Discover a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
Support for body dysmorphia,
disordered eating, and
women in eating disorder recovery.
For as long as you can remember, you’ve been trapped in a constant struggle with food and your body.
When you look in the mirror, all you see are the flaws: the parts of your body that bother you, don’t look right, or will “never change.” You check your reflection over and over, even though you know you’ll only feel disappointed.
Maybe you spend so much time thinking about food—even when you’re with friends trying to enjoy a meal or simply relax, the thoughts won’t leave. As much as you wish it weren’t the case, calories, exercise, and the number on the scale dictate almost everything you do (or don’t do) these days.
The benchmarks you need to reach to be “good enough” keep moving, and the voice in your head keeps pushing you to do better, eat less, exercise more. This has become a cycle of anxiety, shame, and confusion that leaves you unsure of what you really want versus what this voice inside of you demands.
Despite doing everything you can to control these things, the gap between the life you want and the one you’re living only seems to be getting wider.
It’s time to return your attention to what matters most: getting reacquainted with your true self.
MY APPROACH
In this work, we’ll start by identifying and understanding the different voices within you—especially the Eating Disorder (ED) voice, the inner critic, and the perfectionist. These parts of you may have developed as ways to cope or protect, but they might not always serve your best interests. Together we’ll explore how these voices have both helped and hurt you, and work on strengthening your true self—the part of you that reflects your deepest values and desires.
The ultimate goal here is to help that true self take the lead, guiding you toward a life that aligns with who you want to be and what you really need. We’ll work on recognizing the triggers that make the unhelpful thoughts louder, and I’ll provide you with new tools and self-care strategies that honor your needs without relying on harmful patterns.
I want to empower you to step into your life fully,
without comparison or self-criticism,
and proudly embrace who you are.
Together we’ll work to help you develop self-compassion and build a supportive internal dialogue with yourself. That means coming to a place of realization that your worth isn’t tied to your appearance and that happiness and success don’t depend on achieving a certain look or size. As we quiet the inner critic you can cultivate an internal best friend—a nurturing, compassionate voice that can guide and support you.
Along the way you can also learn how to enjoy food without guilt, appreciate your body for all it does, and build confidence in who you are, imperfections and all. When we honor and respect our bodies, we learn to nourish them properly and pay attention to what they’re telling us. This process will prioritize listening to your body’s cues and caring for it in a way that feels right for you.
Therapy for disordered eating can help you…
Offer yourself compassion instead of guilt or shame
Enjoy food with family and friends without worry or stress
Identify and quiet your inner critic
Discover gratitude for your body and all that it does
Honor, respect, and take care of your body
Eat what you like without self-criticism
Feel more confidence and pride in who you are
Break the cycle of constant body checking and weighing yourself
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
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Our focus will not be on weight or body size but on your overall well-being and relationship with your body. We’ll work on helping you understand your body’s needs, listen to its cues, and develop self-compassion, without relying on the scale or any sort of external measures of worth.
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Absolutely. Many people find that trying different therapeutic approaches can lead to new insights and progress, especially if they’re post-treatment. We’ll work together to find the strategies and tools that resonate with you, helping you move forward in a way that aligns with your unique needs and goals. Learn more.
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Yes. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to receive help. Many people struggle with their relationship with food, body image, or eating habits, even if they’ve never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I can help you explore these feelings, understand any underlying emotional patterns, and help guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and your body. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety around eating, restrictive behaviors, emotional eating, or simply feel like something is “off,” we’ll work together to find balance, creating a therapy experience that feels right and meaningful for you. Learn more.
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I work with individuals struggling with a range of disordered eating patterns, body dysmorphia, self-esteem and body image, and more. My approach is holistic, addressing not just the eating behaviors but the underlying thoughts, emotions, and self-perceptions that contribute to these patterns. While I don’t provide a clinical eating disorder treatment plan, if you’re dealing with long-standing eating issues, recent struggles, or even if you’re not sure where your challenges fit in, I’m here to listen, support, and guide you toward healing.