Counseling for Disordered Eating, Body Image, and Worthiness Wounds
Find your voice. Reclaim your power.
Hi there! I’m Allison.
Whether you’re sick and tired of hustling for self-worth (e.g., through perfectionism, people pleasing), fighting with food, or hating your body, you’re in good company here.
I spent over a decade trying to fit the mold of “good enough,” be it through changing my body, performance, or personality. Now, I’m committed to helping you escape your own “pit of despair” (The Princess Bride, anyone?) and reclaim your time/energy/happiness so you can live life to its fullest.
My clients have successfully kicked to the curb rules and beliefs that were no longer serving them.
Many are now setting boundaries, eating without guilt, giving themselves grace… Wild things that you can do too if you’re ready. Read on for some areas we could tackle together.
Spotlight Areas/Specialties
Your life seems to revolve around avoiding food, overeating, or both. It’s a shameful dance of fleeting victories and paying penance to the scale god for yet another diet failure. Therapy can help you take back control of your life, whether from a “full-blown” eating disorder or disordered eating.
It’s so hard to say no or to ask for what you need. What if they think you’re selfish or rude or don’t like you anymore? But always prioritizing others’ approval has left you exhausted and, at times, resentful. You can be kind and have boundaries; I’ll teach you how!
Whether it’s a recent body change or a lifetime of being told your body is “wrong,” you can’t help thinking you’d be happier if you just looked different. What if you could stop fighting with the body you have and find joy now? Professional support can help you get there.
It’s all or nothing. You’re either putting things off or grinding yourself down trying to get them just right. One area of your home is pristine while another is a source of shame. Where’s the balance? Your perfectionism doesn’t have to be a burden; flexibility can be learned!
Anxiety (e.g., worrying, social anxiety, panic attacks)
Depression
Low self-esteem (“not good enough” thoughts, feelings of worthlessness)
Relationship issues (with friends, family members, partners, etc.)
Other problems I commonly address:
Effects of past traumatic experiences (i.e., highly distressing or harmful events)
Work/school stress and burnout
Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
Let’s get acquainted!
Book your free 15-minute consultation call if you’re ready to get started, or check out the About page for some background and credentials.