Intuitive Eating & Weight Neutral Care

Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based approach that helps us find peace with food. This is done through learning how to reject diet culture and nourish our body according to what feels best for us as an individual with individual needs. I use my Intuitive Eating certification, combined with my extensive knowledge of anxiety, depression and OCD, to help you end your preoccupation with food and your body.

I approach my work from a weight inclusive lens; all bodies are welcome and respected, just as they are. Together we can explore how it feels best to you to honor your desires and needs as they relate to your your body, as well as your life outside your body.

Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is a specialized type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and is also effective in the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders. ERP works by helping you gradually confront the anxiety-provoking thoughts/situations that trigger your obsessions and then teaches your brain how to tolerate the distress and uncertainty that occurs without engaging in compulsions. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is a type of therapy that helps you learn how to relate differently to your thoughts and emotions. It can support you in living according to your values and desires and not in reaction to your fears. ACT is a great accompaniment to ERP, especially in those really tough moments where it can be hard to remember why it feels worth it to challenge your brain’s urge to perform a compulsion. 

 Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Yoga Philosophy

Yogic philosophy is grounded in the idea that our bodies and minds are connected. Yoga, composed not just of the physical practice (asana), but also pranayama (breath control) and meditation, can provide support to our efforts to bring healing and joy to our lives. It's also a well-researched intervention in the treatment of trauma. When practiced gently and thoughtfully, yoga can be a safe way to help you be present in your body and learn how to become partners with it, leaving behind shame and distrust. Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D., author of The Body Keeps the Score said it well "Once you start approaching your body with curiosity rather than with fear, everything shifts."