Levels of care: PHP, IOP, outpatient

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My name is Erica Faulhaber and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Consultant-In-Training in Erie, Colorado — who helps women struggling with trying to be perfect all the time. I know firsthand what it is like to have unhealthy relationships with food, the scale, body image and self-esteem. Starting at a very early age, I began to not like myself and struggled with how others perceived me. Did they see what I saw? The critical voice inside me was louder than ever during high school and throughout college. During this time, it became second nature to engage in unhealthy behaviors. The harmful cycle of negative self-talk, not caring for my body and obsession over my weight started to spiral out of control. This was a very difficult time in my life. I noticed that no matter what weight I was, I was unhappy and unfulfilled. As I continued to learn more about myself, I recognized that I was a broken person who had some deeper wounds. After working through various traumas in my own life, both big and small, I realized that I wanted to help others do the same. New Directions Colorado offers both in-person and online counseling.

I am an eating disorder survivor turned mental health advocate & eating disorder recovery coach. After battling my own eating disorder for years I have come to know that taking the time to heal and feel my emotions in a safe, uplifting, and empowering space was the best gift that could have been given to me. I’m a natural empath and a caring, compassionate person. Once recovered I developed a passion for helping others break free from diet culture and heal their relationships with food, body, and movement. Now I work as an eating disorder recovery coach helping others do just that. As an eating disorder recovery coach, I am here to walk with you and help you focus on the here and now. I will be there to support you through your recovery journey. In our work together, you will become equipped with tools to help you achieve recovery. Support doesn’t stop when our session is over - we will stay connected through text support when things are hard in the moment. Recovery is a winding road!

Amy has been an RD for over 20 years. She has been blessed with a variety of professional experiences such as Corporate Wellness Dietitian, Associate Professor, Research Consultant, Clinical Dietitian and is now humbled to be doing nutrition counseling. She also delights in being on the board of BodyBloved that provides opportunities to heal one’s relationship with body image, food, and fitness (https://www.bodybloved.com/). She believes that evidenced based science, health behavior theory and best practice make a boom for supporting behavior change. Through her own diet struggles, she now proclaims the good news about Health at Every Size and the non-diet approach. Having experienced an eating disorder at a noticeably young age and then dabbling in disordered eating for many years thereafter, freedom rang when she started practicing the truths behind the non-diet approach. Her own struggles have equipped her with compassion, empathy, and realistic recommendations for those she works with. Additionally, her past research focused on emotional eating and nutrition interventions using the non-diet approach. As she sits in the middle of mid-life, she has a heart that cries out to women who are experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause (and men too in this mid-life stage). Going through her own struggles with the side effects of perimenopause, she wants to scream out the message that YOU ARE NOT CRAZY. What you are going through is real. Her mother, having gone through her own issues, is a strong encourager of seeking out help beyond what appears to be the traditional. Amy believes that this support is vital to everyone and that life is much better when one realizes YOU ARE NOT ALONE. She believes in extra self-care in all seasons of life and especially this one. As she reflects on her life with disordered eating, she is grateful that she was healed of that and wants to help those that struggle. It is enough to go through drastic bodily changes in the second half of life nevertheless having to struggle with food, body image, and physical activity. Finally, she is the wife to an amazing, hot hubs and a mama to 3 amazing kids, one of which came home from China through adoption recently. Faith, family, and friends are the top blessings in her life. (Although on many days you can see her on the struggle bus attempting to do mid-life and multitask😉). Amy loves walking, waking to morning devos and coffee, and sitting by the water. Her hope for those with strongholds related to food, body image, and physical activity, is that they will be set free to live the life they were called to live!

