Telehealth Therapy for Eating Disorders and Anxiety

Warm, evidence-based care for adults in Washington and across PSYPACT states. 

Ali Thiel, A young woman with long brown hair, smiling, wearing a light pink sweater and a cream-colored coat, standing against a plain off-white wall.

Meet Dr. Ali Thiel


I am a licensed psychologist specializing in eating disorders and anxiety. My work is grounded in evidence-based treatments including CBT, ERP, DBT skills, and the intuitive eating framework. I always tailor treatment to you as a whole person, not just your symptoms. I see adults via telehealth in Washington and across more than 40 states through PSYPACT, so geography doesn't have to stand in the way of finding the right fit. 

Specialized Care

Eating Disorders

I work with adults navigating all forms of disordered eating, including:

  • Anorexia Nervosa

  • Bulimia Nervosa

  • Binge-Eating Disorder

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

  • Orthorexia and rigid food rules

  • Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)

  • Body image concerns and disordered eating that may not fit a formal diagnosis

Anxiety Disorders

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of anxiety presentations, including: 

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia

  • Health Anxiety

  • Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)

  • Specific Phobias

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

What to Expect

Taking the first step can feel hard. Here is what the process looks like once you reach out. 

If we decide to move forward, I will send you paperwork to complete before your first session. During the intake appointment, I will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals for therapy. I will share my initial recommendations, and we will talk through whether they feel like the right direction for you.

Intake Session

We start with a free 15-minute phone call. This is a chance for you to ask questions about me and my practice, and for me to learn a little about what you are looking for. Together we can get a sense of whether I might be a good fit for your needs. If I don't think I am the right match, I will do my best to connect you with someone who is.

Complimentary Consultation

From there, I typically meet with clients weekly for 50-minute sessions. Depending on your needs and treatment plan, I may recommend meeting more frequently for a period of time. Throughout our work together, I will regularly check in on how therapy is feeling and use ongoing assessment to make sure it is working for you.

Therapy Sessions