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Therapy for eating disorders and body image

In person in Philadelphia and online across PA

A safe place to heal your relationship with food.

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Is your eating disorder taking over your life?

You tried to manage on your own but it’s not working

Maybe hiding your eating disorder has made you feel alone, or perhaps the changes to your body make you feel like you don’t recognize yourself. You might be stuck in a cycle of dieting that leaves you feeling starving and miserable. You feel too embarassed to eat in front of others or feel that you’re eating has gotten out of control. It feels like everyone else around you is smaller or on a diet, causing you to feel like a failure.

You may be struggling to get through the work day because you’re always thinking about food, or you’re feeling dizzy and lightheaded. You wish that take out with your friends didn’t fill you with so much dread. Perhaps you’re feeling paralyzed by fear of gaining weight and being judged by others. You want to eat to enjoy food but instead feel overwhelmed with guilt afterwards.

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Feel familiar?

You can’t relax with your partner, family or friends

You have no time nor energy for hobbies that you enjoy

You’re having stomach pain, bloating, or irregular periods

You’re obsessed with planning your day around meals and exercise

You avoid social events centered around food

I’m here for you.

It may feel impossible now, but you can break free from your eating disorder. You can be kinder to yourself.  You can learn to accept your body as it is. And I can help you get there.

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Here’s what we’ll do together

My approach to therapy comes from a place of compassion: believing that your eating disorder may have been a survival skill that is simply no longer serving you.

I’ll help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances.

Eating Disorder Therapy helps you do 4 things:

  1. Identify the root of your eating disorder

  2. Understand how oppressive systems impact your relationship with food and your body

  3. Build a support network of people you trust.

  4. Learn the tools to manage your feelings so you can move through life without relying on your eating disorder.

I’m here to help with…

  • Anorexia

  • Bulimia

  • Binge-Eating Disorder

  • ARFID

  • Body Image

  • Chronic Dieting

  • Orthorexia

  • Disordered Eating

When all is said and done, here’s the thing:

You are more than your eating disorder. You are allowed to take up space. You are not broken.

What we’ll work on

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Imagine a life where…

You trust your body

You eat when you’re hungry without thinking about it. You eat foods that you enjoy. You move your body in a way that feels good and prioritize rest.

You embrace your uniqueness

You truly believe that your worth is not tied to your body. You can be your authentic self. Maybe your body image still bothers you sometimes, but it takes up way less space in your head.

You are fully present in your life

You can be relaxed with your friends and family. You enjoy social outings without worrying about food. You have time for hobbies again. You can go with the flow.

You don’t have to live life hating your body

Change is possible. I’ll help you get there.

Questions?

FAQs

  • Our first session focuses on what’s bringing you to therapy. We work together to craft a timeline of the history of your eating disorder and how it’s affecting you now .

    We explore what recovery means to you. What are your hopes for recovery? What are your fears? Who are the supportive people in your life? Do you wish you had more support?

    Sessions may involve just talk therapy, while other sessions may incorporte more mind-body approaches, like art therapy and IFS. If helpful, writing exercises are implemented between sessions to help support you outside of therapy.

    Eating disorder treatment is collaborative. If needed, I will help you build a care team of people you trust. This often includes a dietiican, primary care physician and sometimes a psychiatrist.

  • There is no set length for therapy. It all depends on your needs.

    I frequently check in on how therapy is going which helps us stay focused on your goals. Sometimes goals/needs change in therapy, or you might realize that something is missing in sessions. I always center your needs in treatment and encourage feedback on what’s working for you and what’s not.

  • It can be a big leap to make that first appointment! There are no guarantees, but here are some things to look for.

    • You’ve been trying to manage your eating disorder on your own but you need help.

    • You feel ready to add some accountability.

    • You’ve just completed intensive outpatient treatment and are looking to step down.

    • You think body acceptance sounds nice in theory, but struggle to put it into practice.

    • You’re interested in intuitive eating, but feel scared to try it alone.

    • You’re looking for a mind-body approach to therapy.

    • You want a more relational approach to therapy.

    • You want more than just coping skills and behavior change.

  • You can schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation where we’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of sessions. 

    You can schedule that appointment by clicking Here, and filling out the contact form.

    If you feel it’s a good fit, we can schedule that first appointment. You will receive an email to set up your client portal and complete the intake paperwork online. Once all of the forms are completed, your appointment will be confirmed.

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