Eating Disorder & Sport Performance Therapy in Western Maryland and Baltimore, MD
Discover the full potential of your inner glow
Eating Disorder Therapy
If you are struggling with:
Feeling completely drained by the nonstop mental math of food—counting, measuring, compensating—while your body becomes something you manage or punish instead of live in.
Living by secret rules and rituals that quietly run your day, carrying shame that no one sees because on the outside you look “fine” or “in control.”
Being trapped in a constant tug-of-war between hunger and fear—wanting to eat, needing to eat, and feeling terrified of what eating might mean.
Looking in the mirror and feeling disgust, anger, or grief toward your body, no matter what it looks like or how much reassurance you’re given.
Watching your world slowly shrink as the eating disorder takes more space—your energy fades, your health suffers, and relationships feel strained, distant, or secondary to the disorder.
A body drained, a mind unsettled.
Healing Starts Here:
Therapy for Eating Disorders
Therapy with me is a space where we slow things down and get curious about your relationship with food and your body—without judgment, shame, or forcing change before you’re ready.
We’ll work together to understand why the eating disorder has been helpful or protective for you, not just try to eliminate behaviors as quickly as possible.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to you. I won’t take control of your food or body; instead, we’ll build your sense of safety, choice, and trust from the inside out.
We’ll gently untangle the rules, rituals, and fears that have been running in the background, while strengthening your ability to tolerate feelings without turning against your body.
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” your appearance or achieving a certain way of eating—it’s about helping you feel more at home in your body and less ruled by fear.
We’ll pay attention to how the eating disorder affects your relationships, identity, and daily life, and work toward expanding your world again—at a pace that feels sustainable.
I understand that part of you may want recovery and part of you may be terrified of it. Both parts are welcome here, and neither will be shamed
You don’t have to do this alone.
Sport Performance Therapy
If you are struggling with:
Living in constant tension—feeling like you’re only as good as your last performance, and carrying the quiet fear that one misstep could disappoint everyone
Pushing yourself endlessly, yet never feeling proud or enough, no matter how hard you try and achieve
Trying to hold everything together—training, work or school, relationships—while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or unsure where you’re allowed to rest
Leaving sport and feeling lost—grieving the loss of structure, identity, or belonging, and wondering who you are when competition no longer defines you
The pressure to perform never stops.
Train Your Mind With
Sport Performance Therapy
Therapy with me is a space to pause, notice what’s weighing on you, and explore it at your own pace—without judgment, shame, or rushing toward change.
We’ll explore what it feels like to always be performing, to worry that one mistake could disappoint those around you, and how that tension shows up in your body, thoughts, and daily life. The goal isn’t to push it away, but to understand it and find ways to carry it with less weight.
We’ll also look at the constant striving—working so hard and still feeling like it’s never enough. Together, we’ll explore why you push yourself this way, and gently practice building a sense of pride and self-worth that isn’t tied to achievement or results.
If you’re stretched thin, trying to balance training, work or school, and relationships, we’ll focus on creating space for rest, connection, and boundaries. You’ll learn that slowing down isn’t failing—it’s a vital part of staying grounded and whole.
For those transitioning out of sport, we’ll tend to the loss and uncertainty that can come when competition no longer defines you. Therapy will be a place to grieve, explore your identity, and reconnect with what matters to you beyond performance.
Sessions are collaborative, paced to your needs, and focused on rebuilding trust in yourself. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” anything—it’s about helping you feel steadier, more present, and more at home in your life, even when the pressures and expectations feel relentless.
Build resilience for sport and life
EverGlow Therapy - Western MD and Baltimore, MD
If you're constantly battling with food, body image, or the pressure to perform perfectly, it can feel like you're fighting a solo battle—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether it's the exhausting cycle of an eating disorder or the overwhelming stress of high-level competition, these struggles can touch every part of your life.
I help people who feel stuck in self-criticism, burnout, or anxiety build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with themselves. In therapy, you’ll find a space to process the pressure, let go of old patterns, and learn practical tools that support both mental well-being and personal growth.
Together, we’ll work toward real, lasting change—so you can feel more grounded, more resilient, and more at peace in your body and your life.
Services for Eating Disorders and Sport Performance
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Individual Therapy for Eating Disorders
Creating space to heal your relationship with food and body, so you can feel more grounded.
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Individual Therapy for Sport Performance
Guiding athletes toward mental strength and emotional balance, both on and off the field.
Meet Your Psychologist - Taylor Allen, PhD
I’m Taylor Allen, PhD — a psychologist specializing in eating disorder and sport performance therapy. I know how heavy the cycle of food, body image, and performance pressure can feel, especially when your worth starts to feel tied to results or appearance.
My own journey as a competitive figure skater and the experience of a career‑ending injury helped shape why I do this work, and how I walk with clients facing similar challenges. I help adults and athletes build healthier, more sustainable relationships with food, body, identity, and performance—so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and at peace in your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Rates
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I am currently considered to be an out-of-network mental health provider.
You may be eligible to use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement. Sessions are paid in full at the time of service, and I can provide a superbill for you each month to send to your insurance provider. Please check with your insurance about your out-of-network mental health benefits. Many clients are able to get reimbursement from their insurance.
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My fee for services is $200 per 50-minute session.
EverGlow Therapy does not participate in insurance plans. It offers more personalized care, increased flexibility, and greater privacy.
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No session limits. We can meet as long as you need without worrying that insurance will suddenly end your coverage.
More personalized care. I’m able to provide flexible, intentional support tailored to you
Greater confidentiality. Your information stays private, without the need to share diagnoses or notes with your insurance company.
Clear, predictable costs. Avoid surprise bills and disruptions in treatment.
Focused on you. Our work is guided by what’s truly best for you, not by what insurance decides.
Book a free phone consultation today!
Ready to take the first step towards understanding yourself better? Schedule a free phone consultation today.
Contact Us
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taylorallen@everglowtherapy.org
(240) 200-0880