Eating/ Body Concerns
Specialties and Approaches
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Health at Every Size
We treat disordered eating, body image, and self esteem concerns using Intuitive eating, body neutrality, Health at Every Size, and Size Inclusive Health models.
We are weight-inclusive and body-accepting, which means we accept you, in your body, as it is today, and believe that health is available at every size. HAES® is an evidenced-based, size-affirmative, weight-neutral approach to health and acceptance for all.
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Intuitive Eating
We treat a range of disordered eating with a compassionate and empathetic approach. Principles of intuitive eating have been shown to dramatically change a patient’s relationship with body image, eating, and nutrition.
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Self Confidence & Body Image
Your relationship with your body is important, and self esteem and confidence require a delicate balance. We specialize in working on self compassion and body neutrality, knowing that no two journeys are the same. Contact us to start your journey today!
What is Disordered Eating?
Disordered eating is a range of eating, feeding, and body image concerns. It can span from a general sense of worry and pressure, to severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and distressing thoughts and emotions.
Signs and Symptoms of Disordered Eating
Disordered eating may include restrictive, compulsive, irregular, or inflexible eating. It can also be associated with a lack of self esteem, and/or preoccupation with one’s body, shape, or weight.
Causes of Disordered Eating
Many patients struggle with perfectionism and dissatisfaction with their bodies. Societal pressure and a desire to look a certain way can be challenging. Eating disorders are often associated with underlying causes, such as substance use, low self esteem, trauma history, and other mental health concerns.
How we Treat Disordered Eating
We use Intuitive Eating, which focuses on the body’s natural response to hunger and satisfaction. The goal is to make peace with all food, and reject a diet mentality. Our treatment is focused in body neutrality, Size Inclusive Health, and Health at Every Size .
Expected Outcomes
We treat a wide range of body image and disordered eating concerns. Some can be treated relatively quickly and simply, while severe eating disorders often require working with a professional team, including a nutritionist, PCP, therapist, medication management, etc.
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders are categorized by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, and include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, pica, and more. We not only treat these disorders, but also general eating and body image concerns.
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Compassionate Support for Disordered Eating Through Intuitive Eating
At our practice, we specialize in treating a wide range of disordered eating behaviors with a compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental approach. Whether you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, chronic dieting, or emotional eating, we offer a safe space to explore your relationship with food and body image.
We incorporate the principles of intuitive eating, an evidence-based model that supports individuals in reconnecting with their natural hunger and fullness cues. This approach is not about dieting or weight loss—instead, it focuses on self-trust, food freedom, and long-term emotional and physical well-being.
What Is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating, developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, encourages individuals to break free from restrictive eating patterns and listen to their body’s needs. It has been shown to reduce disordered eating behaviors, improve body image, and foster a healthier relationship with food—especially for those recovering from eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
In therapy, we guide you through the 10 principles of intuitive eating, helping you unlearn harmful diet culture messages and embrace nourishment and self-care without guilt.
Our Therapeutic Approach
Each client’s experience with food and body image is unique. Our treatment approach is tailored to meet you where you are, integrating intuitive eating with mindfulness, self-compassion, and evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT. We explore the emotional and psychological roots of disordered eating, which may include trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, or societal pressures.
We are a size-inclusive, weight-neutral practice that aligns with the Health at Every Size (HAES®) framework. We work collaboratively to support your healing—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Who We Work With
We support teens, college students, and adults across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut through secure online therapy sessions. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder, or are quietly struggling with food and body image, we’re here to help.
Looking for an eating disorder or body image therapist?
Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward healing.
