Known for blending clinical expertise with authenticity, humor, and practical application, I create trainings that help professionals think critically, engage deeply, and leave with tools they can immediately use.
Speaking & Training
Engaging, Practical, and Thoughtfully Challenging
The best trainings do more than provide information. They create opportunities for reflection, meaningful discussion, and tangible changes in practice.
I provide presentations, workshops, and professional trainings for organizations, treatment programs, universities, healthcare systems, and professional associations. My speaking style combines clinical expertise, practical application, humor, and real-world examples to create engaging learning experiences that leave participants feeling both informed and empowered.
Whether presenting to a small clinical team or a national audience, my goal is to make complex topics accessible, relevant, and immediately applicable.
Areas of Expertise
Common presentation topics include:
Eating disorder assessment and treatment
Medical and psychological complications of eating disorders
Weight-inclusive and HAES®-aligned care
Harm reduction approaches in eating disorder treatment
Ethics and ethical decision-making in clinical practice
Fatphobia, weight stigma, and provider bias
Clinical supervision and professional development
Burnout prevention and clinician sustainability
Private practice development
Emerging issues in mental health care
Customized trainings can also be developed to meet the specific needs of your organization or audience.
A Focus on Practical Application
Participants consistently describe my presentations as engaging, approachable, and clinically relevant. Rather than focusing solely on theory, I emphasize practical tools, case examples, ethical considerations, and strategies that professionals can immediately integrate into their work.
My goal is to create learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and professional growth while acknowledging the complexities clinicians face every day.
Professional Experience
I am a licensed psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C), educator, and clinical supervisor with experience across multiple levels of eating disorder care, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient practice.
In addition to maintaining a specialized eating disorder practice, I serve as an Associate Professor and have presented nationally for professional organizations, treatment centers, universities, and conferences. My work focuses on helping clinicians navigate complex clinical, ethical, and systemic challenges while providing compassionate, evidence-based care.
Available Formats
Keynote Presentations
Thought-provoking presentations designed to educate, inspire, and challenge audiences.
Conference Workshops
Interactive workshops that combine clinical knowledge with practical skill development.
Organizational Trainings
Customized trainings for treatment programs, healthcare organizations, universities, and professional groups.
Consultation and Continuing Education Events
Specialized educational programming focused on eating disorders, ethics, supervision, and professional development.
Bringing Expertise to Your Organization
Whether you are seeking a conference presenter, workshop facilitator, guest lecturer, or organizational trainer, I would be happy to discuss how I can create a meaningful learning experience tailored to your audience's needs.
To inquire about speaking engagements, trainings, or consultation services, please contact me directly.