Forest Lane Counseling

Specialty Areas

I work with individuals who are navigating challenges with body image, perinatal & postpartum concerns, infertility, and PCOS in addition to those who are facing anxiety and grief pertaining to life transitions. Whenever we face change, obstacles, loss, and/or new chapters in life, it's natural to encounter a whirlwind of mixed emotions—grief, anxiety, excitement, & fear. Our internal experiences can become so loud, and unsettling at times, that we can miss out on what is happening right in front of us. Facing these challenges alone can be extremely distressing and isolating. You deserve support and compassion as you work through these complex experiences.

Body Image & Disordered Eating

Therapy for body image and disordered eating from a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach is about embracing your body exactly as it is and fostering a relationship with food and movement that feels good to you. Rather than focusing on weight loss or fitting into narrow beauty standards, HAES therapy supports you in honoring your body, no matter its size, and learning to trust yourself again. It’s about letting go of restrictive diets and guilt around eating, and instead, finding joy in nourishing yourself and moving in ways that feel empowering. Through this compassionate and non-judgmental approach, therapy helps you challenge negative beliefs about your body, heal from past struggles, and create a healthier, more loving relationship with yourself. You deserve to feel at peace in your own skin and live a life that’s not dictated by the scale.

Reproductive & Perinatal Health

Reproductive health and mental health are deeply interconnected and approaching them from a holistic lens means recognizing the interplay between the body, mind, and emotions. Holistic therapy addresses not just physical well-being but also emotional, psychological, and social aspects of reproductive health. This approach emphasizes the importance of balancing hormonal health, addressing past trauma, managing stress, and nurturing self-awareness. By integrating practices such as mindfulness, body-centered therapies, and support for emotional resilience, holistic therapy fosters a deeper sense of healing and empowerment. Whether navigating issues like infertility, pregnancy loss, or hormonal imbalances, a holistic approach supports individuals in achieving overall well-being, cultivating emotional balance, and promoting a healthier relationship with their reproductive health.

Anxiety, Grief & Life Transitions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an effective, compassionate approach for navigating anxiety, grief, and life transitions. ACT helps you embrace your emotions and thoughts without judgment, fostering a deeper sense of acceptance and resilience. Rather than trying to avoid or eliminate difficult feelings, ACT encourages you to make space for them while focusing on what truly matters to you. By identifying your values, we can learn to prioritize meaningful and sustainable actions that align with your true self when coping with uncertainty and painful experiences. Whether you're facing anxiety, mourning a loss, or adjusting to a major life change, ACT offers tools to build emotional flexibility, cultivate self-compassion, and find a sense of peace amidst life's challenges.

You deserve to be nurtured and to take up space.