You've been at war with your body for a long time.
You don't have to keep fighting.
Support for disordered eating, body image, and eating disorder recovery — for women in Fishkill, NY and virtually across New York and Massachusetts.
Each day feels like a careful balancing act — closely monitoring what you eat, checking the mirror, making sure you don't cross the invisible line of failure you've created for yourself.
When you look in the mirror, all you notice are the flaws. You check your reflection over and over, even though you already know how it will make you feel. Maybe you spend so much time thinking about food that even when you're with friends trying to enjoy a meal, the thoughts won't leave. Calories, exercise, the number on the scale — they've quietly taken over more of your life than you want to admit.
The voice is relentless: not thin enough, not good enough, not pretty enough, not enough, full stop.
The benchmarks keep moving. No matter what you do, there's always something more to fix, something falling short. This has become a cycle of anxiety, shame, and confusion — and the gap between the life you want and the one you're living only seems to be getting wider.
Despite everything you've tried, you can't seem to quiet it on your own. And somewhere underneath all of it, you're exhausted.
You will find your way to living a peaceful life you thought was only reserved for others. It isn't.
It's yours too.
This was never really about the food.
Underneath the struggle with food and your body, there's almost always a deeper story — about control, about worth, about what you learned early on about how to take up space in the world. The voice that criticizes you, the part that pushes you to do more and be less — these didn't appear out of nowhere. They developed as ways to cope, to protect, to survive. They may have even helped you, once.
But they're not serving you anymore. And part of you already knows that.
That's where we begin — not by fighting these voices, but by getting genuinely curious about them. Where did they come from? What are they protecting? And what would it feel like to let something kinder take their place?
MY APPROACH
How we work together
We'll start by identifying the different voices within you — the one that monitors and criticizes, the one that sets impossible standards, and underneath all of it, your true self: the part that reflects your deepest values and what you actually want from your life.
Together we'll explore how these voices developed, how they've both helped and hurt you, and work on strengthening the part of you that knows your worth was never tied to your appearance. The goal isn't to silence every difficult feeling — it's to help your truest, wisest self take the lead.
Along the way you'll learn to recognize what triggers the louder, harsher voices — and develop new tools and ways of caring for yourself that don't rely on harmful patterns. We'll work on learning to eat without guilt, to appreciate your body for what it does rather than how it looks, and to build the kind of inner voice that actually sounds like a friend.
This is slow, honest, meaningful work. And it changes things.
"The ultimate goal is to help you step into your life fully — without comparison or self-criticism — and build an inner relationship that feels like having your own best friend."
Therapy for disordered eating can help you…
Understand what's really driving the struggle with food and your body
Quiet the critical voice and grow a kinder, more sustaining one in its place
Enjoy food with friends and family without the thoughts taking over
Break the cycle of body checking, weighing, and self-monitoring
Develop genuine self-compassion — not as a performance, but as a practice
Honor and care for your body in a way that actually feels right for you
Build confidence and pride in who you are, imperfections and all
Reclaim the life you've been putting off until you're "better"
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Our focus will not be on weight or body size but on your overall well-being and relationship with your body. We’ll work on helping you understand your body’s needs, listen to its cues, and develop self-compassion, without relying on the scale or any sort of external measures of worth.
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Absolutely. Many people find that trying different therapeutic approaches can lead to new insights and progress, especially if they’re post-treatment. We’ll work together to find the strategies and tools that resonate with you, helping you move forward in a way that aligns with your unique needs and goals. Learn more.
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Yes. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to receive help. Many people struggle with their relationship with food, body image, or eating habits, even if they’ve never been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I can help you explore these feelings, understand any underlying emotional patterns, and help guide you toward a healthier relationship with food and your body. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety around eating, restrictive behaviors, emotional eating, or simply feel like something is “off,” we’ll work together to find balance, creating a therapy experience that feels right and meaningful for you. Learn more.
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I work with individuals struggling with a range of disordered eating patterns, body dysmorphia, self-esteem and body image, and more. My approach is holistic, addressing not just the eating behaviors but the underlying thoughts, emotions, and self-perceptions that contribute to these patterns. While I don’t provide a clinical eating disorder treatment plan, if you’re dealing with long-standing eating issues, recent struggles, or even if you’re not sure where your challenges fit in, I’m here to listen, support, and guide you toward healing.
FAQs
You've been waiting long enough.
Peace with your body isn't something you earn. It was always yours.
I offer in-person therapy in Fishkill, NY and telehealth across New York and Massachusetts — and I'd be honored to do this work with you.