What Happens When Spirituality Meets Diet Culture?I remember sitting in a religious service one day, listening to a sermon about spiritual fasting for Lent. Side note: If you’re not familiar with Lent,…
Yesterday, we discussed ways to manage disordered eating behaviors when life feels out of control and how the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene can negatively impact individuals living with an eating disorder.…
Following the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, many of us are feeling its impact, from the central to the western parts of our state and throughout the greater Southeast.…
Listen—finding the right treatment options for an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, and in my experience as a therapist, many clients are often unsure of which direction to take. With so…
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro—Oh My! In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have garnered significant attention, particularly for their role in weight management. If you visit any celebrity gossip page, you’ll quickly…
As Fall approaches and students prepare to return to school, many students and their families express concerns about how transitioning into the new school year might impact eating disorder symptoms.…
Every now and then I get asked the question, Why do you use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT to help treat eating disorders or help client’s who have developed very…
The Connection Between Therapy, Feelings and Food In therapy, my clients and I often process how food holds strong emotional connections for us. These connections, are often formed at an early…
Have you ever noticed yourself heading for the fridge or reaching for that bag of chips every time you feel stressed out, anxious, or even bored? If so, you're not…
The recent online discussion surrounding Brené Brown has sparked a much-needed conversation within the field of mental health. These discussions have highlighted the importance of incorporating diversity and cultural competency,…