Our story
Nicole began her professional career working as a direct care staff in a residential,Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) treatment programs upon graduation of her Masters in Counseling program. Nicole developed her passion for helping those struggling with various eating disorder diagnoses. A few years later she began her private practice, St. Louis Eating Recovery Therapy, LLC to serve those in the outpatient community. As years progressed she has added clinicians, Jaimee and Bree, to her practice to continue to serve additional clients.
Our practice is inclusive of LGBTQ+, weight diversity and people of all backgrounds and values.
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Who we Help
- Those who want to change their relationship with food, body, exercise
- Those who struggle with feelings of guilt and shame related to food or body
- Those who are concerned with weight and body image
- Those who over or under eat and struggle with consuming a typical amount of food
- If you have previously been diagnosed with an eating disorder or are just getting started in your recoveryโ
We want to help you!
Hi! I'm Nicole,
therapist and owner of St. Louis Eating Recovery Therapy.
I am passionate about helping individuals develop a healthy relationship with food, their bodies and movement.
As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist- Supervisor (CEDS-S) certified by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) I come with years of experience and specialize treating those with eating disorders and focus all of my professional development in this area. I am a previous president of the St. Louis IAEDP Chapter and am well connected to other eating disorder providers in the area.
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If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted, I'm ready when you are. Contact me today and let's get to work!
More about Nicole
Things I like:
- Dogs and cuddling with mine
- Reading
- Baking/ cooking
- Learning new things
- Traveling
- Having a quiet night in
My Favorite Place I have traveled
- Australia
My favorite food
- Seafood Alfredo Pasta
What I wanted to be when I grew up
- famous, a singer
Would you rather:
- Vacation on a beach or in the mountains: beach
- Scuba dive or sky dive: scuba
- Have to eat mac n cheese the rest of your life or ice cream: ice cream
- Attend a concert or a sporting event: concert
- Write a book or star in a show: Star in a show
Why am I doing this work:
I am a very compassionate person and felt drawn towards the helping profession. Mental health is so essential to our overall wellness and I believe everyone should have a healthy relationship with food and their body. It feels like a privilege to walk hand in hand with someone through their therapy process where someone shows you the most vulnerable parts of themselves. I am excited to get up and to do the work I do every day to see people make change that positively impacts their life.
One more fun fact:
I am an ordained minister. I became a minister during COVID so I could officiate my sister’s wedding.
Hi I'm Bree,
a provisionally licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri who has previous experience working with adults and children struggling with eating disorders. Bree values individual, group, and family therapy to assist individuals by helping them focus on total health and wellness in recovery from eating disorders and related conditions. She utilizes a person-centered approach and incorporates additional therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and family-based therapy based on her client’s needs.
More about Bree
Things I like:
- Doing anything with my dog
- Animated movies
- Playing pickle ball
- Saturdays with friends and family
- Shopping
- Helping others
My Favorite Place I have traveled
- Breckenridge, CO
My favorite food
- Steak and baked potato
What I wanted to be when I grew up
- Veterinarian
Would you rather:
- Vacation on a beach or in the mountains: Beach
- Scuba dive or sky dive:sky dive
- Have to eat mac n cheese the rest of your life or ice cream: Mac n cheese
- Attend a concert or a sporting event: concert
- Write a book or star in a show:show
Why am I doing this work:
I became a therapist to help others gain a better understanding of themselves throughout life and to provide tools and education to help empower people to change. I strongly believe that therapy can be beneficial for anyone and the therapeutic relationship is very important. I am an empathic individual with patience and a non-judgmental attitude that tends to make others feel safe. I hope to continue to grow as a therapist and advocate for those struggling with eating disorders and beliefs tied to diet culture.
One more fun fact:
I have a 2 yr old Bernedoodle named Mavis that gets to come to work with me!
Hi! I'm Jaimee,
a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. I have previous experience working with adults and children struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and body image concerns. I believe in the value of individual, group and family therapy to move a client into long term recovery. I utilize a person centered approach and attachment theory framework. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and incorporate additional therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to best fit my client’s needs. I am currently pursuing additional training in somatic experiencing.
More about Jaimee
Things I like:
- My dog
- Traveling
- Disneyworld
- Hiking
- Reading anything Royal family related
My Favorite Place I have traveled
- Capri, Italy
My favorite food
- Pasta
What I wanted to be when I grew up
- Kindergarten teacher
Would you Rather:
- Vacation on a beach or in the mountains: Mountains
- Scuba dive or sky dive:scuba dive
- Have to eat mac n cheese the rest of your life or ice cream: Mac n cheese
- Attend a concert or a sporting event: concert
- Write a book or star in a show:Write a book
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