Rita Gilman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a wealth of experience in helping preteens, teens, and adults overcome various mental health challenges. She creates a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their feelings without shame or guilt. Rita specializes in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Through her expertise in techniques like Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she empowers clients to understand the underlying causes of their behaviors and make meaningful changes. In addition to individual counseling, Rita leads group sessions for those battling binge eating disorder, offering support and coping strategies to improve mental and physical health. With a background in working at an eating disorder center and a focus on grief counseling, trauma, and PTSD, she is particularly attuned to the needs of military personnel. Rita's dedication to teaching mindfulness and meditation skills further assists clients in managing anxiety and enhancing their emotional well-being, making her a trusted resource for adolescents and adults alike.