Mental Health Services: Anxiety, Trauma, and Eating Disorder Treatment
Mental health challenges can affect every part of life, including relationships, work, physical health, and overall wellbeing. Many people experience periods of emotional distress, anxiety, trauma responses, or difficulties with food and body image that require professional support.
Dr. Ameer Shehab provides evidence-based mental health care tailored to each individual’s needs. His services include eating disorder assessment and treatment, trauma-informed psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, and anxiety and trauma care. Each service is designed to help individuals better understand their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Dr. Ameer Shehab focuses on compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed care, ensuring that treatment occurs in a safe and supportive environment.
Who are these Mental Health Services for?
These services may be helpful for individuals who:
Experience persistent anxiety, stress, or panic
Have a history of trauma or difficult life experiences
Struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns
Feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unable to move past past experiences
Experience intrusive memories, nightmares, or hypervigilance
Have difficulties with body image, food behaviours, or control around eating
Want structured psychological support to improve emotional wellbeing
People seek support for many reasons, including recent life events, long-standing challenges, or a desire to better understand their mental health.
Mental health care can be helpful at any stage of life, whether symptoms are new or have been present for many years.
Expected Outcomes of Mental Health Treatment
While every individual’s experience is unique, many people experience meaningful improvements through therapy.
Potential outcomes include:
Reduced anxiety and stress
Improved emotional regulation
Greater understanding of trauma responses
Healthier relationships with food and body image
Increased confidence and resilience
Improved overall wellbeing and quality of life
Mental health recovery is a gradual process, and therapy provides structured support throughout that journey.
Common Symptoms or Concerns
Individuals seeking support for anxiety, trauma, or eating disorders may experience a variety of symptoms.
Anxiety Symptoms
Persistent worry or racing thoughts
Panic attacks or sudden intense fear
Difficulty relaxing or feeling constantly “on edge”
Trouble sleeping due to anxiety
Avoidance of certain situations or environments
Trauma-Related Symptoms
Intrusive memories or flashbacks
Nightmares or disturbed sleep
Emotional numbness or detachment
Feeling constantly alert or easily startled
Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Concerns
Restrictive eating or extreme dieting
Binge eating episodes
Preoccupation with food, weight, or body image
Feeling out of control around eating
Anxiety or guilt related to food
The Mental Health Assessment and Treatment Process
A comprehensive neurodivergence assessment involves several steps designed to build a clear picture of your developmental history, current challenges, and strengths.
Initial Consultation
The process begins with a comprehensive mental health assessment to understand:
Current concerns and symptoms
Personal history and life experiences
Emotional and psychological wellbeing
Previous treatment or support
Personal goals for therapy
For individuals seeking eating disorder assessment, the evaluation may also include exploration of eating patterns, body image concerns, and physical health considerations.
Collaborative Treatment Planning
Following the assessment, a treatment plan is developed collaboratively. This plan may include one or more therapeutic approaches depending on individual needs.
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
Trauma-informed therapy recognises the impact that past experiences can have on emotional wellbeing. This approach focuses on:
Creating a safe therapeutic environment
Understanding trauma responses
Developing emotional regulation skills
Building resilience and self-compassion
The goal is to help individuals process experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy used to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress. EMDR therapy can help with:
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Anxiety and panic
Distressing memories
Negative beliefs related to past experiences
The therapy uses structured techniques that support the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate difficult experiences.
Anxiety and Trauma Care
Treatment for anxiety and trauma may include a combination of therapeutic approaches designed to:
Reduce anxiety symptoms
Improve emotional regulation
Address avoidance behaviours
Strengthen coping strategies
Support long-term resilience
Therapy focuses on helping individuals feel safer, more in control, and better able to navigate everyday challenges.
To discuss mental health services with Dr Ameer Shehab, please complete the contact form here.