Approach

My work is rooted in a trauma-informed, integrative approach that honors the whole person. For eating disorder and related body image work, I practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES)® and body neutrality lens, helping clients move away from shame and toward sustainable, compassionate care of themselves. I incorporate components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and, when appropriate, EMDR to support both practical skill-building and deeper healing. 

In my work with eating disorders, I’ve found that incorporating thoughtful psychoeducation and general nutrition counseling can be incredibly grounding and empowering. Gaining a clear understanding of how eating disorders impact the brain and body—along with learning foundational nutrition principles—often helps reduce shame, challenge distorted beliefs, and restores a sense of trust in the body. I view this education as a supportive complement to deeper therapeutic work, offered with compassion and always within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework.  I regularly collaborate with registered dietitians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, primary care providers, and pediatricians to ensure thoughtful, coordinated care.