She works with clients to overcome eating disorders, disordered eating and escape diet culture. Meet your Therapist Birch Grove Counseling Having two minds digest the details of your situation provides insights that may have been missed without that collaboration. I believe that we are all capable of learning, healing, and growing in our relationships with self and with others, no matter where we have come from, and no matter where we may find ourselves in this moment. I work from a person-centered, feminist and a HAES/body neutrality perspective as well as emotional, relational and trauma-focused perspectives. When I am not working, you can find me playing with my two dogs, taking walks, watching tv or sports, or in the kitchen cooking! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. My hope is to create a safe space that allows clients to share their stories and work alongside them towards their healing. Especially now, when therapists must develop a personal brand to market their practices. I work with individual teens and adults that are struggling with life transitions, school related issues, trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, family issues, and other difficulties. T h e Heal th At E ver y S i ze Ap p r o ach T h e A sso ci a t i o n f o r S i ze D i ve rsi t y a n d H e a l t h (A S D A H ) a f f i rms a h o l i st i c d e f . It is a great privilege to walk alongside individuals who are willing to put in the hard work to find hope and healing. Our focus is on helping you heal from societys oppressive standards, which would have you believe that your body is the problem. My approach to therapy is to use my therapeutic skills and abilities in a way that enables insight, awareness, motivation, empowerment, hope, ego-strength, self-compassion, and self-appreciation. This unethical approach to healthcare may account for all of the health disparities seen in fat people, and body size may not have any direct effect on health. Education: I received my Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) and my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice both from Michigan State University. We honor your right to choose what you do with your own body. Title: Master's Level Therapist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Company: NorthEast Health Services (351)216-6797 .