Frameworks and theories we utilize
Sex Positivity
Kink-affirming, sex-worker positive
Feminist Therapy
Health at Every Size® (HAES®)
We all work from a Health at Every Size approach, which means that we believe that all bodies, regardless of size, can be healthy and can work toward health by their own definitions. We see healthcare as a human right that does not need to be earned based on body size or holding health as a value or pursuit. We understand that all oppression is linked, particularly fat phobia and racism, and that eliminating oppression and acknowledging its impact are hugely important steps toward health.
We do not believe that health is a moral imperative or a requirement for respect from self or others. We do not recommend, advocate for or support intentional weight loss efforts, but do work with patients still pursuing weight loss, as we welcome folks in all stages of body acceptance, body image work, body grief, body and fat positivity, body dysmorphia and eating disorders. We carry and center a deep respect for our patients’ autonomy. While we will correct misinformation and acknowledge the impact of diet culture, fatphobia and anti-blackness that can accompany intentional weight loss, we never discourage patients from doing what feels right for them, but will explore and seek to understand the desire, both intrapsychically, interpersonally and sociopolitically.
Health at Every Size is an evidence based approach. Sources and myths about HAES are available here: https://asdah.org/haes/ HAES is a trademark held by ASDAH (the Association for Size Diversity and Health), used with permission.
Harm Reduction
Relational Therapy
Our Relational framework emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, as relationships are often the source of deep pain and offer deep opportunities for healing and growth. We are not distant, blank faced analysts, but instead are responsive, affirmative, and collaborative in our approach. We strive to offer our patients real feedback, often grounded in our subjectivity and experience of both you and your world.
Narrative Therapy
Self Compassion
Therapeutic work is ultimately ineffective if it is integrated into a shaming, judgemental framework that remains unchallenged. ATC therapists emphasize unconditional positive regard and trust that everything you do, you do for a reason.
Honoring behaviors and thought patterns as they are, with curiosity and self-compassion, allows us to move through them instead of getting stuck. Our team seeks to understand the function and utility of behaviors or systems of beleifs that are no longer serving you, and move you towards ways of being that are more in alignment with your present self, and the self you one day hope to be.
Psychodynamic Approaches
Frameworks and theories we utilize
Health at Every Size® (HAES®)
We all work from a Health at Every Size approach, which means that we believe that all bodies, regardless of size, can be healthy and can work toward health by their own definitions. We see healthcare as a human right that does not need to be earned based on body size or holding health as a value or pursuit. We understand that all oppression is linked, particularly fat phobia and racism, and that eliminating oppression and acknowledging its impact are hugely important steps toward health.
We do not believe that health is a moral imperative or a requirement for respect from self or others. We do not recommend, advocate for or support intentional weight loss efforts, but do work with patients still pursuing weight loss, as we welcome folks in all stages of body acceptance, body image work, body grief, body and fat positivity, body dysmorphia and eating disorders. We carry and center a deep respect for our patients’ autonomy. While we will correct misinformation and acknowledge the impact of diet culture, fatphobia and anti-blackness that can accompany intentional weight loss, we never discourage patients from doing what feels right for them, but will explore and seek to understand the desire, both intrapsychically, interpersonally and sociopolitically.
Health at Every Size is an evidence based approach. Sources and myths about HAES are available here: https://asdah.org/haes/ HAES is a trademark held by ASDAH (the Association for Size Diversity and Health), used with permission.
Sex Positivity
Kink-affirming, sex-worker positive
Self Compassion
Therapeutic work is ultimately ineffective if it is integrated into a shaming, judgemental framework that remains unchallenged. ATC therapists emphasize unconditional positive regard and trust that everything you do, you do for a reason.
Honoring behaviors and thought patterns as they are, with curiosity and self-compassion, allows us to move through them instead of getting stuck. Our team seeks to understand the function and utility of behaviors or systems of beleifs that are no longer serving you, and move you towards ways of being that are more in alignment with your present self, and the self you one day hope to be.
Relational Therapy
Our relational framework emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, as relationships are often the source of deep pain and offer deep opportunities for healing and growth. We are not distant, blank faced analysts, but instead are responsive, affirmative, and collaborative in our approach. We strive to offer our patients real feedback, often grounded in our subjectivity and experience of both you and your world.
Feminist Therapy
Harm Reduction
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Approaches
Frameworks and theories we utilize
Sex Positivity
Kink-affirming, sex-worker positive
Health at Every Size® (HAES®)
We all work from a Health at Every Size approach, which means that we believe that all bodies, regardless of size, can be healthy and can work toward health by their own definitions. We see healthcare as a human right that does not need to be earned based on body size or holding health as a value or pursuit. We understand that all oppression is linked, particularly fat phobia and racism, and that eliminating oppression and acknowledging its impact are hugely important steps toward health.
We do not believe that health is a moral imperative or a requirement for respect from self or others. We do not recommend, advocate for or support intentional weight loss efforts, but do work with patients still pursuing weight loss, as we welcome folks in all stages of body acceptance, body image work, body grief, body and fat positivity, body dysmorphia and eating disorders. We carry and center a deep respect for our patients’ autonomy. While we will correct misinformation and acknowledge the impact of diet culture, fatphobia and anti-blackness that can accompany intentional weight loss, we never discourage patients from doing what feels right for them, but will explore and seek to understand the desire, both intrapsychically, interpersonally and sociopolitically.
Health at Every Size is an evidence based approach. Sources and myths about HAES are available here: https://asdah.org/haes/ HAES is a trademark held by ASDAH (the Association for Size Diversity and Health), used with permission.
Feminist Therapy
Harm Reduction
Self Compassion
Therapeutic work is ultimately ineffective if it is integrated into a shaming, judgemental framework that remains unchallenged. ATC therapists emphasize unconditional positive regard and trust that everything you do, you do for a reason.
Honoring behaviors and thought patterns as they are, with curiosity and self-compassion, allows us to move through them instead of getting stuck. Our team seeks to understand the function and utility of behaviors or systems of beleifs that are no longer serving you, and move you towards ways of being that are more in alignment with your present self, and the self you one day hope to be.
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Approaches
Relational Therapy
Our relational framework emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, as relationships are often the source of deep pain and offer deep opportunities for healing and growth. We are not distant, blank faced analysts, but instead are responsive, affirmative, and collaborative in our approach. We strive to offer our patients real feedback, often grounded in our subjectivity and experience of both you and your world.