Eating Disorder Consulting for Professionals with
Cherie Miller, MS, LPC-S
When I started recovery myself many years ago, I was harmed by a therapist who did not have the appropriate experience or skills to work effectively with an eating disorder client.
Now, many years later, I too often hear similar stories from clients when they start seeing me. I believe these therapists are probably wonderful practitioners with the best of intentions who just need some additional training.
Ethically and legally, we should never practice outside our competence, but this is especially true with eating disorders, which are serious mental health disorders with dangerous medical complexities. That’s why I started offering consultation and trainings to help other therapists become eating disorder-competent.
Why Work with Me
Professional consulting with me can help you make correct diagnoses, as well as develop and execute effective treatment plans for clients with eating disorders. It can also be helpful in identifying growth areas, and I can recommend resources for learning. Lastly, we can discuss if there are any personal issues you might have (e.g. your own issues with food or body image) that could interfere with your work with clients with eating disorders.
My Qualifications
I am a licensed professional counselor supervisor in the state of Texas with a Masters in Professional Counseling. Before starting Nourished Soul Center for Healing (formerly Food Freedom Therapy), I worked as a program therapist at Center for Discovery, an outpatient eating disorder clinic in Dallas. Prior to moving back to the Ft. Worth area several years ago, I was a counselor at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s Connections House, and was a support group leader and volunteer at The Eating Disorder Foundation (EDF) in Denver. I’m also currently working to receive my certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) certification.
I have 15 years years of experience as an eating disorder mentor, speaker, educator, and advocate. I’m now a continuing education speaker on eating disorder topics to help teach other therapists how to work effectively with eating disorders. I’m a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). I also love to speak on topics related to food and body freedom, so check out my professional speaking page to listen to my podcast and radio appearances!
My Rates
Consultation appointments are offered virtually at the rate of $75 per 30 minute session or $125 per 1-hour session. I also offer a package deal of 4 1-hr sessions for $475.