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I opened Take Root with a firm and grounded knowing that ALL people struggling with eating disorders deserve access to the path of recovery. I entered the professional field of eating disorder treatment after navigating my own lived experience of recovering from an eating disorder, followed by teaching in the public school system for several years. What I noticed about myself in the field is that I often see nuance and layers of complexity where traditional cognitive and behavioral approaches sometimes want an easier explanation. I learned that ignoring the nuance can lead to rigid ways of working that are ineffective or even harmful, and I am dedicated to helping individuals and families find what works for them while pursuing the lives they are recovering for.
My team has a variety of different approaches and specialties, but we are all committed to honoring our clients as the people they truly are and trusting the innate wisdom that they carry.
I specialize in the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and eating disorders. I approach this work with extensive knowledge and curiosity about attachment styles and sensory processing differences. Deeply engaging with this work for over a decade has led me to a secondary specialization in sex and intimacy, as my clients often notice, in recovery from their eating disorders, that similar or adjacent challenges arise in their relationships.
I have training and experience in serving diverse populations and work through a Health at Every Size lens. I welcome clients from all racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I am particularly devoted to the LGBTQQIA+ community and welcome clients who want support in navigating living life more fully as their true selves in this complex world.
I am a deeply relational therapist, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, and Advanced Practitioner of Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders. I have completed the full scope of training in the Full Embodiment Model for Somatic Trauma and Sexuality Healing. I also enjoy providing clinical consultation to other professionals, as well as teaching and speaking at local and national conferences.
All of my work is wholeheartedly driven by my firm belief in the resiliency of the human spirit. I believe that each individual holds their own answers, and I am honored to share in your journey to orienting to your unique capacity to heal and live authentically.
