Between Sessions
Therapy doesn’t just happen in session. Here we share thoughts, reflections, and practical guidance to support you as you navigate emotions, relationships, and life’s more challenging moments.
When You Can’t Unfollow
For individuals recovering from an eating disorder, watching a friend, family member, or partner pursue weight loss or embrace diet culture can evoke a wide range of emotions. You may experience sadness, fear, jealousy, anger, grief, or self-doubt as old thoughts about body size, food, and self-worth begin to resurface.
Off Campus, Summer House, and the Desire for Connection
Somewhere along the way, many of us stopped treating connection as a need and started treating it as a want. Something we have to earn.
Stuck In a Binge/Restrict Cycle? You’re Not Alone
If you feel stuck in a cycle of binge eating, shame, and starting over—you’re not alone.
Many people who seek support for binge eating describe a similar experience: feeling frustrated, confused, and wondering, “Why can’t I just eat normally?” It can seem like everyone else has it figured out—but that’s not the full picture.
Is It More Than “Picky Eating”? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Are you (or your child) a picky eater—or could it be something more?
This is a question many people quietly wonder. It’s common to hear someone described as a “picky eater,” but for some individuals, the struggle with food goes far beyond preference. That’s where Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) comes in.
Do You Really Need to Love Your Body? Understanding Body Neutrality vs Body Positivity
What does it mean to love your body? Is this even possible? Have you ever even stopped to consider how you speak to your body on a daily basis?
We’re grateful for opportunities to contribute to conversations about mental health, relationships, and emotional well-being in our broader community.
Conversation in the Community
Scientists Uncover a Major Biological Clue Behind Anorexia Relapse
The findings aren’t entirely new, but they “build on existing research in a meaningful way,” says Erin Birely, LCPC, a counselor who specializes in disordered eating and alumni services coordinator at The Renfrew Center.
Safety First: Tackling Tough Topics with Teens: Understanding Eating Disorders Among Youth
In this episode, Amanda talks with Erin Birely, LCPC, about disordered eating among adolescents. They discuss the various types of eating disorders, the role of emotional avoidance, and biopsychosocial risk factors.
BloomTV: A fine line between getting healthy and disordered eating
Amber Freeman, host of Bloom, chatted with Erin Birely, LCPC to discuss the impact of social media on body image and practical ways to build a healthier relationship with food.
POMA DOes Podcast Beyond the Scale: Recognizing Eating Disorders
In this episode of POMA DOes…, Susan Medalie, DO, speaks with Erin Birely, LCPC, about recognizing and addressing eating disorders. They discuss why eating disorders can’t be identified by appearance alone, the behaviors and misconceptions that are sometimes overlooked, and the importance of approaching these conversations with compassion and curiosity.
