Eating Disorder &
Disorder Eating Therapy
In Olympia & Online across Washington
Helping People Navigate a Healthier Relationship with Food and Their Body
Hello there! If you’re here, it’s likely that you or someone you care about is struggling with eating habits that don’t feel quite right. Whether it’s an eating disorder or disordered eating, you’re in the right place.
Sometimes life sucks and body stuff feels hard. Most people who start therapy for disordered eating feel trapped in a life and body they don’t love. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you feel obsessed with what you eat or how you look, or you find yourself wanting to escape the intense emotions but don’t know how. Stuck in overwhelm, self-criticism, and feeling hopeless, you may feel like life is out of control.
I’m here to support you on your journey to a balanced, joyful relationship with food and your body.
Understanding Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating
First, let’s break down the differences:
Eating Disorders: These are serious medical conditions that involve extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Less common eating disorders are orthorexia and ARFID They can have severe physical and emotional consequences, requiring specialized care and treatment.
Disordered Eating: This refers to a range of irregular eating behaviors that may not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder. It can include behaviors like chronic dieting, emotional eating, and obsessive calorie counting. While these habits might not be as extreme as eating disorders, they can still impact your health and well-being.
Do You Feel Ashamed, Guilty, Exhausted?
Do any of the following statements resonate with you?
Your eating habits include restricting food intake, binging, purging, or compulsive overeating.
You are extremely focused on “being healthy” and are often worried about eating the "right" or "wrong" foods.
You feel like if your body was perfect, then you would be happier.
Difficulty loving, or even liking yourself, because of your weight or body size.
Or maybe you feel like your body has betrayed you.
You feel like you just can't stop exercising, counting calories, looking in the mirror, weighing, or some other body-related behavior.
Constantly comparing yourself to others on social media, knowing that it is not reality. Even though you know it is filtered and staged, you can’t stop obsessing
If these feel familiar or true for you, I understand that you might feel embarrassed or scared to open up to anyone out of fear of judgment. Reaching out and getting help can provide you with a safe space to talk openly about what's actually going on. Even if you don't believe you deserve care, you do. You deserve to have a mind and body at ease. You are not alone.
Eating Disorder Therapy Can Help You Break The Cycle of Disordered Eating And Constant Worries About Your Body
It’s possible to feel better.
Imagine a life where you could...
Really feel joy.
Stop worrying all the time.
Feel more free and safe in your body.
Stop disordered eating from affecting the way you live.
Get A Healthier Relationship With Food And Your Body
Eating disorder therapy helps you rise above your challenges and start moving towards your ideal life with less confusion and more confidence
You will get a toolbox of practical actions to take care of yourself and make peace with food and your body.
Even if you are not sure if recovery is possible or that you're ready to open up, eating disorder therapy may be able to help.
I've helped people struggling with disordered eating who are struggling with perfectionism, anxiety, and comparison start living life more fully. With a healthier approach to eating and actual strategies for handling tendencies when they come up, my clients are more satisfied, confident, and empowered, living life fully and finally finding the peace they've always longed for.
My name is Tammy Shultz and I am a therapist and compassionate human who is here to help.
How Eating Disorder Therapy Works
Eating disorder therapy consists of 50-minute, one-on-one sessions that help you work through your concerns. In addition to listening, I will share thoughts when it's helpful and provide guidance based on my experience. I play an active role. Here’s how it will work step-by-step
First, let’s get to know each other. I provide a safe, accepting space so that you will feel comfortable sharing your struggles with me.
Through hearing your story, I will start to get a picture of what your challenges are.
We will start by with helping you with immediate concerns like managing difficult emotions and challenging life situations
We will also work to discover what your goals are in therapy and in life.
Keeping your unique goals in mind, we’ll figure out what’s needed to help you reach them
Over the course of our sessions, you will start making progress towards the life you desire.
Research shows that eating disorder therapy can positively change your thinking, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you let go of what’s holding you back.
How I Can Help
As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, my approach is holistic and tailored to your unique needs.
Here’s what you can expect from our sessions:
Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Support
Your journey is personal, and it deserves a compassionate ear. In our sessions, you’ll find a safe space to share your struggles, fears, and hopes without judgment
My style is warm, friendly, and just a little bit quirky (in the best way, I promise!). Therapy doesn’t have to be stiff and clinical—in fact, it should feel like a conversation with a trusted friend who happens to have some pretty cool tools to help you while you find peace and acceptance with your bond, food, and yourself.
We’ll look beyond the symptoms to understand the root causes of your eating challenges. This includes exploring emotional triggers, family dynamics, and nutritional imbalances. Together, we’ll create a comprehensive plan that addresses your mind, body, and spirit.
Holistic Healing
From mindful eating practices to personalized nutrition plans, you’ll gain practical tools to transform your relationship with food. We’ll work on developing healthy eating habits, improving body image, and building resilience against societal pressures.
Practical Tools and Strategies
Eating challenges don’t exist in a vacuum—they often affect and are affected by your relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I’ll help you navigate these dynamics, fostering understanding and support within your family.
Family and Relationship Support
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Reaching out for help is a brave first step.
Whether you’re dealing with an eating disorder or disordered eating, I’m here to walk with you every step of the way.
Let’s work together to restore balance, joy, and health to your life.
Contact Me
Ready to learn more? Have questions? Or maybe you’re just ready to dive right in? Let’s chat! You can reach me at tammy@tammyshultz.com.
Let’s turn that anxiety into empowerment, one step at a time.
I am looking forward to meeting you. Your healthier, happier self is just a call or email away!
Remember, you deserve to feel good in your body and have a positive relationship with food. I’m here to help you achieve that—one step at a time.