If you think you need outside help for your eating problem or for an associated difficulty, then it is important to see someone who is competent to provide it. Finding such a professional is not necessarily straightforward. It may be that your physician or another health care professional can recommend someone suitable. If not, you might want to go on the Internet to explore the various options. A good starting point is the Academy for Eating Disorders (www.aedweb.org), a professional organization devoted to eating disorder research, education, treatment, and prevention. It provides guidance for identifying suitable professionals. It also provides links to other similar organizations in the United States and abroad.