Specialty Care
Rebuilding your relationship with food, body, and self.
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible. At CZ Therapy & Wellness, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals navigating eating disorders — at any stage of their journey, without judgment.
Who We Help
Christopher Zapata, MS, LCPC has extensive clinical experience across inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care for eating disorders. We work with adolescents and adults navigating:
Restriction, fear of weight gain, distorted body image, and the physical and emotional toll of severe under-eating.
Cycles of bingeing and purging, shame, secrecy, and the complex emotional drivers beneath the behavior.
Episodes of uncontrolled eating, guilt, and distress — often without compensatory behaviors, and frequently misunderstood.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder — extreme food selectivity not driven by body image, often rooted in sensory sensitivity or fear.
Common Concerns
Our Approach
Treatment is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and focused on rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, body, and self. We draw from evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP — tailored to your specific diagnosis, history, and goals.
We work collaboratively with your medical team when appropriate and can support clients at outpatient level of care. Sessions are available in-person in Crystal Lake, IL and via telehealth throughout Illinois.
Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you find the right path forward.