In our nutrition therapy sessions, we'll identify your specific challenges and tailor strategies that resonate with your personal experience, aiming for a holistic improvement in your relationship with food.
It's a complex and often misunderstood condition that can impact your life in various ways.
Here, we'll dive into understanding the nuances of ARFID – how it's different from other eating disorders, its effects on your physical and mental health, and why recognizing these differences is crucial for your journey.
Whether it's trying a new food, enjoying a meal without anxiety, or simply gaining a better understanding of your body's signals, we'll take time to acknowledge and celebrate your progress.
I am immensely grateful for Bethany; words can not describe her impact on my quality of life beyond just nutrition. Bethany has taken many hours outside of our sessions to advocate on my behalf and ensure I receive quality support. I personally struggle with ARFID eating disorder and feel like I am the "difficult one" when it comes to food.
Bethany has supported me in breaking down my feelings and messages from people in my life to heal my own body without feeling shame from the food I eat. Bethany is extremely understanding, empathic, knowledgeable, non-judgemental, and supportive. From my experience of working with Bethany for about 2 years, she is the best of the best.
I highly recommend Bethany, often to my friends, family, and my own clients.
I believe that you deserve to live a life that isn't controlled by food. I imagine there is a part of you that believes that, too, which is probably what brought you here.
I know the eating disorder has been robbing you from experiencing a fulfilling life. I also know the eating disorder has been serving a purpose, helping you to try to cope with shitty feelings and shitty life experiences.
It has been an attempt to protect yourself, but unfortunately, it comes with sucky side effects in multiple areas of your life (like low energy levels, food fears, possibly stomach issues and maybe even nutrient deficiencies).
It's also led you to a place where you don't trust your body and have become disconnected from it.
This is where I come in! Through nutrition therapy, I can help YOU learn how to, not only nourish your body, but to also reconnect to it and start to trust it (and yourself) again!
After you submit the inquiry form, you will have a chance to schedule a discovery call. This call gives us a chance to chat for 15 minutes to see if we would be a good fit and to answer any questions you have about my practice.
View my availability and submit a request for a session on the day/time that will work for you (A credit card is required to submit this request)
You will then have an opportunity to provide more information about yourself through my client portal before we meet. You will also be prompted to read through and sign my Practice Policies and Informed Consent at this point.
Plan for us to meet weekly for at least the first 3 months. Meeting weekly provides momentum and also accountability for you to stay engaged in and prioritize this work together. On average, most clients work with me for a total of 6 months. We will assess your progress along the way to help you determine the total length of time we need to work together.
Bethany joined the care team for my daughter after she had been placed in a residential and outpatient program to treat her newly diagnosed Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID). We came to Bethany with a lot of trauma from that facility. Bethany soothed both our souls and began to be my point person in treating my daughter. On two occasions, Bethany recognized that my daughter needed additional care. She coordinated with CHOA and me while my child was hospitalized for 10 days and left with a feeding tube. Bethany assisted me for a year while my daughter was on the tube and another year once she moved to solids. I can’t praise her enough for her knowledge and heart. She is understanding and patient and will always be the best part of a very difficult time.
No, I am not in-network with any insurance providers and do not do single case agreements.
Yes, I can provide a superbill after your session, if requested. It is your responsibility to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement and just because I provide a superbill doesn’t necessarily mean insurance will cover services.
I have a No-Cancellation Policy. Clients can, however, reschedule a session as long as it is more than 48 hours before your originally scheduled session time.
I can't speak for other dietitians but our work together will begin with creating a safe and comfortable space to get real and honest about your relationship with food and your body.
My practice is holistic in scope meaning that I like to take into consideration all the realms of health in your care (not just your physical health). Because the fact is, food, nutrition and our bodies impact and are impacted by every other aspect of our lives.
We will work on unlearning unhelpful nutrition beliefs that might be keeping you in the cycle of body and food shame. And we will discover a new way to view, think about and even talk about food and bodies that is rooted in compassion and curiosity.
We will also work on interoceptive awareness (our ability to sense what is happening in our body) as this helps us in understanding what our body's needs are and how to take care of it.
You will learn about your nervous system and the role it plays in how we experience food (from smelling it, seeing it, eating it, digesting it and excreting it). Understanding your nervous system can also be helpful in understanding why your body responds in certain ways.
There is also going to be emotion involved, which I know can sound scary and intimidating. It is important, though, that your entire self is welcomed into the space. I believe that you can learn how to navigate even the really big emotions.
Care for clients under the age of 18 typically involves more follow-up including providing post-session updates for parents/guardians as well as greater collaboration among the other care providers/treatment team members.
I know this is a big commitment and investment. And I believe YOU are 100% worth it. This is your moment to finally put an end to food controlling your life. You don't have to continue to live this way!