Hi, I'm Brad
The relationship that you form with a therapist will be one of the most personal, if not the most personal, relationships you will ever have. This is important to consider because that relationship creates the container within which all healing and growth occurs in therapy. It makes sense, then, why selecting a therapist is difficult and an act of bravery.
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Rather than convince you I am the best therapist for you (how could I know that?), I encourage you to read more about me and ask as many questions as you need. Ultimately, I want you to feel comfortable when deciding to establish this special relationship with me and while working on something as difficult as eating disorders and body image concerns.
Working with athletes
I have special interest in helping athletes of any level overcome disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns. If you're medically stable, we can explore ways to use therapy to enhance your chosen sport/activity while getting the help you need with eating behaviors.
Affirming care
No matter the shape of your body, the color of your skin, who you love, how you identify, or how much money you have, you are worthy of respect, care, and love. You are worthy because you are breathing. This is a central tenet to how I approach therapy with clients.
In my practice, I believe:​
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weight stigma hurts everyone, and most harm is done to those living in fat bodies
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fat acceptance helps everyone
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focusing on weight loss is unethical and harmful
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eating disorders do not have a look
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dismantling systems of oppression is an ethical duty of a therapist
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those in the LGBTQ2IA+ community deserve to live free of invalidation, discrimination, and stigmatization
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those in the LGBTQ2IA+ community deserve care providers who listen without judgement or preconceived ideas about who they are or what they need
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a feminist approach to therapy benefits everyone