Areas of Specialization
Eating Disorders
Our ED therapy is based on the following principles:
Eating disorders are not individual problems, but are instead the result of a complex web of factors including social, economic, relational, and political factors.
The current system of ED treatment is based on the medical model, which views EDs as mental illnesses that need to be cured. We believe that this model is harmful and ineffective, and that we need to create a new system that is based on collaborative healing and liberation.
ED therapy should incorporate agentic care including attunement to identities of privilege and marginalization, harm reduction, social justice, and both macro and micro level empowerment.
Effective and compassionate ED treatment is attuned and affirming of neurodivergence and does not aim to “fix” a person’s needs or preferences to suit those of the mainstream.
EDs do not have a “look” and body liberation for all is central to individual and collective healing.
Neurodivergence
We don't "treat" neurodivergence - we work with the intersection of a wide array of neurotypes that have been traditionally marginalized, including ADHD, autism, bipolar, plurality, dissociative experiences, and complex trauma, and the mental health challenges that come with this. That means that rather than focusing on behavior change and conformity to neuronormative standards, we talk about how you can accommodate yourself in a world not built for your brain, meet your needs in relationships, and feel safe existing as your most authentic self.
Religious Trauma
Taking steps towards deconstructing faith or healing from religious trauma is a courageous journey. It can also feel isolating and overwhelming at times and may be best processed with others who have lived it too. Drawing from personal and professional experiences with religious trauma, we intimately understand the nuances of belief systems, the complexities of reclaiming autonomy, and the impact of spiritual language. Together, we establish a safe and nurturing space where you can unravel the layers of your experience, discovering strength and resilience in the process and learning to trust yourself and your inner wisdom more deeply.
We acknowledge that liberation from religious trauma extends beyond breaking free from external constraints; it's about reclaiming agency over your beliefs, values, and identity. It's a journey towards embracing the fullness of your humanity, honoring your inherent worth, and charting a path towards authenticity and wholeness. We honor the diverse paths that individuals take in their journey of reclamation and healing. Wherever you may be on your path of deconstruction and healing, know that you are welcome and valued here.
Birth Trauma and Matrescence
Birthing parents often have unique struggles with nourishment, embodiment, and identity development. For those who experience birth trauma, this process is further complicated by disorientation, grief, shock, and shame. These emotions, along with the general unpredictability of parenthood, naturally elicit the desire for control, agency, and organization- much of which the eating disorder may appear to offer. With or without birth trauma, the experience of matrescence is an incredibly complex one and requires such nuanced attunement and tender care. As your perspectives on yourself and the world shift, you may be able to grow and radicalize in your perspectives on love- both macro and micro. Having a therapist with lived experience as well as an attachment lens can support you in processing through these experiences and coming to new understandings. Please know that you are not alone and you deserve support in this incredibly complex process.