Center for Growth / Anorexia Therapy in Philadelphia, Mechanicsville, Ocean City, Santa Fe
Males with Anorexia Nervosa: Approximately 5 % to 10 % of people with Anorexia are male. Unfortunately, there is currently not a lot of information on males with Anorexia. However, more and more research is being done as people begin to realize that this disease does affect males. Males involved in weight lifting, wrestling, rowing, Cross country running, Figure skating, ballet, modeling, horse Jockeying, crew, swimming, and acting, all are at a higher risk for developing the disorder. Hormone levels in males can be an indicator of Anorexia, specifically a low testosterone level and or a decreased gonadotrophins level can be an indicator of Anorexia in males. Males with Anorexia usually report a decreased interest in sex. Research is indicating that eating disorders in males appears to be on the rise. It appears that males with Anorexia appear to present with the same psychological issues those females with the disorder present with, but there are some distinctions. Females who develop Anorexia are usually not overweight when the disorder begins but males who develop this disorder usually are medically overweight before the onset of the disorder. . Also, males with Anorexia are more likely to have substance abuse problems then females with this disorder. Another difference is physical presentation because males with this disorder are more concerned with muscle definition than females with this disorder. Because society presents the ideal image of men as strong and muscular men with eating disorders are at risk for steroid abuse. Unfortunately, men may be reluctant to get help for Anorexia because it is primarily known as a “woman’s disease”.
To speak with a live therapist call at 215-922-5683 Ext. 100 or if you prefer quietly setting yourself up for an appointment, you can self schedule an inperson or virtual therapy appointment. For your convenience we have 5 physical offices and provide virtual therapy services in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New Mexico and Virginia.
Ocean City Therapy Office
360 West Ave, Floor 1, Ocean City, NJ 08226Mechanicsville Therapy Office
9044 Mann Drive, Mechanicsville Virginia, 23116Society Hill Therapy Office
233 S. 6th Street, C-33, Philadelphia PA 19106Art Museum / Fairmount Therapy Office
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 1a2, Philadelphia PA 19130Santa Fe Therapy Office, 2204 B Brothers Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505
Telemedicine: We have therapists who are licensed to work in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Virginia New Mexico and Pennsylvania
You deserve the best therapist possible. Our special sauce for helping you achieve your goal, begins with matching you with the right therapist. Check out our GUARANTEE.
Therapy Services Offered:
Individual Counseling and therapy
Couples Counseling and marriage counseling
Teen Therapy and Adolescent Therapy and tweens and child counseling
Family Therapy and multi-generational counseling
Art Therapy and Counseling no art skills needed
ADHD Therapyand ADD, Dyslexia, Autism, Tourettes counseling
Anxiety, Panic, OCD Therapy and worry and fear support
Breaking the cycle of Codependency and being your own person
Overcoming Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain
Depression Therapy and sadness, gloom, and upset support
Grief Therapy and loss, End of A Relationship, rejections, pregnancy loss and therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy and spirituality based therapy
Sex Therapy and sexual function & dysfunction, sex addiction, sexual orientation and gender identity support
Shame and Blame
Trauma Therapy both emotional and sexual abuse, complex trauma, PTSD counseling
Divorce support
Affairs, Infidelity, Unfaithful, Cheating counseling
Parenting therapy
Personality disorder treatments
Anger Management Therapy
Setting Boundaries and identifying ones own Core Beliefs
Just name some of the Mental Health issues that we work with. Our goal is to help you Change and Achieve Your Dreams
