How do you describe your therapeutic approach?
My approach accounts for the many different roles food plays in our lives including survival, nourishment, emotional fulfilment, social connection, and enjoyment. I help each of my clients approach eating holistically in order to find a balance that suits their individual goals and needs.
What do you specialize in?
Eating disorders, disordered eating, metabolic issues, chronic dieting, PCOS, sustainable weight management.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
Our relationship with food and body is complex and always evolving. It’s powerful to be able to witness someone align their interactions with food and body to their values and goals. I find it deeply rewarding to work out individualized treatment plans that help each of my clients move from where they are to where they want to be with food.
What inspired you to get into counseling?
Food is complicated—I love being able to make it fun, exciting, joyous, and stress-free!
In another life, if you weren’t working in counseling, what would you be doing?
Tough question—either a marine biologist, an architect, or a travel agent! I majored in anthropology as an undergraduate, and I have a deep appreciation for how our physical and psychological environment curates our identity and development as people. I love the idea of researching and learning about new concepts, places, and people/animals.
What is a self-care ritual you practice?
Movement and stretching.