Helen Varuhas

LICENSED THERAPIST

  • Available for In-Person Sessions (Columbus) and Telehealth

  • Ages I Treat: Children (6-10), Teens (11-17), Young Adults (18-22), Adults (23-64)

  • Eating Disorder Specialties:
    Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia
    Bulimia Nervosa
    Binge Eating Disorder
    Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED)
    Body Image Concerns
    ARFID

  • Other Specialties:Emotion Dysregulation, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders

  • Approaches: CBT-E, CBT-AR, FBT

Get to Know Helen (she/her)

Committing to treatment can be challenging, but it is my goal to help my clients feel comfortable and encouraged during your counseling journey. I strive to create a welcoming and judgement free environment for all my clients. It is my priority to implement evidenced-based treatments to help clients in achieving their treatment goals and feeling positive about their overall wellness.

I work with both children/adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. I work from a mostly cognitive-behavioral treatment approach, and implement CBT-E, CBT-AR, as well as Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for children and adolescents. I also have clinical experience in treating OCD (using Exposure and Response Prevention), anxiety disorders and depressive disorders.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. I am currently receiving specialized training and ongoing consultation at Eating & Behavioral Health Associates (EBHA) to support thoughtful, evidence-based care for individuals with eating disorders.

During my time at OSU, I worked in a graduate research lab within the psychology department, where I gained a strong foundation in understanding mental health conditions and evidence-based treatment approaches. This experience continues to shape my clinical work, as I focus on understanding each person as a whole, while recognizing how emotional, psychological, and social factors interact to influence well-being. I have a strong academic background in eating disorder research and am currently completing additional specialized training in CBT-E, CBT-AR, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT).