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I specialize in helping those struggling with eating disorders, body image, trauma, athletes, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health (pregnancy/postpartum), a life transition or some overlap of these struggles.

While coping skills are important and needed, I believe lasting change comes from an increased awareness and understanding of the complexities and strengths already within oneself which is why much of my work is driven by relational, psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles. This means that I want to understand how you relate to yourself, others and see the therapeutic relationship as a powerful agent of change. Together we will access and explore all aspects of your humanity including past and present experiences with a sense of curiosity, empathy, insight and even humor at times. While majority of my work is driven by these relational principles, I will tailor my approach to each of my individual clients. This is going to vary based on your goals, presenting challenges, personality, and what we find together feels right for you! Depending on your goals, I might occasionally incorporate skills from mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing in our work together to further foster desired growth.

My work is strongly grounded in the principles of Health At Every Size (HAES) and intuitive eating with an anti-diet/fat-positive approach. I work with clients of various backgrounds and value understanding how systems of oppression may have impacted you throughout your life through a social justice lens. I am cis/het, able and thin bodied white woman and am consistently working to further understand my own privileges. I am committed to providing a safe place and am LGBTQIA+ affirming and an always learning ally of diversity of all types.

As a therapist treating Eating Disorders for over a decade at multiple levels of care, I have seen the challenges of feeding a child, self, or loved one in a nutritious yet flexible manner. Body acceptance and positive home environment are keys to success but I also treat the clinical components of Eating Disorders and mood disorders that trigger misuse of food. I am an advocate for body acceptance, intuitive eating, and viewing food as self-care. I utilize multiple treatment components including traditional CBT/DBT but more eclectic art therapy, book studies, and games to help teenage clients break free from maladaptive eating patterns.

I am a highly motivated and passionate dietitian, with experience working in the eating disorder field at all levels of care. My expertise is in providing evidenced-based and trauma-informed care through methods such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and crisis de-escalation. My personal philosophy embodies a non-diet approach to nutrition. I practice through a weight neutral and health at every size® lens while promoting mind and body balance. I utilize intuitive eating, motivational interviewing, and compassion-based techniques to support behavior change. When working with kids with eating/body issues, I work closely with parents either individually or in family sessions with the client. I've seen the positive impact parents have by participating in their child's care on a frequent basis. Eating disorders are incredibly challenging and I never want a parent to feel alone when supporting their child.

Our world is filled with the intense pressures of diet culture and societal expectations, our relationship with food and our bodies often become deeply entangled with judgment, self-criticism, and compliance to these ideals. Often these hurdles obstruct our paths to self-fulfillment and inner peace.

I hold a firm belief: the power to heal and reconnect with our bodies in a kind and nurturing manner resides within us all. It's my purpose to guide you through this process of rediscovery and restoration, as we navigate the paths toward self-acceptance and genuine connection. I believe in working in a collaborative approach, we'll work toward dismantling harmful patterns, fostering a resilient relationship with nourishment, and working toward emotional and mental wholeness that honors both your uniqueness and your goals.

My goal is to empower my clients to reach their goals through evidenced-based practices and using the Health At Every Size approach to meet my clients with compassion and understanding. I believe in meeting my clients where they are in life and in their recovery journey.

I don’t subscribe to a universal treatment approach. That's why my intake process is more extensive compared to other sessions. My aim is to gain a thorough comprehension of each person's objectives, obstacles, disconnects, and connections. We work together in our treatment approach, ensuring we harness all evidence-based interventions and coping mechanisms that uniquely assist each individual on their personal journey.

Rock Recovery is a nonprofit that supports peoples' journey to freedom from disordered eating. We offer outpatient individual and group therapy for adults in VA, MD, and DC - as well as nationwide virtual faith-based support groups - to those who want to find freedom with food and their bodies. In addition to eating disorders, we work with related issues like body dissatisfaction, chronic dieting, orthorexia, and intuitive eating. Whether you're looking for group support to add to your current treatment, or you need an individual therapist, we'd love to partner with you in your healing and recovery!

Our therapy services include Breaking Bread Meal Support groups, Bridge to Life Body Image groups for adults and teens, and individual therapy sessions. All of our care is both weight-inclusive and trauma-informed. Rock Recovery also engages with the community through support groups, events and workshops.

We are here to walk alongside you throughout your recovery journey. We understand that lasting recovery requires both community support and clinical care. If you are tired of fighting your body and you are ready to find freedom and healing, contact us today.

My name is Samantha, and I am a registered dietitian and the founder of SammiB Nutrition, a private practice that offers weight-inclusive care to individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating habits, chronic dieting, and anyone seeking a non-diet-focused dietitian. My passion for nutrition began during my undergraduate studies in Culinary Nutrition at Johnson & Wales University, where I learned about the essential role of food in overall health and well-being. I further pursued my interest in public health and dietetics, earning my Master of Public Health and completing my dietetic training at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

It was during my graduate studies that I discovered Intuitive Eating, a philosophy that changed the way I approached nutrition and helped me heal my own relationship with food, movement, and my body. This transformative experience led me to create SammiB Nutrition, where I uses the Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size (HAES) frameworks to help clients develop a peaceful and sustainable relationship with food and their bodies.

My approach to nutrition counseling emphasizes self-compassion, body positivity, and intuitive eating practices. I believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and confident in their body, regardless of shape or size, and work with clients to cultivate a positive and non-judgmental attitude towards food and their body. Through telehealth services, I am able to work with clients in North Carolina, Colorado, Michigan, and Virginia. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their relationship with food and body, and to empower them to make decisions that align with their own unique needs and values.

I help parents overcome the food fight at mealtimes with their child(ren) through a compassionate, understanding, and customized approach. We'll explore topics such as division of responsibility, intuitive eating, picky eating, meal planning for a family, and how to promote a healthy body image and relationship to food throughout a child's lifetime.

As the premier group private practice dedicated to evidence-based eating disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults in Central Ohio, our highly trained experts strive to provide excellent treatment in a calm, welcoming setting that is an alternative to medical-based clinics and centers.

We believe in providing treatments backed by science, while understanding the unique needs and differences of each client. Here at Eating and Behavioral Health Associates, we believe in creating the best atmosphere for our clients and giving back to our community. Our mission is to help members of our communities reconnect with the things that are truly important and thrive, both in their own lives and in their relationships. Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma, specifically the stigma surrounding eating disorders and weight bias, by creating awareness of and acceptance of mental health struggles and appreciation of all bodies. We highly value continued education and training in order to provide the most effective, up-to-date treatments, and we aim to train the next generation of mental health providers.

I am a HAES clinician that works with adolescents and adults who struggle with disordered eating and negative body image. It is my passion to help individuals get to the root of their disordered eating patterns and learn to find peace with food and their body. I utilize Intuitive Eating principles, CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapeutic modalities in my work with clients. I am a strength-based therapist and I believe that we all possess the strength within us to overcome any challenge that crosses our path.