Unfortunately, there is not one agreed-upon evidence-based treatment approach to improve body image. However, research has highlighted certain techniques that can help. I love working with folks to improve their body image and tend to use a variety of techniques pulled from different approaches to do this. This often involves questioning and challenging our beliefs about our bodies, acceptance techniques, psychoeducation, and increasing appreciation for our bodies. I also believe that we cannot talk about body image without acknowledging the oppressive systems that keep us hating our bodies and mistreating them, so I often incorporate discussions about the impacts of fatphobia, racism, misogyny, ableism, and other oppressive systems in sessions.

I am also happy to work with folks who are wanting to explore and/or progress in their exploration of fat activism and fat acceptance. As someone in a fat body myself, I have seen firsthand the impacts of weight stigma and fatphobia. I love getting to work with others on their own journeys and helping them explore and process the impact that fatphobia has had on them.

Personally and professionally, I embody and follow anti-diet and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles and believe it is essential to incorporate these principles to fight eating disorders and anti-fat bias. Thus, I heavily rely on these principles in my work with eating disorders and body image.