Karis is a registered dietitian nutritionist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado and her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin Stout. Having walked through her own struggles with food and body image, she found a passion for helping others heal their relationships with food and their bodies and strives to proclaim truth in a culture that teaches image-based value. Karis has a special heart for adolescent, college-age, and pregnant women who wrestle with the lies fed to them about food and body. She believes that food is and should be an enjoyable part of life that connects us to others, our own bodies, and our culture. Karis seeks to walk alongside each individual as they discover and explore their own story regarding food and their body. These narratives are powerful lenses through which we see ourselves, and they desperately need compassion. Karis is a lover of mountains, coffee, good books, and good company. She enjoys learning about different cultures and their traditions (check out the Swedish word “Fika”). You can find her enjoying the morning sun and laughing at most dad jokes and puns. Passionate about emotional and relational connection, Karis enjoys studying the science of interpersonal relationships, including attachment theory, love styles, etc.

I am passionate about mindful and intuitive eating, fueling and living. I hold a M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. I have been a Licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) since 2007 and a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) since 2010. I am also a Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator. I am honored to be the co-leader for the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) Special Interest Group (SIG) for OCD and Eating Disorders. I am also thrilled to be a member of the IOCDF’s Anxiety in Athletes Task Force. Anxiety in Athletes is a resource center that was created to address the mental health needs of the athletic community. In 2007, I established my nutrition private practice. I provide nutrition and sports nutrition counseling, coaching and consulting as well as hands-on, scientifically-based presentations and webinars. I am honored to have been the sports dietitian for Providence College for almost ten and half years and the sports dietitian for Brown University for four and half years. As a weight-neutral and Health at Every Size (HAES) dietitian nutritionist, I promote a non-diet mindful and intuitive eating and fueling philosophy. Through my personal experiences and passion for mindful and intuitive living, fueling and eating, it is my mission to empower individuals to honor their inner wisdom, make peace with food, feel comfortable in their body, cultivate a nourishing self-care practice and enjoy a lifetime of physical and emotional resiliency. I enjoy working with individuals to bring greater awareness, curiosity and compassion to their food choices, eating behaviors, thoughts and feelings so they can nourish their bodies and minds and thrive. Additionally, I am an advocate for eating disorders, OCD and other anxiety related disorders. I understand how debilitating OCD can be and how intense OCD fears can feel. Therefore, I am passionate about increasing mental health awareness to help individuals living with mental health challenges receive effective treatment and support in a timely manner. I empower teenagers and adults who are struggling with OCD and their relationship with food to face their OCD food fears.

Hi, I’m Allison Reddy! I am a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a lover of food, baking, and gentle movement/excercise. I enjoy helping people recover from eating disorders and disordered eating through a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size®, all foods fit, and intuitive eating lens. I love working with clients who struggle with their relationship with food and body. It is crucial to create a judgement free and compassionate space of curiosity to unpack big feelings many people have around food and their bodies and much more!

Levels of care: Inpatient

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Remote care means having access to your Clinical Care Team at your fingertips, keeping you connected to those who are prioritizing your recovery—all in the comfort of your own home. Feel supported throughout your recovery journey with registered dietitians, therapists, nurses, your peers, and more.

Dr. Ortiz is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in: Specialties: Eating disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and borderline personality disorder. Experience: Private practice, outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, and inpatient hospital settings. Approach: Evidence-based and personalized therapy, grounded in the latest research. For those interested in working on eating or body image concerns, I work from a health at every size (HAES) framework. Therapeutic modalities used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Style: Warm, collaborative, and tailored to individual client needs. Dr. Ortiz is passionate about helping clients move beyond feeling stuck, fostering a space for exploration and growth toward a more meaningful life. ​ Dr. Ortiz's dedication to delivering high-quality care extends to her research, which focuses on developing and testing innovative treatments for eating and anxiety disorders.

As a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Mindfulness Educator, I work with adults, teens, and families who are journeying through recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating. Whether you are taking your first steps, in need of resources, finding yourself stuck, or needing a refresher, I am here to help you navigate the challenges. You are not in this alone. As a recovered coach, I bring lived experience as well as rigorous training with pioneer and eating disorder expert Carolyn Costin, and years in the field helping to guide people who are struggling to a place of living happier, more fulfilled lives. Are you longing for the days when you enjoyed a healthy and joyful relationship with food, exercise, and your body? I am here to show you how you can have that again. Not only is recovery possible, but being fully recovered is too!

