Amy Crawford, LPC
People say you should love your body, but how can you love something that causes so much pain and frustration?
You go around in circles trying to figure this out. You’ve read the books, gone to therapy or doctors appointments. You force yourself to try diet and self care plans, and feel like a failure when they don’t work or you don't follow through.
You show up for work, your family, and the people who rely on you. You may put on a brave face and say everything’s fine, but there’s a lot you don’t talk about. It’s hard to explain it to anyone who isn’t in your skin, and it gets lonely.
You just want to enjoy your life, but instead you’re:
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thinking about food, exercise, or your health
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worrying you’ll only be accepted if you look a certain way
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comparing yourself to others
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grieving the fun you’ve missed out on
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reliving painful or traumatic memories
Being a woman in this world is hard, especially when you feel disconnected from your own body. If you’re at odds with your body, I believe there is a good reason for that.
HI, I'M AMY.
I work with women and teen girls who want to relate to their bodies differently. I’m here to truly listen to you without judgment, hold space for everything you’re feeling, and shine a light on the things you might not see yet.
With me, it's not about what's wrong with you. It's about what's right with you, what's happened to you, and how you've adapted in order to get by. I help you understand what’s underneath the anxiety, obsessing, self criticism, pain and frustration. Not just so you can think differently, but so you can have a different experience of yourself and your body. One that feels more like home.
Issues I work with:
Reclaim your body, your life and yourself.
Click the button below to schedule your free 20 minute phone or video appointment. On this call, we can discuss what’s bringing you to therapy and I’ll answer any questions you have about working together. If you feel like we’re the right fit, we’ll schedule our first appointment. If it’s not a good fit, I’ll send you some thoughtful referrals. I am based in Virginia Beach and see clients virtually across Virginia and Florida. I can’t wait to meet you!
WE ARE A GOOD FIT IF YOU...
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want to slow down and get curious about why you do what you do
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want to learn to show up for yourself in a more compassionate, curious way
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are ready to invest in lasting change through regular, consistent sessions
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want IFS, depth or attachment- focused therapy
WE ARE NOT A GOOD FIT IF YOU...
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want coping skills, worksheets, or a how-to guide
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don’t have the time or capacity to commit to consistent therapy
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need in person or intensive care to treat an eating disorder
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want CBT, DBT, or solution focused therapy