Principles, Frameworks and Theories

Effective therapy, especially in the context of eating disorder therapy, is grounded in more than just techniques — it’s shaped by values, lived experience, and the broader systems we all navigate. Guided by social work principles and psychotherapy frameworks, Amy’s approach brings depth, compassion, and a strong focus on empowerment, safety, and social context to every therapeutic relationship, including trauma therapy and mental health support.

· Anti-Oppressive practice in the context of eating disorders therapy

· Strengths based perspective aligned with mental health support

· Empowerment perspective to enhance psychotherapy frameworks

· Client centered practice essential for effective trauma therapy

· Trauma informed practice recognizing the importance of attachment and developmental theory

· Polyvagal theory and Window of Tolerance to support individuals in therapy

· Somatic psychotherapy and body work as valuable tools in mental health support

· Cultural awareness to ensure inclusive eating disorders therapy

· Non-judgmental and anti-discriminatory practice reflecting core social work principles

· Ecosystem theory to understand the multifaceted nature of mental health

· Biopsychosocial and Cultural model of care for a holistic approach to psychotherapy frameworks

· Intersectionality in addressing diverse experiences in trauma therapy

· Gender-affirming care as a critical component of mental health support

· Neuro-affirming care to validate different neurological experiences in therapy