Therapy addresses the deeper emotional and relational roots of your struggles with food and body image. Through evidence-based approaches like Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, and DBT, we’ll explore the “why” behind these challenges and develop practical tools to create lasting change. Whether it’s breaking free from disordered eating patterns, reducing body dissatisfaction, or fostering self-compassion, therapy provides a personalized path toward healing.

Not at all. While these issues may bring you to therapy, we’ll also explore related areas, such as self-worth, emotional regulation, relationships, and cultural or systemic pressures. Your eating and body image struggles are often connected to larger patterns in your life, and therapy helps address these holistically.

Many clients come to me after feeling stuck in previous therapy experiences. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and goes beyond surface-level discussions. By combining modalities like Brainspotting (to address stored emotional pain), Narrative Therapy (to rewrite limiting beliefs), and DBT (to build practical skills), we take a multi-layered approach to create meaningful, lasting change.

Absolutely. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from therapy. Many clients seek support for emotional eating, chronic dieting, body dissatisfaction, or general feelings of being “at war” with their body. Therapy is about creating peace and balance, no matter where you’re starting from.

For many marginalized professionals, societal and cultural expectations play a significant role in body image struggles. Whether it’s navigating unrealistic beauty standards, dealing with microaggressions, or balancing cultural norms, these pressures are deeply intertwined with your experience. Therapy with me is culturally sensitive and acknowledges these systemic influences, ensuring your unique context is always part of the conversation.

Shame is a common part of eating and body image struggles, but it doesn’t have to stop you from seeking help. Therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore these feelings at your own pace. My role is to support you with compassion and understanding as you take steps toward healing.

No. My focus is on addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of your relationship with food and your body. Instead of meal plans or diet advice, we’ll work on building tools like intuitive eating, self-compassion, and body acceptance to help you create sustainable and fulfilling changes.

The duration of therapy depends on your individual goals and needs. While some clients find relief in a few months, others prefer longer-term work to address deeper patterns. In our initial sessions, we’ll discuss what feels right for you and create a plan that fits your life.

Yes. Emotional eating and binge eating often serve as coping mechanisms for deeper emotional pain or unmet needs. Together, we’ll explore the triggers behind these behaviors, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward creating a more balanced and peaceful relationship with food.

Progress varies for everyone, but common milestones include:

• Feeling less preoccupied with food and appearance.

• Building self-compassion and reducing shame around your body.

• Learning to respond to emotions without turning to disordered eating patterns.

• Gaining confidence in your ability to navigate cultural and systemic pressures.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck in cycles of dieting, self-criticism, or emotional eating, therapy may be a good fit. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who want to break free from these patterns while addressing the deeper emotional roots behind them. A free consultation is a great way to explore whether this approach aligns with your goals.

Yes! Collaborative care can be incredibly effective for eating and body image concerns. If you’re working with a dietitian, physician, or another provider, I’m happy to coordinate with them (with your permission) to ensure you have comprehensive support.