Trauma-informed therapy insights and tools for adults navigating eating disorders, emotional burnout, and self-compassion – articles grounded in HAES®, DBT, and recovery-aligned perspectives.
Welcome to the Wind Over Water blog – where high-achieving, emotionally exhausted adults find real talk and real tools. Here you’ll find trauma-informed insights, eating disorder recovery support, DBT strategies, and honest reflections on burnout, body image, and emotional overwhelm.
I write for the ones who are tired of pretending they’re “fine.”
Whether you’re navigating recovery, questioning the rules you were raised with, or just trying to stop being so hard on yourself, there’s something here for you.
Explore evidence-based therapy content grounded in HAES®, DBT, RO-DBT, mindful self-compassion, and anti-diet culture perspectives.
New posts drop regularly—on shame, burnout, boundaries, trauma healing, and more. Start reading, start resting, start reclaiming. Sometimes I post different things on Wind Water Wellness, Substack, or Medium, too – so check those out!
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Read more: “You Don’t Look Anorexic.”
“You Don’t Look Anorexic.”
That’s the Point. You have been thinking about food for most of the day. Not enjoying it – thinking about it; calculating it, avoiding it, bargaining with it, dreading it. You have been losing weight…
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Read more: Therapy That Fits You, Not a Manual
Therapy That Fits You, Not a Manual
An Eclectic, Trauma-Informed Approach to Therapy That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around Most people who reach out for therapy already feel judged. By their bodies. By their productivity. By their ability to cope…
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Read more: Self-Actualization & Why Skipping Steps Won’t Work
Self-Actualization & Why Skipping Steps Won’t Work
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explained through trauma, eating disorders, and burnout, and why unmet needs block healing and self trust.
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Read more: Beyond Fixing Yourself: Values-Based Therapy Framework
Beyond Fixing Yourself: Values-Based Therapy Framework
CIRCA: Compassion – Integrity – Resilience – Candor – Acceptance Most people come to therapy believing something is wrong with them. Not broken in a dramatic way, but quietly defective. Too much. Not enough. Behind.…
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Read more: Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026 carries a theme that sounds obvious until you sit with it. Every body belongs. Not every body once healed. Not every body once productive. Not every body once disciplined enough,…
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Read more: My Philosophy in Therapy Practice
My Philosophy in Therapy Practice
A trauma-informed therapist shares the philosophies shaping her work with eating disorders, burnout, and perfectionism.
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*Disclaimer:
The information provided on this website, blog, or course is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Always consult a licensed therapist or your primary healthcare provider for personalized support. Mental health changes carry inherent risks, and outcomes may vary for each individual—no specific results are guaranteed. The content is provided “as is,” and the therapist assumes no liability for errors, omissions, or how the information is used. Use this material at your own risk.
Transparency Note: Some blog posts were outlined and drafted using generative AI, then reviewed, edited, and refined by a human (that’s me—therapist, writer, and recovering perfectionist). Images are either created by me or generated using AI art tools. I use these tools to save time, not to replace nuance or integrity.
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