You don’t have to lose yourself trying to do everything right.

Orthorexia

Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with eating “clean,” “pure,” or “perfect” foods. On the surface, it may look like discipline or commitment to health—but underneath, it can lead to anxiety, shame, isolation, and disconnection from your body, your relationships, and yourself.

You might feel anxious about meals, preoccupied with ingredients, or guilty if you eat something that doesn’t meet your standards. You might spend hours planning what you’ll eat—or avoiding social situations because of food.

This isn't about failure or weakness. It's often a response to deeper needs: to feel in control, to belong, to cope with stress, or to measure up in a world that constantly tells you you're not enough.

When Wellness Becomes a Way to Hide

Many people struggling with orthorexia are high achievers—students, athletes, or individuals trying to do everything "right." You may pride yourself on your discipline or feel validated by others for your routines. But underneath, there may be a part of you that’s tired, overwhelmed, or silently wondering, “Is this really helping me feel better?”

Often, parts of us adopt rigid rules to stay safe or gain acceptance. These parts may have learned that being “healthy” is the only way to feel in control—or even to be loved. They’re trying hard to help, but they can also lead to disconnection from the joy, spontaneity, and nourishment you deserve.

Healing Through Connection

You don’t need to fight against these parts of yourself. In therapy, we create space to understand them—to listen without judgment and gently uncover what they truly need.

We believe that healing happens in connection: with your body, your emotions, your values, and with others. When you feel truly seen and supported, you don’t have to manage everything on your own. You can begin to trust yourself again—not just your food choices, but your worth.

Whether you're an athlete navigating performance pressures, a college student managing expectations, or someone who’s simply trying to feel okay in your body, your experience matters. And it's okay to ask for help.

You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to perform your worth. And you don’t have to manage your pain through perfection.

It’s possible to have a relationship with food—and with yourself—that feels nourishing, not punishing. Together, we can explore what’s underneath the obsession with “healthy,” and help you reconnect with the parts of you that are longing for peace, flexibility, and freedom.

Let’s Talk! You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

If this resonates with you, even just a little, we invite you to reach out.

Whether you’re ready to begin therapy or just need a place to start sorting things out, we’re here to listen. You don’t need to have all the answers—just a willingness to take the next step toward something gentler.

We’ll help you figure out if this is the right fit—and if not, we’ll help you find what is.

Your story matters. And there’s room for all the parts of you here.