Heather Rafanello (she/her)

Disordered eating can be life altering, and impact us in so many ways. My approach in treating an eating disorder is less focused on the food, or behaviors, and more about the underlying causes of these thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we can play detective to try and understand the purpose of the disordered eating before working to replace it.

Anxiety is a part of life, one that actually benefits us in some small, and twisted way. Learning to recognize and understand your anxiety can be the key to opening new doors of hope and healing. Through building awareness, and understanding the roots of your worry thoughts, we can redirect them, change them, and put you back in the drivers seat of your life.

My approach towards working with esteem issues is to create a more neutral space. If you're feeling down, I do not agree that the answer is a boost. Rather, my approach is to help create a more balanced mindset, working to allow you to appreciate and validate parts of yourself.

Our family is our roots, and sometimes the source of our pain. While we cannot always resolve our issues, we can learn to communicate and work through them together. I believe that family counseling is not only important, but essential for all families to develop strong emotional growth and connections.

If you're struggling, but you're not ready for change that is okay! Motivational interviewing is a technique that allows us to come together and explore your readiness for change, but also validates your ambivalence and concern!

Cognitive behavioral therapy allows us to play detective for your thoughts. We start by simply paying attention (which you'll see if not that simple at all!) Once we understand the patterns of your thinking, we will work to identify new, more helpful thoughts. CBT not only focuses on thoughts, but also on your feelings, and your behaviors as well, which allow you to make improvements in any areas of your life you desire.