every body belongs here.
inclusive therapy for eating disorders, trauma, and more,
in D.C. or virtually in MD, VA, & D.C.
come home to your body and yourself.
You’re not broken.
Your instinctive ways of coping and surviving in the past make sense, even if they aren’t sustainable going forward.
Your body isn’t the problem. And it never was.
If you've ever had your fraught relationship with food/body dismissed, overlooked, minimized, or even encouraged, due to living in a larger body, there's a special place here for you.
food and body issues not your thing? no problem. read on.
what we offer…
individual therapy
Therapy for eating disorders, body image, anxiety, trauma (including church trauma), relationships, and building self-worth
supervision
Hone your skills, find your clinical voice, and build a sustainable practice
speaking/consulting
Topics include eating disorders, anti-fat bias, and creating weight-inclusive spaces
start your healing process today.
specialities
eating disorders
everything from diagnoses like
binge eating disorder, bulimia,
and anorexia, to chronic dieting
and body image issues
trauma & church trauma
we are trained in a variety of approaches to trauma treatment, and we can also help with religious and spiritual trauma
inclusive mental healthcare
general mental healthcare that is inclusive and responsive to every identity and every body.
mental health issues can be like weeds.
don’t settle for just managing the parts on the surface with hacks and tricks.
we can help you dig out the roots.
with so many therapists out there, why this practice?
Great question. Seriously.
Scroll down to read more about why us, and check out our answers to common questions.
our dream is to offer you care that's:
WEIGHT-INCLUSIVE
we celebrate the wide variety of body shapes and sizes
(yes, even yours!), and we understand that weight doesn't indicate health
TRAUMA-INFORMED
whether it was one, big, impactful experience, or a chronic, toxic environment, we anticipate and are prepared for all kinds of trauma
IDENTITY-RESPONSIVE
when we say "every body," we mean it - chronically ill, disabled, neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, you name it - we see you
we might be a good fit if…
you’re looking for a therapist who actually knows what to do with your disordered eating.
you’re looking for therapy that goes deeper than just skills and hacks.
you’ve been burned by the church, and need a safe place to process that.
you’ve got childhood issues that still have ripple effects on your life, and you’re ready to work through those.
you’ve tried every diet under the sun, and you’re ready to get out of that cycle and try something completely different.
you’re sick of providers making triggering recommendations about food, exercise, and weight, no matter what issue you’re seeking help for.
you want to learn to accept your body, even if society doesn’t.
“Having supervised Heather Clark,
I can attest to her expertise in treating eating disorders. She's dedicated to HAES and combating weight stigma, creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel respected and supported in their healing and growth.”
— Carolyn Karoll, LCSW-C, CEDS-C
