As therapists, we hold so much.
We hold stories, grief, trauma, uncertainty, hope, complexity, and the quiet weight of wanting to do good work with great care. We also hold questions – questions about how to better understand a case, how to work through a stuck point, how to trust our instincts, and how to continue growing in a field that asks so much of us.
That is one of the reasons I believe therapist consultation matters so deeply.
For me, consultation is not simply about giving answers. It is about creating a space where therapists can think more clearly, learn more deeply, and feel more supported in the work they do. It is a place where skill and compassion can grow side by side. It is a place to bring nuance, complexity, and uncertainty without feeling like you have to already have everything figured out.
For therapists working in the areas of eating disorders, trauma, PTSD, body image, and EMDR, that support can be especially meaningful. These are not surface-level specialties. They require depth, patience, strong case conceptualization, and the ability to hold both the visible symptoms and the deeper suffering underneath them at the same time.
Consultation as a Place to Deepen, Not Just Problem-Solve
I believe there is tremendous value in having a place to slow down and think.
Consultation can help therapists strengthen case conceptualization, work through difficult cases, explore stuck points, and better understand how trauma, attachment, body image, shame, dissociation, and relational patterns may be shaping what is happening in treatment. It can also provide important support around the use of EMDR, whether a clinician is seeking Basic Consultation, Advanced Consultation, or a more grounded place to keep growing in the model.
For providers treating eating disorders, consultation can be especially important because this work is often layered, relational, and influenced by far more than food or behavior alone. Treating eating disorders requires a comprehensive, integrative, curious, trauma-informed, parts-informed, and strength-based approach. It asks us to understand what behaviors may be protecting, distracting, expressing, or regulating underneath the surface. It asks us to stay grounded in compassion while also deepening clinical skill.
Why I Care So Deeply About This Work
I have spent many years specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image disturbance, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other co-occurring difficulties. Over time, I have come to believe even more strongly that meaningful healing and meaningful clinical work both require depth, curiosity, and compassion.
That belief shapes the way I approach consultation.
I want consultation to feel like a place where therapists can bring their questions honestly, think more deeply, and continue expanding their understanding without shame. I want it to be a space where providers can strengthen their confidence and clinical lens while also feeling less alone in the complexity of the work. I imagine all this while enjoying the opportunity for connection, relationship and having a little fun.
Because the truth is, therapists need support too.
EMDR Consultation and Clinical Growth
EMDR can be a deeply powerful modality, but it is also one that often benefits from thoughtful consultation over time.
Whether a therapist is newly trained in EMDR, working toward certification, or wanting to deepen their confidence and flexibility in the model, consultation can provide an important place to ask questions, refine conceptualization, and continue growing. In my work, I offer both Basic and Advanced EMDR Consultation, and I deeply value the opportunity to support clinicians as they strengthen both their confidence and their clinical skill.
Growth in EMDR work is rarely about simply memorizing protocols. It is about learning to think carefully, stay attuned, understand the nervous system more fully, and recognize the deeper story that may be shaping the client’s experience.
That kind of growth takes time, reflection, and support.
Eating Disorder Consultation for Therapists
I also deeply value the opportunity to support therapists working toward greater depth and confidence in the treatment of eating disorders.
Eating disorder work is nuanced. It asks clinicians to understand not only the behavior itself, but the pain, protection, shame, trauma, body image distress, dissociation, and relational patterns that may be driving it. It requires us to think carefully about the function of symptoms, the impact of sociocultural messaging, systemic oppression, the role of the nervous system, and the ways the body and story are always connected.
This is one of the reasons consultation can be so meaningful in this specialty area. It helps providers build a more comprehensive and compassionate lens. It gives them a place to think, question, learn, and deepen in the work.
A Consultation Space Rooted in Curiosity and Compassion
One of the things that matters most to me is the environment in which learning happens.
I want consultation to feel thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in both compassion and curiosity. I want it to be a place where therapists can bring the cases that feel stuck, the questions they are unsure how to ask, and the areas where they want to keep growing. I want it to be a space where providers can feel supported, challenged in meaningful ways, and encouraged in their clinical development.
Because the best consultation spaces are not only informative. They are relational. They help clinicians feel more grounded, more connected, and more able to keep doing thoughtful work with care.
Beyond One-to-One Consultation: Training, Speaking, and Professional Education
Consultation is only one part of the work I enjoy doing with providers.
I also provide trainings, presentations, and speaking engagements on topics including eating disorders, body image, body dysmorphia, trauma, PTSD, navigating defenses, and EMDR. Supporting clinicians, organizations, treatment teams, and professional groups through thoughtful education is a meaningful extension of my work.
I care deeply about creating learning spaces that feel clinically rich, warm, accessible, and useful. I believe the best education is not just informative – it is engaging, compassionate, fun, and relevant to the real work providers are doing every day.
For conference organizers, CE planners, group practices, treatment teams, and organizations looking for a speaker or presenter, I bring not only specialty expertise, but also a deep respect for the people in the room and the work they are trying to do well.
For Therapists Who Want to Keep Growing
There is no point in a therapist’s career where growth stops mattering.
Newer therapists need support as they build confidence and deepen their skill. Experienced clinicians need thoughtful spaces to continue learning, consulting, and refining the work. Providers pursuing EMDR certification, eating disorder certification, or seeking general guidance in eating disorder treatment benefit from having someone who can help them think more clearly, more compassionately, and more comprehensively about the clients they serve.
If you are a therapist looking for consultation in eating disorders, EMDR, trauma, or related specialty areas, I would be honored to support your growth.
If you are seeking a trainer, presenter, or speaker for your organization, conference, or professional event, I would also be glad to connect.
My practice is based in Maitland, Florida, and I work with providers both locally and across the world through consultation, training, and professional education.
Ready to Learn More?
If you are looking for:
- therapist consultation in eating disorders and certification support
- EMDR consultation and certification support
- training or presentations for clinicians
- a speaker for a conference, community event, or professional group
I would love to connect with you and support your growth in ways that feel thoughtful, grounded, and meaningful.