CREDN Provider Directory

​We Provide client-centered nutrition therapies to improve your relationship with food and body all from a non-diet approach. Our offerings include: Individual visits both in person in Bend, or via telehealth Eating disorder individual and group meal support Body Trust® groups and retreats Medical nutrition therapy for other conditions and diabetes education programs.

I am a Neurodivergent clinician with over 5 years of experience working in the eating disorder field. With a masters degree in clinical nutrition, I have worked with eating disorder patients in various capacities. Past work includes individual nutrition support, recovery coaching, group courses, facilitating support groups, providing public workshops, and acting as a consultant for local treatment facilities. As a new resident to Washington, I hope to provide similar support in our new locale. My approach involves supporting clients wherever they are in their eating disorder recovery journey. I align with the HAES movement and implement an adapted intuitive eating approach to nutrition. While I am not an RD, I have dietetics education at the undergraduate level in addition to my masters in clinical nutrition. At present, I am a certified Nutritionist through the state of Washington and am working towards further education in the mental health field. Overall, client feedback indicates that they appreciate my holistic approach and relatability as someone who has successfully navigated her own recovery from an eating disorder. I do not currently accept insurance, but I do my best to make my services accessible to those who need them.

I offer individual and family therapy to adolescents and young adults (14+) who are experiencing eating disorders, chronic health and or disability, pain. I utilize Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness based stress reduction for chronic illness. I am particularly passionate about those who have experienced medical neglect and aim to provide a space that feels safe for working through feelings and conflict. My practice is fat-positive, anti-racist, queer affirming, and grounded in disability justice. If you are interested in learning more, please visit my website, or reach out for a free consultation!

If binge eating or worrying about food, eating, weight and shape feel like they have taken over your life, I can help you regain a sense of balance, control and peace around these issues. My approach is to help guide you back to your own body's inner wisdom. I am a clinical psychologist and have over 25 years of experience in the treatment of binge eating and related problems. I use weight neutral, evidence-based treatments that have been shown to help clients obtain lasting change. Ultimately, my goal is to help you become free from the rules, stress, anxiety and negativity that limit life when someone is suffering from an eating disorder. And with that new freedom, you’ll be able to turn more of your time and attention to the things that truly bring you joy and matter most to you.

I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with anxiety and mood disorders, perinatal concerns, trauma, and chronic medical conditions. I offer individual therapy services for all ages across the lifespan.

Hi there - I’m Mariah! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western New England University and my master’s degree in counseling psychology from American International College. I am currently working on my master’s of science in Kinesiology with a concentration in sport and exercise psychology from University of North Carolina - Greensboro. I recieved EMDR training through the EMDRIA approved trainer Thrive Learning & Publications. My focus is working with adult women struggling with disordered eating behavior. I am open to working with clients with a variety of disordered eating behavior however I have most experience working with individuals struggling with binge-eating, binge-restrict cycles, yo-yo dieting, and orthorexia. I have a background in sport and exercise as well and like to support women who love fitness but have struggled with a difficult relationship with movement/food while engaging in their athletic pursuits. This is not limited to "traditional athletes." There are so many people who do not consider themselves "athletes" but that struggle with their relationship with exercise and food and could be dealing with symptoms such as chronic undereating for their activity level, overwhelming hunger leading to binges, and loss of menstrual cycle. I am currently accepting graduate student interns for supervision starting Summer/Fall 2025.

So, your relationship with food has brought you here, but maybe you’re unsure if what you consider some form of overeating warrants seeking professional help. You don't have to suffer from anorexia and/or bulimia to "deserve" treatment and support. People who are enduring binge and emotional eating are often blamed (by themselves and others) for their use of food. If this is you, you may believe you have no "will power" and your relationship with food/body is your "fault". You aren't yet aware there are reasons (always other than will power) that explain your experience with food/body. You are not to blame. My mission is to help you find relief, so that food is just food again—free of stress and shame. I specialize in the treatment of binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, eating addiction, and their related struggles, such as depression. To help you become fully present, and live a life not overshadowed by worry. I believe in harnessing your critical thinking skills to help you create positive change. I'll encourage you to keep asking "why" and questioning thoughts or values to determine for yourself what‘s important (instead of defaulting to what "should" be important). This authenticity and conviction translate to all other areas of life.

I hold a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Antioch University, a CACREP accredited program. Major coursework included individual counseling, group counseling, counseling theories and skills, human development, social and cultural diversity, crisis counseling, understanding addiction, diagnosing mental health disorders, assessment of mental health disorders, human sexuality, and gender affirming care. I am registered with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – I (CADC-I) and with the National Board for Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I also have a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Psychology from Portland State University. As a Professional Counselor Associate, I am currently supervised by Selin Strait, LPC, CHT, and Tever Nickerson, LPC. I have direct experience working with adolescents with eating disorders in a residential setting as an intern as well as experience working with adults with eating disorders in an outpatient setting. I completed an internship and worked for three years in a residential and outpatient setting with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I have worked with patients who struggle with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, parenting stress, grief and loss, and navigating life transitions. I see my job as a therapist as being a supporter of your work to know, grow, and use your own wisdom and strength to move toward your goals. I am also aware of how power, privilege, and oppression can affect our work together. I invite discussion around this and seek to lessen the impact of any imbalance. My goal is to empower you as the client to have choice and autonomy in our work together. My approach is a combination of multiple methods. I tend to think about cases through the lens of biopsychosocial, existential, attachment, and person-centered theories. In terms of skills, I lean toward dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). More importantly, I like to see what works for you as an individual and adjust the ideas and skills I bring into our sessions to fit your needs.

I provide care that rejects the diet and weight-loss paradigm and centers around exploring your relationship to body, food, and movement. I view acupuncture and East Asian medicine from a weight-neutral, social-justice informed lens, and I also offer adjunctive eating disorder care by addressing symptoms of eating disorders and eating disorder recovery such as digestive issues, hormone dysregulation, insomnia, and anxiety. I am invested in providing safer experiences of healthcare so that individuals can connect with and trust their bodies.