LMSW, CAADC, Co-Owner and Founder

I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Grand Valley State University. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient for eating disorders and substance use disorders. I am trained in EMDR for trauma work, craving management for substance use, and binge eating disorders. I am also a certified addiction therapist.

I specialize in working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). I take a Health at Every Size® approach and work to help restore a healthy relationship with food and body. I work with individuals to help identify the root cause behind symptoms and develop goals to help each individual live a life according to their values. I also have experience treating depression, anxiety, and OCD.

In my free time, I enjoy gardening, reading a good book, helping out with my church youth group, traveling, hiking, and exploring new places. I am married and have four children.

LMSW, Co-Owner and Founder

Hi! I’m Kassidy. Long before it was ever a thought in my mind to enter the social work profession, I developed an interest and passion for understanding eating disorders. I had many experiences which built up this passion and feel incredibly fortunate that these experiences not only led me to become a therapist, but that I’ve been able to focus my work in the eating disorder community. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. I then earned my master's degree in Social Work at Grand Valley State University. Much of my continuing education is focused on eating disorders and I have attended National Eating Disorder professional conferences as well as on-site trainings at eating disorder treatment centers to gain education on effective evidence-based treatment modalities for eating disorders. While my main role has been and continues to be as an outpatient therapist, I also have experience being part of treatment teams at the intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization levels of care, leading groups in eating disorder programming. For a few years, I co-facilitated a longstanding community support group for those struggling with an eating disorder.

I have been a therapist for nine years and have experience working with children, teens, and adults across the lifespan. I have helped individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. It is a privilege and honor to learn someone’s story and gain insight into the experiences that have led someone to seek therapy. Eating disorders are a very serious mental illness that can make you feel as though you’ve lost sight of your life as you once knew it. I will work with you or your loved one to help you regain a life worth living. As humans, we are easily influenced by the culture we are immersed in, and while this can be beautiful and wonderful, it can also come with risks. I believe that by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open to looking deeper into our experiences and influences, we can cultivate a more meaningful relationship with food and our bodies. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally, so whether you are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community or not, please know that you are safe to show up as your authentic self.

I know it takes a tremendous amount of bravery and courage to take this step for yourself or to be searching for help for a loved one. I will partner with you to help you find hope, strength and resiliency to overcome the challenges you are facing.

Outside of my role as a therapist, I am also a wife and a mother. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and being involved in my neighborhood and community.

MS, RD, Founder

Hello, I’m so glad you made it here! My name is Jenna and I’m a registered dietitian with experience in eating disorders/disordered eating/mental health. Helping individuals realign their relationship with food and their body is something I feel passionate about as there is so much “noise” about what is healthy in our society today. I love educating my clients on what healthy truly is in the midst of the diet culture claims and helping them find this balance in their own lives. I believe in an individualized approach to treatment as every person brings a unique background, perspective, and goals for their health journey. I also believe everyone deserves food freedom and to live without food rules and diet culture influence. In session, I provide clients with nutrition education in conjunction with a structured eating plan, unwavering support, and practical ways to release the grasp of the eating disorder/disordered eating patterns that are keeping them stuck.


I received my bachelor’s degree in biology from Calvin College and then worked to complete a combined bachelors/master’s degree in nutrition at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. I interned and worked at an ED clinic in upstate New York before returning to Michigan to work in an ED private practice and a local psychiatric hospital. In my free time, I can be found enjoying time with family, trying out yummy local eats (especially ice cream), and exploring the National Parks/traveling. I am deeply rooted in my Christian faith and happy to incorporate that into body image work with clients who also share that value.

Congrats on taking this new step to repair your broken relationship with food/your body; you deserve the health and healing I hope you find here!

LMSW, Founder

Hi there, I’m Shelby! I am passionate about working with both teens and adults struggling with various types of eating disorders and their co-occurring mental health challenges. My goal as a therapist is to walk with you as you find food freedom and finally make peace with body and soul. I am incredibly humbled to work in this field and recognize that hearing your story is a privilege. I prefer a strengths-based approach that is HAES® (Health at Every Size®) aligned and strive for clients of all body sizes to feel accepted and welcome. Additionally, I recognize that eating disorders disproportionately impact those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. I want to assure you that you are safe here and deserve comprehensive care. In addition to treating eating disorders, I have received specialized training in Brainspotting, which can be an effective therapy modality in treating the effects of trauma.

I graduated summa cum laude from Grand Valley State University with my bachelor’s degree in social work and the child welfare certificate. I then received my master’s degree in social work from Spring Arbor University and completed my clinical fieldwork with a group practice focused on treating eating disorders. I have experience working with people at various levels of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization. I also have experience serving children and families in the field of child welfare.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, doing yoga, knitting, hiking, and spending time with my husband and our three cats. I’m excited to get started with you, recovery is a wild and beautiful journey!

RD

Hello! My name is Katrina Terkeurst. I decided to become a registered dietitian because I knew I wanted to help individuals repair their relationship with food. When I was quite young, I recognized the harm dieting does, and I knew I wanted to help people learn how to nourish their bodies while abandoning the mindset that our bodies must change in order to fit cultural ideals of beauty and health. I honor the fact that healthy bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and I believe the diversity of human bodies is part of what makes us unique and beautiful!

I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I utilize a non-diet, and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach. In my work with individuals, I provide individualized nutrition education, guidance for incorporating structure and consistency into your eating, gentle accountability, and compassionate support as you work to shift your relationship with food and your body.

I earned my bachelor of science in dietetics with a specialization in health promotion from Michigan State University (go green!). Throughout my career as a registered dietitian, I have had the honor of working alongside teens and adults experiencing a wide variety of disorder eating issues, including chronic dieting, restriction, binging, purging, over-exercising, and ARFID. I have experience providing nutrition care in a wide variety of eating disorder treatment settings including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, and inpatient levels of care.

I am married to my high school sweetheart and have two amazing daughters and a crazy mini-bernedoodle. As a family we enjoy camping, skiing, and traveling, especially visiting national parks. In my free time I can be found gardening, reading in my hammock, going on walks in nature, and watching reruns of Gilmore Girls with my daughters.

LMSW

Ashley Ransley received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and her master’s degree in social work from Grand Valley State University. She began working for Comprehensive Treatment for Eating Disorders in 2015 & followed them through their merge with Sanford Behavioral Health until the end of 2022. She now passionately works full-time for West Michigan Eating Disorder Specialists (WMEDS).

Ashley has a passion for understanding and treating people with eating disorders. She recognizes that each person with an eating disorder is a suffering individual who is struggling to understand and communicate their own needs effectively.

She is passionate about remaining current on eating disorder research and uses a combination of the following in her practice:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Exposure Therapy

Mindfulness Training

Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT)

In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, listening to podcasts & audiobooks, seeing friends and family, spending time outdoors, watching documentaries, DIY projects, & listening to music. She also has four feline “fur-babies” who she adores.

If you're tired of playing tug-of-war with your body & your mind, I'd like to invite you to come "drop the rope" & try something new!

LLMSW, CAADC

Hello, my name is Katie Boerman! I received both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Grand Valley in 2016 and 2018 respectively. After graduating with my Master's, I worked with adults with substance use disorders for four years in community-based and outpatient settings. I also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

I am incredibly passionate about working with eating disorder clients and co-occurring disorders. I utilize a HAES® (Health at Every Size®) approach. I believe that your body is the least interesting thing about you and that all bodies, regardless of weight and size deserve dignity and respect. In addition to being a HAES informed clinician, I would also describe myself as a fat positive clinician. While all bodies are worthy of dignity and respect, I recognize that those in larger bodies can experience an extra layer of difficulty with recovery due to the anti-fat bias that permeates our culture.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my nieces and nephew, baking, playing video games, listening to Podcasts, reading, going for walks, and watching stand-up comedy.

LLC

Hi, I’m Bethany!

I work alongside individuals who are seeking to build a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. I operate from a strengths-based approach, with a high priority of understanding the uniqueness of you and your life. I believe that your struggle, or the reason you are seeking therapy, is a part of your story but does not define you. My hope for our work together is that you make progress towards your goals, and that you will find confidence in who you are and in your story.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kuyper College, and I completed my master’s degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, life transitions, and relational difficulties.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, spending time outdoors, and being with my husband and daughter.

MS, RDN

Sophia is a HAES-aligned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders/disordered eating including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, orthorexia, and chronic dieters. With a background in both clinical dietetics and exercise science, Sophia incorporates the gentle balance between nutrition and life-enhancing movement to best support clients in pursuing freedom from diet and fitness culture. Sophia earned her bachelor of science in exercise science from Mississippi College and master of science in clinical dietetics from Grand Valley State University.

"I believe everybody deserves to take control of their “inner critic”, change the dialogue, and go live the life they’ve been given; it’s time to stop thinking about food. I believe each individual has been created differently and my treatment approach will always reflect that. I believe you should be in the “driver’s seat” of your own recovery."

"I enjoy playing nerdy board games with my husband, fantasizing about having a lavender farm with silke chickens, and playing pickleball."

B.S, Master of Clinical Counseling Intern

Hi, I'm Hannah! I am a counseling intern at WMEDS and have a passion for working with individuals with eating disorders and who are wanting to improve their relationship with their body. Also, I have been a dancer for most of my life which has provided me with a deep understanding of how the pressures of athletic and performing arts communities can impact a person's relationship with food and their body.