I realize that no two people are the same and as such tailor my nutrition therapy to meet the specific needs of my clients. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, body image issues, chronic dieting or if you are looking for support for your child who is struggling with eating concerns, I will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths, and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to experience things in a different healthier way.
My practice specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating. My clients seek services for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), and Eating Disorders not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) or atypical eating disorders. I also work regularly with clients who find they are using food for emotional support.
Additionally for 15+ years I have also specialized in supporting women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and find working to support women with this diagnosis such a rewarding part of my work. My interest in nutrition began in Maternal Child Health and working with pregnant woman both supporting them during pregnancy but also in teaching them how to support their children to remain intuitive eaters. Intuitive eating is the cornerstone of my work and I use these skills in all areas from working with parents with small children to my eating disorder clients who need to relearn how to eat. I am a Health at Every Size advocate and weave these tenants into the work that I do as well.
Individual Sessions
Adults: I begin with an initial 90 minute thorough assessment with clients so we can discuss current experiences with food, movement and body.I like to get a good feel for where you are at, what you are hoping for and what your goals might be. Over the first few sessions we will develop a treatment plan and continually check in on it to make sure we are progressing toward your goals.
Preteen/Teen: I begin with a 2 hour initial session broken into 2 one hour sessions. The first one hour session I meet with the parent(s)/caretakers and then on a different day meet for one hour with the preteen/teen.
Children: For parents who are concerned with their child’s eating habits or behaviors OR for parents who want to practice intuitive eating practices with their children I offer a 2 hour “workshop” to support parents finding peace with the children around food!
Follow-up sessions: 60 minutes in length with frequency of appointments varying from client to client. We will discuss and determine what you need when we meet for the initial assessment and can make adjustments as time goes on. Some clients need ongoing support and some clients only need to meet once or have just a few appointments.
Support includes time during sessions as well as reasonable contact via email support outside of session. Support also includes regular and productive collaboration with your treatment team, communication with family if needed, and development and adjustment of treatment plans. Meal plans, tracking, and accountability is all individually determined and developed. I like to create an ongoing google doc with clients where we track goals, practice skill work from sessions, take valuable notes, record insights, write journal prompts and engage in self exploration as it relates to the relationship with body, food, and movement.