Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, body image, and unhealthy preoccupation with food, weight, and shape. These disorders often involve extreme behaviors related to food intake and may be driven by emotional, psychological, and social factors. While the specific causes can vary, eating disorders are typically rooted in a combination of genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental influences, such as stress, trauma, societal pressures, or a history of dieting or body dissatisfaction.

The most common are:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• Other Specified Food and Eating Disorder (OSFED)

Are you struggling with an eating disorder and need support? Let's work together.

Disordered eating refers to a range of irregular eating behaviors that do not necessarily meet the diagnostic criteria for a diagnosed eating disorder but still involve unhealthy attitudes and practices around food. It encompasses a spectrum of eating behaviors that can be disruptive, distressing, and harmful to one's physical and mental health. Disordered eating can cause symptoms like fatigue, weakness and worsened digestion. 

Disordered eating can include:

• Chronic dieting
• Skipping meals
• Rigid food rules and restrictions
• High preoccupation with "healthy eating"

While these behaviors might not always qualify as an eating disorder, they can still significantly impact one's relationship with food, body image, and overall well-being. 

Are you struggling with disordered eating? Let's work together.

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance to individuals navigating the complexities of eating disorders/disordered eating.
• Help clients rebuild a healthy relationship with food, focusing on nourishment, self-compassion, and body respect.
• Emphasize the importance of individualized nutrition plans that address the physical aspect, emotional aspect and psychological challenges.
• Help clients reframe their thoughts around food, normalize eating patterns, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term well-being.

I offer education on the physiological effects of disordered eating behaviors and how proper nutrition supports both physical and mental health recovery.

Guided meal planning and education on nutrition, hunger cues and metabolism. 

My goal is to support each individual’s journey to recovery by providing a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their food-related challenges and work towards healing.

With a holistic, client-centered approach, I strive to help clients rediscover joy in eating and improve their overall relationship with food and their bodies.

Are you ready to start your journey to better health? Let's work together.