meet christine: Eating Disorder specialist & Art therapist in Philadelphia

Find your inner wisdom & embrace who you’re meant to be.

Therapy for LGBTQ and trans folks who are ready to stop second-guessing and start living with clarity and purpose.

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I want you to hear this

Your body does not define your worth.

Together, let’s build the confidence so you can truly believe that.

That voice in your head that keeps saying you’re not good enough is constantly running in the background, leaving you feeling drained. You want to feel like yourself again, but you don’t even know who that person is.

It may seem impossible, but there is a path forward.

I believe that you already have the wisdom to know what’s right for you. You just need help accessing that part of you without spiraling into guilt and self-doubt. All you have to do is show up, and I’ll meet you right where you are today.

Compassionate and creative therapy with someone who truly gets it.

My advanced training in eating disorders and trauma means I have the expertise you need and deserve when finding peace and acceptance towards your body and yourself.

But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who understands what it’s like to be a queer person struggling with an eating disorder, right?

I get it, I’ve been there too. Healing my own relationship with food didn’t happen until I understood how diet culture was affecting me. Intuitive eating and Health at Every Size were game changers for me.

As a queer cis woman, married to a trans woman, I have devoted my career to helping LGBTQ and transgender communities.

So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who truly understands what you’re going through.

Hi I’m Christine (She/Her),

I believe that real change happens when we examine the impact that diet culture has on our well-being.

If you've felt like you can't win when it comes to your body, you're not alone in that anymore, and you don't have to keep playing the game. Together, we’ll identify the messages you’ve absorbed about how you should look and who you’re supposed to be. Each week, we’ll explore how those beliefs shape your relationship with food, your body, and your sense of self in the world.

As a trained art therapist, I use an Internal Family Systems model to help you explore the different sides of your personality. That means we’ll uncover the parts of you that cling to old habits and how those parts are trying to protect you. From there, you’ll learn new ways of self-care that are true to who you are, instead of what the world expects you to be.

Progress doesn’t need to be all or nothing. I’ll help you make gradual, meaningful changes that fit your life and are sustainable.

What it’s really like to work with me.

Our sessions are a calm space where you can share your full self, without worrying about being judged.

As a Licensed Therapist with over 15 years in practice, I bring a warm and grounding presence to our work together.

I show up as a real human—which means I’ll crack the occasional joke, vibe with that TV show you’re watching, and celebrate your wins. Our work will be deep and meaningful, but always down-to-earth. No therapy jargon here.

I’m not here to fix you and I’m not going to tell you what to do. This will most definitely be annoying at times, but it’s also where the magic happens. Because figuring it out for yourself builds real confidence and lasting change.

In our sessions, you’ll learn how to stay with your feelings instead of pushing them down. And the patterns that show up between us offer real clues about what’s happening in your life, and what might need to change.

I’m known for asking thoughtful, sometimes challenging questions—with the occasional truth bomb.

I won’t shy away from conversations around race, gender, or fat phobia, and I’ll hold you accountable with care. The path to change can be messy, but that discomfort will help you break old patterns that are no longer serving you. It’s a process, and while it’s not always easy, healing is possible. I’m here to walk alongside you on this journey.

My guiding principles

Weight Inclusive Care

I practice from a Health at Every Size and anti-diet framework. I celebrate size-diversity and don’t focus on weight in my approach to therapy.

Queer & Trans-Affirming

I do my best to remain open to your unique experiences and educate myself on the full spectrum of queer and trans issues.

Community

Relationships are central to our well-being. I help you find support through family, friends, community, and other areas in your life.

Collaboration

Therapy is a partnership where we both work together towards your goals. We’ll take things one step at a time in a way that actually works for you.

Intersectionality

Race, skin color, gender and sexuality influence how we move through the world. I bring awareness to how our overlapping identities show up in the therapy room.

Experiential

As a trained art therapist, I use creative and body-based approaches that engage your senses, and help you connect to your feelings in a deeper way.

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My background

Advanced Trainings
IFS Online Circle, IFS Institute
Tristate Eating Disorder Conference: Internal Family Systems and Eating Disorders- National Alliance for Eating Disorders
IFS and Creative Arts Therapy: Externalizing Strategies to Reduce Dysregulation and Dissociation – Expressive Therapies Summit
Gender Dysphoria and Eating Disorders – Monarch Wellness and Psychotherapy
Resilience, Post-traumatic Growth, and Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy - Trauma- Informed Practices and Expressive Art Therapy Institute
Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD - Cognitive Behavior Institute
Certificate in Advanced Training in Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities, Widener University, 2021
Certifications
Art Therapy Registration and Certification, American Art Therapy Association, 2014
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, The Original Intuitive Eating Pros, 2021
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, IAEDP Foundation
Drexel Universtiy - M.A. in Art Therapy, 2011
Licensed Professional Counselor in PA - #PC008568, 2015
American Art Therapy Association
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
National Eating Disorders Association
Favorite Take-Out: Indian Food
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Favorite sitcom: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Go-to coffee order: Hot latte
Band I’m currently into: Ginger Root
Video game that took over my life: Animal Crossings New Horizon
Favorite art supply: Watercolor crayons
Backstreet Boys or N’Sync: Backstreet Boys
Self-care routine: Sheet masks while watching TV