Pregnancy is a time of immense physical, emotional, and psychological change. During this period, many women place their trust in their healthcare providers to guide them through the journey with care and expertise. Unfortunately, not all experiences with medical professionals are positive. For some, the process is marred by discrimination, especially weight bias.
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Exercise as Empowerment: Celebrating Movement Beyond Appearance
Exercise. Movement. Physical activity. These terms are often tossed around in the context of weight loss, appearance, or even punishment for food intake. For many people, the relationship with exercise can be heavily influenced by diet culture, which equates body size with worth, and physical activity with compensation for eating.
Reclaiming Your Healthcare: How to Navigate Doctor’s Appointments as a Person in a Larger Body
Wondering what an out-of-network therapist is? Learn why Coastal Collaborative Care offers personalized, flexible therapy outside of insurance networks.
Using Metaphors in Eating Disorder Treatment: The Eating Disorder is Voldemort
When some patients start treatment for an eating disorder it can be emotionally and physically uncomfortable. In my work as a therapist I try to educate my patients as to why this feeling is normal.
How is Your Mental Health? 5 Questions to Reflect on After the Holidays
Wondering what an out-of-network therapist is? Learn why Coastal Collaborative Care offers personalized, flexible therapy outside of insurance networks.
Looking for a Therapist? Understanding Out-of-Network Therapy and How to Pay for It
Wondering what an out-of-network therapist is? Learn why Coastal Collaborative Care offers personalized, flexible therapy outside of insurance networks.
What Your Therapy Session Might Look Like
Curious about what happens in a therapy session? Learn from a therapist what you can expect—from emotional support to trauma work and practical problem-solving.
When Therapy Feels Hard (and That’s Okay)
Struggling with therapy? You’re not alone. Learn why sometimes therapy feels hard, how to cope with emotional discomfort & why it’s often a sign of real growth.
The Anxiety Trick: Why Avoiding Makes It Worse
Avoiding your fears may feel safe, but it makes anxiety worse. Learn how exposure therapy from Coastal Collaborative Care can help with anxiety avoidance.
