Coral Reef Counseling

03/03/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023

Are you concerned that you or a loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating? If so, please seek help from an eating disorder specialist, such as myself. Help is merely a phone call away - 954-590-0597
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03/02/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023.

The pandemic was hard on just about everyone, especially those with active or emerging eating disorders. I can remember getting call after call from potential clients or parents during that time. I never saw anything like it and though it has slowed slightly, the rates are still way up from previous years.

03/01/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023

02/28/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023. This number is on the rise and the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) knows this. Yet, they still released guidelines for childhood obesity and weight management that included their expressed knowledge (right in the guidelines) that these behavioral, pharmaceutical and surgical recommendations lead to eating disorders.

02/27/2023

Today starts Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Please see the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) calendar of events to learn more and find resources!

12/31/2022

11/30/2022

The holiday season is full of good cheer, family time…and stress. If the thought of overspending on presents or gathering with your relatives keeps you up at night, you’re not alone! In fact, a recent poll reveals that nearly 80 percent of people find the holidays “somewhat” or “very” stressful. ❄️

Learn more about managing holiday stress in my latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3XF0jm5

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 💙 I am so appreciative of all of my wonderful clients and being able to do what I love every day.

11/19/2022

Diet culture is not welcomed around our children!

What happened when my kid came home telling me "Skittles are poison."

11/10/2022

Did you know your children may begin noticing the shapes and sizes of bodies as young as three years old? They may also equate thinness with the body and beauty ideals at an early age — something they already see in books and movies. Think about Disney princesses or Barbie dolls; these characters are thin, while the villains, like Ursula or the Queen of Hearts, are often overweight. It goes beyond just noticing different types of bodies too.

Read my latest blog to learn some tips to consider when your child becomes concerned about their weight: https://bit.ly/3Eax8zf

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! 👻

This is your friendly reminder to participate in today's festivities as you feel comfortable. There is no pressure to take part in hypersexualized costumes or to overcompensate for eating candy. Diet culture is trying to fool us with these messages. Focus on the fun with family and friends, and enjoy the day!

10/10/2022

Today is World Mental Health Day. Today and always, let's work together to end the dangerous stigma against mental health. 💙

If you're struggling, feel free to give me a call at 954.590.0597 to set up an appointment today.

09/26/2022

It’s been nearly a month since we said goodbye to summer (although not to the heat!) and hello to the classroom. 🍎 As with any time of transition, the back-to-school season is often marked by anxiety. While it’s normal to feel nervous about a new teacher, the change in daily routine, impending homework, and social interactions, it’s important that the anxiety eases after an adjustment period. ✏️

Visit https://bit.ly/3BbovSA to learn more on the blog!

09/08/2022

This week is Su***de Prevention Week. If you or a loved one are struggling, don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment today - 954.590.0597. Your mental health matters. 💙

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/25/2022

A bit about me! 🤗

After I graduated with my Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, I headed back to the much-loved sunshine in South Florida, where I grew up. My first job was at The Renfrew Center in Coconut Creek, Florida — one of the top eating disorder treatment programs in the country. While working there, I completed a Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. After seven years at The Renfrew Center, I transitioned to a job at the Oliver-Pyatt Centers in Miami, Florida, where I worked for five more years and earned the prestigious Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) credentials. This distinction is only given to professionals with extensive training and experience in the field of eating disorders, helping to protect clients from those who are not well-versed in the specialty. 💙

Check out my About Me page to learn more: https://bit.ly/3oI4VGE

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08/22/2022

I am so thrilled to announce that I have received my Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor credential through iaedp Foundation ⭐