Health at Every Size® Healthcare Provider Listing
In-Network Insurance Companies:
- Carefirst Blue Cross
- Cigna
- United Behavioral Health
Specialties & Areas of Focus:
- Fat Trauma
- Body Boundaries
- Anxiety
Modalities & Theoretical Lenses:
- Intersectional Feminist Theory
- Relational Therapist
- Fat Liberation
- Cultural Context and Systems
Age Groups Served:
- Children (birth through 12 years)
- Teens (13-18 years old)
- Adults (18 years old and up)
- Children (birth through 12 years)
- Teens (13-18 years old)
- Adults (18 years old and up)
Additional Populations Served & Allied Groups:
- LGBTQIA+
- Bipoc
- Therapists
- Activists
Languages Services Offered In:
- English
- English
My Philosophy of Care
My core approach is person centered with a foundation of Intersectional Feminist Theory, mindfulness, humanistic theory and relational therapy. I tend to pull from many different areas of psychology to create a tailored plan for each of my clients. Additionally, I bring cultural context and generational trauma into session, i.e. examining how our environment impacts our mental health. I am a Certified Intuitive Counselor which allows me to specialize in body image, eating disorders and disordered relationships with food and movement. I value humanity and use my humor, love of Tik Tok and high energy to connect with my clients. Vulnerability is a cornerstone of my work with my clients as well as empowering people to advocate for their needs.
About Me & My Practice
I came to work as a therapist through genuine curiosity when exploring my own experiences. I grew up in a fat body and struggled with restriction and yo yo dieting. Throughout this journey I found myself leaning towards body acceptance. When I started to learn that anti fatness's foundation was steeped in racism and classism I began to lean more towards activism.
I have been doing this work for 5 years but have become or concentrated in advocacy during the past two years. I became a certified intuitive eating counselor, which facilitated my journey. I advocate for HAES by supporting my clients in boundary setting and processing fat trauma and I provide consultation to other therapists!
I am the owner of Intuitive Growth Counseling, starting this practice is one of my passion projects. Currently, I have a body acceptance instagram, a mental health Tik Tok and provide education in anti-fat bias. I love going for walks, nature, spending time with my children/ Husband, reading, watching the Great British Bake Off and connecting with other therapists. I am passionate about Health at Every Size and working with women to advocate for themselves. I have suffered with body image and restriction my entire life and have a special love for helping people reconnect and value their bodies. Fat positivity is important to me as I believe we need to celebrate all body types. I value being an empath and enjoy working with people on creating healthy boundaries as a highly sensitive person.
Accessibility Considerations
Office can be accessed by wheel chair. Chairs have a 600 pound weight limit. Couch 1,000 pound weight limit.
The main bathroom is accessible with a pull up bar and enough room to accommodate a wheelchair.