Group Therapy

Healing From the “Almond Mom”

Virtual Support Group for Adults

Do you have a parent whose rigid beliefs about food, dieting, exercise, or weight continue to echo into your adult life?

If you grew up with constant messages about “good” and “bad” foods, moralized eating, body surveillance, or pressure to appear healthy at all costs, you may notice lingering guilt, confusion, or disconnection from your own needs. This group offers a compassionate space to unpack those experiences and begin relating to food, your body, and yourself with more trust and care.

About This Group

Healing From the “Almond Mom” is a therapist-led virtual bi-weekly support group designed for adults who were raised by a parent with restrictive or anxiety-driven beliefs around food and health. Together, we will explore how these early messages shaped your relationship with eating, body image, boundaries, self-worth and how to gently loosen their hold.

This group is not about fixing your body or following a prescribed way of eating. It is about creating space to reflect, feel, and reconnect with your internal signals in a way that feels respectful and empowering.

This Group May Be a Good Fit If You:

  • Grew up with a parent who closely monitored food, weight, or exercise

  • Have internalized messaging around food, body image and self-worth

  • Feel guilt, anxiety, or shame around eating or rest

  • Struggle to trust your hunger, fullness, or body cues

  • Find it hard to set boundaries with family around food or appearance

  • Want a supportive space with others who truly “get it”

This group is not a substitute for higher-level eating disorder treatment and is not a good fit for those with active eating disorders.

Participants are invited to join with a willingness to explore these experiences in a thoughtful, non-judgmental environment.

What You Can Expect

In this group, you’ll find:

  • A supportive community of adults with shared experiences

  • Space to process emotions connected to food, body image, and family dynamics

  • Gentle guidance in reconnecting with internal cues

  • Support in setting and holding healthier boundaries

  • Practical, accessible tools informed by an intuitive eating approach and HAES principles

Sessions balance open discussion, reflection, and therapist guidance, while honoring each participant’s pace and comfort level.

Group Details

  • Format: Virtual (California residents only)

  • Day & Time: Mondays (biweekly), 5:00–6:30 PM PST

  • Cost: $60 per session

  • Start Date: TBD

  • Availability: Limited spots to maintain an intimate and supportive group experience

Interested in Joining?

If you’re curious whether this group is the right fit for you, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer questions and discuss next steps.

Healing from an almond mom therapy support group for adults exploring body image, food rules, and family-of-origin dynamics using Health at Every Size and intuitive eating approaches.

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  • I am an out of network provider meaning that I do not currently accept health insurance plans for therapy services. At the end of every month you will receive an Insurance Reimbursement Statement that you can submit to your insurance provider for out of network benefits.

  • Group therapy can be a great addition to individual therapy or for those new to therapy and offers the unique experience of having a built-in supportive network with those going through similar experiences as you. Benefits of group therapy can include a sense of belonging, reduced isolation, having a safe space for sharing, reduced stigma of mental health challenges, validation and increased accountability and commitment to the process.

  • Having a limited number of group members and limiting the frequency of cancellation ensures greater interaction and engagement between group members, allows members to feel more individual attention and investment within the process.

  • This group is structured to run on an ongoing bi-weekly basis.