McKenzie is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and her Master’s in Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She determined at a young age that diet culture affected her friends and family and knew that she wanted to help bring truth and freedom to those around her. McKenzie has experience working in both eating disorder treatment and mental health treatment centers. She desires to walk alongside and guide individuals to find their ultimate food and body freedom. Being a certified intuitive eating counselor, she enjoys helping restore relationships with food and body image to a natural, instinctive state. Her desire is to help individuals connect with their food, body, and mind in a soulful way. McKenzie enjoys the outdoors and loves activities like hiking, walking at the beach, picnics, and riding bikes around the neighborhood. She loves traveling to new places and seeing different cultures but most of all loves doing life with her family and friends.

My passion is helping women who feel uncomfortable in their skin, out of control with food or weight, worried about whether they "measure up," or who want to improve their sense of self-worth. I take a client-centered, compassionate, and autonomy-supportive approach to empower you in finding balance, self-compassion, and fulfillment, so that you can more fully live the life you've always dreamed of, without being held back by insecurities or self-doubts. ​ With a PhD in clinical health psychology, a master's in public health, and backgrou as a personal trainer, I have the tools to help you create the mind-body health connection that enables you to thrive.

Hi, I’m Dr. Savannah Landis! I am a licensed psychologist and I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and sport psychology. If you're battling an eating disorder, know this: you are not alone. I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you achieve a sustainable recovery. Additionally, I understand the unique challenges and pressures athletes face. With a background as a competitive athlete myself and my experience working with athletes, I speak your language and tailor my approach to your specific sport and needs. No matter your level or goals, I'm here to help you reach your peak performance and mental well-being. I'm all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. We'll celebrate your victories, big and small, and tackle challenges head-on.

Emma believes everyone deserves to feel at home in their body and have a healthy relationship with food. She follows a non-diet, Health at Every Size approach to her dietetics practice, and has experienced the power of a meaningful, positive relationship with the body through the principles of Intuitive Eating and her yoga practice. Emma received her bachelor's degree in nutrition from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and completed her year-long dietetic internship at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Emma has experience treating both adult and teen clients with eating disorders at the Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient level of care. Emma takes a client-centered approach to nutrition counseling, taking care to integrate her client’s own values, goals, and motivations while working with them. Emma also completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India, and teaches classes as a Certified Yoga Teacher at her local studio. She understands how crucial embodiment and mind-body practices can be when exploring relationships to food and/or body. Outside of work you can find Emma enjoying the outdoors, attending live music events, searching for the perfect thrift find, finding any opportunity to dance, and struggling to keep her plants alive. Emma is an LGBTQ+ friendly care provider. Please see below to read Emma’s food philosophy: ~Everyone deserves to feel at home in their body, and at peace in their mind. ~Food and movement are as much about quality of life and enjoyment as they are about health. ~Food and movement are only two aspects of health. Rest, social connection, emotional wellness, environmental & financial safety and security, ability to cope with stress, and spiritual fulfillment are just as important to our health and well-being. ~Health and well-being are more complex than the number on the scale. ~Healthy behaviors, lifestyle, and relationship to food and body will always be more important than body shape or size. ~With healing, change, and growth, the process can sometimes be more important than the outcome. Progress is never linear. ~In this field there will always be more to learn and endless opportunities to grow. I am prepared to be a humble, life-long learner to provide my patients with the care they deserve.

Levels of care: Inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP *varies by location and state California, Colorado, Oregon, & Washington Irvine & Sacromento, CA & Virtual for CA Denver, CO & Virtual for CO Virtual for Oregon  Bellevue, WA & Virtual for WA​​

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We treat children, teens, and adults in all 50 states. Our providers are trained to treat all eating disorder diagnoses, as well as co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD.Equip’s model is adapted from family-based treatment (FBT), which research shows is the most effective eating disorder treatment for young people.

