A structured, grounded approach to emotional eating and body image work
I’m Erin Wesley, a licensed therapist specializing in emotional eating, binge eating, and the patterns that keep people stuck around food and their bodies.
I work primarily with people who are insightful, capable, and often very good at taking care of others — yet feel frustrated by how difficult food and body image feel behind the scenes. Many of the clients I see have done therapy, read the books, or understand why they struggle, but still feel stuck in the same cycles.
My work focuses on creating the space and structure needed to look closely at what’s driving these patterns and to practice responding differently — in ways that feel more steady, workable, and self-trusting.
How I understand eating struggles
I don’t see emotional eating or binge eating as failures of willpower.
In my clinical work, these patterns often develop in people who:
✦Are highly responsible or people-pleasing
✦Put others’ needs before their own
✦Struggle to identify what they want or need
✦Carry chronic stress or emotional pressure
✦Have learned to stay “put together” on the outside
For many people, food becomes one of the few places where comfort, relief, or care is allowed — often in private, and often followed by guilt or self-criticism.
Understanding this context matters. Lasting change usually isn’t about trying harder; it’s about building awareness, skills, and self-support in ways that reduce reactivity and create more choice around eating.
What it’s like to work with me
Many of the people I work with worry about being judged, misunderstood, or feeling like “too much” once they start talking honestly about food, emotions, or their inner experience.
In our work together, I offer a space that is non-judgmental, steady, and supportive. You don’t need to have things figured out or say things the “right” way. I’m comfortable sitting with strong emotions and moments of messiness, and I take care to help you feel grounded as we work.
At the same time, I pay close attention to patterns and help keep the work focused on what you want to change. I’m engaged and active in the process — not just listening, but helping us stay with what matters most.
Clients often say it feels possible to be both honest and supported in our work together, with clear direction and compassion alongside one another.
My approach and training
I work from a trauma-informed, non-diet framework, integrating:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Intuitive Eating Principles
Nervous System–Informed Strategies
EMDR (When Appropriate)
Fit Matters
I work best with clients who:
Are reflective and curious, even when frustrated
Want depth and clarity rather than quick fixes
Appreciate structure and collaboration
Value a non-diet, weight-neutral approach
Finding the right fit matters, and I see this as a shared decision — not a sales process.
Getting started
If you’re interested in working together, the next step is a brief consultation.
We’ll talk about what you’re dealing with, what you’re hoping for, and whether my approach — or a therapy intensive — feels like the right fit for you.