I am a cis white woman in a thin body. I struggle with a mostly invisible illness that occasionally requires the use of mobility devices and supports. I recognize that my life experiences may share some similarities with you, but may also be vastly different as a result of my privileges.
I was born and raised in a small town in the Midwest. I was around 5 when I started having my first thoughts of my body as a “problem”. I struggled with an eating disorder as a teenager and due to the above privileges, my symptoms were eventually taken seriously by doctors and I was able to get treatment. I received my undergraduate degree in psychology at St. Norbert College and my Master’s and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The University of St. Thomas.
I spent my early career working in community mental health and spent much of that time working with unhoused folks and in Integrated Care. As part of my practice, I committed to additional training in HAES, Intuitive Eating, Eating Disorder Harm Reduction, and social justice and liberatory practices. In 2023 I received my Body Trust® Provider Certification. I’m a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) and I volunteer facilitating groups with the Eating Disorder Foundation.
When I’m not working I am spending time with my husband and my dog, Toast. I like puzzles, paddleboarding, baking, and planning my ever-expanding vegetable garden.
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with other evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) . I also practice from a Harm Reduction perspective.
I’m a PSYPACT therapist meaning I am able to work with clients who live in PSYPACT participating states. You can see if your state is part of PSYPACT here. Every Body Therapy® is located in Denver, CO and all sessions are virtual.
Fill out the contact form to ask a question or schedule. I also offer free 15 minute phone consultations to help get you the info you need to get started.
