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, compassion and purpose.
I want you to truly hear this:
Your body does not define your worth.
You’ve tried therapy and even made progress, but it never seems to stick.
You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and watched the videos. But nothing has brought real relief. You’re tired of going in circles and just want to feel better.
Life doesn’t have to stay this way. I’m here to help.
My approach is honest, inclusive and grounded in the belief that healing looks different for everyone.
Your journey doesn’t need to be all or nothing. I’ll help you make gradual, meaningful changes that fit your life and are sustainable.
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.
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 your body should look, what you should eat, and who you’re supposed to be. Each week, we’ll explore how those messages 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.
You’ll feel more confident, have more fun in your relationships, and be able to make decisions with more clarity.
What it’s 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, grounded presence to our work together. I show up as a real human—which means I’ll laugh with you, celebrate your wins, and hold space when things get hard. 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 or brushing them off. And the patterns that show up between us offer real clues about what’s happening in your life, and what might need to shift.
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. As a white, queer cis therapist, I stay aware of how our identities shape the work we do together.
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, religion 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.
My background
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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
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Drexel Universtiy - M.A. in Art Therapy, 2011
Licensed Professional Counselor in PA - #PC008568, 2015
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American Art Therapy Association
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
National Eating Disorders Association
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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
You deserve more than just getting through the day.