Body & Food Relationship Counseling in Chicago, IL

Support for your relationship with food, your body, and yourself

More ease is possible

Food and body concerns can take up a lot of mental and emotional energy. The ways you’ve learned to navigate them may have helped you feel safer, more in control, or simply get through. Therapy isn’t about asking you to suddenly let those things go.

Together, we can create a gentle space to understand what’s been helping, make room for what feels harder now, and notice what you may want to shift. More ease might mean a little less tension, more room for choice, or finding ways of caring for yourself that feel more sustainable.

What we can work on

You might want to feel less consumed by thoughts about food or your body, understand emotional eating, loosen rules that no longer help, or feel more at ease making choices about movement and self-care. You may simply want more trust in yourself.

We’ll start with what matters to you. There is no requirement to love your body, eat perfectly, or arrive with a particular goal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How do your therapists view emotional eating behavior?

We perceive emotional eating as an adaptive response—your body’s unique language in response to personal and societal contexts. With attentiveness to your personal narrative and the societal impacts on your relationship with food, we create an environment of curiosity and understanding. Our goal isn’t to “fix” behaviors but to shed light on the deeper needs they signify. We aim to boost self-awareness, nurture self-compassion, and unlock your inherent resilience. By redefining these behaviors, we empower you to leverage your strengths for wellbeing.

Q. Can counseling support me in transforming my relationship with food and body?

Counseling can be a valuable resource in facilitating growth in your relationship with yourself. At our practice, we warmly embrace an inclusive approach that recognizes and celebrates the unique complexities of your journey. Within a compassionate and supportive environment, counseling provides a safe space for self-reflection, fostering the development of wisdom and compassion for your individual needs and experiences. You can explore the transformative possibilities as we provide guidance and a space to embrace your authentic self.

Q. Will you tell me what or when to eat?

No, we won’t. We empower you to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom. By building emotional awareness and cultivating inner resources, you’ll discover how to care for your needs compassionately.