Specialties

Eating Disorders

I work with adult clients who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. I have experience working with individuals in outpatient and higher level of care settings. My approach is grounded in an anti-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) framework that honors body diversity and challenges diet culture.

In our work together, you and I will explore your relationship with food and your body. Eating disorder recovery often includes altering beliefs related to food and oneself, challenging eating disorder behaviors, and learning alternative ways to get underlying needs met. Eating disorders can provide a sense of security, and it can be scary to make changes. I will be there to support you through the process and help you develop skills that you can use during tough times in recovery.

Eating disorders can often become part of one’s identity, and you may wonder, “Who would I be without my eating disorder?” It can be hard to imagine a life where you are not consumed by thoughts about food and your body. Together, we will explore what life outside the eating disorder could look like and take steps towards creating a future that feels expansive, meaningful, and aligned with your values.

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Family Therapy

I am skilled at providing attachment-informed family therapy for teenagers and young adults (ages 12-25) with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. While the teenage and young adult years are times of increasing independence, teens still need their caregivers for support. This is especially true if your teen is struggling with a mental health disorder. Having a teen with mental health struggles can be stressful for the whole family and can create distance and conflict between family members. It can be tough to know how to communicate about your teen’s mental health disorder and how to best support them. I have expertise in fostering honest dialogue between family members, strengthening emotional bonds within the family system, and helping caregivers and teens rebuild trust.

I have experience working in higher level of care settings and providing consultation for therapists working in residential treatment programs. I understand the unique stressors families face when their teen is in a higher level of care program and am well-equipped to support families both during treatment and as your teen transitions back home.

If you would like to learn more about my approach to family therapy, please visit the Attachment-Based Family Therapy website.

 

 

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