Now Accepting Clients for Online (Virtual) Therapy
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
HELP FOR PARENTS
Watching your teen struggle with an eating disorder can feel heartbreaking, confusing, and isolating.
You may find yourself walking on eggshells, wanting to help but fearing that the wrong words or actions could make things worse. Many parents describe feeling torn between wanting to protect their teen and feeling helpless in the face of something so complex.
You might find yourself thinking:
“If I push too hard, they’ll pull away.”
“If I say nothing, I’m failing them.”
“I just want them to eat and be okay again.”
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​Wanting guidance does not mean you’ve failed your teen. Many parents seek support because they care deeply and want to respond in ways that feel grounded rather than reactive. You do not have to have all the answers to begin.
HOW I CAN HELP
This work is focused on supporting you as a parent, helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how to respond effectively at home, while your teen may be in their own treatment.
I specialize in helping parents and families understand why eating disorders develop, what keeps them going, and how you can best support recovery with steadiness and compassion. Together, we’ll explore approaches that bring calm, clarity, and communication back into your relationship with your teen.
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Recognize what your teen’s eating behaviors are expressing emotionally
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Communicate in ways that lower defensiveness and increase trust
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Offer support without feeding into control battles or fear
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Rebuild safety and connection, even when recovery feels uncertain
My goal is to help you rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and learn how to support your teen’s healing without losing yourself in the process.​​​​​​​
You Don't Have to Navigate this Alone
Supporting a teen with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming and lonely. Having a place to ask questions, reflect, and think through next steps can make a meaningful difference, both for you and for your family.
If you’re seeking help for your teen’s eating disorder, online therapy for parents can offer guidance and understanding as you work to support recovery with greater confidence and care.​
If you’d like to learn more before reaching out, you’re welcome to explore the resources below.
Teens & Parents: What you can Expect When We Work Together
Supporting a teen with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming. One moment you’re trying to hold firm boundaries, and the next you’re doing anything just to keep the peace. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps both you and your teen move from chaos toward calm, while restoring trust and connection in your relationship. In our sessions, I help parents understand the emotional patterns that keep the eating disorder active (perfectionism, control, or fear) and teach practical strategies for responding differently. You’ll learn how to communicate with your teen in ways that lower defensiveness and open the door to healing. Our work is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based approaches. You don’t have to navigate this on your own; with the right guidance, your family can begin to experience real relief and hope again.
Why Parents Choose Me
Parents often share that they feel exhausted from trying everything . Getting advice from friends, online articles, or even conflicting guidance from professionals. What they really want is clarity: to understand what’s happening, what to say, and how to help without making things worse. With over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and families, I bring a calm, steady approach that blends clinical expertise with empathy. My work draws from family-based therapy principles, emotion-focused strategies, and collaborative communication models that have been shown to reduce distress and improve outcomes. You’ll receive structured, compassionate support, not judgment or blame. My role is to help you feel grounded, confident, and capable of supporting your teen’s recovery, even in difficult moments.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
You don’t have to keep guessing what to do or worrying about saying the wrong thing. The sooner your loved one (and your family) has the right kind of support, the more space there is for healing to begin. Starting therapy is not about blame; it’s about building understanding. Together, we’ll create a roadmap that helps you recognize what’s driving the eating disorder, respond with compassion, and rebuild trust at home. Even small steps toward connection can make a meaningful difference in recovery.
