Amy Essato

Biographical Info
Healing is HARD freaking work! It's my goal to provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space as we work together. I try to meet each client right where they are at. I have a lot of tools in my toolbox but there is no specific blueprint. Sometimes that means holding space while you cry your face off. Sometimes it listening and reflecting back where I see your eating disorder is at play. Sometimes it means creating small goals, meal planning or eating together. Sometimes it's debunking health and diet culture myths. Sometimes it's having a good laugh. ALWAYS, it's me believing that recovery is possible for you. I've been in the ED field for over ten years and LOVE what I do. I am especially passionate about working those who have been deemed "difficult" or "treatment resistant."
It’s important for me to acknowledge that my lived experience has been as a thin, white, cis, hetero woman which as afforded me much privilege as I navigate the world. I practice from an anti-oppression, trauma informed framework and am continually trying to learn and grow in these areas.
Email Address
Provider Specialization
Dietitian
Accepting New Patients?
Yes
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Pronouns
she/her
Credentials
RDN
Gender
Cisgender Woman
Provider identifies as BIPOC?
No
Type of Service
Individual
Ages Served
Adolescent, Adult
Communities
BIPOC, Queer, TGNC, Physical Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Chronic Illness
Supported Communities
BIPOC, Queer, TGNC, Physical Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Chronic Illness
Accepted Insurance
Aetna, BC/BS Regence, Care Oregon, Cigna, Medicaid, MODA, Out of network, PacificSource, Private Pay, United Healthcare (UBH/Optum)
Service Accessibility
Telehealth