Jarae Swanstrom (She/her)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

I'm Jarae, and I help women heal from trauma, emotional eating, and body image struggles, empowering them to love themselves inside and out.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Sandpoint, ID

About My Clients

Are you a woman struggling with emotional eating and negative body image? Do you obsess over food and feel like you’re never good enough? Do you often feel shame or guilt about your eating habits? I understand how challenging it is in a society that pressures us to look a certain way for happiness. Your struggles are not your fault; they come from unhealed trauma and a culture that ties self-worth to body shape and food behavior. Let's transform your relationship with food and your body!

My Background and Approach

As a licensed clinical professional counselor and clinical exercise physiologist, I have dedicated my career to helping women, particularly moms, overcome emotional eating and negative body image. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, recognizing the deep connections between trauma, self-worth, and our relationship with food. I utilize evidence-based techniques like EMDR and Polyvagal theory, along with intuitive eating principles, to empower you on your healing journey. Together, we’ll explore the underlying issues that shape your eating habits and body perception, helping you break free from diet culture. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe to share your struggles. My goal is to provide you with practical tools and techniques you can use daily, fostering resilience and self-acceptance. By healing from the inside out, you can reclaim your strength and develop a loving relationship with yourself and your body.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the power of healing and the resilience of women, especially moms, who navigate the complexities of emotional eating and body image. Everyone deserves to feel at home in their body and embrace their unique journey without judgment. I value authenticity, compassion, and community I value authenticity, compassion, and community, and I actively support causes that promote mental health awareness and body positivity. Having faced my own struggles with food and self-acceptance, I understand the importance of creating a safe space where you can explore your feelings. My mission is to guide women in healing their trauma, allowing them to find peace and connection, fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships. I aim to empower you to break free from limiting beliefs and cultivate a loving relationship with yourself. I'd love to connect if you're ready to embark on this transformative journey together.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

Email Jarae
1224 Washington Ave. Suite 206
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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