Therapists

I believe in an integrative approach to therapy, addressing both the mind and the body. I am committed to providing compassionate care from mindfulness evidence based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Health At Every Size (HAES) to facilitate holistic healing and support each person’s unique needs and goals.

My areas of expertise include the mind/body connection, trauma-informed care, health and eating disorder recovery, stress management and anxiety/depression. In my sessions, we work together as a team. I treat the client as a whole, not a symptom. I believe that you have everything you need to to succeed; I am here to help you access it. Through personalized insight and psychoeducation, we work as a team in developing tools of self-regulation to empower and (re)establish a feeling of security and trust within the body and mind so you can feel confident in your next steps.

Many of my clients come out of therapy feeling confident in taking the next best steps for themselves from a deeper understanding of their authentic wants and needs. They report that they have an easier time sitting with and processing difficult emotions, are more comfortable with themselves both alone and in social interactions, and have a clearer sense of their core values and beliefs. Most importantly, they feel safe, listened to, supported, and seen for who they really are.

I work with individuals across the age span, as well as couples and families. I look forward to the opportunity to connect and partner with you on your pursuit of discovery and self-care.

I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma and feel passionate about providing care for those who struggle with these concerns. Utilizing evidence-based practices, we will work together to come up with a plan that meets your individual needs. I often work with dietitians (RDs), psychiatrists, and other medical providers, as part of an outpatient treatment team if necessary.

I believe in an embodied, holistic, Health At Every Size, trauma-informed approach. Authenticity, compassion, and creativity are important to me. I hope you feel empowered as we grow together. I know first-hand that therapy can be healing, challenging, and rewarding and I am wholeheartedly ready when you are!

I am an anti-diet, HAES, fat-friendly mental health therapist who will help you examine how both your own internalized fat bias and the systematic inequalities in our culture are impacting your emotional and mental well being in order to help you heal and thrive, no matter what your body size.

I am an eating disorder therapist and certified eating disorder specialist. I also specialize in trauma, I align with intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. I am anti-diet and weight neutral. I am EMDR certified also use other modalities of therapy (Emotional Transformation Therapy, Sandtray, and Comprehensive Resource Model) to help people heal from underlying issues that led to the eating disorder. I believe in a team approach and working closely with an eating disorder RD and medical professionals informed about eating disorders.

I am a licensed counselor specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and addiction. My journey to find the job I love is one less traditional. I hold undergraduate degrees in Global Business and German. I received a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling, and have been working in the field of Mental health since 2014. After having obtained training and clinical experience treating eating disorders and addiction at higher levels of care, my passion was solidified. I continue to love recovery work with co-occurring disorders and a variety of mental health issues for diverse populations in my private practice.

In addition to providing support to my clients, my passion for eating disorder recovery has resulted in advocacy through a local non-profit, Columbia River Eating Disorder Network, hosting a consultation group for ED-informed providers in Vancouver, and providing education and consultation on the topic of eating disorders, co-occurring disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health At Every Size.

I view my work as a process of co-creation with my clients. Together we identify the present-day thoughts and behaviors to address and explore some of the earlier life experiences that may have shaped these patterns in order to foster sustainable change. I also support parents who want to help foster a healthier relationship with food and body image for their children. I embrace the perspectives of Health at Every Size (HAES), intuitive eating, and body acceptance which celebrate size diversity and prioritize overall well-being above the number on the scale. My practice is affirming of all lifestyles and intersecting identities.

I offer an integrative approach that allows for individualization for each client and family. I consider my self radical authentic in my treatment style and bring my own experiences with an eating disorder to the table. I have spent most of my career working with adolescents and families in healing from eating disorders.