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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT helps you change how you feel by changing how you think.

It’s one of the most well-researched and effective forms of therapy for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. The core idea is simple but powerful:

Our thoughts shape our emotions, actions, and relationships.

When our thoughts are distorted—overgeneralized, catastrophized, or self-critical—our emotions follow. CBT teaches you how to spot those patterns, challenge them, and replace them with something more accurate, grounded, and empowering.

This isn’t about “positive thinking” or ignoring your pain.
It’s about gaining insight into how your mind works—and learning to think in a way that supports your goals and values.

What we’ll focus on:

  • Identifying thought patterns that drive anxiety, guilt, shame, or self-doubt

  • Practicing tools to reframe and soften rigid, black-and-white thinking

  • Building new beliefs that create confidence, clarity, and hope

  • Using structured techniques from evidence-based CBT and TEAM-CBT

This approach is especially helpful if you want more than insight—you want tools that lead to traction.

ACT helps you get unstuck by shifting the way you relate to your thoughts and emotions—without needing to fight or fix them.

Instead of chasing perfection or trying to “feel better,” ACT focuses on helping you:

  • Clarify your values—what truly matters to you

  • Create distance from self-critical or spiraling thoughts

  • Make room for discomfort without letting it run the show

  • Take meaningful action even when things feel messy

ACT is especially helpful for:

  • Perfectionism and overthinking

  • Burnout and identity confusion

  • Emotional avoidance and anxiety

  • Building a more aligned, purpose-driven life

You don’t need to silence your inner critic—you just don’t have to let it steer the ship anymore.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

SFBT is about building momentum. We focus on what’s working, what’s possible, and what’s next.

Rather than analyzing the past, SFBT zooms in on:

  • Your existing strengths and resources

  • Clear, concrete goals

  • The small steps that create big change

  • Reclaiming agency—even in complex situations

SFBT doesn’t ignore your struggles—but it helps you move forward without getting stuck in them. It’s especially useful for clients who are task-oriented, time-limited, or craving clarity.

I’m also a certified nutritionist, and while not every therapy client comes in for food-related support, nutrition is often quietly impacting energy, mood, and motivation.

If appropriate, we might explore:

  • The mind-body impact of blood sugar, hormones, or inflammation

  • The mental health effects of undernourishment, restriction, or perfectionistic eating

  • How to support your nervous system with realistic, sustainable habits

  • Patterns of control, shame, or avoidance around food and body image

I don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice—but I do believe your relationship with food and your body deserves to be seen, understood, and supported.

Integrative Nutrition & Mental Health

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