Practice Details

Licenses:

Licensed Psychologist, State of Ohio (#6749)
Approved to practice telepsychology under the authority of PSYPACT in participating states

Areas of Specialization:

My main area of expertise is eating disorders. I work with a wide spectrum of concerns, from what I call disordered eating (emotional eating, mindless eating, yo-yo dieting) to eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder--ARFID). Related concerns include body image distress, muscle dysmorphia, and compulsive exercising. I routinely work with athletes and dancers.

I also have considerable experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns. In fact, things like depression and worry often get intertwined with eating concerns. Eating can help us manage our emotions, but disordered eating can also cause distress. I understand the power of this cycle, and work to help you establish healthier patterns.

Other areas of interest include college students, post-partum issues, motherhood, and relationship concerns.

Ages:

I primarily work with adults. I will work with adolescents and families if their primary concern is related to eating or body image.

Therapy Approach:

Humanistic Therapies

Client-Centered, Emotion-Focused, Constructivist, & Existential Therapies
These approaches value choice, authenticity, creativity, using emotions as guides, creating meaning and purpose, and holistic views of people and problems.

"Third-Wave" Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
These approaches emphasize mindfulness, radical acceptance, and valued living, and are consistent with my humanistic values.

Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Adolescents with Eating Disorders

Also known as the "Maudsley Method"
FBT empowers parents to help their child weight restore and/or end eating disorder behaviors, using compassion, persistence, and consistency.

Health at Every Size (HAES)

Weight-inclusive