Serving Champaign, Illinois
Eating Disorder Recovery in Champaign, Illinois
Licensed Illinois therapists delivering eating disorder recovery by secure video — for Champaign residents, on a schedule that fits your life.
- State Licensed
- 50+ Years Combined Experience
- Specialized Training
- 100% Telehealth

Find Eating Disorder Recovery in Champaign
Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey of reclaiming your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. Therapy supports Champaign clients through every step with compassion and expertise.
You are more than the hardest thing you are going through. Empower You Experts offers eating disorder recovery to clients throughout Champaign and Champaign County, helping you reconnect with the person you know yourself to be.
Whether you have been searching for eating disorder therapy, post eating disorder therapy, or eating disorder counseling in Champaign, you are in the right place — it is all part of the eating disorder recovery care we provide to Illinois residents.
Here is why that matters for you.
The Difference Online Eating Disorder Recovery Makes
Here is what Champaign clients gain when they start eating disorder recovery with us:
No insurance games, no surprise bills
Straightforward self-pay pricing. You know exactly what you're paying before you book. No claims, no denials, no drama.
Zero judgment, 100% acceptance
Bring your mess. Your secrets. Your shame. This is a space where you can be fully human without fear of rejection.
Specialists who understand eating disorders
EDs are complex and require specialized care. Our clinicians have advanced training in evidence-based eating disorder treatment.
What happens in therapy stays in therapy
HIPAA-compliant, encrypted, and completely confidential. Your private life stays private.
There is a clear path forward from here.
Your Eating Disorder Recovery Process, Step by Step
Recovery-focused therapy addresses the thoughts and emotions underneath disordered eating. Your clinician works collaboratively — often alongside your broader care team — to support sustainable healing, not quick fixes.
Booking is simple: choose a time that works, complete a brief intake, and meet your Illinois-licensed clinician by video. No referrals to chase, no parking to find — just focused care from wherever you are in Champaign.
The process is collaborative, not clinical-feeling. Your therapist asks, listens, reflects, and offers practical tools you can use between sessions — so the work continues even after you log off.
Results only matter if they last — which is why the next part matters.
What to Know About Eating Disorder Recovery in Champaign
Is therapy really confidential?
Absolutely. Your sessions are protected by law and strict ethical guidelines. We use HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms for all communications. The only exceptions are mandated reporting situations (risk of harm to self or others, abuse of minors/elderly/disabled persons).
Do you accept insurance?
We are primarily a cash-pay practice, and we currently accept some insurance plans. Many clients choose to self-pay for privacy (sessions don't go on your medical record) and simplicity — no claims to file and no surprise bills. Contact us to confirm whether your plan is accepted; either way, we offer transparent, competitive rates with flexible payment options.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
The therapeutic relationship is everything. That's why we offer a free consultationΓÇöso you can get a feel for your potential therapist before committing. Trust your gut. If it doesn't feel right, we'll help you find someone who's a better fit.
How does telehealth therapy work?
You'll connect with your therapist via secure, HIPAA-compliant video from any private location. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection. Most clients use their phone, tablet, or computer from the comfort of home.
How long does therapy typically take?
It varies by person and concern. Some clients see meaningful progress in 8-12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. We'll regularly check in on your goals and progress so you're always in control of your journey.
The Standard of Care You Deserve
Consistency is where progress lives. Because online eating disorder recovery is so much easier to attend, Champaign County clients are far more likely to stick with it — and sticking with it is what produces lasting change.
Decades of research back what we do. Modalities like CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and other evidence-based methods are not buzzwords for us — they are the backbone of how we help Champaign clients get better.
Here is why that matters for you.
Serving Champaign and the Surrounding Area
Because care is delivered online, your location in Champaign is never a barrier. U of I students and faculty, Champaign families, and rural county residents — and everyone in between — can get started today.
Empower You Experts serves all of Champaign and the wider Illinois area. Between University of Illinois pressure and the isolation of central Illinois, Champaign-Urbana residents need mental health support that gets it.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
What's Really Going On Beneath the Surface
Before anything changes, it helps to name what you are carrying. For many Champaign clients, it sounds something like this:
Food has become the enemy?
Every meal is a negotiation. Every mirror is a battlefield. What started as "healthy habits" has consumed your lifeΓÇöand you want out.
And it is more accessible than most Champaign clients expect.
Your First Session Starts Here
The first step is the hardest, and you are already most of the way there. Schedule your free Champaign consultation today and find out what eating disorder recovery could do for you.
Your Licensed Illinois Therapists

Dr. Lisa Lavella, PsyD, BC-TMH
Founder & CEO, Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience in individual and couples therapy

Christina Liakopoulos, LCSW, BC-TMH
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy and life coaching
100% Online
Secure video sessions from anywhere in Champaign.
Flexible Hours
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Licensed in IL
Illinois-licensed clinicians, HIPAA-compliant care.
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