Melisa Márcico, Lic.

Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

An eating disorder involving repeated cycles of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise) driven by fear of weight gain.

A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.