At Mindfullness
Mindfullness is a comprehensive outpatient practice specializing in the treatment and recovery of eating disorders. We offer empirically supported treatment and utilize a team-based approach to ensure quality care and the best opportunity for recovery. Mindfullness treats the full spectrum of eating and body image concerns. As licensed psychologists, we also address anxiety, depression, relationship issues and other mental health difficulties.
It is possible to feel better and make changes in your life. We can help you explore emotions related to current problems and teach you new ways of coping, communicating, and managing your feelings. Our role is to help you feel better and increase your awareness both about yourself and the things you do.
It takes courage to address your problems and make changes in your life. Mindfullness provides a warm and supportive environment. We encourage you to talk openly about your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can better understand factors contributing to current difficulties and help you make the changes you are looking for.
Individual Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the treatment of choice for adult eating disorders and is often combined with other treatment modalities. CBT focuses on the core beliefs, feelings and behaviors that maintain the eating disorder such as fear of weight gain, impaired body image and faulty beliefs about food. CBT also addresses personality characteristics that can reinforce the eating disorder. Many tools and techniques will be used to address faulty cognitions and develop healthier and more flexible beliefs about food, eating and body image. In addition to CBT, our therapists also integrate aspects mindfulness, meditation, mindful self-compassion, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and intuitive eating into their work.
Family Based Therapy for Adolescents
Parents and family members can be patients’ best allies in the treatment process!
Many adolescents and young adults with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa benefit from a Family Based Treatment Approach (FBT). FBT involves the entire family working with the therapist to take charge of re-feeding their child and working toward health. The process begins with a parent in charge approach and works with the patient and family to transition to independence as recovery from disordered eating occurs.
Our Team
Kristine Vazzano, PhD
Dr. Vazzano is the founder and clinical director of Mindfullness.
Virginia Martinez, MA, LLP, CCTP
Virginia Martinez is a counseling psychologist licensed by the state of Michigan, with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Wayne State University.
Lindzy Sienkowski is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
In addition to being an alumni of the University of Michigan, Alyssa Jesselaitis completed her clinical practicum at Michigan Medicine’s Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program, and has experience in treating eating disorders in children, youth, and adults.
Samantha Winnie is trained as a clinical social worker and value working with individuals and families from all walks of life.