Eating Disorder Treatment and Body Image Therapy
in person in Bucks County, PA and virtually in Pennsylvania and Florida

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Pennsylvania. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Psychology from Ursinus College. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Body Trust Provider, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher. I hold a certification in EcoTherapy from EcoPyschology Initiative. Additionally, I have extensive training in eating disorders, grief, trauma, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I have 9+ years of experience working in both outpatient and inpatient levels of care, crisis hotlines & mobile crisis programs and in schools. I also work as a Grief Specialist at Experience Camp for Grieving Children presently and for the past 6 years.

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Eating Disorder Treatment, Intuitive Eating, & Body Image Therapy

 

I believe that all bodies are worthy bodies and that there are many ways to enhance your health without weight loss. All food offers nourishment - we will challenge diet culture together & find ways to make peace with food.  I offer therapy for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, and disordered eating. I also love working with people who are looking to break free from diet-culture. I work from a Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Fat Liberation and Harm Reduction lens. We will dive into your relationship with your body through conversation, art, writing, and/or yoga. Together we will process trauma & challenging experiences, find ways to feel more at home in your body, develop new ways of coping, and find your individual balance with eating and exercise. 

 

Grief Therapy

 

Have you experienced grief following the death of a loved one or a big change in your life? I will help you to honor the person or people in your life who have died, talk through emotions and challenges, and find ways to express and move through your grief. Therapy for grief may include conversations about memories, talking through complicated emotions, writing, art, learning new coping strategies, or exploring ways to stay connected to your person.

 

Therapy for Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Suicidality, Self-Harm)

 

There are so many things going on in the world and in our lives that can influence how we feel day to day, and sometimes certain feelings seem to take over and consume us. Have you been feeling increasingly anxious, struggling with panic attacks or experiencing a low mood that’s interfering with your life? Are you having thoughts of suicide or struggling with self-harm? I can help provide a safe place to express and process overwhelming emotions and learn new ways of coping with difficult feelings.

 

Trauma Therapy, Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy for Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)

 

Have you experienced trauma? Are you feeling stuck in the past or have patterns that you just can’t seem to break? Trauma can happen in many ways, including singular events, repeated traumatic experiences, or not having your needs met. Complex Trauma is the result of chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect, chronic bullying, relational trauma, or the prolonged experience of feeling misunderstood. This can result in intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, feeling on edge, difficulty feeling safe, interpersonal difficulties, and engaging in efforts to numb emotional pain and distress such as disordered eating or self harm. Together we will explore the ways trauma is impacting your life and process things that have happened to you. I will help you learn techniques to regulate your nervous system, decrease symptoms, and learn ways to feel safe and heal.

 

EcoTherapy

 

Let's take therapy out of the office! I love being outside and believe that nature can be incredibly healing. EcoTherapy is the practice of utilizing nature to enhance your overall wellbeing and mental health. For those who are interested, sessions will take place at Tyler State Park (weather permitting). This can look just like a typical therapy session but in a new environment such as sitting on a bench near the water. Additionally, we can incorporate mindfulness, nature, and outdoor activities to strengthen coping skills and support you in feeling at home in your body. We can also have a walk and talk session or explore gentle and joyful movement to help foster a healthy relationship with exercise. When meeting indoors, we can utilize nature imagery and coping skills.

 

Therapy for Teens (ages 12+)

 

Is your teen having a difficult time with their mental health or the stress of being a teenager? Being a teen is really hard, especially in the age of social media. I understand the unique challenges that teens often face and have extensive experience helping teens with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, trauma, eating disorders, and grief. I can support your teen 1:1 or with family sessions. I will work with your teen to help develop effective coping strategies and help them find ways to express themselves through talking, writing, art, or yoga.