Counseling

It's not always food you're truly hungry for. And changing the size, shape or weight of your body is not the same as changing your relationship with your body. In our meetings, we get down to what the real barriers are to feeling comfortable in your skin and develop skills and resilience to support you moving in the direction of a life that feels aligned and lights you up.

My hope- Your societal BS barometer is going to go way up! It can be so hard to connect with yourself in a culture that does not celebrate body diversity and that is constantly sending mixed messages around body and health. Of course you’re confused.

It's ok if you don't know where to start- that's where I come in. Counseling is a collaborative journey and I am ready to get into this with you! Exploring a new relationship with your body is not about a quick-fix. We will be working to create sustainable, evolving practices that allow you to make informed and empowered choices for your life. Everyones' path and pace is different. 

YOU AND I ARE LIKELY A GOOD MATCH IF 1+ OF THESE RESONATES WITH YOU:

THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE. BUT THIS FOOD AND BODY THING...
This is the thing you keep circling back to; the broken record. Seeing that # on the scale, having your jeans feel snug or catching your reflection in a store window can instantly ruin your day. You often think, "I'm a smart woman- why is this still a thing for me?"
You are not broken or a problem to be fixed. Let’s get into this.

YOU ARE ARE USUALLY PLANNING A DIET,  ON A DIET OR "FAILING"A DIET.  AND NONE OF IT IS WORKING.
You know the cycle- You plan meticulously. You’re excited to start. One last hurrah with food before your "new life" starts. The beginning is awesome. Before you know it, you’re craving those “forbidden foods.” Next thing you know - BINGE - you're elbow deep in that bag of cookies, chips, whatever. Then the shame rolls in ("What's wrong with me?") The cycle starts over.
It's not about willpower and it’s not you who is failing the diets, they're failing you.

YOU'RE TIRED OF MISSING OUT ON YOUR OWN LIFE
You view your current body as temporary so you're waiting for your body to change before dating, buying clothes, going to the beach, fill in a thousand blanks here. You're so over not participating in your life! 
Preoccupation with weight loss and body image is what keeps you on the diet- emotional eating- binge hamster wheel. We'll tackle that together. You can live a full, fierce and embodied life- at ANY size.

FOOD DOES NOT FEEL LIKE “JUST FOOD”
It takes up so much of your brain space. You love it and hate it at the same time. Depending on what you eat you feel "good" or bad" about yourself. You go between feeling calm and “out of control.” There doesn't seem to be a balance. 
Oh, I so hear you on this one. I’m going to say this again- you are not broken. It makes SO much sense why this is so confusing. Let’s talk.

YOU ARE SICK OF FEELING TERRIBLE AROUND FOOD AND YOUR BODY.  YOU'RE READY FOR CHANGE
Diets aren't working. Hating your body isn't working. Constant comparisons aren't working. You're not sure how to get off this rollercoaster but you want something different. Your life’s work is not the next diet.
You deserve more.

LOCATION
I am licensed to provide counseling to residents of North Carolina. Sessions are currently Telehealth only through a confidential online video platform.

FINANCIAL INFO
I accept BCBS of NC

$125 per session for individual counseling.
Each session lasts for 50 minutes. 

I have a few sliding scales spots.
Please check with me for availability.