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12 Go - To Phrases

for Talking About Food and Bodies in Therapy

What to say (and what to avoid)

when clients bring up weight, food, or shame 

If you’ve ever felt unsure what to say when clients bring up food, weight, or body shame — this guide is for you. You don’t need to be an eating disorder specialist to reduce harm and support healing.

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Carianne D’Oriano, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Shore Wellness Counseling. I specialize in helping people heal their relationship with food and their body — and I’m passionate about supporting other therapists to do the same.

In both clinical work and consultation, I take a weight-inclusive, anti-diet, and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach. I know many of us weren’t trained to talk about weight, food, or shame in a way that’s trauma-informed and aligned with our values — and I want to help change that.

Whether you're new to this work or just want to feel more grounded in how you show up for clients, I’m here to support you with resources, guidance, and zero judgment.

Let’s do this together — one session, one conversation, one phrase at a time.

Questions?