Intuitive Eating Therapy in San Diego, CA and throughout California
As a therapist in San Diego, CA, I help women who are exhausted from fighting their bodies and struggling with food and diet culture. My approach is based on Intuitive Eating to help my clients reconnect with and trust their bodies and themselves.
Intuitive Eating Therapy Is for You If…
You may have tried focusing heavily on what you eat, while ignoring the deeper reasons behind your struggles.
Women based in San Diego, CA, often come to me because they're tired of:
Constantly thinking about what they should or shouldn't eat
Starting another restrictive diet only to end up feeling out of control around food
Feeling guilty or ashamed after eating
Criticizing themselves and constantly worrying about the shape and size of their body
Knowing diet culture is harmful but still feeling deeply influenced by it
Trying to “fix” their relationship with food without understanding what’s keeping them stuck.
If you're ready to understand and heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, Intuitive Eating Therapy offers a new way forward.
San Diego is a city of contrasts, from the relaxed beach vibes to the vibrant energy of downtown. America’s Finest City offers countless opportunities for connection, growth, and exploration, but for women struggling with food and body image, not everything is as picture-perfect as it may seem. You may have spent years fighting your body through chronic dieting or binge-restrict cycles. Maybe you struggle with compulsive eating or a relentlessly critical inner voice about food and weight.
If you're ready to understand and heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, Intuitive Eating Therapy offers a new way forward. Intuitive Eating Therapy is a health-focused approach that rejects diet-culture mentality and the idea that you have to follow external rules about what, when, or how much to eat. The goal isn't to give you another protocol to follow. It's to help you understand the emotional patterns and life circumstances that have influenced your eating, help you rebuild self-trust, and learn to honor your authentic self.
What Is Intuitive Eating Therapy?
Intuitive Eating Therapy is a health-focused approach that rejects diet culture mentality and the idea that you have to follow external rules around what, when or how much to eat.
In Intuitive Eating Therapy, the goal isn't to give you another protocol to follow. It's to help you understand the emotional patterns and life circumstances that have influenced your eating, and rebuild trust in yourself.
During our sessions we will explore your relationship with food, and get curious about what is driving the need to fit into diet culture standards. When you understand what that need is trying to do for you, you can begin to fulfil it in a different way.
My aim is to support you as you get in touch with your body, connect with your intuition, and honor your full self.
Does Intuitive Eating Therapy Actually Work?
One of the questions I am often asked as a therapist for women struggling with disordered eating and body image is: Does intuitive eating actually work?
Here’s my honest take. Intuitive Eating Therapy is an evidence-based approach.
Research has shown that Intuitive eating is associated with long-term psychological and physical well-being. Some of the common benefits people experience are
less anxiety about food, fewer mood swings, healthier bodies, and increased self-esteem.
Long-term, the benefits of Intuitive Eating show up as relying less on controlling your body and instead developing a trusting relationship with yourself that ripples out to your self-care habits.
Intuitive Eating supports a sustainable way of taking care of yourself, your body, and your health.
What Can I Expect From My First Intuitive Eating Therapy Session?
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you're used to feeling judged or monitored around food and your body.
The goal isn't to replace one set of food rules with another. It's to understand what's keeping you stuck so you can develop a relationship with food that feels more flexible, peaceful, and sustainable.
In our first session, we'll spend some time getting to know each other and talking about what brought you to therapy. I'll ask about your relationship with food, your body, and dieting, as well as what you'd like to be different.
You don't need to come prepared with a food journal or have everything figured out. You don't need to know exactly what's “wrong” or be able to explain why you struggle with food.
We'll simply start where you are and get curious about what you're experiencing.
From there, we'll decide together what you'd like our work to look like and what would feel most helpful for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer in-person therapy sessions?
I offer online therapy sessions only. This option offers more flexibility to fit your schedule and lets you meet me from a space that feels private and comfortable to you. I'm available Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Can I do a trial session?
I offer an initial consultation so you can meet me, ask questions, and get a feel for whether I am a good fit for you. I’m happy to share more about my approach and what you can expect from working together so you can decide with confidence.
How many therapy sessions do I need?
The length of therapy depends on what you're struggling with, what you'd like to work on, and what you hope to get from therapy. Many clients begin with weekly sessions. Over time, we can adjust the frequency based on your specific needs and goals.
Learn About My Specialties
Intuitive Eating
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