Cassandra Kotlarchik (she/her)

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in WA, PA and OH. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist through Postpartum Support International. I received my BA in Psychology from the University of Washington and my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. I have worked with individuals and families in both outpatient and residential treatment settings since 2009. My own struggles with food and body image as a young woman, as well as the food and body issues in my family, inspired me to specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. I know first hand that change and healing are possible, and I am dedicated to helping others find freedom from disordered relationships with food, body and exercise. I also became passionate about working with women during pregnancy and postpartum after having my own children.

I believe all people should have the same access to medical and mental health care. Our culture sends incredibly disordered messages about body size and food in particular. It is difficult not to be influenced by these messages. My belief is that balance, moderation, and flexibility are essential to finding peace and freedom from the unrealistic expectations that impact so many people. I believe in Health At Every Size® and Intuitive Eating principles. I am also passionate about supporting women through the pressures and stress of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Women experience incredible pressure to "bounce back" and do it all after giving birth. This often comes with neglecting their own physical and mental well being.