What To Expect

When Working with Sam

Initial Assessment

Meet Cute

Your initial meeting with Sam will encompass 60-75 minutes of getting acquainted, reviewing your eating and medical history, and discussing personalized goals tailored to lead you on your path to a new and loving relationship with food and your body. Sam will also connect with any other health professionals you are currently seeing in order to provide multidisciplinary, coordinated care, which may include:

• primary care physician

• medical specialists

• psychiatrist

• therapist

• personal trainer

Counseling Sessions

Follow Through

Based on your needs, you will meet for 45-60 minute follow-up sessions (weekly, monthly, or as needed) with Sam to discuss progress, or even obstacles, to meeting your goals. Motivational counseling sessions may include:

• identifying disordered eating patterns

• exploring the roles of food, movement, and finances in the context of your health

• examining social and family dynamics' impact on food

• building practical skills such as menu planning, grocery shopping, and cooking

• sharing nutritional knowledge and discussing latest trends

Interactive Sessions

Wellness Adventures

Your work with Sam will be enhanced by incorporating a variety of activities aimed at challenging your current food comfort zone:

• farmers' market trips

• restaurant outings

• novel food exposures

• body awareness challenges

• movement experientials

Whether you are looking to expand your culinary repertoire or confronting disordered eating habits, Sam will support you in exploring relevant growth experiences.

For further information or questions, please contact Sam by phone or email.