a soft place to land nutrition and therapy PA

Empowering you and your body to find common ground

therapy for eating disorders and trauma 

Diet culture and eating disorders can play mind games, filling our heads with untruths that keep us trapped in self-doubt and mental distress.

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Working with us means having a safe space to:

  • Processing feelings about diet culture BS
  • Build self-worth and self-esteem
  • Find liberation in your body, regardless of your size
  • Finally come home to your true self

Remember that eating disorders don't define your worth - your true value lies in your uniqueness, resilience, and the love and support you have to offer yourself and others.

Let's free up that mental real estate dedicated to shrinking yourself and start celebrating the fact that you're worthy of taking up space

Therapy

We offer individualized therapy for mental health where we unpack your relationship with food and your body, debunk diet culture myths, and help you finally feel at peace with yourself.

Our therapist, Allison, loves creating a safe and collaborative space that honors and respects your individual journey in healing your relationship with food and body. 

If it sounds like you're picking up what we're putting down, here's what you can expect: 

  • individualized and collaborative treatment to meet your needs, in whichever stage of life you're in
  • unwavering support when the going gets tough
  • a gentle out-stretched hand that's ready to be your advocate in your recovery

Our Therapeutic Philosophy

We believe in a collaborative approach that honors your unique experiences and autonomy. Your personal story, challenges, and strengths form the foundation of our work together. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, we tailor our support to align with your individual needs and goals.

Allison draws from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, viewing your journey through a trauma-informed, socially aware, and culturally sensitive lens. Her primary toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), complemented by holistic approaches. In your work together, you'll dive deeper in exploring the nuances of being human, and together, you'll explore this very hard and brave healing journey. 

We understand that trauma can profoundly impact your relationship with food and your body. Our therapy approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where you can process past experiences at your own pace. We're here to rebuild a sense of safety in your life. Our goal is to help you not just survive, but thrive.

In your sessions, you'll have the opportunity to explore the nuances of your human experience in a safe, supportive environment. We acknowledge that this healing journey can be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. Our role is to provide compassionate guidance as you navigate this path of self-discovery and growth.

We're committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we'll work towards developing a gentler relationship with food, your body, and yourself. We're here to walk beside you every step of the way.

We know this feels daunting, but we've got your back. Through eating disorder and trauma therapy, you'll learn: 

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how to tune into yourself and recognize your body's cues

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tools that you can help you process past trauma in a safe space

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resources for building self worth so you never feel alone

It's time to come home to yourself, and to finally be free from diet culture's rules

How it all works

1. Schedule your discovery call

Here we'll chat for 15 minutes about why you reached out, how we can best support you, and schedule your first session.

2. Complete intake forms

This only takes about 10-15 minutes long to help us learn more about you and get important information to get started.

3. Attend your first session

The first session will ask a lot of background questions - we can't wait to get to know you!

4. Attend follow-ups

The bulk of where the emotional work comes in. Session frequency is determined by what you and your clinician feel is best.

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Meet your therapist

Hi! I’m Allison (she/her), a therapist and body liberation advocate.

I believe therapy is a safe and collaborative space that honors and respects you as a whole person. Therapy is a place that allows you to feel empowered and secure when exploring a path that may feel uncomfortable and scary at times.

Our hope is that your relationship with your mind and body becomes easier and freer, and you find your own soft place to land.

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Pricing and Insurance Information

We can provide you with a superbill if you would like to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

We offer reduced fees on an as needed basis to help with access to care. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more!

Office address: 23 N 6th St, Emmaus, PA 18049

Frequently asked questions

We are a team of weight-inclusive dietitians and therapists. We do not help clients with intentional weight loss or diets. Exploring our blog in addition to this resource will explain why we do not take clients who are looking help with weight loss.

Nutrition counseling is in network with Aetna, Highmark, Capital BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Therapy is self pay. We are happy to provide you with a superbill for you to submit to your insurance to receive potential reimbursement or discuss sliding scale options. Please note: we are not in network with Independence Blue Cross.

All sessions with any clinician are $165. 

We believe that all therapy and nutrition services should be accessible to all and therefore try to offer sliding scale rates to those who request them. We also parter with FedUp, an organization that supports our trans and intersex clients. 

A form of all questions to ask your insurance company can be found here. Or head to our Contact page and use our benefits calculator to determine your out of network benefits for therapy

INSURANCE FORM

Depending on state licensure laws, our dietitians can work with those in various states, including NJ, DE, NY, VT, CT, MA, and FL. You must be located in Pennsylvania for therapy services. Contact us if you have questions!

Therapy with Allison is either in person at our Emmaus office (23 N 6th St, Emmaus, PA 18049) or virtual. Nutrition sessions are all virtual until December when we move into our new Bethlehem, PA office!

Ready to get started?

Schedule your discovery call today!

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