization and expertise, allowing us to collaborate and provide a range of care to individuals, couples, families, and organizations.”

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

If you're a new client, we invite you to schedule a free consultation, so we can talk through an intentional path to meet your mental health goals and live a balanced life.