Can we work together if I have an eating disorder?

If you have an eating disorder, whether right now or an untreated eating disorder from the past, you will need to work with a eating disorder dietitian and multidisciplinary team. Eating disorders are not easily overcome and you will need all the support you can get!

You can search a database of Registered Dietitians who are certified in Intuitive Eating here.

I have been trained to help people with a history of chronic dieting, disordered eating, restrictive eating, emotional eating, and binge eating learn sustainable tools necessary to make peace with food and cultivate body acceptance. I am aware of the dangers of eating disorders, but I am not trained to diagnose or treat them.

If you have recovered from an eating disorder and need ongoing support regarding food & body, reach out! If I notice any concerning patterns during our session, I will refer you for additional support. 

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Can we work together if I’m already in therapy?

Yes! Working alongside therapists (and other professionals) is one of my favorite things to do. Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® are specialist areas of training that many therapists are not familiar with. More than likely you + I will discuss food & body while you + your therapist process other things (trauma, toxic relationships, mood disorders, etc). 

Sometimes, therapists (or other professionals, like doctors) can say or do something that triggers your diet brain. In these moments, it can feel like your body image resilience and anti-diet determination begins to fray. That is one place where I come in!! 

We can process those events in session together and discuss ways to educate your providers with HAES® and Intuitive Eating resources so you can avoid further triggering interactions. 

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Do you bill to insurance?

Plan to pay out-of-pocket for coaching sessions.

As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (Lay Facilitator), I have been trained to represent Intuitive Eating as it is intended. I am not a Therapist or Registered Dietitian, and therefore I cannot bill to insurance.

For those who need to be able to bill to Insurance:

Work with a registered dietitian or therapist near you! Make sure you call ahead or email to ask if they are Health at Every Size® (HAES®) informed and practice Intuitive Eating. HAES® and Intuitive Eating are specialty areas of care in the medical and dietetics field. Many healthcare professionals are extremely weight-biased and prescribe restrictive diets (for reasons we cover in my course!). 

The most comprehensive list of professionals certified to teach Intuitive Eating can be found at https://www.intuitiveeating.org/certified-counselors/

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Where are you located?

I recognize and honor the fact that my home is located in the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Goshute tribe (known today as Salt Lake Valley, Utah).

However, 90% of the work I do is virtual or travel-based. This means that I can work from anywhere and coach individuals all over the world.