Not even close. The name comes from my own history with an eating disorder (ED), but this work goes way beyond what’s “on your plate“.

So, no, you don't need a specific label to pull up a chair. Drop Dead ED (DDE) is for anyone tired of being held hostage by patterns that don't serve them anymore. Whether your struggle shows up in the kitchen or somewhere else entirely, we’re here to do the real work.

Trust your gut. You are the boss here, and it is entirely up to you to decide if the vibe is right.

Similar to dating: not every person you meet is going to "get" you, and that’s perfectly fine. If you don't feel seen, heard, and understood within the first couple of sessions, it’s okay to move on. You aren't going to hurt our feelings—we want you to get better, and that only happens if there’s genuine rapport. Your healing is too important to settle for "fine."

It’s normal to wait until things are at a breaking point to reach out, but you deserve support long before that.

It might be time to reach out if:

• You’re just plain tired of being stuck in the same exhausting cycles.

• You’re spending all your energy just "getting through" instead of actually living.

• You find yourself numbing out just to quiet the noise in your own head.

The bottom line: You don’t need a massive crisis to deserve a soft place to land. If life feels heavier than it should, that’s all the permission you need to start the work.

Definitely not. You don't need a clinical label to deserve a space to talk. We go to the gym to keep our bodies in shape; therapy is just the same thing for your mind.

That said, a diagnosis can be a helpful tool for some people:

• It can quiet the shame: For many, finally getting a diagnosis (like ADHD ) from a professional—like a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist—is a "lightbulb moment." It helps you realize you aren't "different" or "difficult" for no reason; your brain just processes the world in a specific way. It can turn years of self-blame into self-understanding.

• It helps us map the route: Knowing exactly what we’re working with can help us navigate your sessions more effectively and make sure we’re using the right tools for your specific brain.

However, we also have to make sure the "label" doesn't start to hold you back. While a diagnosis can offer clarity, you are still a whole person, not a checklist of symptoms. Our goal is to use that information to help you move forward, not to keep you boxed in.

The bottom line: Whether you have a formal diagnosis or you're just feeling stuck, you are welcome here. If life feels heavier than it should, that’s all the permission you need to start the work.

That is completely normal. Most people feel those "first-day-of-school" nerves.
I actually spent 15+ years in "passive" therapy (often called old-school Psychodynamic therapy), and it was brutal. If I didn’t talk, my therapist didn’t talk. We’d just sit there in a solid hour of awkward silence. It’s 2026—and in my opinion, that approach is outdated, and frankly, you deserve better.

Here is the reality:

• You don’t have to carry the conversation: It’s my job to help guide us. If you’re drawing a blank, I’ll ask the right questions to help us find the thread.

• The "small" stuff is plenty: You don’t need a massive epiphany ready to go. Talking about a stressful Tuesday or a weird mood you're in is often the best doorway into the deeper work.

• We can start with the nerves: If you’re stuck, we can literally talk about how awkward it feels to be there. That’s a perfectly honest place to begin.

Then we don’t talk about it. Simple as that. One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy is that you have to walk in on day one and empty your entire life story onto the floor. You don't.
You are always in the driver’s seat, so we’ll only go as deep as you feel comfortable going while we focus on building real trust at your own pace. We can do a massive amount of good work on your current patterns without ever rushing into the heavy stuff before you’re ready.