I believe that living a balanced and harmonious life starts with mindful self-compassion. According to Dr. Kristin Neff “Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. Instead of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion means you are kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings – after all, who ever said you were supposed to be perfect?” Being kind and gen

In my work I have assisted many clients with finding their voice and honoring their true self; women and men who were not allowed to be themselves and express their whole range of emotions when they were growing up (and that includes myself). When it was never safe to be who you really were, it is very understandable that speaking up (speaking out) may seem very hard and foreign to you in the beginning of the counseling journey. Now as an adult you can give yourself permissi

In my work I have encountered my clients' need to self-soothe and self-regulate with food for many years, sometimes even decades. Eating when stressed or anxious is common and nothing to feel bad about. We all require coping mechanisms when we are emotionally triggered and need to find relief or feel safe. In the past food may have played the role of comforter, soother or protector - and therefore became a trusted friend and mood regulator. Let me introduce a new way of helpi

Diets fail when emotional eating is not addressed. I have developed a mindful approach to weight loss and emotional eating. My program is deeply rooted in positive psychology as well as self-compassion and mindfulness principles. During our initial consultation my clients share their unique weight loss journey and diet history. Many (or most) started struggling with this issue when they were children. Damaging messages such as: “You are getting fat.” created shame and a sense

Mindful Eating promotes mindful self-compassion and self-empathy. It is my belief that a non-diet approach to emotional overeating is the only longterm way for a client to achieve peace with food and their body. Throughout the therapeutic process my clients are encouraged to explore the triggers that lead to emotional eating. They develop the tools, strategies and rituals for establishing a healthy and relaxed relationship with food. The goal is to gain an understanding of ho