Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, M.A. - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Certified Eating Disorders Specialist
Posted by in Blog “I might have a little disordered eating, but I don’t think it’s an eating disorder”(when it is an eating disorder). “I throw up sometimes to manage my weight, but it’s not a big deal.” These types of comments often come up in therapy and in common conversations. A 2023 review by Miskovic-Wheatley and colleagues synthesized a decade’s worth…Read more »
Posted by in Blog The following continues to be the most influential combination of words in my life. This hung on a plaque in my childhood home (Thank you, Mom and Dad). I remember being so young and fascinated by it–sounding out the words. I remember going to the family room dictionary (Yes, a big, big paper one with…Read more »
Posted by in Blog Are you interviewing eating disorders therapists? Yes, you completely have the right to vet us. It can feel scary to realize you or a loved one might have an actual eating disorder. However, it is also an empowering realization that can help lead you to healing and more freedom in your life! (Cheering sounds.) The…Read more »
Posted by in Blog As we shift towards summer, many people will start diets. In addition to dieting being a potential trigger for people biologically susceptible to eating disorders, the difficult part of this is that diets have been proven to not work. Add this to the focus on “beach bodies” and “swimsuit ready,” and we have a recipe…Read more »