Eating Disorders Therapists in Florence, OR

I am honored to work with individuals who are seeking healing. Whether it be healing from trauma, eating disorders , anxiety or whatever may be taking you away from your most true and authentic life. I am specialized in eating disorders and all co occurring diagnoses. Pursing healing is brave, it takes courage to say yes to vulnerability and open ourselves to growth and change. My deepest hope is that I may be someone who will take you one step closer to freedom. With curiosity, we can work to uncover the messages that have held you back from embracing yourself, in all that you may be.

Have you experienced a traumatic event in your past that is affecting your current life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief? My goal is to create a safe space for you to heal from unresolved trauma or loss, establish healthy coping strategies, identify patterns, thoughts, or beliefs that are keeping you stuck, and create new patterns to help you achieve an optimum state of health and well-being in your life. Asking for help can be scary and overwhelming, and I admire your courage in taking this first step. We all need support as we navigate life’s challenges, and I would love to accompany you on your journey.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. If you’re struggling with life stress, major transitions, anxiety, eating/body/exercise issues, depression or other mental health concerns, you deserve the time and space to process. Each meeting that we have your needs come first. I’ve specialized in eating disorders , substance use and comorbid disorders for the past decade and would love to help meet you wherever you fall in your journey toward getting well. I have also served as director at several adult and adolescent eating disorder residential programs which lends to my knowledge of the field at every level of care.

I have been working in the therapeutic field for 33 years and am licensed Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. My strengths are in relationship issues, eating disorders ,weight loss,addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic pain. I work with adults, teens using psychotherapy and/or hypnotherapy. I am totally committed to my work and have numerous references. I can accommodate your work schedule and work schedule. I am the founder of The Healing Haven. Visit our website www.healinghaven.net to see all of our therapists. We are able to provide secure online therapy particularly during this difficult time

I want to acknowledge the vulnerability, strength, and integrity it takes to commit to working on yourself. Healing from an eating disorder, trauma, substance use, or anything that may be taking you from your most true self is challenging and you are not alone. It is important that you are provided a safe space to heal and recover as your authentic self. I have experience helping adolescents 17+ and adults process Eating Disorders /Disordered Eating, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.

I am experienced in helping individuals develop the necessary coping skills and obtain the resources needed to overcome eating disorders , anxiety, and stress. I am here to provide a safe, trusting, non-judgmental environment for adults, teens, and adolescents to collaboratively determine what their goals might be and how to meet them. I am comfortable holding space for those who are grieving or processing traumatic events and experiences. I work to create a space where people feel safe, cared for, respected, and welcomed to explore the deeper layers of their experiences and the impact on their lives now.

**We now take OHP through Pacificsource.** Alive Holistic Counseling is an integrative counseling clinic that uses client-centered, strengths-based therapies to help people achieve their personal goals and cultivate authenticity in their relationships. Our therapists are specially trained in holistic therapies such as EMDR, Neurofeedback, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Hakomi and Certified Body Talk that enable clients to go deeper into their healing journey. Our focus on evidence-based approaches that integrate the body with the busy mind allow for work to go beyond what keeps us trapped in old patterns of being.

As an EMDR board certified therapist, I am committed to helping survivors of trauma heal. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with acute and complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues. Through EMDRIA/CPT board certifications, advanced trainings and consultations with leaders in the field of trauma informed psychotherapy, I have mastered how to refine and customize culturally competent treatments to fit each individual’s unique needs and improve therapeutic outcomes for trauma, anxiety, depression, shame, addictions, eating disorders , racial trauma.

Therapy can be a rich, meaningful and life-changing journey. It is a process of acknowledging and exploring where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go. Though the prospect of making life changes can seem challenging, if not daunting, it can be incredibly rewarding when you learn through experience that you're capable of making these changes. As your therapist, I am committed to working alongside you as you make these changes, cheering you along the way, as you cultivate the life you want to live, choice by choice and step by step.

I am a licensed psychologist who utilizes mindfulness-based therapies in my approach to treatment. I have worked with many patients experiencing varied mental health issues, with specialty in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders and sleep disorders. In an effort to improve outcome in treatment, I have added neurofeedback to enhance brain function that may, in turn, improve the underlying disorder. Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback in which you use in-the-moment feedback from your brain (displayed on a computer monitor) to train your brain to self-regulate. Neurofeedback has been likened to "yoga" for the brain, increasing stability and flexibility of the EEG (brainwaves).

Accepting only adult clients with private pay or Pacific Source insurance. We work with individuals, families, and couples of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. We have extensive training and experience working with individuals with eating disorders , anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting skills, school problems, and defiant behaviors. We have training and experience working with individuals with ADHD, grief and loss, DID, psychosis, on the autism spectrum, in foster care, in the justice system, co-parenting, and family reintegration. We have clinician fluent in Spanish and with much experience conducting therapy in Spanish.

I believe that individuals, and families who seek counseling are searching for ways in which to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. I have 5 years of clinical experience treating eating disorders . My focus is adolescents, adults, and families with concerns related to depression, anxiety, adjustments/life transitions, relational problems, eating disorders , school/work difficulties, women’s issues, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties and family conflict. As I operate from a family systems standpoint, I may ask to meet with you and others in family/relationship. .

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for face to face and telehealth. I accept private pay with sliding scale if needed. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but healing is a process of recovering to ones’ true self. I have created an environment that is safe so each client can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Each session will be directed by the client with an opportunity to develop skills to work through daily trials, past trauma and any future obstacles.

As a systems oriented psychotherapist, I believe that we are connected to and affected by those around us. Our families of origin, communities,cultures,workplaces and families of choice impact our lives and sense of self. Relationships and experiences we have had in the past influence who we are and how we relate to the world. To live with the greatest joy and productivity we must heal past relational traumas and bring to consciousness effects they have had in our lives. By doing so, we are free to make thoughtful choices about how we live our lives and relate to others.

I am accepting new clients. I am EMDR trained and provide therapy for trauma, PTSD, health-care professional trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction/recovery issues. I combine western and eastern philosophies on mindfulness and meditation. For 11 years I worked in a residential substance abuse facility where I also provided M-CBT for addiction, eating disorders and/or gastric by-pass. I recognize that each of you are unique human beings and that life can be difficult and painful. Together we seek your individualized treatment plan. To discover your strengths and to help you get back on track and gain relief from life's burdens.