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have spent the last twelve years in the counseling field, first in corporate wellness and now as a Licensed Professional Counselor,
Wellness Coach, and speaker. My mission is to create and maintain positive change in the lives of my clients. I view the therapeutic
and coaching process as a collaborative journey of discovery and growth. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling
from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods and Exercise Science from Virginia Tech.
A blended educational background in counseling and nutrition has allowed me to offer a unique wellness approach when
handling issues related to: - Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional
eating
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Compulsive Overeating
- Eating
Disorders (anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorder NOS)
- Negative
body image
- Stress Management
- Self Esteem
To accommodate the busy lifestyles of my clients, not only do I see clients in my office, I provide coaching,
support groups and seminars over the phone and via Skype. I consult with local community centers, mothering
groups, churches, and businesses and offer a variety of workshops. I present seminars and classes on Self-Esteem, Adult Weight
Management, Balanced Mothering and other topics for local organizations in the Northern Virginia, metropolitan area. I am the author of a monthly e-newsletter, Life Balance, which contains tips on personal growth, self-esteem
and healthy living. I have written three workbooks based on my areas of expertise: It's Not about the Chocolate Cake
a step by step guide to a Healthy Relationship with Food, Building Healthy Self-Esteem, and the Path to Recovery exercises
to challenge your eating disorder.
Professional Affiliations and Certificates: - Licensed Professional Counselor, Commonwealth of Virginia
- LPC Approved Supervisor
- Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Ineterational Association of Eating Disorder Professionals foundation (IAEDP)
- Binge Eating Disorder Association
(BEDA)
- The
Center for Mindful Eating (TCME)
- National Association for Self-Esteem
- Certificate of Training, Adult Weight Management, American Dietetic
Association
- Certified
in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
- Certified Fitness Specialist, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
- Working Towards Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP
Communities Served: Fairfax county, Loudoun County, Washington DC, Maryland.
Phone Counseling/Coaching and Skype Available
I enjoy helping individuals create and foster a healthy lifestyle. Whether you
are struggling with a negative body image, low self-esteem, or having trouble balancing life, I will provide you with the
tools to take your life to the next level. -Michelle Market, LPC “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what
lies within is” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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