Find Support.
Support Groups
You can find information about our groups at this link: https://fedupcollective.org/supportgroups.
FEDUP Facebook Groups
FEDUP Closed Support Group for Gender-Diverse Folx
Support Group for Caregivers and Loved Ones of Trans & Intersex People with Eating Disorders
Closed Support Group for QTBIPOC with EDs
Current support groups we are aware of:
LGBTQ+ Online Support Group
Group is held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm CST. Email Ali at oldani.ali@gmail.com for access information. Free!
EDF LGBTQ+ Eating Disorder Support Group
Every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm MST. This virtual group is ideal for LGBTQ+ people 18+ to discuss struggles with disordered eating, body image, and identity. 1901 E. 20th Ave Denver, CO 80205. Register at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/. Free!
EDF Virtual Trans + & Nonbinary Support Group
Every Thursday 6:15- 7:15 MST. The Trans+ & Nonbinary support group is specifically for those who identify as trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse. Register at https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/
ED Support Group for Black Folks
Online peer support group for Black folks re-imagining their relationship with food and body image. Third Tuesday of each month at 4pm PST/7pm EST. https://www.thesanctuaryinthecity.org/ed. Free!
Sage and Spoon
Nalgona Positivity Pride hosts a virtual support group for BIPOC folks the last Wednesday of each month at 5pm PST/8pm EST. https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/sage-and-spoon. Free!
ANAD
ANAD offers support groups for LGBTQ+ people and BIPOC people. https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Eating Recovery Center (ERC)
The Eating Recovery Center offers free, trained facilitator-led, support groups for those struggling with eating disorders. ERC also offers support groups for families and community members. These support groups provide support, resources and education on eating disorder treatment and recovery. You can find the full list of their offerings at this link.
More Resources:
A complete list of TGNC / TGNC Recommended 12 Step Meetings
Coping/Body Positivity/Mindfulness Worksheets
Fat Liberation Syllabus for Revolutionary Leftists
Eating Disorders Anonymous Meetings (FEDUP does not necessarily endorse 12-step meetings but recognizes they can be helpful for some people.)
FEDUP Approved Providers
Therapists & Counselors
Alexis Parker, MS, APCC, PPS- CA- alexis@carecounselors.net or (951) 316-3450.
Andrew Zarate, MSW, RD - WA.
Alex Tisman, LCSW, MST - IL (virtual)
Asher Pandjiris, LCSW, MA - NYC.
Bridget Whitlow, MS, LMFT - CA.
Delyn Hall - VT.
Elizabeth Bolton - TX.
Fennec Oak - WA.
Finn Siepser MEd, MA, MFA- CT, PA.
Gray D’Andrea - NYC.
Jamie Frazier - CA.
Jessica Sprengle - TX, NJ.
Kayti Protos - CT, PA.
Kelly Simonson, PHD - GA.
Kian Rank - MN - kian@groundedbodyproject.com ( can see people across the world, and also provides ED recovery coaching).
Kristy Fassio - WA - Kkfassio.rootedheart@gmail.com.
Levana Mizrachi Slabodnick - OH.
Solasta McIntyre, MA in Somatic Psychology, LMFT, - CA.
Marianne Miller - CA.
Maria Serrano - CA.
Nausheen Habib - TX.
Neathery Falchuk and Alison Clifton - TX.
Rachael Lastoff - KY, MA, NC, OH.
Rachel Millner - PA, NJ.
Ryanne Mitchell - OK.
Sand Chang - CA.
Tish Weikel - PA.
Registered Dietitians
Jex (Jane) Calvert, RDN - NY [Kitchen support available anywhere].
H Coakley, MSPH, RDN - NYC, and Virtual Across Multiple States.
Jamie Dannenberg - MA.
Vaughn Darst, RD - CA.
Katie Hardison - TX.
Kris Scover, RDN, LD - Various.
Andrew Zarate, MSW, RD - WA.
Recovery Coaches
Hayden Kapalka - Virtual.
