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FOOD FREEDOM STARTS HERE

Eating Disorder Therapist in Oregon and Washington

Eating does not have to feel complicated or confusing. It does not have to be ridden with guilt, shame, fear, or anxiety. Eating does not have to be a source of pain or abuse. In fact, eating can be fun and enjoyable. It can be simple and intuitive. FREEDOM from restriction, binge eating, purging, food fears, and yo-yo dieting is POSSIBLE, and your journey to freedom starts HERE. Annie is an EATING DISORDER THERAPIST located in PORTLAND, OR. Annie helps persons of all genders build a healthier relationship with food, self, body, and others through an integrative approach to care.

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ABOUT

Annie is a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Washington State. In addition, Annie has a background in working as a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and a Certified Personal Trainer. Annie is well-versed in issues surrounding food and body.

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APPROACH

Humans do not live in a vacuum. Our social environments shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Annie’s approach to eating disorder recovery is social justice oriented. Through her work, Annie seeks to bring about justice and liberation by taking a Health at Every Size (HAES), embodied approach.

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RESOURCES

When it comes to eating disorder recovery, the “it takes a village” saying is true. Our relationships with food and bodies can be complex and multifaceted and an interdisciplinary approach is often needed. Therefore, Annie does not claim to have all of the answers. However, she does have a list of resources to help you get started!

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SPECIALTIES

COMPLEX TRAUMA

COMORBID CONCERNS

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TRIAD RECOVERY COLLECTIVE

Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

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Having a healthy relationship with food and your body can be extremely difficult in a world consumed by diet culture. On what was formerly known as “Triad Warriors,” join Annie Calhoun Randall, MA, LMHCA, NCC, Professional Counselor Associate, CNTP as she dives into the psychology of eating, mental health, embodiment, and eating disorder recovery. If you are looking for food freedom and body liberation, then this show is for you.

PODCAST REVIEWS

What the Listeners Have to Say

June 4th, 2022

“I’m only on episode two right now. This is a podcast that I really want to make sure I’m focused and has my attention there’s so much to unpack, and so much wonderful information provided by Annie and her guest speakers. I’m a [Enneagram Type] 9.”

April 26th, 2022

“Triad Warriors is a great podcast that just about anyone can relate to and learn something from. Everyone eats – it’s a necessary part of survival, but everyone eats differently! I especially like the way that Annie brings that diversity into her podcast with the different guests she interviews.”

April 18th, 2022

“Triad Warriors is fantastic! Annie is so knowledgeable and has a heart for helping others. I learn something new in every podcast [episode] and look forward to the next one.”

SERVICES

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GROUP THERAPY

120-Minute Sessions

In-Person Only

6-8 Group Members

Private-Pay

Limited Sliding Scale Spots

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

50 to 60-Minute Sessions

Virtual or In-Person

1:1 Counseling

Private-Pay

Limited Sliding Scale Spots

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(Now Accepting New Clients)

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SPEAKING EVENTS

Length Varies

Virtual or In-Person

Workshops and Presentations

Wide Variety of Topics

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Recovering from an eating disorder is a JOURNEY. It is not a destination. Recovery is messy. It is complicated. Recovery is challenging and oftentimes scary. AND, at the same time, eating disorder recovery is BEAUTIFUL. Recovery is LIFE-GIVING. Recovery opens you to the possibility of what could be, while allowing you to heal from what has been. Moreover, the recovery journey allows you to become MORE AUTHENTICALLY YOU. The recovery journey is where FREEDOM is found.

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July 12, 2022

Annie Calhoun Randall

EP 2.2: Biology and food

July 12, 2022

Annie Calhoun Randall

On this episode of the Triad Recovery Collective, Annie dives into a few of the biological influences and pathways to disordered eating and eating disorders. Join Annie as she discusses genetic predisposition, the biology of binge eating, the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, brain abnormalities, and more. This is a science-packed episode you won’t want to miss!