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I became a dietitian because I love food! I also looked for a career that involved science, medicine, and helping people. I want to make food less stressful for you. ​ Nutrition Interests: I particularly enjoy working with people with eating disorders /disordered eating and people with all types of diabetes. I am skilled with diabetes technology, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. I am happy to work with you on any nutrition topic that interests you. If food is causing you distress, you deserve to work with someone who can assist you! Get in touch to see if we would be a good fit. ​ Approach with Clients: Food should be simple and low stress. Any nutrition plan that dramatically increases stress is probably not actually improving your overall health. Nutrition is very important but it is only one component of health. Nutrition changes should take into account quality of life in all areas: social, physical, mental, spiritual, etc. Weight neutral care is a basis for my approach. Click here for more on weight neutral care. ​ Education and Credentials: 2011: Graduated University of Idaho's Coordinated Program in Dietetics 2011- Present: Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 2012: Worked locally in public health with the WIC program 2012-Present: Worked in a hospital setting with individuals, groups and medical staff from 2012-2020. 2014-Present: Credentialed as a Certified Diabetes Educator (now Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) I love learning and am continually looking to improve my skills and knowledge both professionally and personally. I participate in continuing education, read books and scientific research on a variety of topics to keep up to date with the constantly evolving field of nutrition. ​

Hi, I'm Tracy! I’m a somatic nutrition therapist, registered licensed dietitian and attuned eating coach in private practice providing in-person, phone and online counseling since 2006. I usher people on a soul level… Because I believe not wanting to be in the body is a way of protecting oneself, so the work is about nourishing the nervous system to feel safe enough to drop in to feel emotion to actually heal. Changing the food becomes an “of course eating is easier now” as flow becomes more a way of operating. I specialize in treatment of eating disorders and eating problems for both adults and children as well as issues related to over-extending the body, including adrenal fatigue, hormone issues, PCOS and gut health. I routinely teach intuitive eating workshops and disordered eating related talks throughout Florida, including University of Florida and Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL, Flager College, St. Augustine, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft Myers, FL. I am also the guest Nutrition Therapist for Feast, an online intuitive eating program and have appeared on many podcasts featuring topics on Intuitive Eating, Trauma healing, Positive body image and Recovery. I believe what healing food and weight concerns is really about is deciding to live fully human in the diverse and amazing bodies we have. Living and Feeling fully with courage and being dedicated to the fullest expression of who we are is the point.

Char-Lee Cassel is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist and a clinical exercise physiologist. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Washington State University in 2016. She practices nutrition therapy for eating disorders in Elverson, PA, has developed intuitive eating courses and is a co-host of the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Podcast. Char-Lee has personal experience recovering from disordered eating and professional experience walking alongside others to do the same. She celebrates body diversity and values peoples lived experiences. She takes a gentle approach to nutrition and believes there is room for all foods in a healthy eating pattern. Char-Lee is a wife and a mom of two boys, a big dog, and a flock of chickens. She’s a huge fan of donuts, mountains, and gardening. Her favorite place is out on the lake in her kayak or anywhere she can explore the world with her kiddos.

Hey there! I've been a Registered Dietitian for 7 years and have worked in multiple settings including acute care, inpatient rehabilitative, and an outpatient eating disorders clinic. My passion for helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies was born after a decade long personal battle with disordered eating and compulsive exercise patterns. Now that I am walking in freedom from the bondage of diet culture and fully embracing body acceptance (all while still chasing performance goals in endurance sports), it is my deepest joy to show others the path into a more satisfying and fulfilling health journey. ​ In my personal life, I am married to a lumberjack entrepreneur and have two wild kiddos that forever keep me on my toes. I am obsessed with ultra trail running/hiking and daydream about living in the mountains someday. Currently tackling the Tour du Mont Blanc through France, Switzerland and Italy (and eating all the delicious food along the way) is at the top of my bucket list.

Shira Evans, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is an expert sport and eating disorder dietitian. She received a B.A. in biology, minor in nutrition science at Ithaca College. She completed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Framingham State University to earn an MS/RD. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) specializing in sports performance based nutrition as well as treating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), disordered eating, and eating disorders in athletes. She is the former Director of Sports Nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill and Dartmouth College, where she worked with all Olympic student-athletes. Shira is a competitive runner, having qualified for the Boston Marathon. She enjoys cycling and has cycled across the United States twice, to support affordable housing initiatives.