Online assessment for eating disorder: self-reflection
It is incredibly brave to take a step toward self-reflection regarding your relationship with food and your body. Please remember that this is a screening
The Transformative Power of EMDR: A Journey Through Healing
In the serene and confidential space of my therapy office, a powerful journey unfolds. As a psychotherapist specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
Attachment styles
Your attachment style is shaped early in life through your relationship with parents or other primary caregivers. These first bonds create a blueprint for how
When Pleasing Becomes a Survival Strategy: Understanding the Fawn Response
By Kate Smiley, LCSW — Licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and EMDR therapy Most of us are familiar with
Grieving the Comfort of Chaos: Letting Go of My ED Friend
Societal pressures Societal pressures to be thin can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re caught in the grip of an eating disorder (ED). The ED part
How social media can affect mood, body image, self-esteem, and attention span
By Kate Smiley, LCSW — Licensed clinical social worker specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and EMDR therapy In today’s digital world, social media