About Alexandria
I work with teens and adults who want help improving their relationship with food and body image, as well as those who are in recovery from an eating disorder. Struggling with food and body image can be incredibly isolating and I want others to know my practice is a non- judgemental and encouraging space where they can talk about this. I help my clients build their identity and self-esteem, as well as work on coping skills to handle tough moments. For those in recovery who are out of the crisis point, we can process the “why” of the eating disorder occurred and make plans for the future.
I also work with clients who have ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). ARFID often gets overlooked in traditional eating disorder treatment. While some clients will want to increase their number of “safe foods”, therapy can still be helpful without this being the goal. In my work I help my clients come up with ways to make their lives easier, process frustration as it comes up and explore the overlap between ARFID and neurodiversity.
My services include providing individual therapy for those looking for help with anxiety, burnout, university stress, life transitions and other mental health struggles. I understand through my work (as well as my own time in therapy) how important it is to feel like you have someone who “gets it”. In therapy, we work together as a team. I come in with my training, expertise and recommendations to use inside and outside of session. You come in ready to share, work together and build upon your own skills and strengths.
I believe in seeing the whole person versus just their struggles, so in session you will hear me ask about your hobbies, passions and strengths throughout our work. I gravitate to using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) because it helps work with vs against your struggles and for you to create a meaningful and value based life. I also believe in looking at the ‘big picture’ (aka the environment you are in) and incorporate social justice lens into my work. From a strength based and client centered approach, I am there to help you create the foundation to tackle the hard stuff.
https://www.alexandriabutterfieldtherapy.com/
