Blog | Laura Griffith Machado, Psy.D.

Laura Machado, PsyD

Lasting Eating Disorder Recovery

I’m a recovered person, and I am a psychologist that treats people with eating disorders. And yet, I do not want to help you recover from...

Laura Machado, PsyD

How to Eat

It’s been a while since writing (babies, kids, they take all my time, ha! But I love them), and I always have blog ideas rolling around...

Laura Machado, PsyD

Open Letter to the Parents of My Patients with Eating Disorders

Dear parents, You are the true heroes in this story. When I think of the work you do, I literally get chills because I know the depth of...

Laura Machado, PsyD

When Challenging Your Eating Disorder Thoughts Isn't Working

When challenging your eating disorder thoughts isn’t working By Laura Machado, PsyD If you’ve had any eating disorder treatment before,...

Laura Machado, PsyD

What To Do When Your Body Won't Stop Being Anxious

What To Do When Your Body Won’t Stop Being Anxious By Laura Machado, PsyD When your body is gripped by anxious sensations, it can feel...

Laura Machado, PsyD

What to do on a Bad Body Image Day

A bad body image day is not a sign that your body is flawed - so don’t take feeling as fact. A bad body image day is just a common thing...