The Heart Behind It

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I live in Virginia with my husband and son. My choice to enter the field of nutrition originates from my personal journey of overcoming struggles with food and my commitment to challenging and deconstructing diet culture. I have worked in various levels of care for eating disorder recovery as a dietitian and clinical director.

I am a proud NICU mom, and my experience navigating a challenging birth and the neonatal intensive care unit has given me a deep sense of empathy for other parents facing similar challenges. These experiences have inspired my passion for supporting new parents as they adjust to the ups and downs of the perinatal and postpartum period.

As a provider with Postpartum Virginia, I’m honored to combine this work with my expertise in eating disorder recovery, recognizing the important connection between mental health, body image, and the life-changing journey into parenthood.

My Philosophy

My approach is grounded in Health at Every Size® (HAES) and Intuitive Eating, with a focus on body neutrality. Prioritizing your overall well-being without centering weight.

Together, we’ll work toward a more peaceful and accepting relationship with your body (whatever that looks like for you!). I also take a neuroaffirming approach, honoring the many different ways people experience food, hunger, and body cues.

Food is meant to be flexible, not rigid. That’s why I focus on honoring your unique preferences, sensitivities, and needs helping you build a more intuitive, sustainable connection with eating instead of relying on numbers or strict rules.

I started Embrace Nutrition to create a safe, supportive space where people can heal their relationship with food and their bodies. While I specialize in binge eating disorder, I also work with a wide range of eating challenges, including disordered eating, chronic dieting, and food-related stress.

My hope is that you leave sessions feeling more empowered and less weighed down by diet culture. The constant messages out there can feel overwhelming. I’m here to help you sort through them. Most importantly, I’ll take the time to really listen and learn, so I can be a true partner on your journey toward a more peaceful and nourishing way of living.

With training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) I help clients explore the emotional and psychological aspects of their eating experiences. By addressing underlying patterns, fostering self-compassion, and building flexibility with food, I guide clients toward lasting, sustainable healing in a way that honors both mind and body.

my Professional Background

  • Radford University: Bachelors of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, Minor Psychology

    Utah State University: Dietetic Internship

  • 2019–Present – Experience in the eating disorder field, supporting individuals in healing their relationship with food. Roles include work in higher levels of care (PHP/IOP) and in group practice settings as Dietitian and Clinical Director.

  • Eating Disorder Dietitian | Washington, DC • Virginia • Maryland
    Provides nutrition support for individuals with all eating disorder diagnoses and eating challenges. Specialized experience since 2019 in treating Binge Eating Disorder and guiding individuals through recovery from the binge–restrict cycle.