come home to yourself and your body.
Inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for eating disorders.
In-person sessions in DC; virtual in DC, MD, and VA.
Go from feeling trapped in a constant battle with food, your body, and the mirror, spiraling into harsh self-talk every time you see your reflection—wondering, “Will I ever feel okay in my own skin?” …
… to reclaiming your brain space, your peace, and discovering who you are beyond the diet rules and cycles of shame (because life’s too short to keep living like this) …
… with therapy that honors you as you are. This isn’t about “fixing” you or making you fit a mold—it’s about building self-compassion, resilience, and a life that feels truly yours.
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With 10 years experience and lived expertise in recovery, I’m here to honor your journey and offer real, research-backed support—no judgment, just hope.
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“Heather's excellent knowledge, skills, and expertise with women and Binge Eating Disorder allowed me to quickly build trust and feel understood. She asked me a lot of questions, which I loved, and centered my needs. I felt respected and cared for.”
– Privately Disclosed
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“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
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“I cannot recommend Heather more vigorously. She and I have worked together for two years, and her knowledge, experience, and insights have been instrumental to my recovery.”
– Privately Disclosed
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"Heather is a warm and empowering supervisor. She models authenticity in counseling and kindly and respectfully challenged me to grow as a provider."
- Adrian Hosler, LGPC
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Limited spots available, as I keep a small case load to ensure quality.
Why spend another day …
→ Exhausted by the mental gymnastics of tracking every bite and feeling at war with your own body?
→ Stuck in the cycle, wondering, “Why do I keep doing this?” Each time you swear it’s the last, until the cycle repeats. Again.
→ Worn down by a world that constantly comments on your right to exist comfortably in your body?
→ Grappling with the shame from a childhood or faith-based environment that left you at odds with your body?
→ Disheartened by providers who make triggering comments on food and weight without really getting it?
A few of the insights we’ll explore in our sessions …
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→ The binge-restrict cycle isn’t random; it’s your body’s protective response to dieting.
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→ Consistent, satisfying meals are the most effective prevention for disordered eating—yes, even binging.
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→ The myth that larger bodies can’t be smart, successful, or loved? It’s a lie.
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→ Think you want tips and tricks? Truth is, they don’t bring lasting results.
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→ Turning toward unpleasant feelings can bring faster relief than running from them.
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→ Every part of you is trying to help—even when it doesn’t feel that way.
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→ What did you need from a caring adult growing up, and can you give that to yourself now?
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→ Keeping trigger foods out of the house won’t help; getting used to them will.
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→ Your body CAN be a safe place—no matter what society says or how it tries to marginalize you.
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→ Anti-fatness is the problem, not your body.
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→ You can’t control every thought or feeling, but you can control your actions.
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→ Shame doesn’t create change—self-compassion does.
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→ The ways you’re coping make sense, even if they aren’t sustainable long-term.
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→ Disordered eating and body image issues aren’t about vanity—they’re about trying to feel safe.
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→ Christian background? I get how some faith-based teachings can complicate body image.
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→ Dive into your inner world with IFS, stay true to your values with ACT, and get social-system aware with RCT.
Meet The Therapist
Hi, I’m Heather Clark, LCPC, LPC, CBTP.
And I believe your body belongs here, exactly as it is—no pressure to change, no judgments. My clients tell me they leave sessions feeling seen, like they finally “make sense.”
I’m warm, friendly, a bit of an extravert, and I’m here for the real work—pushing gently but purposefully toward the edges of your comfort zone because that’s where growth happens.
With years of experience in eating disorders, Health At Every Size®, and trauma, I bring both deep knowledge and lived experience. I’ll help you put feelings into words, make insightful connections, and rediscover who you truly are.
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M.A. Professional Counseling, 2015
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in MD, DC, and VA
Certified Body Trust® Provider
Supervisor toward counseling licensure (board-approved in MD and VA)