Eating Disorder Therapy
Our sessions will go beyond the surface of food, body image, and behaviors.
By understanding the purpose your eating disorder has served in your life, we can work toward profound change.
My Approach
Something I have heard from many clients over the years is that eating disorder treatment never really addressed the underlying relational dynamics, traumatic experiences, or identity concerns that led to disordered behaviors with food and body in the first place. This can result in an endless game of “whack-a-mole” where only one “problem” is treated at a time, only to have the other(s) pop up later.
I aim to not only support you in your goals toward addressing disordered behaviors, but to treat you as a whole person whose eating disorder makes sense in the context of their lived experiences. We will take things at a pace that you feel ready for and work toward what feels achievable. While I believe that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible, I know this may not be every client’s desire, and am open to working with those who have long-standing eating disorder histories and ambivalence toward recovery in general.
Non-carceral
My belief is that higher levels of care should only be utilized when admission is non-coercive, voluntary, and in cases of absolute medical necessity. I do not make ultimatums with clients nor create “behavioral contracts” to abide by. I wholeheartedly respect your autonomy.
Harm reduction-focused
Personally, I feel learning from lapses and taking the “next best step” is so much more important than striving for perfection in recovery. Eating disorders can be deadly, but expecting immediate behavioral abstinence is also harmful. I aim for setting realistic goals focused on minimizing physical damage to the body and prioritizing self-care.