help the inner critic find more calm

Virtual therapy for disordered eating in Southern CA

Including CA statewide, WA and AL

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with food? Or caught in a cycle of guilt and shame?

You’ve probably tried to ignore it or convince yourself it’s not that big of a deal, but deep down, you know something isn’t right. Even though you don’t think you have a full-blown eating disorder, you feel confused about your relationship with food, and it’s starting to feel like a bigger issue than you can manage on your own.

You might recognize some of these patterns:

  • Difficulty stopping once you start eating

  • Rigid food rules or a lack of flexibility with eating

  • Trying to be “perfect” with your diet, only to binge or overeat later

  • Minimizing your food intake to avoid overeating or gaining weight

  • Connecting your food choices to your self-worth

  • Wondering if your food struggles are tied to deeper emotional issues

 You’re ready to explore your relationship with food in a judgment free space.

How therapy works

You can learn to make peace with yourself and with food.

I’m here to listen, without judgment. Together, we can explore what’s going on and work toward a place of peace and self-acceptance. It is possible to feel less anxious, less confused, and more in control of your relationship with food.

We’ll look at both surface-level behaviors and the deeper emotional roots contributing to your challenges. Many people who struggle with food also have a harsh inner critic pushing them to be perfect or better than they are in some way. This inner critic often plays a role in the way you relate to food. A key part of our work will be to soften this critical voice and balance it with self-compassion.

We’ll use a combination of techniques, including parts work, EMDR, and somatic psychotherapy, to address the deeper emotional experiences that shape your food patterns.

This is a holistic approach that addresses both the behaviors and the emotional roots behind them. Whether it’s softening your inner critic, processing past experiences, or experimenting with new eating habits, we’ll work step by step to help you heal.

Therapy for disordered eating can help you…

  • Explore your personal history with food, including family dynamics and societal influences

  • Identify your food patterns to gain a deeper understanding of your relationship with food

  • Experiment with non-judgmental, no-pressure changes to help you find what works for you

  • Process any underlying emotional or past issues that may be contributing to your food struggles

  • Develop a new relationship with the inner critic

Frequently asked questions about therapy for disordered eating

FAQs

  • I currently offer virtual therapy for clients struggling with their relationship to food, serving individuals in Southern California, Seattle, Huntsville, and beyond. Learn more.

  • If you’ve struggled with a serious eating disorder and are seeking support for recovery, I can provide guidance to help maintain your progress. However, due to the medical complexity of active eating disorders, I’m not currently offering outpatient therapy for active eating disorders. If you feel like you’re at risk of relapse or have already relapsed, I can offer referrals to specialized services. Learn more.

  • Schedule a free consultation so we can get the ball rolling. Learn more.

  • Yes! Anxiety and food struggles often go hand in hand. I can help you work through both, understanding how anxiety may be impacting your relationship with food, and helping you find more peace of mind and more peace with food.

  • I trained at The Emily Program, an eating disorder treatment center in Seattle, where I worked as a lead therapist in outpatient, IOP, and PHP settings. I have experience treating eating disorders and disordered eating, using an anti-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES), Intuitive Eating, and weight-neutral approach.

  • I take a weight-neutral approach to health, meaning I believe health is about overall well-being, which includes mental and emotional health—not just body size. My focus will be on helping you develop healthier habits and a more balanced relationship with food, rather than focusing on weight loss. This is true no matter what body type you have.

 You don’t have to stay trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame