Lael Atkinson Recovery Coaching
LAEL ATKINSON RECOVERY COACHING
Pronouns: they/them
Lael Atkinson, a certified professional recovery coach, leverages their personal journey of leaving behind alcohol and challenging a lifetime of diet culture to support clients with their disordered eating & body image, substance use, or both. Lael openly shares their experience of questioning their own drinking and dieting habits without adhering to societal labels, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues without judgment or the need for conditions to worsen. They challenge societal messages that undermine the seriousness of one's struggles unless they conform to stereotypes of alcoholism or eating disorders, advocating for early intervention.
In their practice, Lael offers both one-on-one coaching and the innovative Beyond Shrinking & Drinking group coaching program, catering to individuals grappling with alcohol and/or disordered eating & body image issues. A comprehensive suite informs their approach of certifications, including Certified Professional Coach and Certified Holistic Health Coach, among others. Lael's methodology is unique in its focus on the intertwined nature of drinking and dieting issues, a connection often overlooked by other resources. Through their work, Lael aims to create a space where individuals can explore their habits and perceptions without self-judgment, empowered by Lael's own experiences and professional insights, all while infusing the healing process with humor and authenticity.
VIRTUAL SERVICES
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Description: Four private one-hour telephone sessions, each to be used a week apart for those who:
• Want to explore what life could look like without drinking• Want to explore what life could look like without struggling with their food & body image.
• Have already quit drinking but are wondering if being alcohol-free is still for them.
• They are already on the path of rejecting diet culture but need some support to stay on the course.
This package includes email support between sessions along with resources and tools to support your unique and changing situation.
Price: Sliding scale — please see website for details. -
Description: Twelve private one-hour telephone sessions, each to be used a week apart for those who:
• Want to explore what life could look like without drinking
• Want to explore what life could look like without struggling with their food & body image.
• Have already quit drinking but are wondering if being alcohol-free is still for them.
• They are already on the path of rejecting diet culture but need some support to stay on the course.
This package includes email support between sessions along with resources and tools to support your unique and changing situation.
Price: Sliding scale — please see website for details. -
Description: This is a group program for those who:
• Have parted ways with alcohol and are struggling to get to a place of peace with their body.
• Turn(ed) to alcohol as a way of coping with how they feel about their body.
• Aware of an uncomfortable relationship with food or specific food types now that they’ve left the booze behind.
• Are considering going back to drinking in hopes of getting back to what felt like a manageable place with food and/or to escape uncomfortable feelings about their bodies.
• Are struggling to get to a place of peace and freedom with their body and/or food (absent any issues with alcohol).
Price: Sliding scale — please see website for details.
CONTACT LAEL ATKINSON
Choosing to work with Lael offers a unique opportunity to navigate the complex interplay between alcohol use and diet culture under the guidance of someone who has not only navigated these challenges personally but has also dedicated their professional life to understanding and addressing them in others. Lael’s approach, which eschews judgment and stereotypes in favor of a compassionate, personalized coaching experience, ensures you’re not alone in your journey. With Lael, you'll find a supportive space to challenge societal norms and discover a path to recovery that celebrates your individuality.
